Summer 2013 Cooking Classes

Ciao Tutti!

Here’s my Summer Italian Cooking Class Schedule. Let me know which classes you’d like to reserve. $50 per class. Each class a max of 6 people. Fun hands-on dinner parties. contact: Chef Paulette at “emailpaulette5(at)gmail(dot)com”

Looking forward to cooking with you!

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Italian Veggies – Wednesday, June 26 6:30 pm

Asparagus Francese – Sautéed in Egg & Flour

Eggplant Rollatini w Spaghetti & Mozzarella

Baked Tomatoes w Tarragon Bread Crumbs & Olives

Roman Peas w Onion & Pancetta

 

Tasty Hilltown Evening – Wednesday, July 10 6:30 pm

Rigatoni Pasta w Tiny Savory Veal Meatballs in Tomato-Marjoram Sauce

Roasted Peppers Stuffed with Orzo & Herbs

Flourless Chocolate Torta w Sweet-Balsamic Strawberries

 

Summer Country House Dinner – Wednesday, July 17 6:30 pm

Mussels Oreganata – Broiled on the Half Shell w Garlic & Breadcrumbs

Ricotta-Tomato Gnocchi in Brown Butter-Almond Sauce

Fresh Summer Salad w Fennel, Cucumbers, & Peppers in Pesto Vinaigrette

 

Robust Italian – Saturday, July 20 12:30 pm

Fresh Pappardelle Pasta in Spicy Sausage Ragu

Grilled Veggies w Marjoram-Mint Sauce

Sweet Peach Rosemary-Olive Oil Cake

 

Italian Grill  - Saturday, July 27 12:30 pm

Smoky Grilled Eggplant Parmigiano

Grilled Peppery Shrimp w Tomato-Arugula Salad

Fire-Roasted Berries in Puff Pastry w Marsala Whipped Cream

 

Vegan Italian – Wednesday, July 31 6:30 pm

Capellini Pasta in Sun-Dried Tomato-Caper Pesto

Sweet Red Peppers Sautéed w Vinegar & Breadcrumbs

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata w/ Cocoa, Raisins, & Pine Nuts

 

Saturday, August 10, 12:30 pm

Middle Eastern Mezza Cooking Class Party w Belly Dance Lesson

Ladies Only! – We’ll Cook, We’ll Dance, We’ll Eat

Muhammara Dip – Charred Peppers w Pomegranate Molasses Sauce

Baba Gannoush – Smoky Roasted Eggplant Dip

Falafel – Chickpea Fritters w Yogurt-Tahini sauce

Grilled Pita Bread

 

On the Italian–French Border – Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 pm

Fresh Ravioli w Gorgonzola & Arugula in No-Cook Basil-Tomato Sauce

Coq au Vin–Red Wine Braised Chicken

Zucchini w Fresh Mixed Herbs, Shallot & Lemon

 

Summery Italian Picnic – Saturday, August 24, 12:30 pm

Chicken-Pancetta Skewers w Mint/Oregano Salsa Verde

Mediterranean Potato Salad w Ripe Tomatoes & Green Olives

Chocolate-Dipped Walnut-Cherry Biscotti

 

Traditional Italian Dinner – Wednesday, August 28 6:30 pm

Lasagna Bolognese w Bolognese Meat Sauce & Bechamel

Sautéed Escarole w Garlic & Hot Pepper

The Lightest Lemony Tiramisu

Summer is coming!

Stay tuned within the week for my summer seires of classes. I’ll post them here. Take one, take all. Up to you! Still only $50 each.

Trying to reach me? Check the contact tab above. Buon Appetito, Chef Paulette

Chef Paulette on WSMV TV Channel 4 Nashville

Hope you’ve seen my cooking segments with Holly Thompson on WSMV TV. Two more coming up soon in May!

I’ll be cooking some tasty quick irresistable recipes!

May 6th & May 13th on More at Midday 12 noon, Channel 4 Nashville.

Spring Class Schedule!

Come on and cook with me! These Spring Classes are savory, elegant, rustic, all that we love about Italian Food. Each class: $50. Each Class: maximum 6 people. Each class: about 2 1/2 hours…

Each class: FUN!

Wednesday, May 1^st 6:30 pm

Italian Vegetable Fest w Dessert

Lemony-Zucchini-Ricotta Fritters

Fennel-Potato Gratin

Baked Eggplant & Arborio Rice w Mozzarella

Apples Baked in Parchment w Vanilla Gelato

 

Saturday, May 18^th 12:30 pm

Umbrian Afternoon Feast

Porcini & Shitake Mushroom Risotto w Thyme & Lemon Zest

Arista – Pork Loin Roast Stuffed w Sage, Prosciutto & Golden Breadcrumbs

Apple Tart w Brandy & Apricot Jam

 

Wednesday, May 22^nd 6:30 pm

Italian Home Favorites

Italian Flag Risotto: Tomato, Parmigiano, Spinach

Easy Piccata Shrimp w Garlic, Lemon & Breadcrumbs

Artichokes Baked w Egg & Aged Asiago

 

Wednesday May 29^th 6:30 pm

Comfort Food Italian Style

Potato Gnocchi w Tarragon & Fried Sage

Braised Chicken Stew w White Wine & Gorgonzola Polenta Toasts

Chocolate-Espresso Mousse

 

Saturday June 1^st 12:30 pm

Elegance Renaissance-style

Pear Gorgonzola Ravioli w Buttery Cinnamon-Sage Sauce

Savory Fennel-Chickpea Salad w Lemon & Coarse Salt

Red Wine Chocolate Cake w Vanilla Whipped Cream

 

Wednesday, June 12^th 6:30 pm

Dinner on a Breezy Terrace

Spaghetti w Mussels, Lemon & White Wine

New Tuscan Panzanella Salad w Eggs, Asparagus & Chicory

Baked Lemon Ricotta Miniature Pastries

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Host a Cooking Party at Your House w Chef Paulette

I bring the recipes, ingredients…you bring the friends. We cook, we eat, we toast!

Sally’s Girls Night Out Cooking Party

Sylvia & Jim’s Cooking Party

Some Classes SOLD OUT – Here’s What’s Still Available

Still room in these Winter 2013 Classes…Let’s Cook Together!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 6:30 pm

Fireside Tuscan Supper

Fresh Veal Tortellini in Classic Escarole Brodo (Broth)

Chicken Piccata w Lemony Caper-Butter Sauce

Crostata di Frutta (Fruit Tart) w Oranges, Kiwi & Grapes

 

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 6:30pm

Italian Soup Medley

Baked Caramelized Onion Soup w Melted Mozzarella

Italian Wedding Soup w Mini-Meatballs & Mixed Greens

Tuscan Ribolitta: Kale, Beans & Chunky Bread Soup

 

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 6:30 pm

Inspired by Cipirani Harry’s Bar Cookbook

Fresh Spinach Fettuccine w Red Pepper Sauce

Golden Sauteed Cod w Radicchio-Leek Sauce & Radicchio Chips

Cippoline al Forno – Roasted Baby Onions

 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 6:30 pm

Pesto Party on the Italian Riviera

Dandelion-Stuffed Fresh Pansoti Pasta in Walnut Pesto

Capellini in Olive & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Lemon-Roasted Chicken w Caper-Basil Pesto

 

Saturday, March 9, 2013 12:30 pm

Inspired by Mario Batali’s Molto Italiano Cookbook

Clam & Chorizo Stew w Red-Wine-Soaked Baguette Toast

Roasted Asparagus w Capers & Quail Eggs

Bittersweet Chocolate-Walnut Fritters

 

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 6:30 pm

Italian-American Classics

Classic Ricotta, Mozzarella, Marinara Lasagna

Sausage & Peppers w Melt-in-Your-Mouth Potatoes

Zeppoli – Fried Pizza Dough Dessert