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!
GIFT CERTIFICATES ALWAYS AVAILABLE….CALL 412-362-0679
OUR 2024 CULINARY EXCURSION (begins August 22) IS IN THE WORKS AND INFORMATION ABOUT OUR 10 DAY TRIP TO ITALY (Amalfi , Ravello, Naples, Capri, Bologna, Parma & Modena)
If you would like a complete itinerary, the cost and a link to our website please call 412-362-0679. Reservation cut-off date is November 30, 2023. We are taking 14 people and 11 are currently registered.
MENU OPTIONS FOR PRIVATE PARTIES/ CORPORATE EVENTS FROM DECEMBER – MARCH, 2024
Price is per person and does not include my assistant’s gratuity.
TWO SPECIAL CLASSES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER/s100/BYOB,,,,4 hr class, 6-8 people, SCHEDULED ONLY DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Hot and sour soup with pork, mushrooms and bamboo shoots in a spicy broth
Cold peanut noodles with egg flowers, sprouts, and scallions in a peanut sauce
Crab rangoons with a blackberry sauce
Love birds shrimp on a bird’s nest (puff rice noodles) with snow peas
Sweet and sour volcano (flambeed) chicken with sweet red peppers, carrots, pineapple & lichees over steamed rice
Orange segments and almond cookies for dessert
VALENTINE DAY DINNER/$100/BYOB….4 hr. class,6-8 people, SCHEDULED ONLY DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Spiced squash, fennel and pear soup swirled with heavy cream and garnished toasted pumpkin seeds
Salad of bibb lettuce with roasted beets, a variety of citrus segments and topped with an orange vinaigrette, goat cheese and pistachios
Prime rib roast au jeu
French onion bread pudding and blanched asparagus drizzled with mousseline sauce (similar to hollandaise) and sprinkled with toasted panko
Individual pecan crusted chocolate tarts garnished with raspberries and chocolate curls
THE FOLLOWING DINNERS CAN BE BOOKED DECEMBER THROUGH MARCH
1. AMALFI COAST DINNER/$90/BYOB
Bruschetta smothered with ricotta cheese and topped with figs cooked in a honey-lemon-orange sauce and sprinkled with rosemary
Grilled cod loins topped with cherry tomatoes and basil salsa over cavatelli in a lemon basil pistachio pesto sauce
Salted caramel affogato (coffee with ice cream) and delicious almond cookies
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
2. AMALFI COAST DINNER/$90/BYOB
Citrus segments over arugula topped with fennel, candied hazelnuts and a balsamic dressing
Breaded chicken cutlets covered with a decadent fresh cherry tomato vodka cream sauce over homemade fettuccine
Vanilla panna cotta topped with mixed berries in a red wine and black pepper sauce
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
3. AMALFI COAST DINNER/ $95/BYOB
Grilled pear half over an arugula and prosciutto salad topped with burrata and a balsamic drizzle
Halibut drenched in a grapefruit butter sauce with ruby grapefruit segments
Halibut served with spinach saffron risotto
Homemade lemon tart with a hazelnut crust
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
4. AMALFI COAST DINNER/$95/BYOB
Butternut squash ravioli drenched in a brown butter sage sauce
Beurre blanc chicken cutlet(white butter sauce) garnished with lemon, orange and grapefruit segments
Creamy risi e bisi (risotto with peas) pancetta and fennel
Almond torte with a dollop of mascarpone cream and seasonal berries
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
5. AMALFI COAST DINNER/$95/BYOB
Appetizer or ricotta dumplings in a lemon sauce topped with pistachios
Salad of arugula, tomatoes, oranges, fennel and olives
Braciole (sirloin steak rolls )stuffed with cheese, roasted red peppers, basil and pine nuts then braised in a flavorful sauce and served over cheesy polenta
Kahlua tiramisu
Sip of limoncello and the recipe
CAJUN-CREOLE DINNER/$90/BYOB
Fried green tomatoes with bacon jam and pimento cheese
Shrimp and grits hush puppies
Andouille sausage, chicken and shrimp jambalaya with rice
Fried beignets stuffed with banana slices and nutella then dusted with powdered sugar
1. CHINESE DINNER/$90/BYOB
Wonton soup made with homemade wontons
Honey hoisin BBQ ribs
Scallion pancakes with a spicy sauce
Ground beef ramen noodle bowl with a soy hoisin sauce, baby corn, water chestnuts, scallions, snap peas and topped with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts and red chile flakes and cilantro
Plum tea will be served
2. CHINESE DINNER/$95/BYOB
Hot and sour soup
Rice paper spring rolls filled with buckwheat noodles, a variety of vegetables and served with a lime cilantro sauce
General Tso shrimp with white rice and steamed broccoli
Kung Pao pork with red and green sweet peppers, water chestnuts and baby corn in a flavorful and spicy brown sauce
Plum tea will be served
3. CHINESE DINNER/$95/BYOB
Egg drop soup
Pork potstickers with a spicy dipping sauce
Lemon chicken served over a bed of lettuce and garnished with crispy rice sticks
Shrimp fried rice with pineapple, onions, water chestnuts, golden raisins, scallions, peanuts, chilies and sprouts
Deep fried banana-mango dessert rolls with ice cream
Plum tea will be served
CHINESE DIM SUM/$95/BYOB
Tomato and shrimp sizzling rice soup
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
1 DATE NIGHT DINING/$95/BYOB…….CELEBRATION DINNER
Creamy butternut squash soup garnished with rum cream
Spinach and arugula salad with pears, prosciutto, and walnuts
Pork Wellington (puff pastry packets stuffed with prosciutto and pork tenderloin) served with an apple brandy butter sauce
Rainbow carrots garnished with honey, orange zest, parsley, golden raisins, goat cheese and pistachios
Pineapple upside down carrot cake topped with a rum pecan sauce
2. DATE NIGHT DINING/$90/BYOB…..ASIAN DINNER
Egg drop soup
Crab rangoons dipped in a fig ginger sauce
Sesame crusted tuna over a warm peanut noodle salad
Peanut noodle salad consists of wheat noodles, rainbow bell peppers, scallions, carrots and sprouts with a peanut sauce
Banana mango and peanut dessert roll fried and topped with a ginger chocolate sauce
3. DATE NIGHT DINING/$95/BYOB…..ITALIAN DINNER
Eggplant rollatini stuffed with a ricotta filling smothered in a red sauce and bubbly mozzarella cheese
Beef Milanese (pounded, breaded and fried) topped with a salad of radicchio, arugula, fennel, parsley and a lemon vinaigrette
Homemade grilled focaccia spread with whipped ricotta, sea salt and fresh herbs
Olive oil cake with gelato
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
4. DATE NIGHT DINING/$95/BYOB…..WINTER DINNER
Roasted tomato bisque with Sambuca
Porterhouse pork chops (reverse seared method) then browned in a skillet with butter and herbs
Roasted sweet potato casserole with coffee pecan streusel
Side salad of arugula and oranges with a fig bacon dressing
Homemade apple dumplings drenched in a cider sauce and topped with ice cream
5. DATE NIGHT DINING/$95.00/…..ITALIAN
Beans and greens
Caesar salad from scratch with warm croutons
Pomegranate molasses beef short ribs
Short ribs served with a cheesy polenta
Hazelnut and chocolate tart with a shortbread crust served with gelato
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
This year’s Culinary training took place in French Alps and we are adding many new French recipes, plus two French Alpine dinners (hearty, warm and comforting after ski menus) from the Savoyard region of France.
1. FRENCH ALPINE DINNER/$95/BYOB
Raclette platter of of a variety of cheese, cured meats, potatoes, and gherkin pickles
French onion soup
Tartiflette (casserole of buckwheat pasta , cheese, mushrooms and prosciutto) with a side salad
A rich chocolate torte and hot chocolate
2. FRENCH ALPINE DINNER/$90/BYOB
Cheese fondue with crusty bread, apples and new potatoes
Seafood supreme casserole (cod, shrimp and mussels) in a flavorful sauce
A roasted vegetable spiral tart will accompany the seafood dish
Delicious sticky pudding cake with vanilla ice cream
1. FRENCH DINNER/$95/BYOB
Salad of mixed greens, a wedge of warm brie. sliced apples, pistachios, and a dressing of honey and a balsamic drizzle plus grilled baguette slices
Beef bourguignon (stew) with carrots, onions and bacon lardons braised in a red wine sauce
The stew will be served over homemade pappardelle and garnished with gruyere cheese and parsley
Individual pear frangipani (almond filling) tarts with ice cream for dessert
2. FRENCH DINNER/$95/BYOB
Mussels Normandy style (cooked in a brandy cream sauce with apples, mushrooms and bacon) and accompanied by charred baguette slices
Grilled lamb chops marinated in a paste of garlic, rosemary and orange zest then served with charred orange halves and smoldering rosemary branches
Lamb chops will have a side salad of mixed greens, herbs, citrus segments with a balsamic drizzle
Lemon creme brulee garnished with blackberries
3. FRENCH DINNER/$95/BYOB
French onion soup with gruyere croutons
Pork tenderloin medallions and sauteed pears in a pear brandy sauce
Duchess potatoes piped in a mound and a spinach roulade
Apple tarte tatin (French apple pie)
GERMAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Potato pancakes with sour cream and homemade applesauce
Weiner schnitzel (veal) a la Holstein in a caper sauce topped with a fried egg (optional)
Warm German potato salad and braised red cabbage
Black Forest brownie topped with kirsch cherry sauce and whipped cream
GERMAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Homemade Bavarian pretzels with a sweet mustard sauce
Wilted lettuce salad with a hot bacon dressing
Pork roast with knodels (potato stuffing balls with au jus)
Homemade applesauce
A seasonal fruit kuchen for dessert
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
Traditional Greek salad with tomatoes, feta, green peppers, kalamata olives and a Greek vinaigrette
Moussaka casserole made with ground beef
Homemade baklava
HOLIDAY BAKING CLASS and LUNCH/$100.../4 hour class..limited to 6 people. DISCONTINUED AFTER DECEMBER
Pumpkin log roll filled with a cream cheese filling
Mini nut rolls (cold yeast dough)
Cherry & almond stollen (yeast dough)
Gigantic Yukon gold cinnamon rolls (potato yeast dough)
Lunch will be a creamy tomato basil soup and a sandwich with Brie, turkey, apples and a balsamic drizzle
Bring a few containers to take home goodies
HUNGARIAN DINNER/$90/BYOB
Hungarian mushroom soup
Chicken paprikash over homemade dumplings
Cucumbers in sour cream
Cherry strudel made with phyllo dough and served warm with vanilla ice cream
INDIAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Turkey Kathi rolls with a date & mint sauce
Butter chicken with pilau rice with mixed nuts
Homemade naan
Tomato and date chutney and cucumber riata
Kheer (rice pudding) for dessert
Chai tea will be served
KOREAN FAVORITES/$90/BYOB
Pork and Kimchi dumplings with dipping sauce
Fried beef spring rolls with dipping sauce
Scallion and kimchi pancakes spread with a spicy fruit sauce
Bibimbap (rice, chicken and vegetables in a bowl topped with a gochujang sauce and fried egg)
MOROCCAN DINNER/$90/ BYOB
Beef shish kabobs, grilled and served in a pita pocket and garnished with a fresh tomato salsa
Chicken tagine with pears and cinnamon
Couscous with preserved lemon, olives and herbs
Kanafeh (phyllo dessert filled with pastry cream) topped with almonds and garnished with seasonal berries
Mint tea and Moroccan coffee
MOROCCAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
B’stilla (sweet cinnamon and chicken tart) encased in phyllo dough
Green olive and ruby grapefruit salad
Fresanjan (Chicken in a pomegranate walnut sauce) served with lemon couscous with pine nuts
Moroccan style coconut cookies
Mint tea and Moroccan coffee will be served
PIE AND TART CLASS/ $100.00/limited to 6 people/ 4 hr. class
All pie crusts, tart shells, fillings and toppings will be made from scratch
Mile high lemon meringue tarts made with a unique dry crust similar to shortbread
Key lime pie with graham cracker crust
Southern bourbon pecan pie made with a homemade crust
Pear frangipani tarts made with a short crust with almonds
Peach pie with a lattice crust using the famous 3-2-1- pie dough recipe
Apple crostata (free form pie) with a sweet crostata dough
Lunch will be creamy tomato basil soup with grilled cheese, bacon and apple sandwich plus a sampling of the goodies for dessert
Please bring containers to take home your slices of pies and tarts
1. PASTA GRANNIES/$85/BYOB …..limited to 8 participants
Ricotta cavatelli in a Marsala mushroom sauce
Caesar salad with warm croutons
Pappardelle in A la Famiglia’s bolognese sauce (meat sauce)
Potato gnocchi in a basil pesto sauce
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
2. PASTA GRANNIES ($85/BYOB)…..limited to 8 participants
Pici (hand rolled spaghetti) with pancetta, figs and rosemary
Panzanella salad with rainbow colored sweet peppers, tomatoes, fennel, cucumber, olives , capers and warm croutons in a vinaigrette
Butternut squash ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce
Fettuccine in vodka sauce with homemade meatballs
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
3. PASTA GRANNIES/$90/BYOB…..limited to 8 participants
Homemade farfalle (bow ties) in a lemon cream sauce topped with lemon slices and pistachios
Ricotta manicotti made with crepes smothered in a tomato butter sauce and topped with a béchamel (white sauce)
Salad of mixed greens, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, raisins, pancetta and candied walnuts in a vinaigrette with blue cheese crumbles (optional) plus a balsamic drizzle
Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
4. PASTA GRANNIES/$90/BYOB…..limited to 8 participants
Raviolo (xtra large ravioli stuffed with ricotta and a whole egg yolk) served in a brown butter sage sauce
Lasagna with ground beef, ricotta cheese and pepperoni in a tomato sauce
Antipasti salad with a variety of meat, cheese, tomatoes, beans and sugared walnuts
Fettuccine carbonara (pancetta, eggs and black pepper)
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
POLISH FAVORITES/$100/BYOB ...This is a 4 hour class with maximum of 6 people
Porcini mushroom soup
Homemade perogies filled with cheese, onions, potatoes and sauerkraut
Stuffed cabbage with red sauce
Haluski (cabbage and noodles)
Please bring a few small containers to take home some goodies
SEVEN FISHES/$100/BYOB/4 hour class offered DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER ONLY
Fried calamari, lemons and jalapeno slices served with a lemon aioli
Caesar salad with homemade dressing and warm croutons
Cioppino with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, and cod in a mild Calabrian chili red sauce
Homemade focaccia topped with rosemary and sea salt and served with a spicy ricotta dip
Chambord raspberry and chocolate tiramisu trifle with creamy mascarpone whipped cream
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
1. THAI DINNER/$90/BYOB
Tom Kha Gai soup (chicken, mushrooms and coconut milk)
Thai grapefruit salad with shrimp, coconut, cucumber, chilies, scallions and herbs
Pork fried spring rolls with a spicy cherry sauce
Red curry chicken with root vegetables (butternut squash, yams and carrots) served over jasmine rice
Lemongrass tea will be served
2. THAI DINNER/$90/BYOB
Tom yum spicy shrimp soup
Pork sates over an Asian pear salad
Spicy red curry ramen bowls (chicken, mushrooms, chilies, ginger,ramen noodles, baby bok choy, peanuts, basil and lime wedges)
Lemongrass tea will be served
3. THAI DINNER/$90/BYOB
Bang, bang, shrimp in a lettuce cup
Lemongrass salad with nuts, Napa cabbage, fried coconut, green beans, chilies and a lemongrass dressing
Chiang Mai sweet corn fritters with a cucumber-shallot and peanut relish
Red curry pork with bok choy, chilies, green beans, onions and herbs
Lemongrass tea will be served
4. THAI DINNER/$95/BYOB
Green curry and lemongrass mussels or 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
5. THAI DINNER/$90/BYOB
Tom yum soup with shrimp
Beef sates with peanut sauce
Larb salad with ground chicken and green beans served with Bibb lettuce leaves and topped with cucumbers and pineapple
Green curry with pork, Thai eggplants, chilies, peas, bok choy, red peppers and bamboo shoots over jasmine rice
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
Bahn mi lemongrass beef sandwich with Asian mayo, pickled carrots and pears, cucumbers, and a variety of herbs
Green curry with cod, roasted peanuts and fruit over jasmine rice
1. TUSCAN DINNER/$95.00/BYOB
Escarole, cannellini beans and sausage soup
Grilled veal chop caponata (mixture of artichokes, olives, tomatoes, pine nuts, raisins and celery in a sweet and sour sauce)
Veal chop served with sea salt and rosemary focaccia (homemade) and a spicy ricotta mascarpone dip
Olive oil cake and gelato for dessert
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
2. TUSCAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Piada (street sandwich) grilled homemade dough stuffed with prosciutto, basil pesto, provolone cheese, roasted red peppers and salami
Mixed greens, artichokes and olive salad with Parmesan crisps
Milanese chicken with a sage lemon butter sauce an a side of homemade cheese ravioli
Vanilla zabaglione with brandied cherries
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
3. TUSCAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Beans and greens
Radicchio and pear salad tossed with a honey basil vinaigrette and garnished with crispy pancetta
Tuscan pot roast in a San Marzano Calabrian chili sauce with root vegetables and a garnished of gremolata and served over homemade ricotta cavatelli
Salted caramel affogato (coffee with ice cream) and homemade cantucci (biscotti with almonds and hazelnuts) for dessert
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
4. TUSCAN DINNER/$95/BYOB
Lasagna soup
Panzanella salad with homemade croutons, tri colored sweet bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fennel, olives and a delicious vinaigrette
Homemade cannelloni made with a meat filling rolled in homemade crepes and baked with a red , white, and basil sauce
Lemon mousse with delicious almond cookies for dessert
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
5. TUSCAN DINNER/$100/BYOB ….for parties or 6-8 people only
Cacio e pepe pasta appetizer
Caesar salad with homemade dressing and warm croutons
Florentine steak (3 inch thick porterhouse) cooked by the reverse sear method then grilled to perfection and garnished with grilled lemons and rosemary salt
Marinated and grilled fall vegetables and a cheesy pancetta pull-apart bread will be served with the Florentine steak
Raspberry tiramisu for dessert
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
VIETNAMESE DINNER /$90.00/BYOB
Fisherman’s soup (sweet and sour shrimp and pineapple soup) with tomatoes, sprouts and chilies
Green papaya salad (might have to substitute green mango) with scallions, carrots, mint, basil, sprouts and crushed peanuts
Cha goi (finger size fried pork spring rolls served with nuoc cham dipping sauce
Banh mi rice bowl (Vietnamese flavored ground beef over lemongrass-coconut rice with a cucumber herb salad topped with avocado, pickled carrots and jalapenos, sesame seeds and peanuts
Warm Vietnamese coffee will be served with condensed milk and a cinnamon stick
VIETNAMESE DINNER/$95/BYOB
Beef pho (beef and rice noodle soup with herbs, chilies, sprouts and a flavorful broth
Crispy shrimp fingers with fresh herbs and rolled in a lettuce leaf and served with nuoc Cham dipping sauce
Vietnamese caramelized chicken with red and green sweet peppers, scallions, peanuts plus a cilantro garnish served over jasmine rice
Sweet gingered rice garnished with peanuts, coconut and mango
Warm Vietnamese coffee will be served