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Maria Santos

Maria Santos

Professional Chef & Home Cooking Educator

New teacher
Bartlett, IL
4 classes hosted9 students taughtTeacher since 2026
InsuredCertified

About

After a decade in professional kitchens I realized the best thing I could do was teach. Home cooks don't need more recipes — they need techniques. Once you understand why something works, you can cook anything.

Skills

Italian cookingBread bakingKnife skillsFermentationPasta making

Certifications

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Classes by Maria

Knife Skills That Will Change How You Cook
BeginnerSafety Plan
$60
Culinary

Knife Skills That Will Change How You Cook

2 hoursMax 8Bartlett, IL
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Make Your Own Hot Sauce
Beginner
$55
Culinary

Make Your Own Hot Sauce

2 hoursMax 8Bartlett, IL
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Fresh Pasta from Scratch
BeginnerSafety Plan
$75
Culinary

Fresh Pasta from Scratch

2h 30mMax 8Bartlett, IL
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Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf
Beginner
$65
Culinary

Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf

3 hoursMax 6Bartlett, IL
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