Tourtière, a French Canadian meat pie dish originating from Quebec, is a meal that will keep you and your family and friends warm on a cold winter evening. Generally served around Christmas time, this meat pie is made with various meats, vegetables, and spices. The filing is unique, but the crust is the "piece de resistance" with Adele’s tried and true "Hot Crust" method that yields a flaky pie crust that is delicious and simple to make. This is a perfect dish to make ahead and freeze for additional chilly nights. Adele will demonstrate her secret methods with the class, and then each student will get to sample the results before making their own small pie to take home and freeze or bake at your leisure! This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipe on the night's menu.

Prepare ahead and reduce your holiday stress level! Make 3 different Italian cookies: biscotti, amaretti, and Florentines. All are delicious, and both the amaretti and Florentines are gluten free! Complete the process for each recipe, and take home cookies to share with friends and family. Learn the when and how of preparing ahead, including the freezing of uncooked dough before completely cooking each delicious treat. Freshly baked cookies, ready in minutes, for the holiday season! This is a participatory baking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipes on the night's menu. "Adele evokes the culinary spirit of my Italian heritage. I experience flashbacks of childhood memories of all-day preparation by multigenerational multitudes milling about in the crazy kitchen for a togetherness to enliven and, well, entertain the senses in anticipation of a transformative culinary extravaganza."

Come make 3 classic old world favorites: Ravioli Dolci, a pastry filled with a mixture of nuts, chocolate and dried fruits then baked, so yummy! Pizzelli, a treat from the Abruzzo region of Italy, also known as the Italian waffle cookie. (Expert tip- these make wonderful ice cream sandwiches!) Sesame cookies, a cookie wholesome enough for breakfast, that can easily be made gluten free! Join Adele for a productive and delicious evening. This is a participatory baking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipes on the night's menu. "Adele evokes the culinary spirit of my Italian heritage. I experience flashbacks of childhood memories of all-day preparation by multigenerational multitudes milling about in the crazy kitchen for a togetherness to enliven and, well, entertain the senses in anticipation of a transformative culinary extravaganza."

Gnocchi or Italian dumplings, the much loved pasta hearty enough for a main meal or as a primo course, are created with ease in this class! You'll prepare the following three varieties: Roman-style, made with parmesan cheese and semolina flour Giuseppe Verde’s favorite, ricotta and spinach, and Adele's favorite, sweet potato with a brown butter sauce Add some Del’ Amore Sauce, some salad, and mange! Fun for the whole family and friends as everyone can lend a hand in making this handmade treat. This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipes on the night's menu. "Adele evokes the culinary spirit of my Italian heritage. I experience flashbacks of childhood memories of all-day preparation by multigenerational multitudes milling about in the crazy kitchen for a togetherness to enliven and, well, entertain the senses in anticipation of a transformative culinary extravaganza."

Arancini, Sicily’s iconic street food, are bite-sized rice balls stuffed with a savory filling, rolled in breadcrumbs, and fried to a golden crust. The secret lies in precise proportions and a few essential techniques. In this hands-on class, you’ll master every step—from cooking the rice to shaping, coating, and frying—so you can recreate restaurant-quality arancini at home and bring a tray of warm, irresistible bites to share. This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipes on the night's menu.