Cucina Paradiso

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

cucinaparadiso — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:53:28 +0000

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

Nashville Eat & Greet Tours on WSMV TV NEWS

cucinaparadiso — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:40:22 +0000

Nashville Eat & Greet Tours

cucinaparadiso — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:08:30 +0000

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!

January’s Ravioli Class!

cucinaparadiso — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:58:43 +0000

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

cucinaparadiso — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:51:05 +0000

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

Almond-Vanilla Cupcakes w/ Chocolate Icing & Crushed Pistachios

Italian Flag Rainbow Cookies

cucinaparadiso — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:33:24 +0000

New short video! Check out the Italian Flag Rainbow Cookies (we’ll make them on March 7th…still spots open!)

Musical Tastes January 28th 2012

cucinaparadiso — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:14:12 +0000

Musical Tastes
Saturday Evening, January 28th at 6:30 pm
Please join us for a very Special Event at Cucina Paradiso!

Cooking Demo with Chef Paulette
Live Music by
Rae Hering
Duette

Italian Dinner Presented by Chef Paulette & Wine Sponsored by Red Spirits & Wine of Bellevue

$35 per person. Reservations required. Limited space so reserve soon! email: emailpaulette5@gmail.com

Rae Hering

Pop and jazz styles come together with the theatrics of cabaret in Rae Hering’s fresh musical sound. Delivering sultry vocals, Hering melds engaging arrangements centered around her proficient piano playing with the lyrical sensitivities of indie songwriting. www.RaeHering.com

Duette

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

Short Video Peek of My Cooking Classes

cucinaparadiso — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:02:16 +0000

Enjoy a minute or so of some cooking class footage…hope to see you in class soon!

Buon Appetito,

Paulette

Thanks, Nicki Wood, at the Scene’s Bites Blog for the mention!

cucinaparadiso — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:59:45 +0000

Bites Blog about Cucina Paradiso classes…

http://www.nashvillescene.com/bites/archives/2011/12/14/cooking-with-class-and-paulette#more

2012 Winter Cooking Class Series

cucinaparadiso — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:15:12 +0000

Ciao Tutti (Everyone)!

I’m thrilled to post the new series for Winter 2012. Take a look at the menus and let me know which classes you’d like to take.

Each class is $45, runs about 2 1/2 hours, and takes place at my home. Classes are like private cooking parties…we cook, we eat, we toast. Limit 6 people per class. Book soon…classes do fill up.

Cooking classes are also great gifts! See the end of this post for a sample of my gift certificate. You can choose specific classes for gifts, or give your friends and family an open certificate for them to choose their favorites.

[Note: Special Event January 28th: Musical Tastes...a cooking class with live music! Details to follow...]

WINTER 2012 COOKING CLASS SERIES

Wednesday, January 11^th 6:30 pm - Cozy Evening Dinner

Ricotta Gnocchi w/ String Beans & Basil Pesto

Arista – Pork Roast stuffed w/ Mortadella & Sage

Roasted Rosemary Root Vegetables

Chocolate-Hazelnut Puff Pastries

Wednesday, January 18^th 6:30 pm - Rustic Hilltown Dinner

Pumpkin Ravioli in Nutmeg-Scented Roasted Tomato Sauce

Butter-braised Spinach w/ Scallions & Raisins

Chocolate-Espresso Cheesecake w/ Chunk-Strawberry Syrup

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

20-layer Lasagna w/ Beef Ragu

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe w/ Garlic & Pepperoncini

Orange Olive Oil Cake

Saturday, January 28^th6:30 pm Musical Tastes - SPECIAL EVENT

Demo Cooking Class + Food & Wine + Live Music!

Featuring Rae Hering & Duette

(Check back for details coming soon!)

Wednesday, February 1^st 6:30 pm - Timeless Italian Favorites

Fresh Ricotta-Taleggio Ravioli in Wild Mushroom Sauce

Beef & Sausage Meatballs with Marjoram & Pine Nuts

Crostata Marmellata w/ Apricot Jam

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

Elegant Apple Torta

Wednesday, February 15^th 6:30 pm - Elegant Comfort Dinner

Butternut Squash Gnocchi in Nutmeg Brown Butter Sauce

Marsala-Poached Salmon w Arugula Pesto

Rustic Pear Tart w/ Walnuts & Cranberries

Saturday, February 18th 12:30 pm - Mediterranean Menu

Mini-Spinach & Feta Pies

Easy Paella w/ Shrimp & Chorizo

Moroccan Chicken Tagine w/ preserved lemons & olives

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

Saturday, February 25^th 12:30 pm - Great Italian Finger Foods

Roasted Figs w/ Goat Cheese & Prosciutto

Clams Oreganata

Fried Mozzarella Spiedini w/ Anchovy Sauce

Mini-Eggplant Rollatini

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

Tri-Color Cookies w/ Raspberry & Chocolate

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