Cooking Class - Elevated Italian Culinary Methods

$ 85 Per person

all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Fresh ingredients and rich flavors combine for an unforgettable homemade Italian meal.

Handcraft the classic flavors of Italy in this interactive cooking class where Chef Mary Jane will teach you the time-honored secrets to making four incredible Italian recipes from scratch.

First, learn how to combine eggplant, onions and tomatoes with fresh olive oil for caponata. Next, grill a juicy steak to perfection and serve with tomatoes and balsamic, and prepare polenta with cornmeal, porcini mushrooms and salty Parmesan. Finish by making an indulgent semi-frozen espresso-infused dessert topped with creamy mascarpone and crispy butter cookies.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 8
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Labels Couples, Date Night, Gourmet, Group, Italian

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Chef Mary Jane has followed a unique path into the world of cooking. She's been a culinary writer, a food stylist, a product developer, served on the Iowa Egg Council and cooked for James Beard award-winning chefs. Her multifaceted work as a food consultant and specialty chef has developed her one-of-a-kind sense of artistry. With so much experience to share, Chef Mary Jane loves helping aspiring chefs learn their craft.

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What You’ll Do

Fresh ingredients and rich flavors combine for an unforgettable homemade Italian meal.

Handcraft the classic flavors of Italy in this interactive cooking class where Chef Mary Jane will teach you the time-honored secrets to making four incredible Italian recipes from scratch.

First, learn how to combine eggplant, onions and tomatoes with fresh olive oil for caponata. Next, grill a juicy steak to perfection and serve with tomatoes and balsamic, and prepare polenta with cornmeal, porcini mushrooms and salty Parmesan. Finish by making an indulgent semi-frozen espresso-infused dessert topped with creamy mascarpone and crispy butter cookies.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 8
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Labels Couples, Date Night, Gourmet, Group, Italian
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Reviews guests left for this experience

Chris

Chris

18 Jun 2024

Chef was wonderful. She was engaging and informative. We had a great time and will definitely go back again with friends.

Courtney

Courtney

29 Mar 2024

This was excellent!

Edward

Edward

29 Dec 2023

Mary Jane and Michael were very welcoming. Mary Jane answered all of our questions. We learned many tips we can apply to the next meal we prepare. Simply an outstanding experience.

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