Karen Lee is a treasure! She welcomes you into her home, her kitchen, and her love of food! You will learn more than how to assemble a recipe and follow instructions, you'll understand the choices Karen makes when selecting ingredients, you'll gain an appreciation for how she plans and prepares, and you'll get to EAT!!!! Her knowledge, her kindness, and her hospitality made for a wonderfully fun night with friends - those I attended with and those I made while learning, cooking, and eating! read more

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Wow! What an amazing time my family and I had at Karen Lee's Cooking Class. After spending 5 seconds with her it is obvious that she is a master at her craft. What is amazing about her is that she makes you feel like a couple of old friends are hanging out and preparing a gourmet meal. I learned a ton about cooking and ingredients and had a great time! Could not believe that the first time I looked at my watch it was 4 hours later. The whole time you are hands on and she encourages you to ask any question you have. Supremely talented instructor and a super nice and kind person to spend the evening with. Highly recommend and I will definitely attend another of her classes. read more

Absolutely amazing class! Karen Lee goes above and beyond to make sure the experience is most definitely one to remember! On top of all the knowledge that is given in this class! As far as the food, it was spectacular, basically melts in your mouth!! Can't wait to book our next session with her. Thank you so much! read more

Amazing class. Karen Lee is very knowledgeable and experienced. She takes time to explain every step. You can tell she is very passionate and loves what she does. Came to her class with my husband for my birthday and it was such a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and we learned ALOT. 1,000% recommend!!!! read more

Karen's class was amazing. I learned a lot of helpful cooking tips that I will use for the rest of my life. She's personable and gave clear instructions. I love how interactive the class was and the food was amazing. Karen made preparing a beautiful meal seem effortless and achievable no matter your skill level. I highly recommend taking her class! read more

I took my first Karen Lee cooking class in December and it was hands down the best cooking class I have ever attended. Karen's theme of "cook for taste, eat for health" is the perfect balance. Her recipes are practical and can be used for week night meals and for entertaining. Karen teaches portable cooking skills that have already changed the way I cook at home. The casual environment and intimate setting made it really easy to extract tips and pointers than often get lost in more formalized cooking schools/classes. Also, I love that Karen gives you all of her secrets for where to buy the best ingredients in NYC. I can't wait for my next class with Karen! --Maureen read more

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HIDDEN GEM IN NYC! My girlfriend and I took a class a few weeks ago and absolutely fell in love with Karen! Everything about the class was absolutely perfect! A few days before class my girlfriend called to ask if any consideration could be made as she's a vegetarian and many of the options seemed to be things she'd pass on. Karen was very accommodating and added an extra item on the menu and prepared hummus in advance! We loved all the advice that Karen offered throughout the class! Not only did we learn a ton of new cooking tips, but as residents of Manhattan we were tipped off to where to find the absolute best ingredients all over the city. At the end of class Karen sat us down and went over the recipes and gave us a few extra pointers for each even though our time had already expired. We cannot wait to take more classes for Karen! read more

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Karens class was a pleasure. She was very informative, provided fantastic tips for the meals we cooked along with excellent holistic cooking tips. If you wanted to be more hands on, she allowed you to be more interactive but if you wanted to watch and learn you could as well. We would highly recommend this for any level cooks, beginners to more advanced cooks. Will definitely be going back in the future and probably bringing more people with us. Thank you Karen! read more

the reason for the 1 star I signed up for an upcoming class - I took the last two openings - excited to bring along my best friend and have what I know would have been an enjoyable day . I live in Los Angeles. I received an e mail from Karen Lee that her class for the date I signed up for was over sold and could I come the following week. I had told her that I live in Los Angeles and was coming in for a week only to visit my best friend . I will await my refund and move on read more

I was invited by my best friend girlfriend for her birthday it was a great experience I also picked up some tips to add and improved my own technique. It was an intimate setting hands on approach I enjoyed it. read more

I really enjoyed my cooking class with Karen Lee. Her classes focus on organic, healthy foods but not in a crazy at-the-cost-of-tasting-good way, but rather yummy simple food that happens to be delicious. I really liked it. We made: --a white bean and chickpea dip (sort of like a take on hummus) --roasted brussel sprouts --roasted butternut squash with fresh rosemary --arugula and beet salad --cilantro rice (which blended two different grains of brown rice) --poached red snapper with tomato, onion, jalapeno --carrot cake with cream cheese icing The classes have about 10 people in them and she opens a few bottles of wine as you eat the final product. All of it was simple enough that you'd feel capable of doing it on a random night after work, but all of it was very tasty. I'd recommend. I got a gift certificate for the course from XperienceDays.com, but I think the price is $100 a person. read more

I was so lucky to receive a Karen Lee cooking class as a gift from my wonderful sons. Having attended a previous cooking class, from a Le Cordon Bleu graduate, this experience was far more entertaining, fun & informative. Karen uses only the finest organic ingredients, and the outcome of the fabulous food we all participated in preparing, tasted phenomenal. I am a fairly experienced cook, I've prepared meals for our family parties for up to 150, and Karen gave us great tips & tricks of the trade that I'd never known before, and will certainly use. She's warm, friendly...a master at her craft and oh, SO knowledgeable in such a fun way. I am excited to take more of her classes, & will also get some gift certificates to share with my family and friends. I highly recommend this class!!! read more

I came here with a group of friends for my birthday and we all loved it. The food was great, we got to be very hands on and I loved how intimate the setting was. Definitely want to take another class with her. read more

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Amazing, instructive, and delicious cooking class! Do this!!!!! We showed up and had a four hour eating and learning extravaganza. We met great people sharing the experience. It was a wonderful experience and I am so excited to have recipes to remember this great day forever! read more

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Karen Lee's cooking class was a truly great experience! My sister had gotten me a gift certificate for a cooking class this past Christmas, and I had the best time. Karen walks through an entire meal, top to bottom (including wine), offering up easy cooking tips throughout. I've taken a few classes now, and I love how she combines fresh ingredients with delicious recipes, and teaches them in a fun, casual environment. I would highly recommend her classes or as a gift...you can get them right on her website: http://karenleecooking.com/classes/gift-certificates/ read more

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Karen is a true delight. Probably worth the money to come and just hang out with her for a night because she is very cool. Took a private class for my friend's 30th birthday. Her husband took the lead on creating a menu that would work well for our group, taking into account both things that would be good to learn and foods his wife liked to eat. Since Karen conducts the classes in her home, it was cozy and comfortable. We created each dish and then ate as we went along which meant we didn't have to wait too long to eat - however, we were eating our steak and potatoes at close to 10pm by the time we were done. We were a group of 10 and since the kitchen is pretty small, we couldn't all help with everything. While this decreased our learning, it increased our ability to chat and drink wine with friends, which is always a delight. Once we were eating our final course - pie that we had brought, completed by chantilly cream made by Karen, we were able to chat with her a bit more. She is so knowledgeable and has had an amazing life journey she was more than willing to share with us. Overall a fantastic night! read more

What great fun! Karen is really a splendid person, very attentive to her small groups of learners and super knowledgeable about cooking. I really enjoyed learning from her in such an intimate setting (her home!). She selected a chicken dish, a fish dish, a soup and a couple side dishes for us to work thru, and was completely open to questions all night long. I've taken a couple dozen cooking classes over the years; at this stage, for me, it's less about getting my hands on new recipes, and more about learning the tips and tricks to turn an entree into a culinary experience - Karen's class delivered!!!!!!! read more

Friendly and personal cooking class with plenty of excellent pointers and opportunity to get hands on practice. Karen's class is laidback and you learn a lot, would definitely recommend. read more

A wonderful way to spend a day with a loved one, enjoying good company and great food. I've been cooking for almost 50 years and each time I attend a cooking class I learn something new and meet the nicest people. Karen Lee's style is welcoming and warm, her teaching style makes you want to learn, cook and stretch to learn more. A definite great way to spend your time. read more

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I booked a private class with Karen for my wife and our friends, and we all had an amazing time. It was so easy to speak with Karen and set the menu ahead of time, and she made sure it felt very personalized for our tastes. While our crowd was boisterous and loud in our socializing, Karen did an excellent job of including and engaging everyone in every part of the cooking. Each plate was delicious, and came with wonderful lessons that we could put into practice in our own kitchens. Karen is an absolute sweetheart and an amazing chef. Our class was such a huge success, I'd be doing New York a disservice by not writing a review. read more

Karen is always 5 stars in my book! I've taken about 5 classes at this point and bring a diff friend each time. Everybody rants and raves about this amazing class! If you're trying to decide on a class, pick this one hands down A+! read more

A fun, friendly, and thoroughly engaging way to learn to select and prepare the freshest local ingredients and create a perfectly balanced and visually appealing meal.  In addition to her extraordinary culinary skills, Karen is the consummate teacher who welcomes and encourages all questions, generously shares her knowledge and passion for cooking, and infuses her class with a heightened appreciation for the connection between good food and good health.  Thank you Karen! read more

I've taken three classes from Karen and she is absolutely fantastic! The class is packed with hands-on cooking and Karen is fantastic about ensuring everyone feels included and learns from the class. All the ingredients are fresh and organic and she gives pointers on where to find the best ingredients and tools. She also gives plenty of tips on technique including sauteing fish properly. I've made several of Karen's recipes at home successfully. I love her lentil and red pepper salad! read more

I took 2 classes with Karen - one for which I planned a private cooking party and another for my personal enjoyment where I joined a group class. Karen is really an incredible cook and super friendly. She never passes by a step of the prepping or cooking process without explaining why it's beneficial. So she's not only an incredible cook, but also a wonderful teacher. She specializes in cooking very healthy, all natural, delicious, non-complicated meals. I even used one of her dishes for my Thanksgiving dinner and not only did it come out spectacular, but it was easy to make! read more

I purchased 2 GC for my son and GF. They just finished the class and had a fantastic time. All the people were in their age category and LOVED it. Some were repeaters. All very fresh ingrediants and great time had by all. I totally recommend these classes. read more

What a great day! Karen is knowledgeable, professional, fun and friendly and immediately makes you feel welcome in her home.The food is amazing and the skills learned will be used for a lifetime. We had a private lesson which was wonderful - lots of time and attention paid to our particular food preferences in a relaxed environment. Karen thinks of everything to make this a memorable learning experience. This is a must do for all! Thank you again to Karen and Flora for an amazing day we will not forget! read more

Yesterday we had a wonderful cooking class with Karen Lee. She was patient, generous, supportive, and extremely knowledgable. Her ingredients were outstanding and the recipes were replicable and straight forward. Her technics were very helpful and she at all times exhibited an infectious love of cooking. We plan to go often. Interestingly we found her through Yelp!! A+ all around. read more

Karen Lee led a corporate cooking class for a small team of about 15 individuals. Not only were the dishes/recipes absolutely delicious, but we all learned a lot of new tips and found the event to be entertaining from start to finish. You can tell she really loves what she does as it shows in her attitude and her cooking. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend taking a cooking class with Karen - you won't regret it! read more

I have been attending Karen's classes for several years now and they never seem repetitive or uninspiring. From choosing the freshest ingredients, slicing and dicing, measuring and cooking to the heavenly tasting experience it is well worth the cost and time. Most important is that you leave with the knowledge and techniques to cook a wonderful, healthy meal for your family. Karen is a wonderful teacher and alway patient and helpful to new students. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. read more

A cooking class with Karen Lee should be a "must" on your gift giving list this holiday season. Everyone is welcome in Karen's kitchen. She is passionate about food and determined to create the very finest recipes from the freshest organic ingredients. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cooking pro, you are sure to leave her apartment with a wealth of information about techniques, products and resources. Absolutely, this is a 5 star experience!!! Maggie B read more

I took Karen Lee's class on Saturday. She is a warm caring person and such an inclusive teacher!!!!!!!! All ingredients were fresh and healthy. My classmates were such an interesting group. I'm going back for more even though I've been cooking for years I learned a lot and Karen's recipes are wonderful. I came away with lots of cooking and shopping tips. read more

karen's class was awesome. i am a cooking rookie. after the class, i felt like a pro. in one afternoon, we cooked a salad, appetizers, a fish entree and cookies. i highly recommend it! jon read more

What a great experience! I found Karen through a site called Hoodeals.com. What a great site! It listed a whole bunch of deals in my neighborhood and also offered coupons. So Karen was a delight...full of energy and great tips! We made duck, rice, brussel sprouts and a delicious cake. She even offered a free 2 hour baking class before the cooking class. I loved it...will definitely be back to both places! read more

Well today I attended my third Karen Lee cooking class and it was exceptional as always! Karen is the most encouraging instructor who shops with great care to find the best ingredients. Not only does she share her recipes, but so much cooking wisdom along the way. No question is off limits-- whether it be about food preparation, purchasing and maintaining the right tools or tricks of the trade. These classes also tend to attract the nicest group of people-- a tribute to Karen herself. And of course you get to eat all of the fabulous food that you have prepared! read more

Cooking class with Karen Lee was my birthday present from friends. A lot of people keep saying that cooking is an art. After my experience with Karen, I would say the same. Karen is amazing professional, who dedicates all her time and life to the art of cooking. You can learn how to cook. You can fell in love in the process of cooking. You can become better expert in buying healthy, fresh food at the market. You will get so much smart advices and benefits from Karen's class. The most important that you will get a lot of hours of practice. I highly recommend this class. And I wish all the best to Karen and her team! read more

Great classes for both beginners and more advanced cooks. I've been cooking and taking classes for years and still learned several new tips. The food is delicious and Karen's enthusiasm is contagious! She'll have you out, searching the markets for the best ingredients, in no time. It's nice to bring some wine to enjoy with the meal. read more

What an enjoyable and educational afternoon. Visiting NY for the weekend and was given a gift of a Karen Lee cooking class. Exciting flavors, great recipes, charming company. Would highly recommend. read more

If we could post six stars we would. A thoroughly enjoyable, informative and satisfying afternoon. We have attended other cooking classes but Karen delivers. The food was terrific and, more significantly, you leave with insights that will stick. We are already planning our next class, perhaps Chinese. read more

I just returned from a wonderful class with Karen Lee. The dishes are delicious yet easy to prepare. They are healthy, flexible and tasty. Highly recommended. read more

I discovered Karen Lee's Cooking Classes a few years ago when looking for a present for my mother. My mom loves to cook, but also enjoys learning new techniques and recipes, plus it's would be an excellent Mother-Daughter activity. We had such a good time at that class and my mother has been talking about it ever since, that I decided to buy us another class for this Christmas. The intimate class sizes (our class had 9 people) means lots of hands on time in the actual meal preparation. The recipes are delicious and versatile and Karen is really good about taking dietary restrictions/preferences into account when creating the menu. She spends a lot of time explaining not only the techniques involved in creating the meal, but also the ingredients, including where to get them. I highly recommend her classes to anyone at any cooking skill level. She has plenty to teach both the novice and the experienced home cook. Take her classes! read more