Hands-On The Tuscan Grill: From Fire to Feast

Experience the warmth and rustic flavors of Tuscany through the art of live-fire cooking. In this hands-on, outdoor class, you’ll learn how simple, high-quality ingredients are transformed over the grill into deeply flavorful, seasonal dishes. Along the way, you’ll build confidence working with open flame, learn about essential Italian flavor combinations, and discover how to create an unforgettable meal meant for sharing.

Grilling classes take place outdoors on our patio. In case of inclement weather, class will be moved indoors and taught as a hands-on cooking class with an emphasis on using indoor grill pans.

Menu you’ll cook and enjoy: 

• Bruschetta with Charred Tomatoes, Grilled Onions and Parsley-Caper Salsa Verde  
• Grilled Strip Steaks with Lemon, Roasted Garlic and Oregano Butter 
• Antipasto Salad with Arugula, Artichokes, Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Grilled Green Beans and Zucchini 
• Grilled Stone Fruit with Mascarpone Cream, Balsamic Drizzle and Toasted Hazelnuts

Skills covered in class:

• Setting up your grill
• Cooking over gas and charcoal grills
• Getting familiar with Italian ingredients 
• Grilling vegetables and fruit
• Making fresh herb sauces
• Balancing flavors
• Selecting and grilling beef
• Determining beef doneness
• Making compound butter
• Whipping cream 

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.

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