| | NEWS FROM RUSTICO COOKING If a trip to Italy isn't in the works this summer, take a virtual journey to Italy with us in one of our hands-on cooking classes. Our gorgeous, state-of-the-art cooking loft boasts two spacious, light-filled kitchens where you can hone your Italian cooking skills, meet friendly people, and enjoy a fabulous meal paired with wine. Classes last 3 hours and are hands-on; most are on Fridays at 6 pm and Saturdays at noon, but we also offer Saturday evening and Monday evening classes, so be sure to check out our complete class calendar for a memorable taste of Italy, right here in NYC! | | | JUNE 21 AT 12PM: FRESH PASTA WORKSHOP WITH FREE RUSTICO COOKING APRON SIGN UP BEFORE FRIDAY JUNE 20 AND RECEIVE A FREE EMBROIDERED RUSTICO COOKING APRON, VALUED AT $20! Join me for a class devoted to 3 fresh pasta specialties from northern Italy. We'll prepare a foolproof egg and flour dough, then roll it out and shape it into 3 very different creations: quill-shaped pasta called garaganelli; handmade bowties; and delicate tagliatelle. We'll round out our meal with a light green salad and finish up with homemade biscotti and espresso in our Fresh Pasta Workshop: Northern Italy cooking class.
- Garganelli with Peas, Pancetta, & Tomato (Emilia-Romagna)
- Bowties (Farfalle) with Basil Pesto, String Beans, & Potatoes (Liguria)
- Tagliatelle with Mushrooms & White Wine (Lombardy)
- Mixed Baby Greens in Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Tuscan Almond Biscotti
| | | JUNE 28 AT 12PM: ESSENTIALS OF ITALIAN COOKING In this class devoted to the timeless classics of the Italian kitchen, you'll learn to prepare pasta dough for homemade cannelloni; creamy bechamel sauce; rustic chicken cacciatora; caramelized vegetables; comforting polenta; and the most addictive biscotti ever!! Join us on June 28 for our Essentials of Italian Cooking class and master the fundamental techniques you'll need for authentic Italian cooking at home. FREE GIFT: every attendee of this class will get a 12-oz bag of Lavazza Coffee - Italy's favorite coffee!
- Homemade Cannelloni with Ricotta, Prosciutto, & Mozzarella
- Chicken Cacciatora with Tomatoes, Capers, & Garlic
- Mom's Slow-Roasted Fennel Gratin
- Old-Fashioned Polenta with Mascarpone & Chives
- Chocolate-Hazelnut Biscotti
| | | JULY 18 AT 6PM: CLASSIC TUSCAN COOKING Back by popular demand: Our Classics of Tuscan Cooking class was heavily wait-listed last time, so don't wait too long to reserve! Our Tuscan menu features ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, creamy Ricotta, homemade pasta, and tender chicken, cooked in true Tuscan form and served with fabulous wines... a delicious way to celebrate summer Tuscan-style!
- Fresh Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli in Light Tomato Sauce with Fresh Arugula
- Lemony Chicken with Slow-Cooked Onions & White Wine
- Braised Cannellini Beans with Garlic and Sage
- The Ultimate Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
- Sweet Focaccia with Caramelized Grapes and Crunchy Sugar
| | | RUSTICO COOKING BLOG Subscribe to our new blog, filled with mouth-watering photography, easy-to-replicate Italian dishes, and insider's tricks and tips. Visit our blog here... You'll find delicious recipes like the 3 below and more! | | | MICOL'S NEW COOKBOOK Pre-order your copies of Micol's third cookbook, due out in October with Ballantine Books (a division of Random House): The Best Pasta Sauces is a 256-page collection of more than 80 regional Italian pasta sauces, with gorgeous color photography by Micol's husband Dino De Angelis, wine pairings, and entertaining anecdotes sprinkled throughout. | | | GIFT CERTIFICATES Give the food lover in your life a certificate for a hands-on cooking class at RUSTICO COOKING. Gift certificates are ideal for birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, even retirement! Click here to buy a gift certificate for one or more of our hands-on Italian cooking classes in our Midtown Manhattan loft. | | | PRIVATE COOKING PARTIES & TEAMBUILDING EVENTS NYC Looking for a memorable team-building event, bachelorette party, or birthday celebration? Consider a private cooking party. You choose the date and time, and pick the menu! Call 917-602-1519 to inquire about availability. Click for more on our clients and testimonials. Here's what a client recently said about her client entertaining event at RUSTICO COOKING: "What an absolutely spectacular event experienced at Rustico! Thank you for being so wonderful to work with. Your suggestions, follow up and patience were instrumental in easing any apprehensions we may have had (Is this the right event? Will people have a good time etc?) early on in the decision making process. Feedback from our clients has been amazing. Your team is also top notch. Gerry is lovely." Patricia H., Kimpton Hotels | | | | |
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