THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM
with Chef Adriana Carner
Get a taste for what foods are trending in 2026! Chef Adriana Carner is returning to the HKS Kitchen for an adventurous cooking class that brings bold flavors, global influences, and unexpected taste combinations to the table. To set the tone, Chef will start you off with a sweet-and-savory Hot Honey Prosciutto Pasta Salad. Then she'll teach you the techniques for making a batch of Beginner's Mole Poblano, the key ingredient for Dubai-Meets-Oaxaca Enmoladas, the evening's main dish attraction and a perfect partner for a side of fragrant Chef-made Coconut Lime Rice. For a fancy finish, you’ll create individual Ube Tiramisu Cups, blending vibrant color with irresistible flavor. This fun, flavor-packed class is all about discovering the delicious combinations and global inspiration that have helped shape the 2026 food scene. Note: Since mole is best served and enjoyed after its flavors have had time to meld, a pre-made batch will be provided for the enmoladas dish being made in class. The mole made in class will be for guests to take home and enjoy. Recipes will be provided. Tickets are priced per person.
*All class ticket sales are final. No refunds or credit transfers to other classes are available. If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact us to check our waitlist.*
MEET THE CHEF
Adriana Carner is a self-taught cook and baker who got her start in her family’s kitchen at just 10 years old. Inspired by generations of Mexican and Spanish grandmothers who lovingly crafted family recipes from scratch, Adriana developed a passion for creating dishes that bring people together. Her cooking is influenced by her travels, culture, and favorite local restaurants, blending tradition with creativity.
Born in Mexico City and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Adriana is especially drawn to recipes that fuse Mexican flavors with cuisines such as Italian, Japanese, and French. Her culinary background includes experience as a prep cook in a Texas hospital, waitstaff roles at local restaurants, and work in a corporate kitchen environment.
Today, Adriana shares her love of food by hosting cooking classes and gatherings for friends and fellow food lovers. Whether she’s preparing an elaborate meal or teaching others in the kitchen, her philosophy remains the same: food should gather people, inspire connection, and spark joy. Outside the kitchen, Adriana enjoys designing and sewing her own clothing, biking around Northwest Arkansas, and traveling the world.
