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Hands-On Cooking Classes and Mexican Flair Fiesta with Deborah Schneider

Deborah offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 4pm. In addition, Chef Deborah will collaborate with La Cocina Que Canta’s Executive Chef Reyna Venegas and her team […]

Hands-On Cooking Classes with Deborah Schneider

Deborah offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm. Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM Sign Up Each class $125+tax. Class subject to change, check your weekly […]

Cooking Classes | Chef Deborah Schneider

Deborah Schneider is Executive Chef & Partner of the award -winning SOL Mexican Cocina and Solita Tacos & Margaritas restaurants, currently with six locations in California, Arizona and Colorado, which focus on the best in contemporary and traditional Mexican cuisine. Deborah is co-author, with Deborah Szekely of Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta, […]

Chef Deborah Schneider at La Cocina Que Canta

What a treat it was to have co-author of Cooking With The Seasons and chef, Deborah Schneider teach at La Cocina Que Canta.  It was pretty much a perfect day here at the Ranch.  The sun was shining and it was warm!  We started out in the garden picking vegetables with Salvatore (the master behind […]

Recipes from Chef Deb Schneider

INFINITELY ADAPTABLE QUINOA SALAD with Lemon, Roasted Kale & Feta Cheese Serves 2 as entrée, 4-6 as side If you have any small bits of Kale Chips left, add them to this salad! Combinations of seasonal veggies and cooked whole grains are the Ranch in a bowl, and also allow you to use up all […]

Hands-On Cooking Classes

Join Chef Deborah for three Hands-on Cooking Classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at La Cocina que Canta.  Register at any Health Center or at extensions 626, 631 & 640 / Fee / Meet at the Administration Building. Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM Sign Up Each class $125+tax. Class subject to change, check your weekly planner […]

Hands-On Cooking Classes

Deborah offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday at 4pm.   Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM Sign Up Each class $125+tax. Class subject to change, check your weekly […]

Cooking Classes

Deborah Schneider is Executive Chef & Partner of the award-winning SOL Mexican Cocina and Solita Tacos & Margaritas restaurants, currently with six locations in California, Arizona, and Colorado, which focus on the best in contemporary and traditional Mexican cuisine. Deborah is co-author, with Deborah Szekely of Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta, for which […]

Cooking Classes

Susan M. Wilkinson, RHN, CSNN Holistic Nutritionist, Chef Instructor, Coach Owner, RedBrick Kitchen and Nutrition Susan M. Wilkinson is a professional Chef, registered holistic nutritionist, cooking instructor and coach. She practices in an area of southern Ontario which is known for its many organic farms, farm-based old/new craft food industries and farm-to-table restaurants. Growing up […]

Cooking Classes

Susan M. Wilkinson, RHN, CSNN Holistic Nutritionist, Chef Instructor, Coach Owner, RedBrick Kitchen and Nutrition Susan M. Wilkinson is a professional Chef, registered holistic nutritionist, cooking instructor and coach. She practices in an area of southern Ontario which is known for its many organic farms, farm-based old/new craft food industries and farm-to-table restaurants. Growing up […]

August at Rancho La Puerta

“Often it isn’t the mountains ahead that wear you out, it’s the little pebble in your shoe.” -Muhammad Ali A cool evening breeze flows down through the folds of Mt. Kuchumaa and weaves into the oak grove that cloaks the arroyo. We walk the labyrinth here in twilight, reminding ourselves that often the first step […]

Cooking Classes

Deborah Schneider has travelled widely in Mexico, and is the author of eight cookbooks that explore her fascination with Mexican food and culture. She and Deborah Szekely co-authored “Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta,” which was nominated for a James Beard Award.  Deborah offers two hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which […]

Lobster and Shrimp Paella

Longer days are almost here and our Lobster and Shrimp Paella recipe is the perfect choice to ring in warmer evening dinners outside.  This beautiful and delicious recipe is taken from our cookbook, Ranch cookbook, Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho Puerta by Deborah Szekely, Deborah Schneider, and Robert Holmes.  Enjoy! Deborah remembers…”Seafood paella is the perfect dish for entertaining.  I did […]

Ranch Chiles Rellenos with Ancho Chile Salsa

Enjoy this recipe from the Ranch cookbook, “Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho Puerta” by Deborah Szekely, Deborah Schneider and Robert Holmes.   Deborah Remembers… Chiles Rellenos have been a Ranch standard from day one.  I’ve never had anyone say, “I don’t like them,” and lots of guests absolutely rave about them.  They’re one of my most favorite dinners or lunches, […]

Lemon Verbena Rice Pudding with Fresh Fruit and Pistachios

This rice pudding is the perfect celebratory dessert on any occasion!  You can also find this recipe in the Ranch cookbook, “Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho Puerta” by Deborah Szekely, Deborah Schneider and Robert Holmes.   Arroz con leche is a favorite Mexican dessert, traditionally made with thick, sweetened condensed milk and cin­namon. In this recipe, rice is infused […]

Poached Wild Salmon with Avocado-Tarragon Aioli on Greens

One of our favorite dishes here at The Ranch, this salmon is the perfect main course for an outdoor summer meal.  Enjoy this recipe from the Ranch cookbook, “Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho Puerta” by Deborah Szekely, Deborah Schneider and Robert Holmes.   In the age of the grill, the subtle and simple art of poaching is worth rediscovering. Slow-cooking in a wine-laced, […]

Potato Salad with Chervil and Shallots

What’s summer without a yummy potato salad to enjoy on a warm night?  Today we share with you another wonderful recipe from our Summer Recipe Series and to kick off our Fall 2014 Culinary Week!  This recipe is also from our Ranch cookbook, “Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho Puerta” by Deborah Szekely, Deborah Schneider and Robert Holmes.   Enjoy! According […]

Corn, Cilantro, and Arugula Salad with Yogurt Dressing

This delicate corn salad tastes as delicious as it looks.  Enjoy this salad from our Ranch cookbook, “Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho Puerta” by Deborah Szekely, Deborah Schneider and Robert Holmes.   Here, the combination of cilantro in two forms—fresh green leaves and crushed seeds (called coriander), which have a distinct flavor of their own—is a perfect example of […]

Grilled Baby Vegetables

Sometimes there’s nothing more delicious than a simple dish made from vegetables, olive oil and herbs.  I roasted the veggies at home in the oven even though in our cookbook, Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta by Deborah Szekely, Deborah Schneider, Robert Holmes, the recipe calls for grilling them.  Either way, they’re divine and […]

Skincare Because We Care

Skin is the body’s largest organ and the immune system’s first method of defense against germs. The complex organ does a lot for us; it maintains tissue homeostasis, prevents infection, aids in tissue reproduction, prevents fluid loss, stabilizes body temperature, and relays sensory inputs. Given all that our skin does to protect us, it seems […]

Herbed Lemon Ice Cubes

  Perfect for summertime entertaining, these unique ice cubes were recently used in our Sangria La Puerta, served during our evening cooking/dancing class, Salsa Y Salsa.  The herbed ice cubes were a lovely addition and truly made it feel like summer.  Originally from our cookbook, Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta by Deborah Szekely […]

Taking the Ranch Home: How Friendship, Beauty and Wellness Inspired New Ways to Bring the Ranch Home

We’re honored to share with you a guest post received from Ruth Tamari and Judy and Robert Kanee about their inspiring experience in taking The Ranch home!  A big thank you as well for the lovely photos! We would like to share how three friends have found a way to experience and share The Ranch […]