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Sicilian Christmas Dinner
Allison Bader and Amelia Hard have been cooking and teaching together for almost ten years, drawing on their backgrounds in catering and restaurants to share a full range of culinary skills in their classes. They are also known for their expertise in matching food and wine.
Allison, who is trained in classic French culinary techniques, co-founded and ran the kitchen at Boston’s award-winning A Mano Catering. In addition to her formidable skills as a chef, she loves sharing tips on how to prep ahead when entertaining, so that you can enjoy your dinner as much as your guests do. Amelia learned to cook from her Italian mother, then honed her expertise in Italian cuisine as chef/owner of Portland’s beloved Genoa Restaurant for eleven years. As a teacher, her greatest pleasure is to share her passion for searching out the best ingredients and then preparing them with a minimum of fuss.
Both Allison and Amelia believe that cooking is not a mysterious skill available only to professionals—it’s a lifelong source of creativity, fun, and satisfaction open to anyone who loves to eat. ---
Christmas in Sicily is a time of joyful indulgence. Allison and Amelia have gathered some very special Sicilian dishes that will give you delectable new ideas for your own Christmas celebration this year.
Caponatina Guarnita Sicily's famous sweet-and-sour melange of sautéed eggplant, onion, celery, tomato, wine vinegar, and green olives, served at room temperature with a festive garnish of fresh crabmeat and bay shrimp.
Pappardelle con Zucca, Pomodori, e Basilico A colorful and delicious pasta dish combining roasted butternut squash, roasted plum tomatoes, roasted shallots, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil, grated pecorino, and a hint of cloves.
Braciolette d'Agnello con Timo e Olive Lamb loin chops seared to medium rare, then sauced with a rich and pungent sauce of black olives, cognac, red wine, and fresh thyme.
Formaggi Siciliani A small plate of Sicilian-style cheeses, served with Marmellata di Pere (pear marmalade) and dried fruits.
Semifreddo di Torrone A glorious special-occasion frozen dessert, combining a rich frozen cream with bits of chopped torrone, the famous Sicilian nougat candy. We'll serve it with a bittersweet chocolate sauce.
Instructors: Amelia Hard & Allison Bader Date: Thursday, December 14 at 6:30 pm Fee: $110
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