Cooking Class - Rustic Italian Classics

Learn techniques that make chocolate desserts turn out perfectly. Discover classic chocolate recipes in this interactive cooking class in Albany. With guidance from Chef Rachel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a rich chocolate tart, hand-roll and dip truffles and bake triple chocolate brownies. You’ll...

Prepare a selection of essential Italian recipes filled with authentic flavor. Continental dining is the theme of this Italian cooking class, a session where tempting trattoria flavor is well within your reach. With step-by-step instruction from a five-star local chef, you'll discover a path to Italian culinary...

Make your own pasta creations with a lesson in traditional techniques. No boxed pasta can top the simple yet delicious homemade pasta you'll craft in this informative cooking class. With assistance from your top-tier local instructor, you'll work wholesome ingredients into pasta dough that becomes ravioli and...

Bake a collection of hearty loaves made by hand. With their sturdy crusts cradling tender, fresh-baked centers, the rustic breads in this cooking class are a study of earthy goodness. Your host instructor has a knack for helping aspiring bakers discover the wonders of homemade bread, through creations like roasted...

Explore flavorful Sicilian dishes perfect for cooking side by side. Enjoy a romantic taste of Sicily in this interactive cooking class in Albany. With help from Chef Rachel or a resident chef, you and your partner will shape arancini, cook pasta alla Norma, mix a fresh arugula and fennel salad and churn Aperol spritz...

These charming treats are the perfect gift for your sweetheart. With this cooking class showcasing authentic techniques for creating French macarons, bakers of all abilities can get in on the magic. Your skilled local instructor knows all the tricks of the trade for creating crispy heart-shaped shells flavored with...

These charming treats are the perfect gift for your sweetheart. With this cooking class showcasing authentic techniques for creating French macarons, bakers of all abilities can get in on the magic. Your skilled local instructor knows all the tricks of the trade for creating crispy heart-shaped shells flavored with...

Cook a menu built around mastering temperature and technique. Learn practical heat-based techniques in this interactive cooking class in Albany. With help from Chef Rachel or a resident chef, you’ll grill radicchio, sear strip steak, braise leeks and make cinnamon ice cream. You’ll focus on temperature...

Build dumpling skills that apply to many recipe variations. Explore essential dumpling techniques in this interactive cooking class in Albany. With guidance from Chef Rachel or a resident chef, you’ll shape steamed dumplings, prepare wonton soup and pan-fry gyoza to a crisp finish. You’ll also make...

Refresh your dining options with a sampler meal brimming with Asian-Pacific magic. The most representative dishes from Thailand's magnificent culinary heritage are waiting for you in this global-themed cooking class. Let your gifted instructor demonstrate methods used for generations as you create pad Thai, savory...

Favorites from France assemble in this savory bistro array. Add a touch of elegance to your familiar homemade fare with a cooking class that puts the magic of bistro dining in your hands. Thanks to the patient guidance of your exceptional instructor, you'll have a pressure-free environment for learning to prepare...

Get a taste of the sun-soaked flavors favored in vineyard terrain. With rich ingredients from farms and fields on the shopping list, this cooking class makes the most of wine country's nourishing landscape. Explore a world of gourmet techniques with the help of a first-rate chef from around town who'll show you how to...