Learn to make a variety of pasta and why different dishes have different shapes. Why some dishes use Pasta al uovo (Egg pasta) and others, pasta senza uova (eggless pasta). This class will introduce you to some delicious sauces and topping and teach you how to make Sagne Ricce with Meatballs, Ciceri e tria (taglioline e ceci) and Ravioli di Ricotta. This class is easily adapted to suit vegetarians. Let me know when you book in.

There are so many amazing pasta dishes that we thought we would introduce a second pasta class to showcase a few more. In this class we will show you how to make Pasta e Fagioli, Maltagliati e Cavolfiore and Ravioli di Carne (meat-filled ravioli)

There are so many wonderful authentic dishes from Puglia. In this class, we will share some of my mum's favourites. We will be making Cavatelli con le Cime di Rape, a chewy homemade pasta with the tender shoots of rape or broccoli, Cannelloni di Ricotta, and a fabulous Parmigiana di Melanzana (eggplant parmigiana). There is no meat in these dishes so the class is suitable for vegetarians.

Let us dispel some myths around bread, pizza and focaccia and introduce you to what they really should taste like. Learn to make delicious breads, focaccia di funghi, traditional pizza, and rolled pizza. The class will also introduce you to amazing pittole (bread rolled around cauliflower and cheese), panini, real garlic bread and a wonderful bread with apples and lemon. This class is easily adapted to suit vegetarians. Let me know when you book in.

This class will show you how to slow cook Osso Buco and serve this with the perfect polenta, roasted rolled pork, cotolette, pepperoni or zucchini ripieni and Italian style roast chicken.

Italians love their rice dishes. In this class, we will show you a number of easy and delicious rice dishes. We will be making Riso al Forno, (similar to Lasagne but with rice) Riso e Piselli Secchi (rice with dried peas), Riso, Maiale e Versa (rice with pork and cabbage) and Mushroom Risotto. They may sound simple but they are dishes bursting with flavour and health.  This class is easily adapted to suit people who have gluten intolerance (Sorry but we cannot cater for people who are Celiac) Let me know when you book in.

An Italian three-course lunch starting with a wonderful soup filled with meatballs then followed by a traditional Lasagne from southern Italy. This Lasagne is quite different from the usual Bolognese Sauce based experience that most people have had. The real deal takes many hours to produce and is a rich, gastronomical indulgence that has to be tried to be believed. Finally, we will be making a beautiful light Tiramisù with our home-made Mascarpone cheese. Just fabulous!! 

This class has to be my favourite. We will make fresh ciabatta and olive bread, roasted capsicum salad, eggplant salad, garden salad with simple but tasty Italian dressing, dips, frittata and more.  Sounds simple but tastes amazing. Take up my invitation and stay for lunch. Enjoy this spread with some prosciutto crudo, salami and tasty cheeses. This class is easily adapted to suit people who have gluten intolerance (Sorry but we cannot cater for people who are Celiac). It is also suitable for vegetarians.  Let me know when you book in.

The Festa Italiana class is reminiscent of the type of meal that we would have to celebrate special occasions. This class will provide you with the skills to put together a five-course Italian feast.  A simple Antipasto, Brodo di Gallina con Pastina, Cannelloni, Agnello Arostito and Zuppa Inglese for dessert. You will have to allow for extra time as both the preparation and enjoying the meal itself will take some time. 

Soups and stews are a wonderful addition to any culinary repertoire. Italian soups are not only healthy and full of flavour but there is that extra something special that Italians do so well! This class will show you how to make traditional minestrone, risotto, greens with pork, beef spazzatino, zuppa di lenticchie. 

While artichokes are in season in our veggie patch we would love to introduce you to this amazing vegetable that must rank as one of our all-time favourites. Artichokes have enormous health benefits and taste truly wonderful. Let us show you how to select, prepare and cook these using traditional methods. Once you have tried them you will never overlook them again. In this class, we will prepare Zuppa di Carciofi (artichoke soup), Parmigiana di Carciofi, Carciofi con Lenticchie (Artichokes with lentils; a powerhouse of goodness), Insalata di Carciofi (artichoke salad), and Carciofi al Forno con Pollo (Baked Artichokes with Chicken) Apart from one dish, this class is easily adapted to suit people who are vegetarian. Let me know when you book in.