AVC_1930_45 - Delsia Contreras

Learn to build a smooth, creamy béchamel with Executive Chef Delsia Contreras. This hands-on class covers proper roux technique, gradual milk incorporation, and how to achieve a silky, lump-free finish. Students will apply their sauce to classic uses like mac and cheese, gratins, and layered pasta dishes.

AVC_1930_53 - Delsia Contreras

Join Executive Chef Delsia Contreras to prepare Southern chicken favorites from scratch. Students learn techniques for crispy picnic-style fried chicken, creamy baked mac and cheese, and a quick peach cobbler. This class blends practical skills with tradition, focusing on texture, seasoning, and the flavors that define classic comfort food.