"Incredibly Italian!" Cooking Classes
Get ready to take your taste buds on a journey through one of the world鈥檚 most iconic culinary destinations 鈥� Italy!听From north to south, every region bursts with its own vibrant, flavorful traditions that make Italian cuisine so irresistible. In this lively, hands-on class, our talented chef will guide you through preparing beloved regional dishes that have made Italy a global food legend. You鈥檒l cook, taste, and learn the secrets behind authentic recipes 鈥� just like you would in a true Italian kitchen.听Buon appetito!
91制片厂 the Chef
Robert Calcagno, DDS, is a native of Rochester with family ties to Valguarnera Caropepe, Sicily. Although he has taken classes at the Institute of Culinary Arts, he has learned primarily from cooking with his mother as a child and by teaching himself through family recipes.
Spring 2026 Classes
- Tuesday, January 27th, 6PM.
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Pane cunzatu
Three types of risotto
Chicken thighs in a sundried tomato cream sauce
Chocolate chip hazelnut torta
A note from Dr. Calcagno:
We will begin with a glass of wine and pane cunzatu. Participants will then make three types of risotto; butternut squash risotto, spring vegetable risotto, and Parmesan risotto. Our main course is chicken thighs in sundried tomato cream sauce. We finish with chocolate chip hazelnut torta.
- Tuesday, February 24th, 6PM:
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Sfincione
Pappardelle Boscaiola
Cavatelli with Rappi
Insalata all'Abruzzese
Limoncello Ricotta Torta
Description from Dr. Calcagno:
We will start with the traditional Sicilian pizza, sfincione.
Participants will make two types of pasta, pappardelle and cavatelli. The pappardelle will be served with Boscaiola, a traditional Tuscan cream sauce with pork and mushrooms. The cavatelli will be served with a simple garlic, and rappi, and olive oil sauce.
Our salad is insalata all' Abruzzese consists of zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, sweet peppers, onion, oregano, and bassil. It is lightly dressed with oil and vinegar.
听Dessert is limoncello ricotta torta.
- Tuesday, March 24th, 6PM: Coffee themed!
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Espresso martini
Crostini with sweet onion and sage
Chickpea soup with pasta
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Affogato
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A note from Dr. Calcagno: Participants will be making 罢颈谤补尘颈蝉霉. Coffee and espresso will be provided by local coffee roasters, TIA Coffee.
- Tuesday, April 14th, 6PM:
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Policies
Registration procedures and policies: Registration links will be provided at least two weeks before each cooking class. You may register online or call our office phone for assistance.听No one may register after 5pm the Friday before the cooking class.
Refund policy: If you cancel more than one week before the cooking class, you will receive a full refund. No refund will be provided to those who cancel the Wednesday prior to the event or later.
Membership benefits: If your Casa Italiana membership includes one or more cooking classes, make sure you email听casa@naz.edu at least two weeks before the class to register and indicate your membership year.听Guests accompanying members are not eligible for the member rate.听Priority for registration is given to members.
For questions or additional information on registration call听
585-389-2468听or email听casa@naz.edu
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