Jan D’Atri Class Schedule

Experience the flair for creating specialties found in Roman cuisine. Roman Chefs balance tradition with simplicity; using high-quality fresh ingredients found at the local markets. They know how to create bold, simple but deeply flavorful dishes. Learn how ancient traditions have been translated into modern cuisine & how to prepare these dishes. You will gain new skills and a good knowledge of specialties of this great city. Our lessons are Crostini with Porcini, Rosemary, and Prosecco; Penne alla Vodka (Vecchia Bertola); Homemade Cavatelli with Almond Pesto; Spinach and Ricotta Malfatti; Pear, Pecorino & Walnut Salad; Chicken Saltimbocca, and Apricot Mascarpone Tart.

Making Cheese is such a deeply satisfying experience because it combines creativity, science and hands-on craftsmanship in a way few other cooking experiences do. There is a sense of wonder in combining Milk, cultures, and enzymes to produce fresh creamy Cheese or firmer aged varieties. Come for a unique discovery process and the joy of creating your own hand-made Cheese. Our lessons are homemade Ricotta; homemade Mozzarella; homemade Cottage Cheese / Farmer’s Cheese, and homemade Cheddar (two ways). When the Cheeses are made, we will use them to make five-Ingredient Ricotta Pasta, Ricotta Crackers, baked Ricotta with Bacon wrapped Crackers, baked Ricotta, and Crumble Cake.

If you have wanted to learn to make Sourdough Bread, this class will take the guesswork out and teach you to be making a variety of Breads. Imagine making Bread that looks, smells, and tastes exceptional. We will begin with sourdough starter, learn how to make and feed it and keep it alive long-term. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the bread-making process from mixing, fermentation, shaping, to proofing, and baking. You will learn about an understanding of flavor and how to influence the tanginess, texture, and crust of your bread. By the end of this class, you will have the confidence to bake Sourdough bread and troubleshoot when something doesn’t go as planned. Come join us for our lesson of Savory Jalapeno Cheese Sourdough; English Muffins; Cottage Cheese Dill Sourdough; Cheesy Garlic Baguettes; Raisin Walnut Buns; Bread Pudding, and Cinnamon Rolls.

A cooking class focused on Southwest cuisine is built on the idea that simple ingredients can become extraordinary when treated with intention. The magic comes from where “fire, earth, and freshness meet on the plate” — each element unlocking a different layer of flavor. Roasting, charring, and slow-braising, grilling, are the methods of cooking. Come for a dynamic lesson of Southwest Egg Rolls; Stuffed Poblano Peppers; Green Corn Tamales; Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad; Margarita Chicken Quesadilla; Taco Dip with Homemade Chips, and Margarita Shortbread.

If your child (aged eight and above) has an interest in cooking, this class will provide them with an exciting, empowering experience by doing something “grown-up” and real, learning right alongside you. Cooking dinner together for the family lets them share how to use a recipe, use cooking tools, and see how everything comes together. Come cook together and in the end your child can proudly say “I made this” and you will have had a priceless shared experience along with new fun meals you share with the entire family. Our lesson is Croissant French Toast; Beef & Broccoli Ramen; Meatball Mozzarella Skillet; Crispy Pasta Caesar Salad; Creamy Chicken & Orzo; Eggroll in a Bowl, and Brownie Bites with Marshmallow Topping.

Ina had it right in making cooking fun and not too complicated. Her recipes are easy and taste great! We have gathered a group of favorites from her book “ TO GO DINNERS” to prepare in this fun class! If you’re an Ina fan, come have fun with us and learn to prepare Cheddar Crackers & Gruyere Batons; Tomato Soup with Orzo; Mustard Flank Steak; Chicken with Wild Mushrooms; Roast Salmon with Tomatoes, and Raspberry Crumble Bars. We will enjoy an icy Rossini cocktail with Sparkling Wine and Pureed Strawberries.

This fun class on yeast and non-yeast bread baking will immerse you into the core of fundamental Bread baking. You will learn how Yeast works, kneading, folding, shaping, scoring, and building a crust. We will focus on understanding how ingredients including eggs, butter, milk and sugar change flavor and textures of Breads. Hands-on creation gives you knowledge of how breads feel. Join us to learn so that you can fill your kitchen with the aromatics and the joys of fresh Breads! Our lessons are Dill Bread; Garlic Bread; Cheese Scones; Chocolate Banana Bread; High Protein Buns; Cinnamon Toast Bread, and Cranberry Orange Star Bread.

This class offers a relaxed, casual, and comforting cooking experience where the feeling is of a soul-soothing meal and experience for your family or friends to gather for Sunday dinner. The lesson will give you lots of choices for creating casual special occasions everyone will enjoy. Come for a great class to learn Sheet Pan Gnocchi; Spaghetti & Meatballs; Sunday Meatloaf; Parmesan Potatoes; Green Goddess Salad; Chicken Marsala, and Strawberry Cream Cheesecake for dessert.

This Farmer’s Market class will give you the ability to turn whatever is fresh, local and seasonal into meals with life to them. We will learn how chefs shop and gauge when fruits & vegetables are at their peak; build dishes around a star ingredient; and use simple ingredients in ways that turn them into delicious memorable dishes. Come for a great lesson of Ricotta Honey Pizza; Prosciutto Grilled Cheese; Spinach Artichoke Tart; Steak Crostini; Vegetable Sliders, and Charred Watermelon Salad. Dessert will be Cherry Crisp.

This special class for kids (ages 8 and above) provides hands-on experience making Pizza and Pasta. The excitement starts when they learn to transform Dough into a pliable Pizza Crust, stretching & shaping it, then filling and baking it, turning it into beautiful, finished hand-made Pizza. Next, they will make Pasta – stirring Flour, Egg, Oil and Salt together then turning it into Dough, stretching, then cutting it into Pasta shapes. As they learn to make dinner, they also learn measuring skills and recipe reading to make Pizza and Pasta on their own. Sign up for an amazingly fun morning of making Pizza Kabobs; Homemade Pasta Shapes; Teddy Bear Pizza; Pasta Caesar Salad; Pizza Pasta Bake; Caramel Apple Pizza and Spaghetti Cupcakes.

If you are a home baker, this class will teach you to bake beautiful Cupcakes and turn them into professional quality creations. You will learn the steps to mix, portion and bake cupcakes so they look as good as they taste. This fun class teaches decorating techniques & includes tutorials. Our lessons are Banana Pudding Cupcakes; Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes; Margarita Cupcakes; Chocolate Copycat Cupcakes, and Cupcake Bouquet & Pull-Apart Cakes.

Knowing how to use your knives is one of the most important skills for any cook. This hands-on class provides each student with a wide array of Vegetables and Fruits for practice to cut, chop, slice, and dice. The instructor will demonstrate each cutting skill then lead the class to professionally chop, dice, slice, dice, and chiffonade. You will learn to use a chef’s knife and paring knife. The class includes instruction on how to sharpen and maintain your knives. After this class we are pretty sure that your knife will become your favorite kitchen tool!