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Tuscan Harvest 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.
Harvest season in Tuscany is a time of abundance and celebration. In this menu, Allison and Amelia bring together some of their favorite Tuscan recipes, using the wonderful bounty of our own Northwest harvest.
Schiacciata all'Uva Tuscan vineyard workers celebrate the grape harvest with this classic sweet bread, a focaccia studded with grapes and walnuts. We'll serve it with some Tuscan cheese on the side to create the traditional combination of sweet and salt so beloved by Italians.
Risotto con la Zucca A silky, richly-flavored risotto made with Arborio rice, caramelized winter squash, onions, fresh rosemary, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Pollo alla Toscana Tuscan-style braised chicken, vibrantly flavored with fresh chanterelles, dried porcini, red wine, tomatoes, and fresh sage.
Torta di Cioccolato con Grappa A luscious and decadent chocolate torte with a kick of grappa.
Instructors: Amelia Hard & Allison Bader Date: Thursday, October 12 at 6:30 pm Fee: $100
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