Date Night Italian Comfort Food

Name: Date Night Italian Comfort Food
Start: 2025-01-17T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-17T21:00:00-05:00
Location: 150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37923

Schedule

Fri Jan 17 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37923 | Knoxville, TN

Step into our cozy kitchen and let the warmth of Italy surround you as you join Chef John Alunni for a hands-on culinary experience like no other! With the crisp air and shorter days signaling the arrival of comfort food season, there’s no better time to learn the art of crafting hearty, soul-soothing Italian dishes. In this fun, interactive class, Chef John will share treasured family recipes that have been passed down through generations, bringing the heart and soul of Italian comfort food straight to your plate!
Prepare to roll up your sleeves as you cook side-by-side with Chef John, learning how to create classic dishes that will fill your home with rich aromas and your heart with joy. From hearty soups and cheesy lasagnas to pillowy gnocchi and sweet olive oil cake, this class is a delicious journey into the flavors of Italy, perfect for the colder months ahead. And the best part? You’ll get to feast on everything you make!
Menu:
Zuppa Toscana – A rich, hearty soup brimming with Italian sausage, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and vibrant kale, perfect for warming you up on chilly nights.
Lasagna alla Bolognese – Layers of scratch-made noodles, a savory, slow-simmered meat sauce, and gooey cheese, baked to perfection and brimming with fresh herbs.
Homemade Italian Breadsticks – Hot crisp and oh so good!
Scratch-Made Gnocchi – Delicate, pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in a luscious brown butter sauce with crispy prosciutto and fragrant sage.
Olive Oil Cake with Orange Curd – A moist, citrus-kissed cake that’s light, fragrant, and the perfect sweet ending to your Italian feast.
Meet Your Chef: Chef John Alunni, a master of Italian cuisine, will guide you through every recipe with passion and expertise. You’ll leave not just with new cooking skills, but with a few of Chef John’s cherished family secrets!
Class Format: This is a Demonstration & Hands-On class, meaning you’ll watch, learn, and then dive right into the cooking action yourself!
Come ready to cook, laugh, and enjoy the ultimate Italian comfort food experience! Buon Appetito!