Wine Paired 3 Course Gnocchi Dinner

Chef and Sommelier Bonnie McPike brings us an unforgettable 3-course dinner menu in this hands on class utilizing seasonal ingredients with a creative twist.  A perfect start for a winter  menu for a small gathering or a party paired with 3 International Wines.

The menu is one that will become the highlight of your entertaining!

Join us and and make :

Chicory Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Oranges, and Marcona Almonds

Potato Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream Sauce and Crispy Sage Leaves

Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

All paired with 3 international Wines picked by Bonnie

Meet Chef Bonnie:

Chef Bonnie McPike is the owner of Bonnie Rae Catering and has over a decade of experience as a private chef, caterer and event manager. Her passion for cooking has led her to work in kitchens all over the world from Manhattan’s Michelin-starred to McLaren Vale, Australia and now Seattle. Her work in Seattle is focused on helping CEOs, professional athletes and busy families reach their health and wellness goals through healthy eating and hands-on coaching. She also has a passion for wine and is a certified sommelier through the Sommelier Society of America.

The Wine Paired Seasonal 3 Course Dinner

Chef and Sommelier Bonnie Rae brings us an unforgettable three-course dinner menu in this hands-on class utilizing seasonal ingredients with a creative twist.  A perfect menu for a winter dinner party, a small gathering or just for two– paired with three wines.

This unforgetable menu is one that will become the highlight of your entertaining! Join us and and make:

Endive Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Orange and Marcona Almonds with a

Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Seared Beef Tenderloin, Red Wine Pan Sauce

Duck Fat roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Delicata Squash

Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

Wine Pairings: TBD

Wine Paired 3 Course Gnocchi Dinner

Chef and Sommelier Bonnie McPike brings us an unforgettable 3-course dinner menu in this hands on class utilizing seasonal ingredients with a creative twist.  A perfect start for a winter  menu for a small gathering or a party paired with 3 International Wines.

The menu is one that will become the highlight of your entertaining!

Join us and and make :

Chicory Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Oranges, and Marcona Almonds

Potato Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream Sauce and Crispy Sage Leaves

Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

All paired with 3 international Wines picked by Bonnie

Meet Chef Bonnie:

Chef Bonnie McPike is the owner of Bonnie Rae Catering and has over a decade of experience as a private chef, caterer and event manager. Her passion for cooking has led her to work in kitchens all over the world from Manhattan’s Michelin-starred to McLaren Vale, Australia and now Seattle. Her work in Seattle is focused on helping CEOs, professional athletes and busy families reach their health and wellness goals through healthy eating and hands-on coaching. She also has a passion for wine and is a certified sommelier through the Sommelier Society of America.

Neapolitan Pizza and Wine Pairing

Authentic flavors from Naples Italy are possible at home using these approaches taught by Chef and Sommelier Bonnie Rae. In this hands-on class, Chef Bonnie will take you step-by-step through the process of dough making for maximum flavor development, learning the surprising impact that proper hand “stretching” has on the final product.

Classic Neapolitan flavors depend on the perfect sauce, which Chef Bonnie will share her recipes along with topping selections and combinations.  However, learning the process of baking the pizza to get the proper crust in your home oven along with techniques of grilled pizza base will demystify pizza making at home with these amazingly flavorful and beautifully blistered pizzas.

Oh, of course Chef Bonnie will put on her Sommelier hat and share two Italian wines that pair well with your freshly hand-made pizzas of:

White Sauce with Prosciutto, Lemon, Arugula and Olive Oil

Basil, Garlic Infused Tomato Sauce with Braised Fennel, Italian Sausage, Guanciale and Provolone

Heavy Cream with Mixed Wild Mushrooms, Fontina and Taleggio Cheese

Basil, Garlic Infused Tomato Sauce with Pepperoni, Coppa, Mama Lil’s, Basil and Parmesan

Wines:

Cantele Chardonnay Salento
Poliziano Rosso Di Montepulciano

Wine Paired Gnocchi 3 Course Dinner

Chef and Sommelier Bonnie McPike brings us an unforgettable 3-course dinner menu in this hands on class utilizing seasonal ingredients with a creative twist.  A perfect start for a fall /winter  menu for a small gathering or a party paired with 3 International Wines.

The menu is one that will become the highlight of your entertaining! Join us and and make :

Pomegranate Seeds, and White Wine Vinaigrette

Loimer Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2017

Potato Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream Sauce and Crispy Sage Leaves

Giuseppe Cortese Dolcetto d’ Alba 2016

Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

Broadbent  Madeira Reserve 5 Years Old

Meet Chef Bonnie:

Chef Bonnie McPike is the owner of Bonnie Rae Catering and has over a decade of experience as a private chef, caterer and event manager. Her passion for cooking has led her to work in kitchens all over the world from Manhattan’s Michelin-starred to McLaren Vale, Australia and now Seattle. Her work in Seattle is focused on helping CEOs, professional athletes and busy families reach their health and wellness goals through healthy eating and hands-on coaching. She also has a passion for wine and is a certified sommelier through the Sommelier Society of America.

Neapolitan Pizza and Wine Pairing

Authentic flavors from Naples Italy are possible at home using these approaches taught by Chef and Sommelier Bonnie Rae. In this hands-on class, Chef Bonnie will take you step-by-step through the process of dough making for maximum flavor development, learning the surprising impact that proper hand “stretching” has on the final product.

Classic Neapolitan flavors depend on the perfect sauce, which Chef Bonnie will share her recipes along with topping selections and combinations.  However, learning the process of baking the pizza to get the proper crust in your home oven along with techniques of grilled pizza base will demystify pizza making at home with these amazingly flavorful and beautifully blistered pizzas.

Oh, of course Chef Bonnie will put on her Sommelier hat and share two Italian wines that pair well with your freshly hand-made pizzas of:

White Sauce with Prosciutto, Lemon, Arugula and Olive Oil

Basil, Garlic Infused Tomato Sauce with Braised Fennel, Italian Sausage, Guanciale and Provolone

Heavy Cream with Mixed Wild Mushrooms, Fontina and Taleggio Cheese

Basil, Garlic Infused Tomato Sauce with Pepperoni, Coppa, Mama Lil’s, Basil and Parmesan

Wines:

Cantele Chardonnay Salento
Poliziano Rosso Di Montepulciano

Wine Paired Seasonal 3 Course Dinner

Chef and Sommelier Bonnie McPike brings us an unforgettable 3-course dinner menu in this hands on class utilizing seasonal ingredients with a creative twist.  A perfect start for a fall menu for a small gathering or a holiday party paired with three awesome Washington Wines.

The menu is one that will become the highlight of your entertaining! Join us and and make:

Roasted Cornish Hens, Wild Rice, Pine Nuts, Dried Currants and Fresh Herbs;

Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette; and

Caramelized Apples with Labneh Cheese and Crunchy Seed Topping

PLUS – 3 Washington Wines Pairings Selected by Sommelier and Chef Bonnie!

Meet Chef Bonnie:

Chef Bonnie McPike is the owner of Bonnie Rae Catering and has over a decade of experience as a private chef, caterer and event manager. Her passion for cooking has led her to work in kitchens all over the world from Manhattan’s Michelin-starred wd~50 to McLaren Vale, Australia and now Seattle. Her work in Seattle is focused on helping CEOs, professional athletes and busy families reach their health and wellness goals through healthy eating and hands-on coaching. She also has a passion for wine and is a certified sommelier through the Sommelier Society of America.

Grilling and Rosé

Get your grills fired up and your wine glasses chilled!

Chef and Sommelier Bonnie McPike is bringing a gorgeous menu to this class and it’s gonna be fun time! Learn the ins-and-out of great summer grilling, that you’ll use over and over again. In this hands-on class, we will learn the different heats and zones needed to maximize flavor using a variety of grilling techniques. Grilling fish, cheese and lettuce to steaks and dessert to perfection; it’s a three course menu that’s paired with different Rosés, that will become the highlight of your summer entertaining!

Join us and you’ll grill up:

Grilled Halibut with Red Onion Escabeche

Grilled New York Steak with Parsley, Oregano and Chile Chimichurri Sauce

Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, Lemon and Summer Herb Dressing

Grilled Peaches with Honey Mascarpone, Marcona Almonds and Black Pepper 

You’ll be greeted with a Glass of Rosé and some Grilled Halloumi with Capers, Garlic, Roasted Tomatoes and Herb Oil.

Meet Chef Bonnie:

Chef Bonnie Rae is the owner of a Bespoke Luxury Catering company in Seattle. Bonnie brings us over a decade of experience as a private chef, caterer and event manager. Her passion for cooking has led her to work in kitchens all over the world from Manhattan’s Michelin-starred wd~50 to McLaren Vale, Australia and now Seattle. Her work in Seattle is focused on providing elegant, fully customized experiences for each of her clients. She also has a passion for wine and is a certified sommelier through the Sommelier Society of America.

Neopolitan Pizza and Wine Pairing

Authentic flavors from Naples Italy are possible at home using these approaches taught by Chef and Sommelier Bonnie Rae. In this hands-on class, Chef Bonnie will take you step-by-step through the process of dough making for maximum flavor development, learning the surprising impact that proper hand “stretching” has on the final product.

Classic Neapolitan flavors depend on the perfect sauce, which Chef Bonnie will share her recipes for for a red and white sauce along with topping selections and combinations.  She’ll demysify the process of how to get the proper crust in your home oven with these amazingly flavorful and beautifully blistered pizzas.

Oh, of course Chef Bonnie will put on her Sommelier hat and share two Italian wines that pair well with your freshly hand-made pizzas of:

Prosciutto and Arugula

Braised Fennel, Italian Sausage, Guanciale with Provolone

Wild Mixed Wild Mushrooms, Fontina and Taleggio Cheese

Pepperoni, Coppa, Mama Lil’s, Basil and Parmesan

Wines:

Cantele Chardonnay Salento
Poliziano Rosso Di Montepulciano

Wine Paired Seasonal 3 Course Dinner

Chef and Sommelier Bonnie McPike brings us an unforgettable 3-course dinner menu in this hands on class utilizing seasonal ingredients with a creative twist.  A perfect start for a fall menu for a small gathering or a holiday party paired with three awesome Washington Wines.

The menu is one that will become the highlight of your entertaining! Join us and and make:

Roasted Cornish Hens with Wild Rice, Pine Nuts, Dried Currants and Fresh Herbs;

Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette; and

Caramelized Apples with Labneh Cheese and Crunchy Seed Topping

PLUS – 3 Washington Wines Pairings Selected by Sommelier and Chef Bonnie!

Meet Chef Bonnie:

Chef Bonnie McPike is the owner of Bonnie Rae Catering and has over a decade of experience as a private chef, caterer and event manager. Her passion for cooking has led her to work in kitchens all over the world from Manhattan’s Michelin-starred wd~50 to McLaren Vale, Australia and now Seattle. Her work in Seattle is focused on helping CEOs, professional athletes and busy families reach their health and wellness goals through healthy eating and hands-on coaching. She also has a passion for wine and is a certified sommelier through the Sommelier Society of America.