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Cooking Class - Homemade Italian Classics for Beginners
Cooking Class - Homemade Italian Classics for Beginners
$ 105 Per person
all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 3-course meal.
Learn how to prepare iconic dishes inspired by fresh, Mediterranean ingredients.
In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Ricky will teach you how to make homemade pasta and fresh ricotta cheese to feature in a variety of beloved Italian dishes using high-quality ingredients and smart cooking techniques along the way.
Begin by showcasing shrimp in a traditional scampi with garlic, butter and herbs. Next, layer your handmade pasta and ricotta into a comforting lasagne al forno, then focus on knife skills and presentation while preparing a colorful vegetable ratatouille. Finish with a sweet take on your fresh ricotta as a creamy filling for classic cannoli.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Shrimp Scampi
With garlic, butter, white wine and parsley
Lasagne al Forno
With homemade pasta and ricotta, mozzarella and vegan Italian sausage
Ratatouille
With zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant and tomatoes
Cannolis
With homemade ricotta and chocolate chips
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 6
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Beginner, Date Night, Father's Day, Holiday, Italian, Mother's Day, Pasta Making, Pescatarian, Valentine's
Chef Ricky is a renowned chef instructor and research and development chef bringing nearly 40 years of experience to the table. He notes his greatest achievements to be developing and launching multiple successful Asian restaurants and business concepts as well as coaching an ACF team to two national championships. Chef Ricky specializes in Pacific Rim cooking and is passionate about enabling aspiring chefs to turn their ambitions into reality.

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Learn how to prepare iconic dishes inspired by fresh, Mediterranean ingredients.
In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Ricky will teach you how to make homemade pasta and fresh ricotta cheese to feature in a variety of beloved Italian dishes using high-quality ingredients and smart cooking techniques along the way.
Begin by showcasing shrimp in a traditional scampi with garlic, butter and herbs. Next, layer your handmade pasta and ricotta into a comforting lasagne al forno, then focus on knife skills and presentation while preparing a colorful vegetable ratatouille. Finish with a sweet take on your fresh ricotta as a creamy filling for classic cannoli.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Shrimp Scampi
With garlic, butter, white wine and parsley
Lasagne al Forno
With homemade pasta and ricotta, mozzarella and vegan Italian sausage
Ratatouille
With zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant and tomatoes
Cannolis
With homemade ricotta and chocolate chips
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 6
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Beginner, Date Night, Father's Day, Holiday, Italian, Mother's Day, Pasta Making, Pescatarian, Valentine's

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16 May 2022
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