Italian Dinner (02/07/21) (CANCELLED)

Classic Cooking Academy 10411 East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Menu: Pasta e Piselli (Pasta and Peas) Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Creamy Parmesan and Asparagus Risotto Roasted Italian Vegetables Affogato with Lady Fingers About: Join us on a delicious culinary journey to Italy!  In this hands-on cooking class, guests are invited in, offered a drink, and will meet the chefs who go over each item on...

Italian Series – Week 1 (03/07/24)

Italian Series Week 1 – North Italy: Primi/Antipasti: Cicchetti (Venetian Bruschetta Trio Platter) Secondi: Pork alla Milanese with Agnolotti del Plin in Brown Butter and Sage Sauce and White Asparagus Drizzled with Homemade Pesto Genovese Dolci: Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream About: A six-week program focusing on the cuisine of Italia! Join Chef Kristina...

Italian Series – Week 2 (03/14/24)

Italian Series Week 2 – North Central Italy: Primi/Antipasti: Tortellini en Brodo (Handmade Tortellini in Chicken Consommé) Secondi: Chicken Cacciatore (Northern Style) with Frecantò Di Verdure (Italian-Style Ratatouille) and Creamy Polenta Dolci: Rocciata di Assisi (Umbrian-Style Strudel) About: A six-week program focusing on the cuisine of Italia! Join Chef Kristina Grappo as she spends each...

Italian Series – Week 3 (03/21/24)

Italian Series Week 3 – Risotto: Three Options: Grilled Lemon, Asparagus, and Pecorino Romano Risotto Mushroom Herb Risotto Nero di Seppia (Cuttlefish Ink) with Sautéed Shrimp and Cherry Tomato Risotto About: A six-week program focusing on the cuisine of Italia! Join Chef Kristina Grappo as she spends each week focusing on a certain subset of...

Italian Series – Week 4 (03/28/24)

Italian Series Week 4 – Central Italy: Primi/Antipasti: Classic Minestrone Soup Secondi: Salsiccia (Homemade Pork Sausage) with Roman Cacio E Pepe Pasta and Finnochi in Padella (Braised Fennel with Parmesan Breadcrumbs) Dolci: Sfogliatella (“Lobster Tail” Pastries with Ricotta Filling) About: A six-week program focusing on the cuisine of Italia! Join Chef Kristina Grappo as she...

Italian Series – Week 5 (04/04/24)

Italian Series Week 5 – Southern Italy: Primi/Antipasti: Classic Arancini with Arrabiata Sauce Secondi: Sicilian Braciole with Stroncatura (Calabrian-Style Pasta) and Fried Eggplant Dolci: Cannoli Dip (Fried Cannoli Dough Chips with Sweet Ricotta Dip and Choice of Toppings) About: A six-week program focusing on the cuisine of Italia! Join Chef Kristina Grappo as she spends...

Italian Series – Week 6 (04/11/24)

Italian Series Week 6 – Pizza: Primi/Antipasti: Caesar Salad Secondi: Custom Pizza Dolci: Classic Biscotti and Affogato About: A six-week program focusing on the cuisine of Italia! Join Chef Kristina Grappo as she spends each week focusing on a certain subset of Italian culture, taking care to highlight regional dishes and their backgrounds. Students will...