The staff of life! We will teach you how to make a few different breads and other proofed goodies. Bread baking is not as hard as people think but a baker must learn a few simple techniques and patients.

What you will learn:

• Working with yeast dough

• Understanding the many intricacies of a yeast dough

• Kneading

• Shaping bread dough

• Different ways to proof dough

• How to tell when bread is done

The Menu:

• Focaccia

• Brioche

• Pane Carasau

What’s Included:

• All cutlery and ingredients needed to prep and create the dishes

• Recipe cards

Please note that you will be standing and cooking for up to 2 hours. We advise that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Our goal for this class is to teach you how to build a charcuterie board that will awe your guests. It is not just designing your board to look pretty but making some of the tasty ingredients that your guests will eat. Don’t worry we will teach you some ways to plate your creations to make your board look too good to eat! Also we will demonstrate how to make a classic tiramisu! All this while you are enjoying 2 glasses of wine which are included in the price.

What you will learn:

• Pickling

• How to make chicken liver mousse

• What Italian mostarda is and how to make it

• How to roast a pepper

• Platting techniques

• Balancing flavors

• General Knife Skills

• Meal organization

The Menu:

• Tuscan Chicken Liver Mousse

• Mostarda

• Roasted pepper Salad

• Cured Meats

• Cheeses

• Tiramisu

What’s Included:

• All cutlery and ingredients needed to prep and create the dishes

• Recipe cards

Please note that you will be standing and cooking for up to 2 hours. We advise that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Book a Class and Bring a Friend for only $25!

Our goal for this class is to teach you the proper way to cook risotto by breaking down the “fear factor” and erasing “myths” that many people associate with making a good risotto. By the end of this class, you will have a strong base understanding of how to make simple risotto from spring vegetables from which you can feel comfortable branching out and cooking more elaborate versions of this classic Italian dish.

Featuring Wind City Mushrooms

What you will learn:

• Differences in risotto styles

• Choosing the right rice variety for your risotto

• Risotto cooking method

• Risotto cooking tips and myths

• How to properly dice and sweat an onion

• How to blanch asparagus

• Balancing flavors

• General Knife Skills

• Meal organization

The Menu:

• Asparagus Salad

• Wild Mushroom Risotto

• Orange and Vanilla Scented Panna Cotta

What’s Included:

• All cutlery and ingredients needed to prep and create the dishes

• Recipe cards

Our goal for this class is to teach you the proper way to make, roll/form, store, and cook potato gnocchi. To share with you all the secrets and tips we have learned over the years (and tears!) that have made other chefs admit that Nonna Zanella’s gnocchi are the best.

In addition, you will learn to make a classic Bolognese sauce that pairs excellent with your gnocchi, and does not overpower the little pillows.

What you will learn:

• Many Gnocchi Secrets, ssshhh….

• How to make and work with gnocchi dough

• How to form gnocchi

• How to prepare and store gnocchi for future cooking

• How to make zabaglione

• How to Make Bolognese Sauce

• Balancing Flavors

• General Knife Skills

• Meal organization

The Menu:

• Apple and Hazelnut Salad

• Nonna Zanella’s Gnocchi with Bolognese Sauce

• Tiramisu

What’s Included:

• All cutlery and ingredients needed to prep and create the dishes

• Recipe cards

Please note that you will be standing and cooking for up to 2 hours. We advise that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

101 Fresh Pasta Class

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch. We will then teach you how to properly roll the dough and form specific shapes. You will also learn various fillings for stuffed pasta as well as the sauces that pair with the pastas. You will also learn how to properly store and ultimately how to cook the pasta (right amount of water, salt as well as how to extract the starch) with the right amount of sauce to create an amazing dinner.

 Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh pasta dough

•         How to roll out fresh pasta

•         Simple ravioli making

• Pasta cooking

•         How to shape tortellini

•         How to make a classic Caccio e Pepe sauce

•         Cherry tomato ragu

•         How to roast squash

•         General knife skills

Menu:

• Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe

• Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu

• Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo

101 Fresh Pasta Class

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch. We will then teach you how to properly roll the dough and form specific shapes. You will also learn various fillings for stuffed pasta as well as the sauces that pair with the pastas. You will also learn how to properly store and ultimately how to cook the pasta (right amount of water, salt as well as how to extract the starch) with the right amount of sauce to create an amazing dinner.

 Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh pasta dough

•         How to roll out fresh pasta

•         Simple ravioli making

• Pasta cooking

•         How to shape tortellini

•         How to make a classic Caccio e Pepe sauce

•         Cherry tomato ragu

•         How to roast squash

•         General knife skills

Menu:

• Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe

• Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu

• Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo

Our Goal:

In this class fun class you will learn how to create a wonderful Venetian Dinner. We will teach you how to make a variety of traditional cicchetti (Italian finger food) as well as fish in parchment (pesce al cartoccio) and finally traditional tiramisu to end your evening. After taking this class we know you will want to have guests over as you recreate this Venetian meal.

What we will teach:

• How to make and cook in parchment

• How to properly select fish

• How to make a quick savory tart

• How make zabaglione

• Basic Knife Skills

• Party Planning

• Balancing of Flavors

Menu:

• Glass of Prosecco or Spritz Veneziana

• Zucchini Fritters with Herb Goat Cheese

• Seasonal Tartaletta

• Pesce al Cartoccio

• Tiramisu

Our goal for this class is to teach you the proper way to safely cut vegetables and herbs. We will teach you how to correctly hold a knife and the best ways to chop or dice certain vegetables. We will also share with you a number of “don’t” do with you knives. Finally we will walk you through the best way to sharpen and take care of your knives.

What you will learn:

• How to dice an onion

• How to dice a carrot

• Chopping parsley

• Chiffonade of herbs

• Differences in knives

• How to select a knife for you

• Knife safety

• Knife sharpening and honing

What’s Included:

• All cutlery and ingredients needed to prep and create the dishes

• Recipe cards

Please note that you will be standing and cooking for up to 2 hours. We advise that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

101 Fresh Pasta Class

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch. We will then teach you how to properly roll the dough and form specific shapes. You will also learn various fillings for stuffed pasta as well as the sauces that pair with the pastas. You will also learn how to properly store and ultimately how to cook the pasta (right amount of water, salt as well as how to extract the starch) with the right amount of sauce to create an amazing dinner.

 Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh pasta dough

•         How to roll out fresh pasta

•         Simple ravioli making

• Pasta cooking

•         How to shape tortellini

•         How to make a classic Caccio e Pepe sauce

•         Cherry tomato ragu

•         How to roast squash

•         General knife skills

Menu:

• Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe

• Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu

• Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo

Piemonte Wine Class and Tasting

Our Goal:

To introduce your palate and brain to one of the most famous wine regions in all the world. In this class, hosted by Piemonte native Paolo Cerruti, you will learn about some of the different varietals of wines as he teaches you the rich history of the wines of Piemonte.

 Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions.

What we will teach:

• How terroir affects the wine

• What is a micro climate

• How to properly taste wine

• Vinification techniques

• Basics of food and wine pairings

• When to decant

• How to read a wine label

• That wine should not be intimidating

Menu:

• Arneis

• Favorita

• Barbera

• Nebbiolo

• Barolo

• Barbaresco

Our Goal:

In this class fun class you will work with your partner to create a wonderful Venetian Dinner. We will teach the two of you how to make a variety of traditional cicchetti (Italian finger food) as well as fish in parchment (pesce al cartoccio) and finally traditional tiramisu to end your evening. After taking this class we know you will want to have guests over as you recreate this Venetian meal.

What we will teach:

• The Intricacies of Agro Dolce

• How to make and cook in parchment

• How to properly select fish

• How to make a quick savory tart

• How make zabaglione

• Basic Knife Skills

• Party Planning

• Balancing of Flavors

Menu:

• Sarde in Saor

• Zucchini Fritters with Herb Goat Cheese

• Seasonal Tartaletta

• Pesce al Cartoccio

• Tiramisu

Our Goal:

In this class fun class you will work with your partner to create a wonderful Venetian Dinner. We will teach the two of you how to make a variety of traditional cicchetti (Italian finger food) as well as fish in parchment (pesce al cartoccio) and finally traditional tiramisu to end your evening. After taking this class we know you will want to have guests over as you recreate this Venetian meal.

What we will teach:

• The Intricacies of Agro Dolce

• How to make and cook in parchment

• How to properly select fish

• How to make a quick savory tart

• How make zabaglione

• Basic Knife Skills

• Party Planning

• Balancing of Flavors

Menu:

• Sarde in Saor

• Zucchini Fritters with Herb Goat Cheese

• Seasonal Tartaletta

• Pesce al Cartoccio

• Tiramisu

Our Goal:

To teach you how to cook like our Nonni!!! (or close to it) In this class we will show you how to make a classic Italian American red sauce/gravy similar to how our Nonni did whenever we came over. Also we will teach you how to make a full Sunday meal that will leave everyone with very happy bellies!

What we will teach:

• How to Make a Sunday Gravy (3 hours)

• How to Make Cavatelli

• All About Braciole

• How to Make a Basic Quick Yeast Dough/focaccia

• Proper Meat to Buy for a Braciole

• How to Avoid the Wooden Spoon!

• Basic Knife Skills

• Meal/Party Planning

• Balancing of Flavors

Menu:

• Rosemary Focaccia

• Apple and Hazelnut Salad

• Tomato Sauce/Gravy

• Beef Braciole

• Ricotta Cavatelli

• Tiramisu

Our goal for this class is to teach you how to build a charcuterie board that will awe your guests. It is not just designing your board to look pretty but making some of the tasty ingredients that your guests will eat. Don’t worry we will teach you some ways to plate your creations to make your board look too good to eat! Also we will demonstrate how to make a classic tiramisu! All this while you are enjoying 2 glasses of wine which are included in the price.

What you will learn:

• Pickling

• How to make chicken liver mousse

• What Italian mostarda is and how to make it

• How to roast a pepper

• Platting techniques

• Balancing flavors

• General Knife Skills

• Meal organization

The Menu:

• Tuscan Chicken Liver Mousse

• Mostarda

• Roasted pepper Salad

• Cured Meats

• Cheeses

• Tiramisu

What’s Included:

• All cutlery and ingredients needed to prep and create the dishes

• Recipe cards

Please note that you will be standing and cooking for up to 2 hours. We advise that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

101 Fresh Pasta Class

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch. We will then teach you how to properly roll the dough and form specific shapes. You will also learn various fillings for stuffed pasta as well as the sauces that pair with the pastas. You will also learn how to properly store and ultimately how to cook the pasta (right amount of water, salt as well as how to extract the starch) with the right amount of sauce to create an amazing dinner.

 Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh pasta dough

•         How to roll out fresh pasta

•         Simple ravioli making

• Pasta cooking

•         How to shape tortellini

•         How to make a classic Caccio e Pepe sauce

•         Cherry tomato ragu

•         How to roast squash

•         General knife skills

Menu:

• Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe

• Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu

• Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo

201 Fresh Pasta Class

Our Goal:

To take your knowledge of pasta, shapes and fillings to the next level. We will teach you 3 different pastas - a mostly eggless, traditional and whole wheat. You will also learn various fillings for stuffed pasta as well as the sauces that pair with the pastas. You will also learn how to properly store and ultimately how to cook the pasta (right amount of water, salt as well as how to extract the starch) with the right amount of sauce to create an amazing dinner.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh pasta dough

•         How to make agnolotti and cappalletti

•         How to make fonduta

• Pasta cooking

•         How to shape tortellini

•         How to make a seafood ragiu

•         Whole wheat pasta

•         How to roast squash

•         General knife skills

Menu:

• Cappalletti en Brodo

• Agnolotti with Black Truffle Fonduta

• Stracchi with Ragu di Mare

The price of this class is for 1 adult and 1 child!

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make a few dessert with your child. This class is meant so that your child will learn some basic kitchen skills all while creating delicious desserts right by your side. In this hands on class we will walk you and your child through some simple recipes that will help develop cooking methods that can be utilized for many different desserts.

What we will teach:

• How to make a simple tart dough

• Proper way to roll out dough

• How to build a trifle

• Kitchen organization and planning

• How to juggle knives (kids only)

• Balancing of flavors

Menu:

• Mascarpone and Jam Trifle

• Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

• Seasonal Fruit Crostata

101 Fresh Pasta Class

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch. We will then teach you how to properly roll the dough and form specific shapes. You will also learn various fillings for stuffed pasta as well as the sauces that pair with the pastas. You will also learn how to properly store and ultimately how to cook the pasta (right amount of water, salt as well as how to extract the starch) with the right amount of sauce to create an amazing dinner.

 Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh pasta dough

•         How to roll out fresh pasta

•         Simple ravioli making

• Pasta cooking

•         How to shape tortellini

•         How to make a classic Caccio e Pepe sauce

•         Cherry tomato ragu

•         How to roast squash

•         General knife skills

Menu:

• Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe

• Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu

• Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo

Join us for a Party!

We finally got our liquor license and we are throwing a party. Join us from 6:30-9:30 for anitpasti, dolce and 2 glasses of wine all for $40. Of course you can purchase additional wine while at Tutore and we will have plenty on hand for you to enjoy.

What You Will Learn:

• How to have Fun

• What it takes to get a Liquor License

• How to dig springtime ramps if you ask us

• What upcoming classes we have in Store

• Why we love Italian wine

The Menu:

• Cavatelli with Ragu

• Fritto Misto

• Truffle Arancini

• Seasonal Antipasti

• Mollie’s Dessert Bites

Our Goal:

In this class fun class you will work with your partner to create a wonderful Venetian Dinner. We will teach the two of you how to make a variety of traditional cicchetti (Italian finger food) as well as fish in parchment (pesce al cartoccio) and finally traditional tiramisu to end your evening. After taking this class we know you will want to have guests over as you recreate this Venetian meal.

What we will teach:

• The Intricacies of Agro Dolce

• How to make and cook in parchment

• How to properly select fish

• How to make a quick savory tart

• How make zabaglione

• Basic Knife Skills

• Party Planning

• Balancing of Flavors

Menu:

• Sarde in Saor

• Zucchini Fritters with Herb Goat Cheese

• Seasonal Tartaletta

• Pesce al Cartoccio

• Zabaglione with Berries

Windy City Mushrooms

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch AND how to properly cook a variety of mushrooms grown locally from the Wind City Mushroom company. We will teach you how to roll the dough and form specific shapes. You will also learn various fillings for stuffed pasta as well as different mushroom sauces that pair with the pastas. You will also learn how to store and ultimately cook the pasta (right amount of water, salt as well as how to extract the starch) with the right amount of sauce to create an amazing dinner.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh pasta dough

•         How to roll out fresh pasta

•         Simple ravioli making

• Pasta cooking

•         How to shape tortellini

• The Differences between Oyster Mushrooms

•         How to make a Mushroom Ragu

• How to make a Pasta Filling with Oyster Mushrooms

•         How to cook Lions Mane Mushrooms

•         General knife skills

Menu:

• Fettuccini with a Lions Mane Mushroom Ragu

• Herb Goat Cheese Ravioli with Italian Oyster Mushrooms and Cherry Tomatoes

• Elm Oyster Mushroom Tortellini in Blue Oyster Mushroom Brodo

Classic Italian Desserts

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make traditional Italian desserts that will make you and your guests smile as you eat them. We want to make you comfortable in making desserts that people often think are too hard to make on their own. We want to build up your confidence and teach you some basic pastry techniques that you can carry over when you prepare other desserts.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh ricotta

• How to make a zabaglione

• Difference between sweet and too sweet

•         How to whip egg whites into peaks

• History of the traditions

•         Simple pastry “short cuts”

Menu:

• Classic Tiramisu

• Cannoli

• Strawberry Semifreddo

• House Made Ricotta

101 Fresh Pasta Class

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch. We will then teach you how to properly roll the dough and form specific shapes. You will also learn various fillings for stuffed pasta as well as the sauces that pair with the pastas. You will also learn how to properly store and ultimately how to cook the pasta (right amount of water, salt as well as how to extract the starch) with the right amount of sauce to create an amazing dinner.

 Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh pasta dough

•         How to roll out fresh pasta

•         Simple ravioli making

• Pasta cooking

•         How to shape tortellini

•         How to make a classic Caccio e Pepe sauce

•         Cherry tomato ragu

•         How to roast squash

•         General knife skills

Menu:

• Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe

• Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu

• Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo

Our goal for this class is to teach you how to make a few traditional Sicilian Dishes. Sicily is know for their seafood and Involtini di Pesce Spada is one that we know you will love. Besides the main dish we will teach you how to plan and prepare a meal so it is easy once your guests arrive. From a classic caponata to the final pistachio cake we will help you create a wonderful meal that you will want to recreate for your friends and family.

What you will learn:

• How to make caponata

• Differences in Caponata

• Choosing the right seafood

• How to prepare Pesce Spada

• How to properly dice and sweat an onion

• Balancing flavors

• General Knife Skills

• Meal organization

The Menu:

• Penelle (Chick Pea fritters)

• Sicilian Caponata

• Involtini di Pesce Spada

• Pistachio Cake

What’s Included:

• All cutlery and ingredients needed to prep and create the dishes

• Recipe cards

Please note that you will be standing and cooking for up to 2 hours. We advise that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

101 Fresh Pasta Class

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch. We will then teach you how to properly roll the dough and form specific shapes. You will also learn various fillings for stuffed pasta as well as the sauces that pair with the pastas. You will also learn how to properly store and ultimately how to cook the pasta (right amount of water, salt as well as how to extract the starch) with the right amount of sauce to create an amazing dinner.

 Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh pasta dough

•         How to roll out fresh pasta

•         Simple ravioli making

• Pasta cooking

•         How to shape tortellini

•         How to make a classic Caccio e Pepe sauce

•         Cherry tomato ragu

•         How to roast squash

•         General knife skills

Menu:

• Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe

• Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu

• Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo

Our Goal:

In this class fun class you will work with your partner to create a wonderful Venetian Dinner. We will teach the two of you how to make a variety of traditional cicchetti (Italian finger food) as well as fish in parchment (pesce al cartoccio) and finally traditional tiramisu to end your evening. After taking this class we know you will want to have guests over as you recreate this Venetian meal.

What we will teach:

• The Intricacies of Agro Dolce

• How to make and cook in parchment

• How to properly select fish

• How to make a quick savory tart

• How make zabaglione

• Basic Knife Skills

• Party Planning

• Balancing of Flavors

Menu:

• Sarde in Saor

• Zucchini Fritters with Herb Goat Cheese

• Seasonal Tartaletta

• Pesce al Cartoccio

• Tiramisu

TEEN COOKING SKILLS SERIES - CLASS 1 of 5

Over the course of 4 days, experienced Chefs Dean & James will teach your teen basic cooking skills and techniques that will be help them to be more self-sufficient in the kitchen. We will teach them not just recipes, but also the correct methods to make tasty food. These basic cooking skills will lay the foundation to make your teen a good cook that will last them a lifetime.

What Your Teen Will Learn:

• Basic Knife and Kitchen Skills

• Basic Bread Baking

• Simple Pastry Making

• Egg Cooking Skills

• Italian Flavors

• Meal Planning

• Organizational Skill

• How to Follow a Recipe (directions)

The Menu:

• Baked Eggs in Amatriciana Sauce

• Stone Fruit Crostata

• Nutella Filled Pastry

• Orange and Vanilla Scented Panna Cotta

• Focaccia Prep

PLEASE NOTE: Full participation for all five classes is required for this series. Please double check the participant’s schedule to ensure their attendance!

TEEN COOKING SKILLS SERIES - CLASS 2 of 5

Over the course of 4 days, experienced Chefs Dean & James will teach your teen basic cooking skills and techniques that will be help them to be more self-sufficient in the kitchen. We will teach them not just recipes, but also the correct methods to make tasty food. These basic cooking skills will lay the foundation to make your teen a good cook that will last them a lifetime.

What Your Teen Will Learn:

• Basic Knife and Kitchen Skills

• Basic Bread Baking

• Pasta Making

• Simple Pastry Making

• Simply Sauce Making

• Italian Flavors

• Meal Planning

• Organizational Skill

• How to Follow a Recipe (directions)

The Menu:

• Apple and Hazelnut Salad

• Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu

• Tortelloni in Brodo

• Stracchi in Caccio e Pepe

• Focaccia

PLEASE NOTE: Full participation for all five classes is required for this series. Please double check the participant’s schedule to ensure their attendance!

TEEN COOKING SKILLS SERIES - CLASS 3 of 5

Over the course of 4 days, experienced Chefs Dean & James will teach your teen basic cooking skills and techniques that will be help them to be more self-sufficient in the kitchen. We will teach them not just recipes, but also the correct methods to make tasty food. These basic cooking skills will lay the foundation to make your teen a good cook that will last them a lifetime.

What Your Teen Will Learn:

• Basic Knife and Kitchen Skills

• Basic Bread Baking

• Pasta Making

• Simple Pastry Making

• Egg Cooking Skills

• Italian Flavors

• Meal Planning

• Organizational Skill

• How to Follow a Recipe (directions)

The Menu:

• Fruit Salad with Mint

• Smoked Mozzarella, Spinach and Pancetta Frittata

• Seasonal Vegetable Tartletta

• Zucchini Fritter and Goat Cheese

• Pistachio Olive Oil Cake

PLEASE NOTE: Full participation for all five classes is required for this series. Please double check the participant’s schedule to ensure their attendance!

Our goal for this class is to teach you the proper way to safely cut vegetables and herbs. We will teach you how to correctly hold a knife and the best ways to chop or dice certain vegetables. We will also share with you a number of “don’t” do with you knives. Finally we will walk you through the best way to sharpen and take care of your knives.

What you will learn:

• How to dice an onion

• How to dice a carrot

• Chopping parsley

• Chiffonade of herbs

• Differences in knives

• How to select a knife for you

• Knife safety

• Knife sharpening and honing

What’s Included:

• All cutlery and ingredients needed to prep and create the dishes

• Recipe cards

Please note that you will be standing and cooking for up to 2 hours. We advise that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

TEEN COOKING SKILLS SERIES - CLASS 4 of 5

Over the course of 4 days, experienced Chefs Dean & James will teach your teen basic cooking skills and techniques that will be help them to be more self-sufficient in the kitchen. We will teach them not just recipes, but also the correct methods to make tasty food. These basic cooking skills will lay the foundation to make your teen a good cook that will last them a lifetime.

What Your Teen Will Learn:

• Basic Knife and Kitchen Skills

• Basic Bread Baking

• How to Roast a Pepper

• Simple Pastry Making

• Roasting of Chicken

• Italian Flavors

• Meal Planning

• Organizational Skill

• How to Follow a Recipe (directions)

The Menu:

• Arugula Salad with Roasted Peppers

• Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken

• Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

• Garlicky Spinach

• Seasonal Fruit Tart

PLEASE NOTE: Full participation for all five classes is required for this series. Please double check the participant’s schedule to ensure their attendance!

TEEN COOKING SKILLS SERIES - CLASS 5 of 5

Over the course of 4 days, experienced Chefs Dean & James will teach your teen basic cooking skills and techniques that will be help them to be more self-sufficient in the kitchen. We will teach them not just recipes, but also the correct methods to make tasty food. These basic cooking skills will lay the foundation to make your teen a good cook that will last them a lifetime.

What Your Teen Will Learn:

• Basic Knife and Kitchen Skills

• Basic Bread Baking

• Pasta Making

• Simple Pastry Making

• Egg Cooking Skills

• Italian Flavors

• Meal Planning

• Organizational Skill

• How to Follow a Recipe (directions)

The Menu:

• Wild Mushroom Risotto

• Shrimp and Vegetable Spiedini

• Summer Pasta Salad

• Chocolate Truffles

• Chocolate Semi Freddo

PLEASE NOTE: Full participation for all five classes is required for this series. Please double check the participant’s schedule to ensure their attendance!

Our goal for this class is to teach you the proper way to safely cut vegetables and herbs. We will teach you how to correctly hold a knife and the best ways to chop or dice certain vegetables. We will also share with you a number of “don’t” do with you knives. Finally we will walk you through the best way to sharpen and take care of your knives.

What you will learn:

• How to dice an onion

• How to dice a carrot

• Chopping parsley

• Chiffonade of herbs

• Differences in knives

• How to select a knife for you

• Knife safety

• Knife sharpening and honing

What’s Included:

• All cutlery and ingredients needed to prep and create the dishes

• Recipe cards

Please note that you will be standing and cooking for up to 2 hours. We advise that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

101 Fresh Pasta Class

Our Goal:

To teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch. We will then teach you how to properly roll the dough and form specific shapes. You will also learn various fillings for stuffed pasta as well as the sauces that pair with the pastas. You will also learn how to properly store and ultimately how to cook the pasta (right amount of water, salt as well as how to extract the starch) with the right amount of sauce to create an amazing dinner.

 Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions.

What we will teach:

•         How to make fresh pasta dough

•         How to roll out fresh pasta

•         Simple ravioli making

• Pasta cooking

•         How to shape tortellini

•         How to make a classic Caccio e Pepe sauce

•         Cherry tomato ragu

•         How to roast squash

•         General knife skills

Menu:

• Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe

• Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu

• Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo