Hands-On New Year's Eve Italian Steakhouse

Bring the flavors of Italy to your New Year’s celebration! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to create an upscale Italian-inspired meal perfect for ringing in the New Year. We’ll share approachable techniques, tips for entertaining, and ideas for plating a meal that looks as good as it tastes. Cook, taste, and toast to a fresh start with food, fun and Italian flair!

Menu:

• Crab Cakes with Calabrian Chili Aioli
• Roasted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary-Chianti Reduction  
• Truffle Mashed Potatoes 
• Roasted Broccolini with Lemon-Parsley Gremolata  
• Dark Chocolate-Espresso Pudding with Frangelico Whipped Cream

Skills covered in class:

• Selecting crab meat
• Roasting lamb
• Determining lamb doneness
• Preparing a pan sauce
• Selecting potatoes
• Roasting green vegetables
• Using cornstarch as a thickener
• Selecting chocolate 

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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