Traditional Italian Cuisine

Adult Enrichment / Culinary -

Winter/Spring 2025

Join us for a delightful hands-on Italian cooking class where you'll immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of Italy! Enjoy Traditional Italian favorites such as panzanella, chicken saltimbocca, potato gnocchi, and canoli.

We will begin with classic panzanella, a toasted bread salad with refreshing summer vegetables in a light vinaigrette. You’ll prepare the celebrated chicken saltimbocca using thin slice prosciutto ham and fresh sage topped with a lemon caper butter sauce and pan fried artichokes. You learn the art of potato gnocchi, shaped potato dumpling, tossed with a medley of amazing sauces including fresh basil pesto, marinara, and brown butter with sage We’ll finish with canolli, fried pastry filled with sweetened ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, served on a pool of warm chocolate sauce and garnished with chopped pistachios.

Jeff Sandino

Founder of "Flavors from Home" Jeff's love of food began at the Lincoln Del. He sought formal training at L'Hotel Sofitel in both Mpls and Houston Texas. His 40 + year professional career has brought him to such spots as Buca Di Beppo, Figlio, Sunsets on the Bay, My Pie Pizza and the Sunshine Factory, to name just a few. He's appeared on several cooking shows demonstrating his culinary wizardry, but his passion is teaching and demystifying the process of gourmet cooking.

January 2025