The Italian Kitchen – Ricotta Gnocchi If you’re a fan of potato gnocchi, let us introduce you to its cousin – ricotta gnocchi (No potatoes required!) Lighter and slightly chewy, ricotta gnocchi is a snap to make and doesn’t compromise our love for the delicious, pillowy nuggets with which we are familiar. Chef Jen Tarantino Reyes will instruct you how to prepare perfect gnocchi and teach you different rolling techniques (the way her grandmother and mother taught her). Once you pair braised Italian sausage with the light ricotta gnocchi, you’ll be sold! In this hands-on class, we will make and plate Tuscan Kale Salad with Parmesan and Toasted Breadcrumbs Ricotta Gnocchi with Tomato Butter Sauce served with Braised Italian Sausage Chef will make Sfingi Italian Fried Doughnuts with a Dark Chocolate Dipping Sauce for your enjoyment!
Kids in the Kitchen – Around the World – 5 Day Camp This camp is designed for kids ages 8 to 12 years old. MONDAY, July 24th THROUGH FRIDAY, July 28th Class runs 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Everyday In this 5-day hands-on cooking series, Chef Drew Flanders will inspire your child to experience foods from around the globe. We will discuss, cook and taste famous foods from around the world, while learning a bit about geography, and exploring the different ingredients and flavor profiles. Each day, we will create delicious recipes from the “Region of the Day” as our skilled culinary team assists, as you practice knife skills and become more familiar with everyday kitchen equipment. Pack your food passport and experience a different destination every day!Monday – Middle East Chicken Kabobs, Hummus with Grilled Flatbread and VeggiesTuesday – Italy Handmade Pasta with fresh Tomato Sauce and a Caesar Salad with Homemade CroutonsWednesday – Vietnam Pork (or Tofu) Banh Mi, Lettuce Wraps with ShrimpThursday – Mexico Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas, Grilled Corn SaladFriday – Argentina Grilled Steak with Chimichurri, Grilled Veggies and Potatoes All classes are taught by a Culinary Professional, with 2 adult assistants. No prior experience required, just an interest to learn. Please tie long hair back, wear closed toed shoes and a mask. Allergies and dietary restrictions might be accomodated, please note on registration.
Teens at Whisk – Fend For Yourself Dinners – 5 Day Camp This 5-day camp is designed for teens, ages 13 and up. MONDAY, August 7th To FRIDAY, August 11th FROM 2:00PM – 4:00PM Each Day Have you ever wanted to make your family a 3-course dinner? Like really make dinner on your own? Join Chef Lee Baker for this 5-day hands on camp where you’ll practice all kinds of kitchen skills while you prepare 5-days of dinners including sides and desserts. Each day will present a new menu with a new protein and techniques galore. You’ll learn made-from-scratch recipes and how to use some grocery store items to streamline the cooking process. Monday – Fiesta Night Skirt Steak Fajitas with grilled peppers and onions, Guacamole, Mexican Rice and Beans, Watermelon Agua Fresca, and Baked Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips Tuesday – Impressive Past Handmade Fresh Pasta with Creamy Chicken Alfredo, Antipasto Salad, and Lemon Ricotta Cookies Wednesday – A Sub Above Meatball Subs with Tomato Sauce & Provolone Cheese, Fried Zucchini Chips, and Flourless Chocolate Cake Thursday – Breakfast for Dinner French Style Omelette with a choice of fillings, Homemade Chicken and Apple Sausage Patties, Hash Browns, Glazed Blueberry Scones Friday – Fish Bake Salmon en Papillote with Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Corn, Smashed Baby Potatoes, and Strawberry Meringue Cake All classes are taught by a Culinary Professional, with 2 adult assistants No prior experience is required, just an interest to learn. For safety reason, please tie long hair back and wear closed toed shoes. Dietary restrictions may be accommodated, please note on registration.
The Fundamental Foundations Series 201 – Week 3 Week 3 – April 17th: Doughs There are few things as comforting as baked goods fresh from the oven. This class will explore the methods and ratios used to create fluffy yeast breads, buttery biscuits, flaky pie crusts, and tender fresh pasta! In this class, we’ll knead, roll and hand-cut pasta. You’ll bake and enjoy a fruit tart. The joy of baking will even follow you home as you’ll leave this class with yeasted bread dough to bake the next day – or freeze to bake later. You’ll also learn tips and tricks for make-ahead frozen dough! You will create and enjoy a dinner of: Hand-cut Pasta with Red Sauce, Italian Sausage and Pecorino Pan-seared Broccolini Fruit Tarts This class is part of a 4-Week Series and tickets can be purchased on Week 1, April 3rd.
The Italian Kitchen – Ricotta Gnocchi 3 Course Dinner If you’re a fan of potato gnocchi, let us introduce you to its cousin – ricotta gnocchi (No potatoes required!) Lighter and slightly chewy, ricotta gnocchi is a snap to make and doesn’t compromise our love for the delicious, pillowy nuggets with which we are familiar. Chef Jen Tarantino Reyes will instruct you how to prepare perfect gnocchi and teach you different rolling techniques (the way her grandmother and mother taught her). Once you pair braised Italian sausage with the light ricotta gnocchi, you’ll be sold! In this hands-on class, we will make: Tuscan Kale Salad with Parmesan and Toasted Breadcrumbs Ricotta Gnocchi with Tomato Butter Sauce and Braised Italian Sausage Sfingi – Italian Fried Doughnuts with a Dark Chocolate Sauce
Love of Lemons If you love lemons, this hands-on class is for you! Chef Iole Aguero Limonciello will teach you how to use a squirt and the zest of lemon to brighten savory dishes and to give an unmistakable edge to desserts. You will learn the versatility and the simplicity of this showcased citrus in an incredible 3-Course meal: Crostini with Cannellini Beans and Lemon Fresh, Handmade Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon and Chives Spaghetti with Tuna, Capers, Castelvetrano Olives, and Lemon Lemon Tart
The Italian Kitchen – Pasta Workshop Making your own pasta is quick and easy and after this hands-on class with Chef Jen 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 Lemon Herbed Ricotta Filling in a Light Tomato Sauce Fresh Cut Tagliatelle Pasta with Wild Mushroom Sauce (a staff favorite…even if you’re not a mushroom lover this dish wows the crowd)
The Italian Kitchen – Pasta Workshop Making your own pasta is quick and easy and after this hands-on class with Naples born and raised Iole Aguero Limonciello 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 Cut Spaghetti with a Fresh Lemon and Chives Herbed Ricotta Ravioli with a Garlic Herb Butter