Join Chef Michele from her Cape Cod kitchen as she takes you on a virtual culinary retreat to Milan, in Northern Italy. Our hostess with the mostess, Chef Michele, invites you into her home to teach you how to prepare your very own delicious themed meal, perfect for when it's that time to host your friends and family in-person again.
In this fun and interactive virtual cooking class, you will learn how to create an aperitivo, antipasto, and main entree. Before diving in to cook, our chef will guide you through making a classic Negroni so the night can begin with a proper "Salud". Have a drink while you're cooking or save some for dinner (we recommend both!).
Next on the menu is a Ricotta Crostini, where you will actually learn to make the Ricotta cheese from scratch. All you will need equipment wise to make your own ricotta, is a cheese cloth or mesh strainer! It's a simple yet satisfying recipe to have on hand for future dinner parties, or cocktail hours. Then for the main event, Chicken Milanese alla Piccata, a flavorful chicken dish made with staple ingredients.
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required to participate along with the chef include: gin, vermouth, bitter liqueur, whole milk, lemon juice, salt, pepper, herbs or dried spices, Italian bread, olive oil, boneless chicken breast, flour, breadcrumbs, eggs, butter, onion, stock, white wine, and capers.
Prepare your mis-en-place ahead of the session, and let’s get cooking together!
Chef Michele is a certified Culinarian and certified Wine and Spirits expert, having extensive experience as a Pastry Chef and Prep Chef. She received her Certified Culinarian and Prochef Certification from the Culinary Institute of America. Additionally, Chef Michele is a Wine Steward and Sommelier, receiving her Certified Wine and Spirits Expert Level 3 from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). In addition to these accolades, Chef Michele is a successful business owner and operator, having experience with several internet sales and services businesses. Chef Michele enjoys elegant entertaining, fishing, Cape Cod beach life and creating new and exciting culinary treats! She also thrives on sharing her culinary and wine knowledge with all!