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1. Italian Sauces and Condiments

   Having several versatile sauce and condiment ideas in your cooking repertoire can enhance your pasta dishes, as sides or entrees. Let our "seasoned," culinary instructor, Francesca, come to the rescue with several favorites! You'll learn to make "amatriciana," a tangy tomato based sauce (made with pancetta and onions, served with penne pasta), "carbonara," (artichoke hearts, scrambled egg and parmigiano cheese, served with linguine), prosciutto and peas (in a white cream sauce, served over bow tie pasta), and "salsa ai funghi," a tomato based sauce (made with a mix of wild mushrooms and dried porcinis, served with spaghetti).

   Italian Sauces and Condiments Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Only 2 spaces left!	Jul 11, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	57318	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Add Italian Sauces and Condiments Section 1 to Cart

2. Italian Summer Suppers 1 Rustic Italian Cooking: Grilled Lamb

   In this course a complete rustic Italian meal is prepared featuring a grilled lamb entree, side dishes and dessert. The course is led by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition, who apprenticed at a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy. Students will assist is preparing grilled lamb chops (marinated in red wine, lemon juice and herbs), Neapolitan style potato salad, marinated and grilled artichoke hearts (prepared with a white wine vinaigrette including olives, onions and garlic) and a seasonal fruit dessert, followed by the entire meal enjoyed family style.

   Italian Summer Suppers 1 Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	No space available	Jun 27, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	57323	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Email Me if a space becomes available in Italian Summer Suppers 1 Section 1

3. Italian Summer Suppers 2 Rustic Italian Cooking: Vegetarian

   In this course a complete rustic Italian meal is prepared featuring a vegetarian entree, side dishes and dessert. The course is led by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition, who apprenticed at a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy. Students will assist in preparing eggplant parmigiana (sliced and fried eggplant layered with mozzarella and parmigiano cheese and baked in a light tomato basil sauce), zucchini parmigiana (layers of fried zucchini slices baked with homemade bread crumbs, mozzarella and parmigiano cheese and fresh basil), frittata di cipolle (onion frittata made with caramelized onions, eggs and parmigiano cheese, then served on a bed of mixed greens) and a seasonal fruit dessert, followed by the entire meal enjoyed together family style.

   Italian Summer Suppers 2 Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Only 2 spaces left!	Jun 6, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	57324	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Add Italian Summer Suppers 2 Section 1 to Cart

4. Italian Summer Suppers 3 Rustic Italian Cooking: Game Hen

   In this course a complete rustic Italian meal is prepared featuring a game hen entree, side dishes and dessert. The course is led by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition, who apprenticed at a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy. Students will assist in preparing roasted game hen (rubbed with white wine and herbs, then topped with a citrus vinaigrette and fresh tarragon), creamy mushroom polenta, fennel au gratin and a seasonal fruit dessert, followed by the entire meal enjoyed family style.

   Italian Summer Suppers 3 Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Only 2 spaces left!	May 23, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	57354	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Add Italian Summer Suppers 3 Section 1 to Cart

5. Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Southern Italy Campania & Sicily

   Travelers to Italy may be surprised at the diversity of its regional cuisine. We invite you to spend two delicious culinary evenings with our native Italian cooking instructor exploring dishes from northern Italy. Each night a complete rustic Italian meal featuring an entree, side dish and dessert will be prepared and enjoyed together. Week one includes fresh cod fillets (topped with a fresh parsley and garlic sauce), grilled bell pepper and zucchini salad (tossed with a white wine vinaigrette including basil and oregano), cannellini bean salad (tossed with fresh fennel and herbs and a lemon garlic vinaigrette) and biancomangiare (cream pudding made with almonds and orange zest, served with poached fruit). Week two includes risotto con gamberi (shrimp risotto), swordfish (pan seared and topped with fresh olives and herbs), asparagus and carrot salad (dressed with a white wine vinaigrette) and espresso coffee granita (served with homemade whipped cream and cognac).

   Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Southern Italy Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Jun 13, 2012 to Jun 14, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm Thu 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	57321	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $79 Fees $19 Total $98	Add Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Southern Italy Section 1 to Cart

6. Rustic Italian Cooking: Lite Summer Salads Cooking with Class

   Prepare and enjoy three traditional Italian style salads in this class taught by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition. Apprenticed in a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy, she learned to create these Italian favorites using the freshest ingredients available.
   
   The menu includes: orzo pasta salad (a dressed summer salad including fresh grape tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, olives and fresh basil); seafood salad (a mix of seafood and shellfish in a lemon vinaigrette, served chilled); panzanella (homemade toasted crouton salad with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions and a white wine vinaigrette).

   Rustic Italian Cooking: Lite Summer Salads Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Jul 18, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	57322	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Add Rustic Italian Cooking: Lite Summer Salads Section 1 to Cart

7. Rustic Italian Cooking: Summer Antipasti Cooking with Class

   Prepare and enjoy three traditional appetizers in this class taught by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition. Apprenticed in a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy, she learned to create these Italian favorites using the freshest ingredients available.
   The menu includes: two toppings for crostini (one spread made with fresh green olives, almonds, garlic and fresh herbs) and (the second, an artichoke pesto); two versions of bruschetta (one topped with radicchio sauteed in olive oil and garlic, then sprinkled with gorgonzola cheese) and (the second, a traditional Neapolitan style with fresh tomatoes and basil); zucchini fritters (dipped in yeast batter that includes pecorino cheese and chives, then fried until crisp).

   Rustic Italian Cooking: Summer Antipasti Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Space available	Jun 20, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	57319	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Add Rustic Italian Cooking: Summer Antipasti Section 1 to Cart