Cucina Paradiso

Tunes & Spoons Event April 1st 2012

February 28, 2012 by cucinaparadiso

Special Tunes & Spoons Event at Cucina Paradiso!

Sunday April 1st 2012 5-8pm

An Evening in Venice

w/Bellini Cocktails (Prosecco & Peach Nectar)

Italian Cheese & Salumi Tasting

& Italian Finger Foods by Chef Paulette Licitra

Live Music by Kathy Chiavola & Duette

Tickets $50 per person. Reservations Required. Limited Space…Reserve Soon!

Kathy was voted Outstanding Background Vocalist in the Nashville Music Awards and has recorded with Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Tammy Wynette, Kathy Mattea, Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, Bill Monroe, Kenny Rogers, John Oats, Darrell Scott, Martina McBride, and others. She recently appeared on A Prairie Home Companion and tours extensively. Her latest CD is titled “Somehow” www. KathyChiavola.com

Duette is an alternative acoustic band of ukulele, guitar, and tight irresistible harmonies. Band members Duane Spencer and Paulette Licitra were close buddies back in high school, and went to the legendary Woodstock Festival together. A few years ago their lives intersected again and they teamed up to turn their unique chemistry into their own brand of original charming music. www.DuetteNashville.com

JOIN US!!

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Story on my October 2011 Italy Cooking Tour in Nashville Arts Magazine

February 7, 2012 by cucinaparadiso

Here’s a link to a story about the October trip to Italy last year. I’m making plans for another one this year in the fall.

Nashville Arts Magazine Italy Story

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Nashville Eat & Greet Tours on WSMV TV NEWS

February 7, 2012 by cucinaparadiso

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Nashville Eat & Greet Tours

January 24, 2012 by cucinaparadiso

Two February Tours: Feb 4th Indian Culture Tour; Feb 11th East Nashville Artisans tour…Join us!

For more info: events

Short videos from past tours….take a peek!

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January’s Ravioli Class!

January 24, 2012 by cucinaparadiso

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Winter 2012 Cooking Class Series – Spots Open in the Following Classes

January 11, 2012 by cucinaparadiso

Ciao Tutti!

There are just a few spots still available in some of the Winter Series (others have sold out). Join us!! $45 per class. We cook, we dine, we toast!

Spots still open in these classes:

Wednesday, January 25^th 6:30 pm – Big Lasagna Dinner

20-layer Lasagna w/ Homestyle Beef Ragu

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe w/ Garlic & Pepperoncini

Orange Olive Oil Cake w/ Vanilla Bean Gelato

Wednesday, February 8^th 6:30 pm – Roman Menu

Orecchiette Pasta w/ Creamy Cauliflower & Crispy Breadcrumbs

Braised Chicken w/ Porcini Mushroom & Tomatoes

Fennel & Mint Salad w/ Lemony Vinaigrette

Elegant Apple Torta

Wednesday, February 22^nd 6:30 pm – Italian Soups Redux

Velvety Butternut Squash Soup w/ Poached Shrimp

Minestrone w/ Garlic Pesto

Creamy Chicken w/Italian Greens Soup

Wednesday, February 29^th 6:30 pm – Fresh Seafood Pasta + 2 Great Italian Veggies

Fresh Spinach Fettuccine w/ Savory Scallops, Potatoes, & Saffron

Spicy Zucchini Coins

Stuffed Artichokes w/ lemons, capers & bacon

Wednesday, March 7^th 6:30 pm – Italian Classic Comfort Food

3-Cheese Creamy Soft Polenta

Steak Pizzaiola in Tomatoes & Oregano

Rainbow Italian Flag Cookies w/ Raspberry & Chocolate

Saturday, March 10^th 12:30 pm – Pizza Party w/ Fresh-Made Mozzarella

We’ll make our pizza dough AND we’ll make our mozzarella and create pizzas and pizza toppings including: mushrooms, broccoli, soprassata, eggs, and cheeses.

Wednesday, March 14^th 6:30 pm – Spicy Seafood, Spicy Veggie & Spicy Dessert

Fresh-made Spaghetti in Spicy Crab & Roasted Lemon Sauce

Roasted Asparagus w/ Golden Garlic, Sundried Tomatoes & Spicy Vinaigrette

Chocolate-Chili Mini-Cakes

Wednesday, March 21^st 6:30 pm – French Bistro Menu

Mussels w/ White Wine & Pernod

Fennel Chicken w/ Saffron & Green Olives

Puff Pastry Pie with Tomatoes & Herbs

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Wednesday, March 28^th 6:30 pm – Two Classics + Cupcakes

Shrimp & Roasted-Mushroom Risotto

Cornish Hens w/ Balsamic Glaze