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 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 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 Pizza Workshop – New York Style Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hands-on pizza workshop to learn the secrets to successfully create a New York Style handmade pizza. You’ll mix, stretch, shape and toss. Then, when ready, you’ll top and and bake your creation to a blistered crust. You will learn how to make your basic home oven as hot as a pizzeria to create the perfect pizza at home anytime! You will make and enjoy 4 different pizzas with handmade dough stretched and tossed to perfection! Heirloom Tomato, Basil, Ricotta Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Smoked Mozzarella Sweet and Spicy Pickled Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Castelvetrano Olives Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Mama Lil’s Peppers, Provolone You will take home the dough you make in class to practice tomorrow or the next day! Participants will have the option of enjoying wine or beer as pizza is always best with a beverage!
Taste of Italy – Pasta Night – Classic Rolled Dough Dive into the world of handmade pasta and be transported to Italy in this hands-on pasta making class. Chef Jennifer Berry will teach you the Italian method of mixing dough by hand which you will turn into two different pasta shapes. A Neapolitan classic, Linguine and Clams and then the technique for laminating fresh herbs between sheets of pasta, hand cutting into ribbons and serving with a freshly made ricotta and brown butter herb sauce. Your Menu for the evening includes: Pappardelle al Limone Spring Pea Carbonara Strawberry – Rhubarb panna cotta Served with wine, Salute!About Jennifer: Jennifer is a culinary arts instructor, private chef and recipe developer, she is a graduate of The Seattle Culinary Academy where she is also a part time instructor. Jennifer has over a decade of restaurant experience working under Jonathan Sundstrom at Lark Seattle. Jennifer spent her early life in the kitchen with her grandmother making homemade pasta, foraging for blackberries and using up every leftover available. Her food is heavily influenced by her Italian family and the seasonal bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Jennifer recently started a food blog to document her family’s traditions and the foods she has created for them, you can follow her @chefjenskitchen.
Cook It In Cast Iron – Deep Dish Chicago Pizza Like anyone else who grew up in Chicago, Chef Jen Tarantino Reyes loves Chicago-style pizza! With its deep dish gooeyness, buttery crust, and layer of seasoned sausage, no other pizza can quite compare! Having learned secrets from the famous UNO’s Pizzeria, Chef Jen will walk you through the steps to make this classic pizza at home. Learn how to turn your kitchen into a real Chicago Pizzeria! Menu: Deep Dish Chicago-Style Sausage Pizza (Vegetarian available by request) Classic Pizzeria Caesar Salad with House-made Dressing and Oven-Toasted Herbed Croutons A pizzeria staple on every table is Giardinera. Chef Jen will demo the pickling for you to enjoy! Served with cold beer or wine.
Meatless Monday – Pasta Workshop Making your own pasta is quick and easy and after this hands-on class with Chef Jennifer Tarantino Reyes, 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 Ravioli with a Ricotta Herb Filling in a Light Tomato Sauce Tagliatelle Pasta with Wild Mushroom Sauce (a staff favorite; even if you don’t like mushrooms, it wows the crowd!)
Cook It In Cast Iron – Deep Dish Chicago Pizza Like anyone else who grew up in Chicago, Chef Jen Tarantino Reyes loves Chicago-style pizza! With its deep dish gooeyness, buttery crust, and layer of seasoned sausage, no other pizza can quite compare! Having learned secrets from the famous UNO’s Pizzeria, Chef Jen will walk you through the steps to make this classic pizza at home. Learn how to turn your kitchen into a real Chicago Pizzeria! Menu: Deep Dish Chicago-Style Sausage Pizza (Vegetarian available by request) Classic Pizzeria Caesar Salad with House-made Dressing and Oven-Toasted Herbed Croutons A pizzeria staple on every table is Giardinera. Chef Jen will demo the pickling for you to enjoy! Served with cold beer or wine.
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.
Taste of Italy – Pasta Night – Hand Formed Stuffed Pasta Dive into the world of handmade pasta and be transported to Italy in this hands-on pasta making class. Chef Jennifer Berry will teach you the Italian method of making comforting stuffed pasta in various shapes. In this class we will head to Piedmont where we will make Agnolotti, “little pillows”, stuffed with creamy butternut squash in brown butter and sage sauce. Then we will head to Emilia with a rich meat-filled Tortellini simmered in parmesan broth. Your Menu for the evening includes: Winter Vegetable Bagna Cauda (Vegetables warmed in Anchovy Olive Oil) Agnolotti con Burro e Salvia (Butternut squash in Brown Butter Sage Sauce) Tortellini in Brodo (Meat filled, simmered in Parmesan Broth) Served with wine, Salute!About Jennifer: Jennifer is a culinary arts instructor, private chef and recipe developer, she is a graduate of The Seattle Culinary Academy where she is also a part time instructor. Jennifer has over a decade of restaurant experience working under Jonathan Sundstrom at Lark Seattle. Jennifer spent her early life in the kitchen with her grandmother making homemade pasta, foraging for blackberries and using up every leftover available. Her food is heavily influenced by her Italian family and the seasonal bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Jennifer recently started a food blog to document her family’s traditions and the foods she has created for them, you can follow her @chefjenskitchen.
Taste of Italy – Pasta Night – Hand Formed Semolina Dough Dive into the world of handmade pasta and be transported to Italy in this hands-on pasta making class. Chef Jennifer Berry will teach you the Italian method of making eggless semolina dough and hand forming it in various pasta shapes. In this class we will head to Puglia with Cavatelli served with broccoli rabe and sausage, and the always popular Farfalle (bow-ties or “butterflies in Italy) with a creamy braised bacon and peas. Your Menu for the evening includes: Roasted Delicata Squash, Dried Cherries, Pine Nuts & Ricotta Salad Cavatelli con Salsiccia e Broccoletti (Broccoli Rabe & Sausage) Farfalle con Prosciutto Cotto, Panna e Piselli (Ham, Peas & Cream) Served with wine, Salute!About Jennifer: Jennifer is a culinary arts instructor, private chef and recipe developer, she is a graduate of The Seattle Culinary Academy where she is also a part time instructor. Jennifer has over a decade of restaurant experience working under Jonathan Sundstrom at Lark Seattle. Jennifer spent her early life in the kitchen with her grandmother making homemade pasta, foraging for blackberries and using up every leftover available. Her food is heavily influenced by her Italian family and the seasonal bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Jennifer recently started a food blog to document her family’s traditions and the foods she has created for them, you can follow her @chefjenskitchen.