FEED YOUR INNER CHEF

Nicole, instructor at Cooking with Nicole

Nicole’s passion for cooking is contagious!

For more than a decade, Nicole has been teaching home cooks and passionate food lovers how to create beautiful, delicious dishes with confidence. Whether you’re an aspiring cook who wants to learn the basics, or a seasoned pro looking to up your culinary game, her style of teaching will bring out the inner chef in everyone. 

Nicole’s classes are intimate in size and designed for hands-on learning—click the “Let’s Get Cooking” button below to see our current class schedule.

Classes fill up quickly (once you’ve cooked with her you’ll know why), so be sure to subscribe to our mailing list for advanced notice when new classes and events open up.

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Grab the last spot in these classes!

Gnocchi Workshop (Tues 9/8)-1 SPOT LEFT! Gnocchi Workshop (Tues 9/8)-1 SPOT LEFT!
Gnocchi Workshop (Tues 9/8)-1 SPOT LEFT!
$85.00

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

In this immersive, hands-on workshop, you will learn the craft of transforming humble potatoes into pillowy, restaurant‑quality gnocchi. Nicole will cover everything from selecting and preparing the right potatoes, mastering the dough, different shaping techniques, and how to cook to bring out the delicate texture that defines exceptional gnocchi. We will also discover the beauty of real Italian fontina cheese and how to use it to create a decadent sauce.

  • Gnocchi Alla Bava (Potato Gnocchi with Fontina Cheese Sauce)

ALLERGY INFO: Wheat/Gluten, eggs, dairy (menu subject to change without notice due to product availability)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This class is being held in Nicole’s Kitchen, located in the community of Vintage Oaks in New Braunfels. Attendees will receive a reminder email one week prior to class with address/directions and other important information (be sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive it).

An Evening in Spain (Tues 9/15)-1 SPOT LEFT! An Evening in Spain (Tues 9/15)-1 SPOT LEFT!
An Evening in Spain (Tues 9/15)-1 SPOT LEFT!
$95.00

6-8 p.m.

Sun‑soaked Spanish flavors take center stage in this vibrant, hands‑on cooking class. Explore the bold ingredients that define Iberian cuisine—smoked paprika, garlic, rosemary, and rich olive oil. It’s a class designed to transport you straight to Spain—vibrant, rustic, and full of flavor.

  • Pan con tomate, a simple yet perfect marriage of toasted bread, ripe tomatoes, and good olive oil

  • Blistered green beans with chorizo, a dish that balances smoky spice with fresh snap

  • Bistec a la Española, featuring melt‑in‑your‑mouth wagyu sirloin infused with classic Spanish aromatics.

  • Crema Catalana, decadent custard kissed with citrus and caramelized sugar.

ALLERGY INFO: Wheat/Gluten, eggs, dairy (menu subject to change without notice due to product availability)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This class is being held at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, located at 1741 Herbelin Road in New Braunfels. Attendees will receive a reminder email one week prior to Class with important information (be sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive it).

WHAT OUR FRIENDS SAY…

  • “Booking a class with Nicole was the best decision I have ever made! Nicole was an absolutely wonderful instructor and made the class unbelievably educational AND fun experience. We are already planning many, many classes in the future with family and friends. ”

    — Kayla W. (via Yelp and Google)

  • “I just spent an awesome afternoon learning to make some wonderful ravioli. I have had the accouterments for making ravioli for years, but I never had the courage to try any recipes. Nicole was so patient and helpful. Her recipes are marvelous and yummy. I cannot wait until the next class!”

    — Lisa L. (via FB)

  • “This Cooking ‘School’ is really a venue to learn how to cook, enjoy, and present 5 star quality food! I just took my first class and it won’t be my last - I was thrilled with Nicole’s knowledge, the very personal way Nicole works with every class member, her recipes she creates straight from her love of very good food - I can’t wait to take another class! Very impressed!”

    — Lonnie V (via Google and FB)

  • I love learning the small things that make such a huge difference in meal prep. Today I learned the importance of using the correct potatoes for mashed potatoes. Who knew? Nicole-that's who! She knows pretty much all the tricks of the trade.

    Michelle F. (Facebook)

  • Nicole knows how to put a great menu together and make every body feel like they are with family. The theme was an Evening in Tuscany: Tuscan Mushroom & Grape Crostini, Tuscan Panzanella Salad, Skillet Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Chocolate Budino with roasted nuts and bourbon spiked whipped cream for desert. Amazing flavors! Can’t wait to have friends over for dinner and serve them this delicious meal.

    Petra W (Facebook)

  • I attended the Springtime in Paris class today! It was so much fun. The ladies were fun and Nicole the Instructor was on top of her game! This was my 3rd class and another one next week. The menu was delicious and the strawberry souffle was incredible. I learn so much from these classes that I take home and make for my husband! I highly recommend taking whatever you like from Nicole. She knows her recipes and is an excellent instructor.

    — Carlene J (via Google)

  • I took the pasta class and it was an amazing experience! It's 100% beginner friendly, you don't need to know a thing; however, I have made pasta before and got all of the tips and tricks that I needed to improve my pasta, so you don't have to be a beginner either. Nicole explained every step clearly, and the end result was beyond delicious! I'm looking forward to taking more classes here in the future and I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to cook.

    Anthony G (via Google)

  • "After 7 classes with you, I can say that Culinary Bootcamp was a chef’s kiss 🤌🏻 You are the most amazing teacher, and I can’t wait for the March schedule to drop! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and making all of your classes better than the last!" 🫶🏼

    — Kelly B. (via Instagram)

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