Class Schedule
All classes at TUTORE include complimentary snacks at the beginning of each session!
Any cancellations will incur a $10 fee. Canceling within 24 hours results in a forfeit of the class fees.
Happy Hour Pasta Class
Happy Hour 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
Pasta 101 Class
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
Menu:
Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu
Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo
Via Roma/A Roman Feast
Our Goal:
To teach you a few traditional Roman dishes so that you can create a Roman Feast for your family and friends in your house! We will not only teach you a few recipes but also a few important cooking techniques like how to braised meat, clean artichokes and how to properly deep fry.
Menu:
Artichoke alla Romana
Roman Gnocchi
Lemon and Milk Braised Pork
Sweet Ricotta Fritters with Orange Honey
What we will teach:
How to Make Amazing Roman Gnocchi
Differences of Gnocchi
How to Clean an Artichoke
Basic Sauce Making
How to Braised Meat!!!!!!!!!!!
Basic Knife Skills
Party Planning
Balancing of Flavors
Autumn Tuscan Dinner
Valentine Truffle Dinner
Our Goal:
To teach you how to make a decadent 3 course Italian dinner that is perfect for a cold Chicago Winter night. We will also discuss the best way to pair wines with each of these courses. Finally we will have the short ribs prepared for you to eat and you will be able to take your short ribs home to enjoy on another night.
This class is priced per person
What we will teach:
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
Where to buy and how to work with truffle products
How to braise meat (one of the most important cooking techniques in a kitchen)
Meal planning, timing and preparation
How to work with Chocolate
General knife skills
Menu:
Shrimp Risotto with Lemon Butter, Chives
Braised Short Ribs with Black Truffle Sauce, Polenta
Dark Chocolate Semifreddo with Raspberries
Pasta 101 Class
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
Menu:
Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu
Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo
Pizza Making Class
Pizza Making Class
Our Goal:
To teach you how to make fresh pizza from scratch. You will not only learn how to make an amazing pizza dough, but you will also learn how to properly stretch, top and cook the pizza in an oven that is similar to a home oven such as a Green Egg or Uni. You will also learn how to make a palate cleansing salad and traditional panna cotta.
What we will teach:
How to make fresh pizza dough
How to stretch fresh pizza dough
How to properly top a pizza (not as easy as you might think)
How to Cook a pizza in a high temp oven
Choosing the Right Cheese for Your Pizza
How to Choose the Right Yeast
How to make zabaglione and ultimately semifreddo
General knife skills
Menu:
Pizza Pizza Pizza
Strawberry Semifreddo
Happy Hour Pizza Making Class
Pizza Making Class
Our Goal:
To teach you how to make fresh pizza from scratch. You will not only learn how to make an amazing pizza dough, but you will also learn how to properly stretch, top and cook the pizza in an oven that is similar to a home oven such as a Green Egg or Uni.
What we will teach:
How to make fresh pizza dough
How to stretch fresh pizza dough
How to properly top a pizza (not as easy as you might think)
How to Cook a pizza in a high temp wood burning oven
Choosing the Right Cheese for Your Pizza
Which Yeast to Use
General knife skills
Menu:
Pizza Pizza Pizza
Happy Hour Pasta Class
Happy Hour 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
Pasta 101 Class
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
Menu:
Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu
Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo
Couples Venetian Dinner Party
Couples Venetian Dinner Party
Our Goal:
In this 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
Knife Skills 101
Knife Skills 101
Our goal:
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.
Sicilian Class
Sicilian Class
Our Goal:
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
How to make zablaglione and ultimately semifreddo
Balancing flavors
General Knife Skills
Meal organization
The Menu:
Penelle (Chick Pea fritters)
Sicilian Caponata
Involtini di Pesce Spada
Pistachio Semifreddo
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.
Italian Christmas Cookies
Italian Christmas Cookies
Our Goal:
To teach you how to make traditional Christmas cookies for you to take home so you can share them with family, friends or keep them all to your self! We will teach you a few different styles and techniques of cookie making. Two people may attend this class under one reservation, but each reservation will make the same amount of cookies (approximately 10 dozen).
What we will teach:
How to make different cookie doughs
How to form and bake the cookies
Icing and finishing cookies
Flavor profiles of the different cookies
History of the traditions
Menu:
Tarallucci (Lemon Knots)
Tetu (Sicilian Chocolate Spice Cookies)
Pasticcini di Mandorla (Almond Cookies)
Anise Cookies
Piedmont Dinner
Piedmont Dinner with Guest Chef Fernanda Giamello and Piedmont Historian Daniela Viberti
The Night:
An immersion in Piedmont. Join us as guest Chef Fernanda Giamello teaches you how to make a few famous dishes from the Piedmont region of Italy. Then sit down and enjoy a 4 course meal that you took part in preparing. All the while Daniela Viberti will be sharing the stories and local insight that connect each dish to its place of origin.
Who will teach:
Fernanda Giamello | Chef & Cooking Instructor
Raised on a family farm in Barbaresco, Fernanda Giamello brings the culinary traditions of Piedmont to life through recipes and techniques learned alongside her parents. From handmade pasta to the region’s beloved hazelnut pastries, her cooking reflects a deep connection to local ingredients and family traditions. Featured in Bake from Scratch, Fernanda welcomes guests from around the world into her kitchen near Alba, sharing the food, stories, and hospitality of her native region.
Daniela Viberti | Culinary Collaborator & Piedmont Guide
An experienced guide based in Alba, Daniela Viberti brings extensive knowledge of Piedmont’s food, wines, and cultural traditions. Her connection to E. Pira & Figli, the Barolo estate associated with celebrated winemaker Chiara Boschis, adds a firsthand perspective on the region’s wine community.
What we will teach:
How to make pasta dough the Piedmont way
How to roll our pasta dough
How to Form Ravioli “del Plin”
How to make Baci di Dama Cookies (a treat for you to take home after the meal)
ROASTED SQUASH FLAN WITH FONDUTA
RAVIOLI “DEL PLIN”
NEBBIOLO BRAISED BEEF
BUNET WITH AMARETTI COOKIES
Italian Christmas Cookies
Italian Christmas Cookies
Our Goal:
To teach you how to make traditional Christmas cookies for you to take home so you can share them with family, friends or keep them all to your self! We will teach you a few different styles and techniques of cookie making. Two people may attend this class under one reservation, but each reservation will make the same amount of cookies (approximately 10 dozen).
What we will teach:
How to make different cookie doughs
How to form and bake the cookies
Icing and finishing cookies
Flavor profiles of the different cookies
History of the traditions
Menu:
Tarallucci (Lemon Knots)
Tetu (Sicilian Chocolate Spice Cookies)
Pasticcini di Mandorla (Almond Cookies)
Anise Cookies
Italian Christmas Cookies
Italian Christmas Cookies
Our Goal:
To teach you how to make traditional Christmas cookies for you to take home so you can share them with family, friends or keep them all to your self! We will teach you a few different styles and techniques of cookie making. Two people may attend this class under one reservation, but each reservation will make the same amount of cookies (approximately 10 dozen).
What we will teach:
How to make different cookie doughs
How to form and bake the cookies
Icing and finishing cookies
Flavor profiles of the different cookies
History of the traditions
Menu:
Tarallucci (Lemon Knots)
Tetu (Sicilian Chocolate Spice Cookies)
Pasticcini di Mandorla (Almond Cookies)
Anise Cookies
Pasta 101 Class
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
Menu:
Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu
Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo
Bring a Friend Pasta and Mushrooms
Bring a Friend Pasta and Mushrooms
Our Goal:
For you and a Friend (or relative) to Take this Class Together. 2 People Can Attend for Each Sign up!
We will teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch AND how to properly cook a variety of mushrooms grown locally. 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
Sunday at Nonna’s
Sunday at Nonna’s
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
Strawberry Semifreddo
Couples Venetian Dinner Party
Couples Venetian Dinner Party
Our Goal:
In this 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
Pasta 101 Class
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
Menu:
Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu
Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo
Happy Hour Pizza Making Class
Pizza Making Class
Our Goal:
To teach you how to make fresh pizza from scratch. You will not only learn how to make an amazing pizza dough, but you will also learn how to properly stretch, top and cook the pizza in an oven that is similar to a home oven such as a Green Egg or Uni.
What we will teach:
How to make fresh pizza dough
How to stretch fresh pizza dough
How to properly top a pizza (not as easy as you might think)
How to Cook a pizza in a high temp wood burning oven
Choosing the Right Cheese for Your Pizza
Which Yeast to Use
General knife skills
Menu:
Pizza Pizza Pizza
Pasta 101 Class
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
Menu:
Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu
Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo
Italian Wine Tasting and Risotto Making Class
Tuscan Wine Tasting Class
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 Paolo Cerruti, you will learn about some of the different varietals of wines of Tuscany along with some history and the rules regarding making wines in the region. Also you will be served seasonal antipasti, all while learning how to make risotto correctly.
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:
A selection of Italian Wines TBD by Spetember 19th
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Fontina Cheese
Knife Skills 101
Knife Skills 101
Our goal:
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.
Antipasti Class
Antipasti Class
Our Goal:
To teach you how to make different antipasti so you can have a nice light summer dinner party!
Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions.
What we will teach:
How to make fresh focaccia dough and then how to bake it.
How to make fresh ricotta
Sweating of onions, and simple vegetable cookery
Meatballs not mad with tomatoes and still delicious
How to make crostata dough
How to make a seasonal crostata
General knife skills
Menu:
Meatballs in Marsala
Roasted Pears with Gorgonzola and Walnuts
Rosemary Focaccia
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Seasonal Agro Dolce Squash Tartletta
Pasta 101 Class
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
Menu:
Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu
Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo
Pasta 201 Class
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 with different flours. 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 shape agnolotti and cappellacci
How to make fonduta
Pasta cooking
How to roll Garganelli
How to make a seasonal squash filling
How to make a brown butter sauce
How to roast squash
General knife skills
Menu:
Cappellacci with Roasted Zucca, Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Agnolotti with Black Truffle Fonduta
Garganelli with Spiced Boar Ragu
Via Roma/A Roman Feast
Our Goal:
To teach you a few traditional Roman dishes so that you can create a Roman Feast for your family and friends in your house! We will not only teach you a few recipes but also a few important cooking techniques like how to braised meat, clean artichokes and how to properly deep fry.
Menu:
Artichoke alla Romana
Roman Gnocchi
Lemon and Milk Braised Pork
Sweet Ricotta Fritters with Orange Honey
What we will teach:
How to Make Amazing Roman Gnocchi
Differences of Gnocchi
How to Clean an Artichoke
Basic Sauce Making
How to Braised Meat!!!!!!!!!!!
Basic Knife Skills
Party Planning
Balancing of Flavors
Pasta 101 Class
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
Menu:
Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu
Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo
Couples Venetian Dinner Party
Couples Venetian Dinner Party
Our Goal:
In this 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
Pasta 101 Class
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
Menu:
Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu
Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo
Sunday at Nonna’s
Sunday at Nonna’s
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
Strawberry Semifreddo
Pasta 101 Class
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
Menu:
Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu
Traditional Meat Tortellini in Brodo
Happy Hour Pasta Class
Happy Hour 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
Porchetta Dinner
Benefiting The Samuel Floersheimer Foundation
Porchetta is one of the national dishes of Italy that is not only beautiful to eat, but also incorporates multiple cooking techniques. Paired with your porchetta is roasted rosemary potatoes, zucchini alla scapece, salsa verde and focaccia. You can also add an arugula salad and/or tiramisu.
Place your order and then stop by Tutore for pick up between 5pm and 8pm on the 16th of September. If you are lucky Sam or one of his friends will run it out to your car!
All proceeds from this dinner will go to The Samuel Floersheimer Foundation benefitting young adults with Down Syndrom.
Menu:
Porchetta
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Zucchini all Scapece (zucchini marinated in vinegar with garlic and mint)
Housemade Focaccia
Add ons
Arugula Salad with Pickled Fennel and Ricotta Salata
Housemade Tiramisu
Sicilian Class
Sicilian Class
Our Goal:
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
How to make zablaglione and ultimately semifreddo
Balancing flavors
General Knife Skills
Meal organization
The Menu:
Penelle (Chick Pea fritters)
Sicilian Caponata
Involtini di Pesce Spada
Pistachio Semifreddo
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.
Gnocchi Bolognese
Gnocchi Bolognese
Our Goal:
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 fold (thank you Schitt’s Creek!)
How to use a double boiler
How to Make Bolognese Sauce
Balancing Flavors
How to make ricotta cheese
The Menu:
Crostini with Homemade Ricotta
Apple and Hazelnut Salad
Nonna Zanella’s Gnocchi with Bolognese Sauce
Strawberry Semifreddo
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.