Most hands-on classes/dinners are 3 hours long with a few 4-hour classes. All safety and sanitation measures are in place. All that we ask is please do not come if you have any Covid symptoms or have been near someone who has tested positive/has Covid. Masks required if you are not vaccinated.
The private party scenario has become extremely popular in these uncertain times and will always be available. If you need a weekend party date we suggest registering as soon as possible. We book 3-4 months in advance!
IF interested in our “hands-on ” classes please call for a list of available dates, let us know of allergies/dietary restrictions, choose a menu and come hungry!! BTW, all classes are BYOB!
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OUR 2024 CULINARY EXCURSION (begins August 22) to Italy is SOLD OUT!!!
MENU SELECTIONS FOR PRIVATE & CORPORATE PARTIES FROM APRIL – JUNE, 2024
Prices are per person (no sales tax) and the price does not include my assistant’s gratuity. All classes are BYOB.
AMALFI COAST DINNER/$95.00/BYOB
Fried calamari with lemon aioli
Caprese salad with tomatoes, burrata, blackberries, raspberries and a balsamic drizzle
Breaded chicken cutlets covered with a decadent fresh cherry tomato vodka cream sauce over homemade fettuccine
Lemon panna cotta with brandied cherries
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
AMALFI COAST DINNER/$100/BYOB 6-8 people only/
Cacio e pepe appetizer (pasta in a Parmesan and black pepper sauce)
Mixed greens and herb salad with artichokes , olives, cucumbers and Frico chips with sopressata (Parmesan crisps)
Southern Italian style braciole (flank steak stuffed and rolled and braised in a delicious sauce then sliced into individual servings
Lemon and black pepper risotto will accompany the entree
Individual meyer lemon pudding cakes dusted with powdered sugar
Sip of limoncello and the recipe
AMALFI COAST DINNER/$95/BYOB
Artichoke and cheese bruschetta
Salad with pears, prosciutto, radicchio tossed in a honey-basil vinaigrette
Swordfish with a lemon caper sauce over homemade ricotta cavatelli
Lemon mousse garnished with seasonal berries
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
AMALFI COAST DINNER/$95.00/BYOB
Bruschetta with creamy ricotta, prosciutto, roasted grapes. arugula and topped with a balsamic syrup
Caesar salad with homemade dressing and warm croutons
Tilapia in a butter sauce topped with golden raisins, white wine, lemon zest, pistachios and panko bread crumbs
A side of asparagus and pea risotto with the fish
Individual chocolate hazelnut tarts topped with gelato
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
ASIAN FAVORITES/$95/BYOB
Pad Thai with shrimp, eggs, sprouts, baby bok choy and chilies
Pork and pineapple satays in peanut sauce
Coconut shrimp with a fig ginger sauce
Chicken banh mi sandwich with Asian mayo, cucumber spears, variety of herbs , pickled carrots and pears then garnished with Fresno chilies
Cold Vietnamese coffee
BRUNCH/BRUNCH FOR DINNER/$95/BYOB
Strawberry bellini
Homemade scones with clotted cream and jam plus tea and coffee
Homemade crepes filled with ham, cheese, and spinach formed into a cinnamon bun shape, topped with an egg (optional) and baked in a skillet
Asparagus hollandaise
Fresh fruit salad with a honey lime drizzle
Pecan crusted tarts filled with chocolate and covered with raspberries
BRUNCH/BRUNCH FOR DINNER/$95/BYOB
Sunrise Smoothie
Berries Romanoff parfait (Greek yogurt, brewed espresso,orange juice, raspberries, strawberries. granola and mint)
Crustless quiche Lorraine (bacon, eggs and gruyere cheese) served with a side salad of mixed greens and herbs
Yukon gold cinnamon rolls (yeast dough made with potatoes) topped with a cream cheese frosting
Coffee and tea will be served throughout the class
CAJUN CREOLE FAVORITES/$95/BYOB
Shrimp and grits hush puppies
Fried green tomatoes topped with bacon jam and pimento cheese
NOLA’S muffuletta (Italian bread with a variety of cold cuts, cheese and a pickled vegetable relish)
Strawberries Arnaud (berries soaked in port over ice cream then garnished with whipped cream and mint)
CHINESE DIM SUM/$90/BYOB
Shrimp swallows with a cherry lemon sauce
Mu shu pork and vegetables wrapped in a pancake spread with hoisin sauce
Steamed chicken dumplings with a lime cilantro sauce
Crab rangoons with a blackberry sauce
Plum tea will be served
CHINESE DINNER/$95/BYOB
Steamed chicken dumplings with a lime cilantro sauce
Honey hoisin ribs
Orange beef and broccoli
Fried rice in a pineapple boat
Plum tea will be served
CHINESE DINNER/$95/BYOB
Cold peanut noodles with eggs, sprouts, and scallions
Pork pot stickers with a chili dipping sauce
Mandarin beef in a flavorful brown sauce with sweet red peppers and snow peas
Lemon chicken served on a bed of cold sliced lettuce and garnished with puffed rice sticks and served over steamed rice
Plum tea will be served
DATE NIGHT DINING/$110/ BYOB (6-8 people only)
Burrata with grilled grapes and crostini
Farro salad with arugula, artichokes, pistachios, pomegranates and goat cheese (optional)
Prime rib roast au jus
Yukon gold mashed potatoes with garlic goat cheese
Broccolini with lemon-garlic toasted panko crumbs
Homemade coconut cream tarts with a shortbread crust and a mound of meringue
DATE NIGHT DINING (Asian)/$95/BYOB
Chinese crab rangoons with a fig ginger sauce
Thai corn fritters topped with a salsa of cucumbers & peanuts in a sweet & spicy sauce
Marinated and grilled sesame crusted tuna steaks
Tuna steaks served over a bed of wheat noodles, sprouts, scallions, sweet red peppers and carrots in a peanut sauce
Lemongrass tea will be served
DATE NIGHT (TUSCAN) DINING/$100/BYOB
Beans and greens with a side of grilled crostini
Tomato. melon, cucumber and burrata salad with a balsamic drizzle
Grilled porterhouse pork chop drenched in an agro dolce (sweet and sour) sauce of balsamic vinegar and cippolini onions
A side of lemon and black pepper risotto will accompany the pork chop
Affogato (pistachio gelato with a shot of espresso and garnished with basil, more pistachios, a pinch of fleur de sel and dark chocolate shavings) plus toffee biscotti
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
DATE NIGHT DINING (FRENCH)/$100/BYOB/4 hour class
Blue cheese (very, very mild) souffle with a fig compote and a French side salad of lettuces & herbs
Lamb chops with a pistachio crust over a pool of cherry port sauce
Tri colored carrots with a hazelnut crumble
French gnocchi made from choux dough (boiled then baked in butter)
Julia Child’s fresh lemon tart with a shortbread crust decorated with sugared raspberries
FRENCH DINNER/$95/BYOB
Chilled strawberry soup with honey, yogurt, sour cream and brandy
Salmon/cod en papillote (baked in parchment) with sliced zucchini, fennel, dill and lemon slices accompanied by sauce Béarnaise
Salmon/cod served with zesty lemon rice
Lemon souffle sprinkled with almonds and dusted with powdered sugar for dessert
FRENCH DINNER/$95/BYOB
Individual gruyere cheese souffles with a French side salad of greens and herbs
Spatchcocked Cornish hens flavored with honey, lemon ,thyme & lavender then roasted over fresh croutons
Asparagus hollandaise
Crepes filled with a lemon mousse and topped with a blueberry compote
GERMAN DINNER/$95 /BYOB
Potato pancake appetizer with homemade applesauce and sour cream
Wilted lettuce salad
Pork schnitzel (breaded, fried and served with lemon wedges)
Warm German potato salad
German chocolate cake sundae with topped with a sticky pecan & coconut caramel sauce
GREEK DINNER/$95/BYOB
Saganaki (cheese flambéed with brandy) and served with a sprig of r0asted tomatoes and crostini
Greek orzo salad with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, parsley & dill in a lemon dressing
Lamb, halloumi cheese and eggplant skewers served with the Greek orzo salad
Kaitifi almond and walnut dessert in shredded phyllo dough
GREEK DINNER/$95/BYOB
Avgolemono (Greek lemon soup with orzo)
Appetizer of honey-thyme feta cheese dredged in Panko, fried and served with roasted cherry tomatoes. Kalamata olives & grilled crostini
Greek panzanella salad with tomatoes, feta, green peppers, kalamata olives and warm croutons in a Greek vinaigrette
Moussaka casserole made with eggplant and ground beef then topped with a thick bechamel sauce
Homemade baklava for dessert
INDIAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Potato samosas with a fresh mint sauce
Chicken tikki masala
Homemade naan
Cucumber raita and mango chutney
Apple halwa for dessert
Chai will be served
KOREAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Pork and kimchi dumplings with a spicy dipping sauce
Korean onion pancakes with a dipping sauce
BBQ beef short ribs
Ribs will be served with kimchi fried rice topped with a fried egg (optional)
MOROCCAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
B’stilla (sweet cinnamon and chicken tart) encased in phyllo dough
Citrus and avocado salad
Chicken t’faya with a raisin sauce and a side of couscous
Malabi (milk custard with an orange brandy sauce) garnished with pistachios and coconut
Mint tea and Moroccan coffee will be served
MOROCCAN DINNER/$95/ BYOB
Appetizer of Moroccan meatballs with pomegranate glaze and served with homemade Moroccan flatbread
Beef tagine with sweet potatoes, preserved lemons and peas
Couscous with lemon, herbs and green olives will be served with the tagine
Metaxas (Moroccan baklava with pistachios)
Mint tea and Moroccan coffee will be served
PASTA GRANNIES DINNER/$95/BYOB
Pici (hand rolled spaghetti) with a pancetta mushroom sauce
Caesar salad with homemade dressing and warm croutons
Ricotta gnocchi in a brown butter lemon sauce
Fettuccine topped with chicken in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce
A sip of limoncello plus the recipe
PASTA GRANNIES DINNER/$90/BYOB
Raviolo (large cheese ravioli filled with an egg yolk (optional) in a brown butter sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo (cheese sauce)
Antipasti salad with a variety of greens, roasted red peppers, olives, tomatoes and sugared walnuts with balsamic drizzle
Manicotti made with crepes, stuffed with ricotta and served with a tricolore sauce (béchamel, pesto and red sauce)
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
PASTA GRANNIES DINNER/$90/BYOB
Homemade cavatelli with a marsala mushroom sauce
Potato gnocchi with a basil pesto sauce
Caprese salad with seasonal fruit, tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella topped with a balsamic drizzle
Fettuccine with vodka sauce
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
PASTA GRANNIES DINNER/$95/BYOB
Lemon mascarpone gnocchi with a butter basil sauce garnished with pistachios
Cheese ravioli in a lemon cream sauce with asparagus and peas
Panzanella bread salad with tricolored sweet peppers, tomatoes, fennel, olives, cucumbers and warm croutons (no lettuce)
Pappardelle with bolognese sauce (meat sauce)
A sip of limoncello and the recipes
POLISH FAVORITES/$100/BYOB ...This is a 4 hour class with maximum of 6 people. You will be eating what you are cooking and taking the extras home.
Homemade pierogies filled with cheese, onions, potatoes and sauerkraut (plus recipes with several other fillings)
Stuffed cabbage with red sauce and sour cream (optional)
Haluski (cabbage and noodles)
Mini Polish nut rolls (overnight yeast dough)
Please bring a few small containers to take home some goodies
TAPAS AND SANGRIA/$95/BYOB
Puff pastry tapas rolls filled with serrano ham, fig jam and manchego cheese
Chicken and ham croquettes with a membrillo dipping sauce (quince sauce)
Meatballs of Madrid in a red sauce with peas and crostini on the side
Grilled shrimp in romesco sauce
Leek and goat cheese tortilla (Spanish potato and egg omelet)
Grilled zucchini in a salsa verde sauce
A glass of white wine sangria with mango, strawberries, oranges and mint will be served
TAPAS AND SANGRIA/$95/BYOB
Marinated Manchego cheese and warm olives
Mussels in a creamy chardonnay broth garnished with chorizo, tomatoes, paprika and grilled crostini
Shrimp fritters with a piquillo pepper sauce
Grilled eggplant with a salsa verde sauce
Stuffed mushrooms with a serrano ham filling
Flank steak on crostini with with goat cheese, chutney and roasted red pepper strips
A glass of white wine sangria with mango, strawberries, oranges and mint will be served
THAI DINNER/$95/BYOB
Green curry and lemongrass mussels/shrimp in a coconut chili broth with tomatoes, basil and grilled crostini
Pesto salmon topped with a sweet, sour and spicy cherry sauce
Green mango salad with sprouts, nuts, chilies and basil
Pineapple fried rice with fried shallots cashews, eggs, scallions, chilies and grapes/currants
Lemongrass tea will be served
THAI DINNER/$90/BYOB
Appetizer of corn fritters with a cucumber & peanut salsa
Pineapple delight salad with ground pork, chilies. cilantro and peanuts
Fried pork spring rolls will be served with a sweet and spicy sauce
Thai cashew chicken stir fry with mushrooms, scallions, and bok choy served over Jasmine rice
Lemongrass tea will be served
THAI DINNER/$95/BYOB
Steamed salmon packets in rice papers with a sweet and spicy cherry sauce
Green mango salad with chilies, sprouts, cashews and coconut
Beef pad see ew with fresh rice noodles and baby bok choy, eggs, sprouts and Thai chilies
Coconut shrimp over rice topped with a red curry sauce and mint
THAI DINNER/$95/ BYOB
Thai shrimp and fruit salad (pineapple, Asian pear, mango) and cashews
Pork pad Thai with rice noodles, sprouts, egg, and chilies
Steamed beef dumplings with a sweet chili sauce
Green curry chicken with eggplant, green beans, peas, sweet red peppers, Thai chilies and bamboo shoots over jasmine rice
Lemongrass tea will be served
THAI & VIETNAMESE fAVORITES/$95/BYOB
Pho with chicken, rice noodles, chilies and a variety of herbs
Thai fried pork spring rolls with a spicy sauce
Banh mi lemongrass beef sandwich with Asian mayo, pickled carrots and pears, cucumber spears, and a variety of herbs
Green curry with cod, roasted peanuts and fruit over jasmine rice
Lemongrass tea will be served
TUSCAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Pasta e fagioli
Herb crusted flank steak with a parsley, tomato and olive topping
A side of cacio e pepe (bucatini pasta with black pepper and Parmesan sauce ) will accompany the entree
Raspberry tiramisu for dessert
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
TUSCAN DINNER/$100/BYOB
Passatelli soup (chicken soup with tiny dumplings)
Veal chop topped with caponata (mixture of sauteed artichokes, raisins, olives, pine nuts and tomatoes in a sweet and sour sauce)
Homemade focaccia will accompany the entree
Rum panna cotta topped with a salted caramel sauce and Italian almond cookies
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
TUSCAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Panzanella salad with a variety of rainbow sweet peppers, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, and warm homemade croutons
Braciole (stuffed whole flank steak with cheese and herbs) braised in a red sauce then sliced into individual pieces
Entree served over a polenta with Parmesan cheese
Ricotta orange cake with strawberries
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
TUSCAN DINNER/$100/BYOB
Cacio e pepe appetizer (bucatini in a Parmesan black pepper sauce)
Caesar salad with homemade dressing and warm croutons
Grilled porterhouse pork chop drenched in an agro dolce (sweet and sour) sauce of balsamic vinegar and cippolini onions
A side of risotto will accompany the pork chop
Affogato (a shot of espresso topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with kahlua syrup and sprinkled with hazelnuts) and served with almond cookies
Sip of limoncello and the recipe
TUSCAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Creamy artichoke bruschetta
Tricolore salad (three lettuces) with dates, walnuts, and a mascarpone dressing
Homemade meatloaf topped with provolone and a fresh cherry tomato sauce
Homemade focaccia will accompany the meatloaf
Warm grape cake with gelato
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
VIETNAMESE DINNER/$95/BYOB
Chicken salad with carrots, napa cabbage, and peanuts
Crispy shrimp fingers with fresh herbs and rolled in a lettuce leaf and served with nuoc Cham dipping sauce
Vietnamese caramelized pork with red and green sweet peppers, scallions, and peanuts served over jasmine rice
Coconut flan with cold Vietnamese coffee
VIETNAMESE FAVORITES/$90/BYOB
Cha goi (fried spring rolls )with nuoc cham dipping sauce
Chicken ramen noodle salad with a peanut sauce dressing
Banh mi pork sandwiches with Asian mayo. cucumbers, a variety of herbs, pickled pears & carrots and chilies
Sweet gingered rice garnished with peanuts, coconut and mango
Cold vietnamese coffee will be served with dessert
MENU SELECTIONS FOR JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 2004,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A WORK IN PROGRESS
AMALFI COAST DINNER /$95/BYOB
Appetizer of cacio e pepe pasta
Grilled swordfish topped with an agro dolce sauce (sweet and sour) of peaches, cherry tomatoes, cantaloupe and cucumbers
Swordfish served with homemade farfalle pasta
Almond torte with a blueberry compote and whipped cream
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
AMALFI COAST DINNER/$95/BYOB
Whipped ricotta bruschetta with peaches and basil topped with spicy rosemary honey drizzle
Breaded and pan fried tilapia with with an artichoke caponata of pistachios, tomatoes, raisins, celery and olives
Talapia will be served over polenta
Lemon mousse topped with seasonal berries and served with delicious almond cookies
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
AMALFI COAST DINNER/ $95/BYOB
Caprese salad with mozzarella, tomatoes, peaches and blackberries topped with a blackberry balsamic drizzle
Grilled flank steak topped with and olive, herb and tomato salad
Homemade focaccia with Asiago cheese and caramelized onions
Rum panna cotta topped with a caramel sauce and a hazelnut brittle
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
AMALFI COAST DINNER/$90/BYOB
Passatelli soup dumplings in chicken broth
Chicken Milanese (pounded, breaded and fried) topped with a basil lemon sauce topped with a radicchio, fennel and celery salad
A side of homemade cavatelli
Orange ricotta cake with a strawberry topping and whipped cream
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
ARGENTINE DINNER/$95/BYOB
Proveletta (crusty bread smeared with grilled provolone cheese, arugula salad, chorizo and a optional fried egg)
Flanken cut beef rbs topped with chimichurri
Argentine style potato aad and grilled corn
Dulche de leche sundae topped with fried bananas, toasted almonds and whipped cream
ASIAN FAVORITES/$90/BYOB
Thai bang bang shrimp with a spicy sauce
Chinese pork potstickers with a chili dipping sauce
Thai green mango salad with toasted coconut, sprouts, chilies, herbs and cashews
Vietnamese chicken banh mi with a variety of herbs, cucumbers , chilies, pickled carrots and apples and a spicy Asian dressing
Lemongrass tea will be served
CAJUN-CREOLE FAVORITES/ $95/BYOB
Fried green tomatoes topped with a bacon-onion jam and homemade pimento cheese
NOLA’S muffuletta sandwich sssssstuffed a variety of meats, cheese, and pickled vegetable relish on Italian bread
Shrimp and grits hush puppies served with a remoulade sauce
Strawberries Arnaud (strawberries over vanilla ice cream topped with a ruby port and red burgundy sauce and whipped cream)
CHINESE DIM SUM/$90/BYOB
Szechwan peanut noodles with egg flowers, sprouts, scallions and a spicy peanut sauce
Steamed chicken dumplings with a sweet and sour lime sauce
Crab rangoons topped with a blackberry ginger sauce
Honey hoisin ribs
Fried Shanghai pork spring rolls with a spicy sauce
Plum tea will be served
CHINESE DINNER/$95/BYOB
Fresh rice spring rolls with a variety of vegetables, herbs, soba noodles and served with a lime cilantro dipping sauce
Pork potstickers with a spicy dipping sauce
Sweet and sour pineapple chicken topped with sliced almonds
General Tso’s shrimp in a spicy sauce with peanuts
Steamed rice and broccoli will accompany the two entrees
Plum tea will be served
CHINESE DINNER/$95/BYOB
Velvet corn soup with chicken, water chestnuts and scallions
Honey hoisin ribs
Mu shu pork with vegetables in a hoisin sauce and wrapped in a mu wrapper
Mandarin beef with snow peas and sweet red peppers in a mild sauce and served with fried rice
Plum tea
DATE NIGHT DINING/$100/BYOB
Tomato, melon and burrata salad drizzled with a peach balsamic syrup
Loin lamb chops with a pistachio crust and a sweet and sour blackberry sauce
Farro (ancient grain) and pearl couscous pilaf with a variety of herbs, lemon zest and nuts
A side of broccolini
Lemon tarts piled high with meringue
DATE NIGHT DINING.$95/BYOB
Tomato cobbler accompanied by a side salad
Roasted spatchcocked Cornish hens over stuffing with herbs, apples,craisins and celery
Asparagus hollandaise
Butter pecan ice cream torte drizzled with a homemade caramel sauce
DATE NIGHT DINING/$90/BYOB
Bruschetta with ????
Salad with
Chicken piccata over homemade fettuccine
Chocolate hazelnut tart for dessert
DATE NIGHT DINING/$100/BYOB
Summer corn chowder topped with shrimp and grilled baguette slices
Grilled romaine halves topped with homemade croutons, olives, bacon and tomatoes and a homemade buttermilk ranch dressing
Reverse seared New York strip steaks with?????
Pecan crusted chocolate ganache tart topped with raspberries and chocolate curls
DATE NIGHT DINING/$95/BYOB
Grilled swordfish with a summer fruit salsa
FRENCH DINNER/$95/BYOB
Mussels
Butter and herb basted porterhouse pork chops with a French side salad of greens, herbs and brie cheese chunks