The American Italian Kitchen – Pasta Bolognese There is something magical about the transformation of flour and egg yolk to forkfuls of tender fresh pasta in the matter of minutes. In this hands-on class, Chef James Sherrill will take you step by step through floured hands to finished plate as you make your own pappardelle noodles and he shares some restaurant tricks to shorten the time to create a rich and meaty lamb bolognese. We will make and enjoy Caesar Salad with balsamic caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan Fresh Pasta dough Hand Cut Pappardelle pasta with lamb bolognese sauce, arugula and parmesan Machine Cut Fettuccine with Cacio e pepe with olive oil, black pepper and pecorino About Chef James James has lent his creative touch to many restaurants in his native Seattle, as well as San Francisco. In San Francisco he worked several positions at Jardinière and then went on to take the sous chef position at the two Michelin-starred seafood restaurant, Aqua. In Seattle, he worked with Jason Wilson at Crush. He then served as chef de cuisine at Restaurant Zoë and executive chef at Re:public and Single Shot. In 2014 he was presented a Rising Star Chef award by Seattle Met Magazine. James is now chef owner of Lovely Night Catering.
The Italian Kitchen – Pasta Workshop Making your own pasta is quick and easy and after this hands-on class with Chef Jen Tarantino Reyes, you’ll think nothing of mixing up a batch for a weeknight supper. Add essential recipes for sauces made with fresh herbs and seasonal produce and you’ll have a go-to recipe repertoire. You’ll start with just flour and eggs, creating your own pasta dough that you will turn into one stuffed pasta and one cut pasta to serve along with two unique sauces! In this hands-on class, you will make: Fresh Handmade Pasta Dough Ravioli with a Lemon Herbed Ricotta Filling in a Tomato Sauce Fresh Cut Tagliatelle Pasta with Wild Mushroom Sauce (a staff favorite…even if you’re not a mushroom lover this dish wows the crowd)
The American Italian Kitchen – Pasta Bolognese There is something magical about the transformation of flour and egg yolk to forkfuls of tender fresh pasta in the matter of minutes. In this hands-on class, Chef James Sherrill will take you step by step through floured hands to finished plate as you make your own pappardelle noodles and he shares some restaurant tricks to shorten the time to create a rich and meaty lamb bolognese. We will make and enjoy Caesar Salad with Balsamic Caesar Dressing Fresh Pasta Dough Hand cut Pappardelle Pasta with Lamb Bolognese sauce, Arugula and Parmesan Machine Cut Fettuccine with Cacio e Pepe with Olive Oil, Black Pepper and Pecorino
Teens at Whisk – 3 Day – Ringing in the New Year Around the World This 3-Day Camp is designed for teens ages 13-18. What better way to ring in the New Year than to celebrate in four different countries without needing a passport! Every country has their own way of ringing in the New Year and many of the traditions revolve around foods that are eaten to bring good luck, prosperity and longevity throughout the coming year. In this hands-on, 3-day camp, Chef Lee Baker will lead your teen through both savory and sweet dishes that might become traditions in your family. Each day they will sample their creations in class and bring the rest home for all to enjoy.Tuesday – Mexico Chicken Tamales Salsa Verde Churros with Hot Chocolate Sauce Wednesday – Italy & Spain Homemade Cheese Tortellini Creamy Tomato Sauce Mini Italian Grape Surprise Cakes Thursday – Germany Pork Schnitzel Spätzle with Thyme and Lemon Berliners (Jelly filled doughnuts traditionally eaten at midnight) All classes are taught by a culinary professional, with 2 assistants. No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn. For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes. Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs, so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.
The Italian Kitchen – Pasta Workshop Making your own pasta is quick and easy and after this hands-on class with Chef Jen Tarantino Reyes, you’ll think nothing of mixing up a batch for a weeknight supper. Add essential recipes for sauces made with fresh herbs and seasonal produce and you’ll have a go-to recipe repertoire. You’ll start with just flour and eggs, creating your own pasta dough that you will turn into one stuffed pasta and one cut pasta to serve along with two unique sauces! In this hands-on class, you will make: Fresh Handmade Pasta Dough Raviolis with a Lemon Herbed Ricotta Filling in a Light Tomato Sauce Fresh Cut Tagliatelle Pasta with Wild Mushroom Sauce (a staff favorite…even if you’re not a mushroom lover this dish wows the crowd)
The Italian Kitchen – Pasta Workshop Making your own pasta is quick and easy and after this hands-on class with Chef Jen Tarantino Reyes, you’ll think nothing of mixing up a batch for a weeknight supper. Add essential recipes for sauces made with fresh herbs and seasonal produce and you’ll have a go-to recipe repertoire. You’ll start with just flour and eggs, creating your own pasta dough that you will turn into one stuffed pasta and one cut pasta to serve along with two unique sauces! In this hands-on class, you will make: Fresh Handmade Pasta Dough Ravioli with a Lemon Herbed Ricotta Filling in a Light Tomato Sauce Fresh Cut Tagliatelle Pasta with Wild Mushroom Sauce (a staff favorite…even if you’re not a mushroom lover, this dish wows the crowd)
The Italian Kitchen – Pasta Workshop Making your own pasta is quick and easy, and after this hands-on class with Chef Jen Tarantino Reyes, you’ll think nothing of mixing up a batch for a weeknight supper. Add essential recipes for sauces made with fresh herbs and seasonal produce and you’ll have a go-to recipe repertoire. You’ll start with just flour and eggs, creating your own pasta dough that you will turn into one stuffed pasta and one cut pasta to serve along with two unique sauces! In this hands-on class, you will make: Fresh Handmade Pasta Dough Ravioli with Ricotta Herb Filling in Light Tomato Sauce Tagliatelle Pasta with Wild Mushroom Sauce (a staff favorite; even if you don’t like mushrooms, it wows the crowd!)