Le Cordon Bleu Presents: The Art of Cooking with Mexican Chiles

Discover the depth, aroma and versatility of Mexican chiles in a culinary experience celebrating one of the most essential ingredients in Mexican cuisine.

Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico in Canada, Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa, and La Hacienda, this experience explores how dried and fresh chiles can be transformed into vibrant salsas, rich sauces and flavourful dishes.

Guests will explore the techniques behind working with Mexican chiles and discover how their unique combinations of sweetness, smokiness, earthiness and heat can bring depth and character to everyday cooking.

Event Highlights:

• Live Cooking Demonstration & Tasting: Salsa Molcajeteada de Morita with La Hacienda’s artisan corn chips, Pork in Adobo, and Rajas de Poblano

• Complimentary Ancho Paloma Cocktail featuring smoked ancho, chocolate and Mezcal Reposado Nuestro Momento
• Mexican Products & tasting experience: Discover and enjoy complimentary displays and tastings of Mexican products from participating exhibitors, offering a taste of Mexico right here in Ottawa

About the Guest Chef

Chef Sandra Arciniega-Lennox brings a deep connection to Mexican cuisine and a remarkable story of her own. Her expertise in huitlacoche, a celebrated Mexican ingredient, has been featured by the Toronto Star in collaboration with Trent University, while Global News has highlighted her journey from Mexico to Canada and her longstanding success as an entrepreneur.

Limited seats. Book now!