Cuisine Classique Cooking School will host 12 cooking classes throughout September 2025. The lineup covers everything from pickled peppers to artisan breads, giving Tucson home cooks a chance to expand their skills.
Signature classes with Mardi
Chef Mardi brings back her favorite classes this month. Fresh Pasta runs on September 17, Pizza Rustica on September 24, and Paella on September 26. Each session emphasizes technique, timing, and flavor development in a relaxed setting.
Weekend focus on gourmet basics
Every Saturday, the school continues its Basics of Gourmet Cooking series. Students will focus on meats September 6, grains and greens on September 13, eggs on September 20, and desserts on September 27. The series helps beginners build strong fundamentals while giving seasoned cooks fresh inspiration.
More specialty sessions
The Hatch Green Chilies class returns September 9. Knife Skills is set for September 10, and Sweet Breakfast Pastries follows on September 23. These classes target essential techniques that elevate both home and professional kitchens.
September open house
From 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, Cuisine Classique invites the community to its monthly open house. Visitors can tour the kitchens, meet instructors, and learn about upcoming programs. The school hosts open houses every third Thursday except in October and May.
Cuisine Classique Cooking School is located at 1060 W. Magee Rd. For more information and to register, visit cuisineclassique.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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