Hands-On Cooking Classes in NYC

If you love fresh pasta and want to learn to make ravioli from scratch, or if you adore braised beef short ribs and risotto, don't miss our class on authentic Milanese cooking October 1 at 12PM!

In this brand new class, we'll begin by making pasta the old-fashioned way, with eggs and flour, roll it out, stuff it with a beguiling combination of roasted butternut squash and Parmigiano, and shape it into plump ravioli. We'll slow-cook hearty beef short ribs with plenty of red wine until they become meltingly tender and juicy, and serve them with roasted cauliflower topped with cheese and bacon, and Milan's beloved saffron-scented risotto. Dessert draws on the old Italian saying, Al contadino non far sapere quant'e' buono il cacio con le pere ("Don't tell the farmer how good cheese is with pears"): we'll serve wine-poached, juicy pears with ripe, creamy Gorgonzola: we'll poach the pears in a red wine syrup, and whip our Gorgonzola into a luscious mousse with a touch of honey.

On the menu:

Butternut Squash Ravioli in Sage-Infused Butter
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Caramelized Onions & Red Wine
Cauliflower Gratin with Smoked Mozzarella & Bacon
Saffron Risotto alla Milanese
Wine-Poached Pears with Gorgonzola-Honey Mousse

This hands-on class lasts from 12PM to 3PM. The cost is $110 per person and includes a full lunch paired with 3 wines. Be sure to sign up here before class sells out or call 917-602-1519.

And of course, we have plenty of other delicious menus lined up for you this fall: our Entertaining Italian-Style Cooking Class on October 10 features homemade pizza rustica, rosy filet mignon, herb-laced risotto, caramelized fennel, and a heavenly chocolate and hazelnut torte. And there's our annual Garlic Lovers' Class on October 24, where you'll learn to make bruschetta; Tuscan tagliatelle pasta with garlicky tomato sauce; chicken with leeks, white wine, and garlic; roasted garlic mashed potatoes; and a (garlic-free!) chocolate chunk bread pudding. Take a look at our complete online class calendar through December here.

And while December seems far away, this is the time to start planning your holiday cooking party or team-building event. November and December are the busiest months of the year for private cooking parties and team-building events, so don't wait too long to secure the date you want!

Call us at 917-602-1519 to inquire about hosting your private cooking party or team-building event at RUSTICO COOKING, and select the menu of your choice.

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Here's what clients said about their company holiday party at RUSTICO COOKING last year: "THANK YOU for the lovely event. Our entire team was so impressed with Rustico's staff, food, elegant atmosphere and venue. We were truly pleased with the way the event worked out, and I think everyone enjoyed themselves immensely (our CIO even called it the "best" holiday event our company has ever had)! I also want to point out how terrific your sommelier was-he was truly a professional and even some our wine experts learned some things from him! Thanks again!" Dianne & Katrina, Aviva Investors, NYC

We look forward to cooking with you soon!

Micol Negrin & Dino De Angelis

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New Recipes

We've added 2 brand new recipes to our web site this month, including a beautifully photographed step-by-step recipe for Abruzzo's famous "guitar" pasta in spicy tomato sauce. Let us know which dishes you prepare! These are perfect recipes for entertaining, and are sure to make your dinner guests feel very special. And consult our complete recipe index here.

Here are links to this month's brand new recipes: