I’m thirlled to debut the new cooking class series starting in January 2011. Please look over the list below. They’re all Italian except for two that skip around Europe for a French Bistro menu and Tastes of the Greek Isles.
Classes take place in my home and are intimate, fun, cooking parties. Each class is $40 each. Choose your class(es) and email me to reserve at emailpaulette5@gmail.com
I now have gift certificates available just in time for holiday gifts!
Can’t wait to cook with you in my kitchen! Buon Appetito!
Winter 2011 Cooking Class Series
Wednesday, January 12th 6:30 pm – Fresh Pasta 1 – SOLD OUT
Cocoa-Flavored Pasta w/ Spicy Beef Ragu
Ravioli filled w/spinach & ricotta in Asparagus Cream Sauce
Saturday, January 15 12:30 pm – Italian Vegetables 1
Stuffed Peppers w/ Sausage & Swiss Chard
Broccoli rabe w/ black olives & orange zest
Smashed Baby Red Potatoes w/ roasted garlic & thyme
Sicilian Fennel & Orange Salad with honey & mint
Italian Veggie Baked Tortino w/ cream and Parmigiano
Wednesday, January 19 6:30 pm – Gnocchi – SOLD OUT
Butternut Squash Gnocchi w/ nutmeg butter & smoked mozzarella
Porcini Potato Gnocchi w/ Prosciutto Mushroom-Cream Sauce
Italian Flag-Ricotta Gnocchi-Spinach, Tomato, Parmigiano
Saturday, January 22 12:30 pm – Desserts-Elegance & Comfort
Walnut-Orange Biscotti
Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding w/ brioche
Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake w/ chocolate-espresso sauce
Affogato w/ Nocciola Gelato & mint (espresso-ice cream melt)
Wednesday, January 26 6:30 pm – Seafood
Shrimp & Clams Fra Diavolo (spicy tomato sauce) w/ Linguine
Italian-Style Seafood Salad w/ Crabmeat
Zuppa di Cozze – Mussels w/ Saffron & Capers
Shrimp & Asparagus in Cartoccio (parchment)
Wednesday, February 2 6:30 pm – French Bistro Menu
Mussels Mariniere
Fennel Chicken w/ saffron & green olives
Salade Nicoise w/ fresh tuna & haricort verts
Puff Pastry Pie w/ tomatoes, olive, & herbs
Profiteroles w/Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce
Saturday, February 5th 12:30 pm – Italian Vegetables 2
Roasted Cauliflower w/ lemon vinaigrette
Orzo Salad w/ arugula, string beans, & zucchini
Rolled Crepes w/ Butternut Squash, ricotta & 5-herb pesto
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes w/ wild mushrooms and taleggio cheese
Cannellini Bean, Tuna, & Fennel salad
Saturday, February 26 12:30 pm – Greek Island Tastes
Mini-Spinach Pies
Moussaka-Eggplant/Ground Beef Casserole
Greek Salad w/ dolmadas
Saganaki-Baked Greek Cheese
Shrimp w/ Feta & Dill
Wednesday March 2 6:30 pm – Fresh Pasta 2
Tomato Tagliolini in Pistachio Pesto
Cialzons -Fruili “Ravioli” filled w/spinach, cinnamon, & currants
Saturday, March 5 12:30 pm – Risotto, Pasta & Polenta – SOLD OUT
Lemony Risotto w/ Asparagus & Shrimp
Rustic Spaghetti w/ Sausage Meatballs & Roasted Tomato Sauce
Baked Polenta w/ Butter & Parmigiano & / Julienned Vegetables
Wednesday, March 9 6:30 pm – Quick Pasta Sauces
Fettuccine in Shrimp-Brandy Cream Sauce
Pasta Fagioli w/ Escarole & Cannelini Beans
Rigatoni Carbonara – Roman egg & pancetta sauce
Strozzapreti w/ Clams in White Wine Cream Sauce
Saturday March 12 12:30 pm – Desserts-Chocolate Fest
Almond mini-cupcakes w/ chocolate icing & crushed pistachio nuts
Cream Cheese-Mascarpone Hazelnut Brownies
Coffee-Chocolate Pudding in a Skillet
Wednesday March 16 6:30 pm – Sicilian Specialties
Panelle-Chickpea Fritters
Savory Chicken “Spezzadeda” braised w/ onions & Bucatini
Arancini- Rice balls w/ peas & mozzarella centers
Swordfish Siciliano w/ Olives & Pine Nuts
Saturday March 19 12:30 pm – Secondi Piatti- Carni (Meats)
Lamb Shank braised in Red Wine & herbs
Veal Saltimboca- w/ Sage & Prosciutto
Chicken Piccata- Lemon-Butter-Caper Sauce
Wednesday, March 30th 6:30 pm – Pasqua Italiana – Easter in Italy
Uova Mimosa-stuffed eggs
Abbacchio – Roman roasted lamb w/ rosemary & potatoes
Pizza Rustica – Ricotta Pie with diced mortadella and coppa
Strawberries dipped in Limoncello White Chocolate
Cucina Nashville 