The Italian Kitchen – Pasta 101

There is no one better to teach you the art of pasta making than an Italian who was born and raised in Naples, Italy! In this hands-on class, Iole Aguero Limonciello will show you how quick and easy it is to make fresh pasta dough and you’ll think nothing of mixing up a batch for a weeknight supper. Add essential recipes for sauces made with fresh herbs and seasonal produce and you’ll have a go-to recipe repertoire. You’ll start with just flour and eggs, creating your own pasta dough that you will turn into one stuffed pasta and one cut pasta to serve along with two unique sauces!

In this hands-on class, you will make:

  • Fresh Handmade Pasta Dough
  • Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe 
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli, Herb Brown Butter Sauce, toasted Hazelnuts

The Neapolitan Pizza Workshop

Everyone loves pizza and some of the best can be made at home. Stretch some pizza dough and your imagination as Italian expert, Naples born Chef Iole Aguero Limonciello, guides you through each step of making amazing pizzas, starting with an easy, but authentic, pizza dough.  In this hands-on class, you will learn how to shape dough into a perfect round, the best material on which to cook your pizza and the ideal temperature to get a puffy, golden crust and perfectly melted cheese on top. You will not only take away the know-how to recreate these tasty pies, but the dough and recipes, too.

You’ll be greeted with Rosemary Focaccia and then get your hands busy making the dough for 3 different pizzas.

  • Classic Margherita Pizza, Basil, Mozzarella
  • Fontina, Prosciutto, Arugula Pizza
  • Italian Sausage, Mushroom, Onion, Sweet Pepper Pizza with Mozzarella

Take home what you don’t eat including the dough you made, to make or freeze, for future pizza nights at home!

Teens at Whisk – Cucina Italiana – 5 Day Camp

This 5-day camp is designed for teens ages 13 and above

MONDAY, August 19th to FRIDAY, August 23rd 

From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Everyday

In this week-long camp, Chef Iole Aguero Limonciello will inspire your child to experience both the culture and cuisine from all over Italy.  From fresh pasta with various sauces to calzones, pizza and desserts, she will immerse your teen in the different ingredients and flavor profiles found in Italian kitchens everywhere.  Our skilled culinary team will assist each day as your teen practices knife skills and becomes familiar with everyday kitchen equipment.

Monday: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti with Beef & Pork Meatballs in homemade Marinara Sauce, Sicilian Orange Salad and Garlic Bread

Tuesday: The Art of Gnocchi 

Potato Gnocchi with 2 Sauces, Sugar Plum Tomato Basil  Sauce and Brown Butter Sage Sauce,

“Iole Salad” with Spring Greens, Olives, Aged Balsamic and Lemon Juice

Wednesday: Risotto 

Perfect Risotto with fresh Peas and Pancetta, Butter Lettuce Salad with Lemon and Chives,

Chocolate Molten Cakes with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Thursday : Stuffed Pastas
Three Cheese Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce, Spinach & Cheese Raviolis with Homemade Marinara

Friday: Pizzas & Calzones

Pizza with a variety of toppings & Calzones stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella topped with Marinara Sauce

  • No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn.
  • All classes taught by culinary professional and 2 adult assistants.
  • For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes.
  • Allergies or dietary restrictions may be accommodated – just let us know upon registration.

The Neapolitan Pizza Workshop

Everyone loves pizza and some of the best can be made at home. Stretch some pizza dough and your imagination as Italian expert, Naples born Chef Iole Aguero Limonciello, guides you through each step of making amazing pizzas, starting with an easy, but authentic, pizza dough.  In this hands-on class, you will learn how to shape dough into a perfect round, the best material on which to cook your pizza and the ideal temperature to get a puffy, golden crust and perfectly melted cheese on top. You will not only take away the know-how to recreate these tasty pies, but the dough and recipes, too.

You’ll be greeted with Rosemary Focaccia and then get your hands busy making the dough for 3 different pizzas.

  • Classic Margherita Pizza, Basil, Mozzarella
  • Fontina, Prosciutto, Arugula Pizza
  • Italian Sausage, Mushroom, Onion, Sweet Pepper Pizza with Mozzarella

Take home what you don’t eat including the dough you made, to make or freeze, for future pizza nights at home!

The Italian Kitchen – Pasta 101

There is no one better to teach you the art of pasta making than an Italian who was born and raised in Naples, Italy! In this hands-on class, Iole Aguero Limonciello will show you how quick and easy it is to make fresh pasta dough and you’ll think nothing of mixing up a batch for a weeknight supper. Add essential recipes for sauces made with fresh herbs and seasonal produce and you’ll have a go-to recipe repertoire. You’ll start with just flour and eggs, creating your own pasta dough that you will turn into one stuffed pasta and one cut pasta to serve along with two unique sauces!

In this hands-on class, you will make:

  • Fresh Handmade Pasta Dough
  • Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe 
  • Pumpkin Ravioli with a Herb Brown Butter Sauce with toasted Hazelnuts

The Italian Kitchen – Neapolitan Pizza

Everyone loves pizza and some of the best can be made at home. Stretch some pizza dough and your imagination as Italian expert, Naples born Chef Iole Aguero Limonciello, guides you through each step of making amazing pizzas, starting with an easy, but authentic, pizza dough.  In this hands-on class, you will learn how to shape dough into a perfect round, the best material on which to cook your pizza and the ideal temperature to get a puffy, golden crust and perfectly melted cheese on top. You will not only take away the know-how to recreate these tasty pies, but the dough and recipes, too.

You’ll be greeted with Rosemary Focaccia and then get your hands busy making the dough for 3 different pizzas.

  • Classic Margherita Pizza, Basil and Mozzarella
  • Fontina, Prosciutto, Arugula Pizza
  • Italian Sausage, Mushroom, Onion and Sweet Peppers Pizza with Mozzarella

Take home what you don’t eat including the dough you made, to make or freeze, for future pizza nights at home!

The Italian Kitchen – Pasta 101

There is no one better to teach you the art of pasta making than an Italian who was born and raised in Naples, Italy! In this hands-on class, Iole Aguero Limonciello will show you how quick and easy it is to make fresh pasta dough and you’ll think nothing of mixing up a batch for a weeknight supper. Add essential recipes for sauces made with fresh herbs and seasonal produce and you’ll have a go-to recipe repertoire. You’ll start with just flour and eggs, creating your own pasta dough that you will turn into one stuffed pasta and one cut pasta to serve along with two unique sauces!

In this hands-on class, you will make:

  • Fresh Handmade Pasta Dough
  • Fresh Pasta Machine Cut Spaghetti with a Fresh Lemon and Chive Sauce
  • Herbed Ricotta Ravioli with a Garlic Herb Brown Butter Sauce

Served with a Butter Lettuce Salad

The Italian Seafood Feast

Whether it’s a casual get-together with friends or elegant dinner party, you will use your knowledge gained in our Elegant Italian Seafood Dinner class to impress your guests. In this hands-on class Naples native , Chef Iole Limoncello Aguero will share her favorite seafood recipes just perfect for entertaining. Chef Iole will teach you what to look for when buying seafood, share her tips for easy preparations you can do at home with confidence, and show you her secrets to fresh artisan pasta.

In this elegant Italian Seafood Dinner class you will be greeted with Marinated mussels with some crusty bread

You will make:

  • Crispy Calamari
  • Fresh Handmade Fettuccine Pasta with Lobster, Prawns and Heirloom Sugar Plum Tomato Sauce

Enjoy a Lemon Tart for dessert

The Italian Kitchen – The Pizza Workshop

Everyone loves pizza and some of the best can be made at home. Stretch some pizza dough and your imagination as Italian Expert, Iole Aguero Limonciello, guides you through each step of making amazing pizzas, starting with an easy, but authentic, pizza dough.  In this hands-on class, you will learn how to shape dough into a round, the best material on which to cook your pizza and the ideal temperature to get a puffy, golden crust and perfectly melted cheese on top. You will not only take away the know-how to recreate these tasty pies, but the dough and recipes, too.  You’ll be greeted with Rosemary Focaccia and then get your hands busy making the dough for 3 different pizzas:

  • Margherita Pizza
  • Roasted Vegetable Pizza with Eggplant, Zucchini, Onions, Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Mama Lil’s and Goat Cheese (A surprise favorite!)
  • Sausage, Red Onion, Mushroom Pizza with Mozzarella

Take home what you don’t eat including the dough you made, to make or freeze, for future pizza nights at home!

The Italian Kitchen – The Pizza Workshop

Everyone loves pizza and some of the best can be made at home. Stretch some pizza dough and your imagination as Italian Expert, Iole Aguero Limonciello, guides you through each step of making amazing pizzas, starting with an easy, but authentic, pizza dough.  In this hands-on class, you will learn how to shape dough into a round, the best material on which to cook your pizza and the ideal temperature to get a puffy, golden crust and perfectly melted cheese on top. You will not only take away the know-how to recreate these tasty pies, but the dough and recipes, too.  You’ll be greeted with Rosemary Focaccia and then get your hands busy making the dough for 3 different pizzas:

  • Margherita Pizza
  • Roasted Vegetable Pizza with Eggplant, Zucchini, Onions, Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Mama Lil’s and Goat Cheese (A surprise favorite!)
  • Sausage, Red Onion, Mushroom Pizza with Mozzarella

Take home what you don’t eat including the dough you made, to make or freeze, for future pizza nights at home!