Jan D’Atri Class Schedule

Cheese Boards have made entertaining lots of fun, with the endless creativity possible in the foods you can use to build them. This lesson has themes for many occasion. Come for an amazing, creative lesson & learn to build these for yourself. Our themes are: The Bruschetta Board: Steak, Caramelized Onion & Mushroom; Traditional Tomato & Basil Fig, Mascarpone, Prosciutto & Hot Honey. The Hummus Board: Classic Mediterranean Hummus With Homemade Pita Chips; Butternut Squash Hummus with Homemade Naan Bread Bits; Muhammara Dip With Garlic Knots; All Dips served in homemade Frico Cup "Serving Bowls"; The Smorgasbord: Salami Roses; Prosciutto Crisps; Grilled Baguettes with Maple Syrup & Brie; Braciole: Deep Fried Sausage stuffed Olives; Mini Dessert Board: Gourmet Cake Pops; Chocolate Brownie Bites, and Baklava Cups

Come gain an understanding of Greek foods at this lesson teaching incredible specialties. Come make these recipes your own and learn Tirokafteri ( Greek Feta Dip) with Homemade Naan Bread Bites; Greek Meatballs (Keftedes); Pastitsio Greek Lasagna; Moussaka (Eggplant, Spiced Meats in a rich tomato Sauce); Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves), and Sheet Pan Baklava.

This amazing Italian menu is one you’ll never forget because you always want one more bite! Our DEMONSTRATION lesson is My Momma's "Melt in Your Mouth" Golden Chicken, served with elegant, lighter than air homemade Italian Gnocchi. Dessert will be Limoncello Cream Pie.

Here is a menu that opens the door to an impressive array of finger foods. Your guests will love these bites which are packed with flavor. Join us for a fun morning of cooking to learn French Onion Dip Loaf; Caramelized Cauliflower & Shallot Tarte Tatin with Blue Cheese; Molten Fondue in a Garlicky Sourdough Round; Scallops with Champagne, Sage, Butter and capers; Sweet & Sour Pork Sliders; Blistered Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic Afghan Naan Bread; Salmon Cakes with Horseradish Yoghurt, and Gateau Bonbons.

Ina’s recipes are always fun to cook because they always turn out so well! Come join in cooking from her book “Comfort Foods”. The theme of this book is delicious and satisfying foods to feed cravings and the soul at the same time. We’ve taken the best of her recipes and created a lesson of foolproof, dependable recipes for everyday use. Come enjoy the experience and be part of cooking Cauliflower Toasts; Espresso Rubbed Grilled Steak Strips; Cacio & Pepe Cheese Puff Appetizers; Ina's All in One Roasted Vegetables and Orzo; Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas; Blueberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake, and Chocolate Brownie Pudding with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. We’ll enjoy our comfort foods with one of Ina’s smooth and cold Pomegranate Gimlet.

It’s the Italian Mamas who know the secrets of why Italian food is so sensual, delicious and satisfying! They have passed on traditions, verbally sharing tips, technique and secrets for generations. Come gain knowledge and inspiration with the tips she’ll share in this great lesson. Our menu is Homemade Testaroli, Italy's Oldest Homemade Pasta with Olive Oil, Basil and Cheese; Potato and Spinach Gnocchi in Béchamel Sauce; Garlic, Porcini & Butter Steak Bites; Caprese Chicken Saltimbocca (Prosciutto wrapped Chicken with blistered Tomatoes, Basil and balsamic Reduction); My Momma's Risotto; Sunday Sauce with homemade Pasta shapes; Classic Sbrisolona ( Almond Crumble Cake). And Crema De Cogne (Chocolate & Almond Liqueur)Pudding with Valddestone Tile Cookies.

Bacon’s distinct flavor and components of smoky, sweet, salty, & fatty are delicious. Come have fun and see how we create culinary magic with a menu of bacon inspired recipes! Our lesson is Potato & Bacon Quiche with Bacon Lattice Crust; Bacon appetizer platter: Bacon “Crack” & Bacon, Brown Sugar & Parmesan Crackers (crispy Bacon, Buttery Crescent Roll Dough, rich Maple Syrup, and Caramelized Brown Sugar); Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls; BLT&P Bites (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Pesto Aioli stuffed Pretzel Bites ); Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders with Turkey & Bacon; Beer & Bacon Mac & Cheese, and Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers.

Portuguese foods are influenced by the coastline which provides an endless source of wonderful seafood. Inland, Pork rules the scene as a source of hearty, garlicky comfort food! Our lesson is filled with traditional Portuguese foods including Portuguese Green Olive Dip with Homemade Sausage & Cheese Sourdough Bread; Kale Soup with Portuguese Sausage (Caldo Verde); Beef Stew with Ruby Port; Shrimp Turnovers ~ Rissóis de Camarão; Grilled Chicken with Piri Piri Sauce and Portuguese Smashed Potatoes; Black Eye Peas & Tuna Salad, and Cookie Crumb & Cream Pudding with Portuguese Butter Cookies.

The foods of Napa are rich with complimentary flavors to match the stunning wines of the region. Come for a fascinating lesson & gain an understanding of matching food and wine to achieve a balance of flavors. Our lessons are Maple, Walnut & Bacon Brie Bites; Arugula Pesto Meatball Sliders; Rustic Mushroom & Gruyere Tart; Grilled Gaucho Steak with Chimichurri and Butter toasted Sourdough Slices; Grilled Haloumi & Tomato Bruschetta with Za'atar Caper Salsa, and Blue Corn Ceviche with charred Grapefruit & Mezcal Vinaigrette. The dessert will be Vanilla Brioche Bread Pudding Squares. We’ll enjoy our menu with Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

We know how to cook burgers, but you don’t yet know how to cook these amazing slider combos and the sides that go with them. Come for a fun lesson to take one of America’s favorite foods and try it every way! Our lesson is Pull-Apart Cubano Sliders with Cole Slaw; Bourbon, Bacon, Blue Cheese & Steak Sliders with double Fried Potatoes; Lentil Burger Slider with Crispy Fennel & Dill Pickle Salad; Hawaiian Ham & Cheese Sliders with Ina's Potatoes; Cajun Crab Cake Sliders; Chicken and Waffle Sliders and Beer Cheese Sliders.

If you’ve ever tried sausage making or wanted to learn how to do it, this class will teach you what you need to know. We will learn to make Sausage from scratch from mixing, grinding and linking, including Italian Sausage, Chorizo and Breakfast Sausage.  We’ll move on to use our Sausage for Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions on Homemade Rolls; Chorizo with Skillet Spanish Rice; Sausage-Stuffed Deep-Fried Olives with Homemade Spicy Ranch Dressing, and Baklava "Sausage Rolls" Dessert.

If you and your family love Italian food, come with your child (aged 8 and above) to enjoy learning a new Italian menu. Here’s a great opportunity to share a fun and creative cooking experience! Join us for Individual Pocket Lasagna; Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta; Italian Mini Meatball Soup; Gnocchi Chicken Skillet; Easy Peasy Handheld Pepperoni & Cheese Pizza; Antipasto Salad in Cheese Cups, and Almond Twists. Priced for two.