Grab a date and spend the evening in Chianti, the famous hilly region of Tuscany known for its wines and simple, seasonal cuisine. You’ll discover how this region lets quality ingredients shine, creating a menu filled with fresh produce, fragrant herbs, and olive oil—classic Italian flavors that feel both comforting and bright. Enjoy 10% off…
Grab a date and spend the evening in Chianti, the famous hilly region of Tuscany known for its wines and simple, seasonal cuisine. You’ll discover how this region lets quality ingredients shine, creating a menu filled with fresh produce, fragrant herbs, and olive oil—classic Italian flavors that feel both comforting and bright. Enjoy 10% off bottles of our Chianti Classico, Badia a Coltibuono tonight.
Menu:
- White Pizza with Artichokes, Roasted Peppers and Arugula
- Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pancetta
- Roasted Zucchini with Olive Oil, Chili Flakes and Lemon
- Schiacciata con L’Uva (Tuscan Grape Cake with Walnuts)
Skills covered in class:
- Getting familiar with Tuscan ingredients
- Working with and stretching yeast dough
- Making ricotta dumplings
- Sautéing and roasting green vegetables
- Balancing flavors
- Making cake batter
Take your skills beyond the classroom and into the Tuscan countryside. Cook Like a Tuscan is a hands-on culinary journey through central Italy, where you’ll cook regional dishes with local chefs, explore markets and vineyards, and experience the rhythms of everyday Italian food culture. This small-group trip is designed for curious home cooks who want to deepen their skills, confidence, and connection to food—right where it’s grown and cooked.
In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.
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