Get to know Elena
“[Elena] explained the steps very clearly and showed what the dish should look like in various stages of cooking. She offered interesting tips for substitutions, like the hot spoon used to caramelize the sugar for the creme dessert.”
About Elena: With a background as a professional musician, Elena found her true passion in the world of food. She is a passionate home chef from the vibrant city of Valencia in Spain where she grew up around the table with her family. When she’s not teaching virtual cooking classes with TTLT, she spends her days cooking at a children’s shelter in the city.
“I love sharing my recipes and connecting with people through the flavors and aromas. I think that cooking for your loved ones it's one of the best ways to show your love for them, and I find in cooking, like in music, a beautiful and freeing form of expression.” - Elena
Location: Valencia, Spain
Private Classes
Seafood Paella
Delve into the exquisite world of Paella and learn the art of crafting an authentic Spanish Seafood Paella, a flavorful rice dish infused with a medley of seafood, meats, and aromatic spices.
Elena will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating the perfect socarrat (crispy bottom layer of rice) and achieving the ideal balance of flavors. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the technique of layering flavors, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to recreate this iconic dish in your own kitchen!
Class Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Dietary Fit: Gluten & Diary-Free
Spanish Tapas: Gazpacho & Patatas Bravas
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of traditional Spanish tapas as you make two iconic tapas: Gazpacho and Patatas Bravas.
Learn to make Elena’s family Gazpacho recipe, a refreshing chilled tomato-based soup bursting with the essence of summer. Discover the perfect balance of flavors as you blend fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs into a deliciously satisfying dish.
Next, we'll delve into the world of Patatas Bravas, crispy fried potatoes served with a creamy garlic aioli sauce. Master the art of achieving golden perfection in each bite, while creating a delicious sauce that will delight your taste buds.
Class Length: 1 hour
Skill Level: Easy
Dietary Fit: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free
Vegetarian Paella
Delve into the exquisite world of Paella and learn the art of crafting an authentic Spanish Vegetarian Paella, a flavorful rice dish infused with a medley of vegetables and aromatic spices.
Elena will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating the perfect socarrat (crispy bottom layer of rice) and achieving the ideal balance of flavors. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the technique of layering flavors, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to recreate this iconic dish in your own kitchen!
Class Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Dietary Fit: Vegetarian, Gluten & Diary-Free
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