Oaxacan Feast with Red Mole, with Kathleen Hallinan Mueller of Salsita

Oaxaca is famous for its Mole and in this demonstration class you’ll learn to make a rich and authentic Red Mole that will accompany our grilled lunch. Kathleen learned these recipes from her Mexican aunt and has studied extensively in Mexico the secrets of various reginal cuisines there. She is an expert on the endless array of chiles and how their varying flavors can be used to enhance authentic Mexican food. Students will learn how to properly roast chiles by hand and combine the many ingredients in preparing mole for our meal. Besides sharing how to make Mole, Kathleen will teach how to prepare handmade tortillas, cook Mexican rice in rich, homemade chicken stock, and also how to make a delicious, homemade and authentic salsa. Then we will go outside to grill our chicken on the patio.

Oaxaca is a beautiful state in Mexico where unique, warm flavors add depth and intensity to local dishes.In this class, Kathleen will share the traditional methods for cooking these dishes and the stories behind them. Come join us in our Hudson Valley – Berkshire teaching kitchen for this inspiring class, plus an authentic Oaxacan feast!

Menu to include:

– Red Mole made with Chile Peppers, Seeds, Spices & more

– Chicken grilled on our patio

– Handmade Corn Tortillas

– Mexican Rice with homemade Chicken Stock

– Traditional Salsa

– Agua de Jamaica- Hibiscus Water

This class is limited to 12 people.

About Kathleen Hallinan Mueller:

Kathleen, the founder and owner of Sabor de Salsita, a small local salsa business. She lives mostly in the Hudson Valley but travels to and from Mexico for months at a time. While living in Mexico in 2017 with her aunt in Guadalajara, Kathleen traveled to many states and small villages where she was continually inspired by the craftsmanship of handmade goods and the food that differed from place to place. She cooked extensively with her Mexican raised aunt and always is partaking in cooking classes or kitchens on her travels. Being apart of the kitchen in Mexico is the best place to be.

Her passion for authentic Mexican food stems from the flavors that surrounded her throughout her childhood growing up in a predominantly Latino town in Northern California. Her passion for food and connecting to people has been her inspiration to start a salsa company based here in the Hudson Valley. Sourcing the best ingredients and using as much local produce as possible, each jar of salsa is made by hand in the traditional way she learned from her family, friends, and home chefs in Mexico.

Kathleen hopes to share her enthusiasm for authentic Mexican cuisine and the flavors of Mexico that are carried through in these recipes.

Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. Persons who notify us at least seven (7) days in advance that they cannot attend will receive credit and may register for another class of equal value held within the subsequent two months.

Notes: Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day. Classes are geared to adults unless otherwise noted. However, children over 7 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.