Westchester Community College, State University of New York

NEW! Tina Zaccardi Bakes

at The Westchester Italian Cultural Center
1 Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe,
914-409-6662 www.wiccny.org
www.tinazaccardi.com

Classic Italian American Cookies! – Housed in a beautifully restored building, the WICC has welcomed visitors since 2007 with a broad variety of educational offerings including exhibits celebrating various artists, language classes, films, lectures, concerts, and culinary education making the connection between classic and modern Italy. It is the go-to place for Italian culture, shared Italian heritage, and community traditions. Tonight they play host as we watch Chef Tina Zaccardi, Winner of The Great American Baking Show, teaches class to create three delicious classic Italian American Cookies. Held in their beautiful commercial kitchen, perfect for cooking classes and team building events. Tina will be demonstrating how to make, Pignoli cookies made with almond paste, covered with pine nuts – naturally gluten free. Follow along to make piped shortbread sandwich cookies filled with jam and dipped in chocolate. Learn the history behind classic Italian “S” shaped cookies – almond flavored that can be altered by using lemon zest, or vanilla. Perfect for dunking in your morning cafe. As a treat the Cultural Center will provide a light antipasto and wine before tasting of tonight’s cookies. Recipes will be provided to replicate our treats at home! Come for a delicious and fun evening and experience the beauty of the upcoming offerings at the Cultural Center. 1 Thurs., Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98054

NEW! Pizzeria La Rosa

12 Russell Avenue, New Rochelle,
914-462-0750 www.pizzerialarosa.com

The Queen – Margherita Pizza! Taken in by the vintage soda fountain bar and 100 year old Petersen oven, Matt DiGesu has lovingly restored this historic pizzeria back to its former glory. The vision will always be, to provide a place for people to gather and enjoy a great Neapolitan Italian meal. His pastas and wood-fired pies are some of the tastiest in Westchester. We start our lesson with the secret to their famous arugula salad – roasted chickpeas, plumped raisins, pickled fennel, lemon confit vinaigrette, and shaved Pecorino. Followed by a discussion on a house favorite, pizza Margherita – housemade mozzarella, red sauce, and shredded basil, watching simple ingredients come together to create the perfect pie. Sample wood oven charred Broccolini – garlic breadcrumbs, Biellese pepperoni, lemon with Burrata. Chef lovingly shares his grandmother’s recipe for lemon ricotta Zeppolis – homemade Italian donuts lightly sugar dusted. Treat yourself to one of their creative cocktails like the Nude and Notorious or Cappelletti Spritz for a fun evening. Their customers fall in love with the deliciousness and become fast forever friends. 1 Tues., Oct. 8, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98055

The Winning Kitchen

Wendy Pregiato’s Eastchester Home,
(914) 261-6906 cookingwithwp@gmail.com
Instagram: @The_Winning_Kitchen or Facebook: The Winning Kitchen with Wendy Pregiato
Food Network Winner!

Join home chef extraordinaire and Food Network’s Outchef’d winner Wendy Pregiato of The Winning Kitchen for a special cooking demonstration and tasting in her Eastchester kitchen exclusively for the lifelong-learners of WCC.

Wanna’ know what it is like to compete in a Food Network show?

Wendy will discuss her experience competing on the Food Network and what it is like to be in front of the cameras, as well as under the pressure, of a timed cooking competition show. Enjoy a Q&A and then watch Wendy re-create her winning dish from when she appeared on “Outchef’d.” In her episode, pork was the main ingredient and Wendy expertly turned it into a feast, beating professional chef Marc Murphy. Take notes when you taste the meal on the secret spice rub used to create pork chops filled with cornbread and sausage stuffing and the sides that helped her win the grand prize; grilled asparagus and homemade ginger apple chutney. As an added treat, you will sample her signature autumn cocktail – a versatile cranberry cocktail with ginger syrup that can be served using gin, vodka, or non-alcoholic, followed by a sweet treat. This perfect comfort meal to welcome colder weather is impressive enough for special occasions, yet easy enough for every day. You will be given the address at registration. Feel free to BYOB. Join us for a lovely evening!
1 Wed., Oct. 9, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98056

Augustine’s Salumeria

213 Halstead Avenue, Mamaroneck
914-315-6541 www.augustinesny.com

Special Italian Lunch! Locally inspired and farm driven, the combined talents of husband-and-wife team, Marc Taxiera and Brianne Myers’ restaurant has been awarded a place in the
2023 Michelin guide. Inspired by grandparents, Augustine and Angelina, who relocated from Italy, many of the dishes share the love they felt between them. Every Sunday Angelina would make pasta for Augustine for whom the restaurant is named. Augustine made a special fork with bent tongs, for optimal ‘pasta-to-mouthdelivery’ and this is the restaurant’s logo. Chef will share how he creates these special dishes, sourcing local fall ingredients, using minimal processing. The method to create Ribollita – a traditional fall Tuscan soup. The technique to braise beef short ribs – cherries, red wine, and beef stock over smoked mashed potato perfection. Our dolce lesson, buttermilk panna cotta with a berry compote. The couple feels, “Service is best when it is felt and not forced” and it shows in all they do. Class will sell out quickly! 1 Thurs., Oct. 10, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98057

Baked by Susan (#1)

379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson,
914-862-0874 www.bakedbysusan.com

Bread and Butter Hands-on! Adorn your fall feasts with the art of bread baking. As the Best of Westchester winner 14 years in a row, you can say that Susan O’Keefe knows a thing or two about baking. Her award winning bakery is lovely and this veteran baker will teach us the basics of using yeast to create gorgeous bread. Craft and form your own braided loaf and while they bake learn to easily churn fresh butter. Take your bread home to share with a friend or eat it warm on the car ride home! Enjoy some of Baked by Susan’s favorite breads and treats with house-made butter and coffee after our lesson. Optional additional $10 invites you to enjoy a yummy SURPRISE bag of goodies. Lots of baked goods to purchase including their now famous empanadas! This class is back by popular demand and fills quickly.
1 Wed., Oct. 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor, optional bag of baked goods additional $10). #98058

NEW! Fortina

136 S. Ridge Street, Rye Brook,
914-937-0900 www.fortinapizza.com

Pizza, Pizza Hands On Action! Chef Paul Failla creates food inspired by his Italian upbringing in this trendy hot spot. Join Paul in an interactive lesson on making a pizza the “Fortina” way. This up-close and personal demonstration will have you stretching their classic dough to make your own pizza and topping it with various deliciousness. Listen while chef discusses all things pizza. Many toppings to choose from, you can even make your personal pie just like “Paulie’s Pie” with Sunday sauce, meatballs, sausage, ricotta, and parm, as it is famously named for our talented chef. Watch as your pizza pie bakes in their wood-fired oven. While your pizza gets crispy, enjoy some Fortina appetizers and salad. Delight in your pizza creation all to yourself or bring it home to share. Chef ends our fantastic lesson with a surprise dessert. Beverage selections of wine or beer will be available for purchase or order one of their fun cocktails like the Gumad, Marone or the Bad Bing to complete the meal! Grab a friend and come playdough!
1 Wed., Oct. 23, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98060

Happiness is Catering Back Country Market and Cafe

1067 North Street, Greenwich, CT (NY border),
203-861-402 www.Happinessiscatering.com

The Study Fine Wines & Spirits (Class Begins Here) 1071 North Street, Greenwich, CT, 203-340-9410 www.thestudyfinewines.com

Wine to Table! Join us for a lesson on cooking and entertaining made simply delicious. We begin the evening at a librarylike intimate shop aptly named “The Study” with owner and sommelier Katie who will share her holiday specialty drink recipe with refreshing samples for you to try. We head next door to Happiness is Catering Back Country Market and Café to hear from Owner Christine as she discusses her “tricks of the trade”! Help her as she teaches us to make a few holiday ingredient inspired dishes such as; crispy sesame-ginger egg rolls with a sweet chili dipping sauce and savory bacon wrapped Parmesan Brussels sprouts. A show stopper lesson on butternut squash lasagna with caramelized onion and spinach topped with a Bechamel sauce. End our evening with the market’s famous “gingerbread men” cut-outs. Grab a friend to experience these mouth-watering dishes and discover the culinary secrets to make your holidays fun. Our lesson ends with a take-home surprise. This is an interactive demonstration allowing you to participate (if you choose to help create). A very generous double class! #Wheredoyoufindyourhappiness? 1 Thurs., Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98061

La Catena Italian Restaurant

871 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley,
914-231-9260 www.LaCatenaArdsley.com

That’s Italian! Catena meaning a connected series or chain as is this family restaurant to the surrounding community. Owner Chef Jeff Delija, a wonderful host and teacher, will fill our senses with some of his favorite Italian dishes starting with an autumn inspired Insalata di Mista – garden mixed salad with vinaigrette dressing. Next a tutorial on making a heartwarming classic, Pollo al Francese – breast of chicken dipped in egg, sautéed in butter, lemon, and white wine served with potatoes and fall veggies. Chef creates the tastiest pasta dishes with just a few simple ingredients. Tonight, learn to make Farfalle alla Primavera – bowtie (or butterfly) shaped pasta with seasonal vegetables, sautéed in a classic aioli – olive oil and garlic sauce. Chef shares the easy to replicate recipe for their house-made bread pudding sure to be a hit on your holiday table. A great place to host an event! 1 Mon., Oct. 28, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98062

The 808 Bistro

808 Scarsdale Avenue, Scarsdale,
914-722-0808 www.the808bistro.com

Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater! CIA trained Owner Chef Salvatore Cucullo’s family background and Italian upbringing makes his cuisine at the bistro unforgettable. The pre-fixe menus are continually changing with many offerings paying loving homage to Nana’s recipes. Help our chef to hand-roll and cut pumpkin gnocchi to present as a creative fall dish served in a baked mini pumpkin with a delectable sauce. Not a lesson – our generous chef will have us taste his luscious duck breast with cranberryapple sauce served over creamy turnip puree. For dessert a lesson on mini-pumpkin pies. Known for their prix fixe menus they also serve family style meals! A wonderful educator and talented chef, this is a favorite class each year – grab some friends and sign up quickly.
1 Tues., Oct. 29, 5:30-7:00 pm, $25 (+ $30 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #98063

Meraki Taverna (#1)

456 Main Street, Armonk,
914-219-8888 www.merakitaverna-armonk.com

Mediterranean Lunch! Our veteran restaurateur and Executive Chef Mike Sarris prides himself on this moto, “Cook with Love,
Serve with Passion” and does just that with each and every bite. Our lunch will include pita with lemon marinated olives and a lesson on the creamiest hummus – chickpea spread. We start our lesson with Loukaniko – seasoned Greek sausage along with Karpathian Makarounes – old fashioned whole wheat Greek pasta with sautéed onions and Greek Mizithra cheese, recipes from his childhood memories. Our traditional dessert will be a lesson on rice pudding accompanied by a Greek coffee. Arrive hungry and ready to hear our passionate chef share stories of his youth spent in Greece as he feeds us heart and soul. Kalí órexi! 1 Sat., Nov. 2, 11:30-1:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98065

Baked by Susan (#2)

379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson,
914-862-0874 www.bakedbysusan.com

Pie Oh My – Hands-on! Get ready for a lesson on beautiful pies! Best of Westchester winner 14 years in a row, the bakery is housed in a beautiful facility that includes a retail and coffee shop. They also do great afternoon tea on request. This veteran baker will show us the basics of using pie crust. Hand craft your own pie with interactive instructions to make the perfect crust. Dress seasonal fruit to make a perfect filling. Learn to roll out and shape the dough to achieve professional looking pies including easy crimping techniques. Take home your pie to bake or freeze for the holidays. A mini-lesson on whipping cream to top a slice of BBS’s favorite pie and coffee after class. Optional additional $10 invites you to enjoy a fun SURPRISE bag of goodies. Lots of baked goods to purchase including their now famous muffins and cookies! 1 Wed., Nov. 6, 6:30-8:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor, optional bag of baked goods additional $10). #98066

NEW! Peter Pratt’s Inn

673 Croton Heights Road, Yorktown Heights,
914-962-4090 www.peterprattsinn.com

Duck, Duck… Guest Master Chef – one night only! Join Jon Pratt (former owner) along with Eileen Zidi of Cabbage Hill Farm fame for this one-of-a-kind class! Jon sold his family business in 2020 to a new generation of restaurateurs, Enver and Naya Pelinku. Thankfully, they will host another cooking demo with Chef Pratt at the Inn. The colonial homestead was built in 1780 and has been a local inn dating back to 1926 with a robust revolutionary history. It continues to be a special place to dine and drink in their renovated dining rooms. Watch our fabulous food educator as he returns for a demonstration utilizing his favorite ingredient – duck. Enjoy his all duck creations from this entertaining master chef, who has been pulled from retirement by popular demand. We will dine on samples of soup dumplings – duck soup and roasted duck that burst upon biting. A lesson on making Peking duck quesadillas – Hoisin sauce, sour cream and scallions. Watch and learn to make a duck gumbo – confit dark meat in a savory sauce served over rice that you will not soon forget, adorned with duck skin cracklings. Enjoy the rich taste of duck egg yolks used to create a flavorful crème anglaise ice cream. Jon will delight us with tales of the Inn’s history and his culinary past in this special evening. This magical night is sure to be a popular offering, so grab a friend and reserve your spot early! 1 Thurs., Nov. 7, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98067

Chutney Masala Indian Bistro

76 Main Street, Irvington,
914-591-5500, www.chutneymasala.com

Indian Spice Lunch! Proprietor Navjot Arora, affectionately known as Dr. Spice, shares his vast food knowledge from his home in Jalandhar, Punjab. Enjoy an interactive education on Indian spices used to create the complex flavors that comprise each dish. Try your hand at crafting your own savory turnovers, Samosas with potato, pea and ginger filling served with chana masala, mint chutney and tamarind chutney. A discussion on the history of curry: adopted and anglicized from the Tamil word kari meaning “sauce.” A spice blend used for making kari dishes, called kari podi, came to be known as curry powder. Each curry has a unique blend of herbs and spices based on regional, cultural, family and religious preference. Chef will teach us the makings of Goan wild shrimp curry in a tangy and piquant coconut infused sauce. Learn to make Chicken Biryani, a fragrant combination of long grain Basmati slow cooked in a special copper vessel, medium spicy with herbs and served with raita (cucumber yogurt cooler). Samosa Chaat is the most popular form of street food found in every part of the Indian subcontinent. Always vegetarian and a perfect combination of different flavors and textures. Try a mini-taste of their signature cocktail a Sassy Lassi – coconut rum, blended with mango yogurt. Navjot is a celebrated local chef, winning the 2023 Michelin Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value restaurant. Come explore the tastes of India! 1 Sat., Nov. 9, 11:30am-1:30pm, $25 (+ $30 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #98068

NEW! Patsy’s Pizzeria (#1)

2 Pelham Road, New Rochelle,
914-365-2255 www.patsyspizzerianewrochelle.com

Risotto Lesson with Water Views! The original Patsy’s in NYC hosted famous clientele regularly with the likes of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, as they couldn’t resist the trademark coaloven-baked thin crust pizzas and rustic pastas. They serve classic Italian dishes that made the Harlem institution famous since 1933 but have expanded the offerings featuring contemporary Italian, as well as, American cuisine. This location has become a trendy waterfront eatery historically situated along New Rochelle’s coastline, a new generation of Patsy’s Pizzeria emerges. As hosts, they treat us to a special seafood salad including charred octopus with roasted cherry tomatoes, Calabrian peppers, Cannellini beans with a refreshing orange vinaigrette to begin, while giving a main-course lesson on Shitake mushroom risotto adorned by pan seared colossal Black Tiger shrimp with a Beurre Blanc sauce. Savor a sample of warm tender Zeppole with coffee for a sweet after dinner treat. Grab a friend to enjoy this rustic Italian cuisine with a twist!
1 Wed., Nov. 13, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98070

NEW! Brothers Fish & Chips

172 North Highland Avenue, Ossining,
914-488-5141 www.brothersfishandchips.com

Be Your Own Barista! This family of chefs have realized their dream by owning an award-winning seafood restaurant next door to their original takeout spot. Known for his beautiful plates and creativity, Chef Owner Elmer Oliveros will show us the ins and outs of the perfect 3-minute “pour over” single origin specialty coffee that will change your world. A talented instructor, he will explain the ratios, temperature and perfect timing to create the perfect cup of coffee. An exciting discussion and hands on class about coffee. Chef incorporates growing herbs, lettuce, vegetables and edible flowers on an aeroponics vertical indoor/ outdoor “Tower Garden” for his restaurant. As a sweet treat, a tutorial on a refreshing orange cake and a special coffee cake to pair with our amazing coffees. A lovely surprise awaits from this talented chef who is known for his personalized tasting menus and is now the proud owner of a catering “on the go” food truck! Join us for an intimate lesson. The restaurant will be open if you wish to order lunch separately or take out delicious fish and chips. 1 Sat., Nov. 16, 11:00-12:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98071

Crawdaddy’s Creole Kitchen

68 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville,
914-449-6199 www.crawdaddyscreolekitchen.com

Southern Charm! This savory hot spot serves up some of the best creole eats in Westchester. Creole dishes are influenced by many cultures such as; African, Spanish, French, Haitian and more from the New Orleans settlers. This combination of cultures has made for some delicious cuisine. One of the owners, Executive Chef Michael Boulos, will teach the history and technique behind some of the most iconic New Orleans dishes starting with a lesson on broiled with garlic butter, Pecorino and Parmesan. Next an education on a classic, Jambalaya – Gulf shrimp, roasted chicken and andouille sausage, tomatoes and cooked with rice. A fun tutorial on a delicious treat – New Orleans beignets showered with powdered sugar. Chef discusses the history of New Orleans most famous cocktail, The Hurricane. WCC special, optional additional $10 to treat yourself to a refreshing Hurricane – light and dark rum, mix and lime juice. 1 Tues., Nov. 19, 5:30-7:30pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor, optional Hurricane Cocktail additional $10.). #98072

NEW! Patsy’s Pizzeria (#2)

2 Pelham Road, New Rochelle,
914-365-2255 www.patsyspizzerianewrochelle.com

Risotto Lesson with Water Views! Serving classic Italian dishes that made Patsy’s a Harlem institution since 1933 and now featuring contemporary Italian and American cuisine they are known for their trademark coal-oven-baked thin crust pizzas. The original Patsy’s hosted famous clientele, including Joe DiMaggio, and Frank Sinatra. They treat us to a creamy Burrata and tomato Caprese salad to begin, as they teach a main-course lesson on the perfect technique to make Shitake mushroom risotto. Tonight our risotto is adorned with pan seared dry Sea scallops and a Beurre Blanc sauce. Enjoy a sample of their number one seller, creamy pistachio flavored cheesecake with chocolate crust with coffee for a delicious treat. Experience this terrific rustic Italian cuisine with a twist!
1 Wed., Nov. 20, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98073

NEW! The Raconteur Bar

10 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville,
914-769-4040 www.theraconteurbar.com

Exploring Gin & Tonics – Interactive! This jumping joint is home to the coolest bar in town. The name means a person who excels in telling anecdotes such as a storyteller similar to your favorite bartender. Every liquor has its lore and tonight, just in time for the holidays, we learn to make exceptional Gin & Tonic cocktails utilizing the best gins, garnishes and mixers. Each guest will have the opportunity to construct their own unique drink along with a special personal “photo shoot” for your cocktail. Owner Executive Chef Michael Boulos, will treat us to some fun and tasty bar snacks to accompany our beverages. Based on availability the following gins will be explored: Sipsmith London Dry Gin (England), Botanist Islay Dry Gin (Scotland), Malfy Gin (Italy), Monkey 47 (Germany), Citadelle (France), McQueen & the Violet Fog (Brazil). Grab a friend, Cheers! 1 Mon., Dec. 2, 6:00-8:00pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98074

Via Veroli

2150 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers,
914-961-3333 www.viaveroli.com

Rome Here We Come! A modern Italian restaurant offering a unique twist on the traditional featuring Italian flavors with unexpected international ingredients making dishes familiar yet exciting. CIA trained Owner Chef Salvatore Cucullo’s family background and Italian upbringing makes his dishes delicious. Owner Walter Palma originally hails from Northern Rome, Veroli to be exact, therefore the origin of the restaurant’s name with some of the menu’s dishes coming from this specific region. Learn to make heavenly Suppli – crispy rice (risotto) balls stuffed with fresh mozzarella typical of Roman cuisine. Learn the secret to their lamb ragout with fresh pasta. Our Dolce (Italian sweet) lesson is bourbon grilled pear, Gorgonzola with a balsamic reduction with a mini-snifter of delicious Moscato! A hospitable, talented chef and always a favorite educator!
1 Wed., Dec. 4, 6:00-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $30 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #98075

Baked by Susan (#3)

379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson,
914-862-0874 www.bakedbysusan.com

Cookies! – Hands-on! One of the best bakeries in Westchester and the BOW awards to prove it for over 14 years in a row, you can say that Susan O’Keefe knows a thing or two about baking. Her award winning bakery is a lovely warm spot to visit and enjoy delicious treats. This seasoned baker will teach us the basics of a versatile recipe to create many types of cookies. Make your own cookies and while they bake learn her secret frosting and icing recipes to decorate your creations. Take your cookies home to share with a friend or eat them all on the car ride home! Enjoy some of Baked by Susan’s favorite treats with coffee after our lesson. Optional additional $10 invites you to enjoy a SURPRISE bag of baked goods. Many items to purchase including their now famous empanadas and pies! 1 Thurs., Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor, optional bag of baked goods additional $10).
#98076

AJ’s Burgers

542 North Avenue, New Rochelle,
914-235-3009 www.AJsBurgers.com

Makin’ Mozzarella! Chef Alan Cohen will fill your plate and mind with his knowledge of simple food made from great ingredients. Voted Best NY Burger, this local hot spot continues to serve up some delicious food and not just burgers. Tonight, AJ will teach you to make your own mozzarella from fresh curd to sample while warm. We use it to make the most delicious chicken and eggplant dish with roasted baby tomatoes. Learn the secret to why his Italian specialties are amazing. Their bread is made fresh daily and chef uses it to make the most flavorful toasted garlic bread. Finish with Zeppole ala mode. AJ is full of surprises and shares a taste of the special of the day. Great catering for your next gathering or holiday. Always a terrific small class, up close and personal, with a top-notch instructor and a repeated Best of Westchester winner! 1 Tues., Dec. 10, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #9807

Meraki Taverna (#2)

456 Main Street, Armonk,
914-219-8888 www.merakitaverna-armonk.com

Opa! Classic Greek! In Greece, “meraki” is described as doing something with passion, with absolute devotion, with undivided attention or when you love doing something so much that your soul is in it, such as Proprietor and Chef Michalakis Sarris. Warm pita with lemon marinated olives will greet you then a quick lesson on Tzatziki sauce to be served with Arni Rolo Gemisto – grilled lamb stuffed with Feta cheese. Learn to make Aginares MeAraka – oven baked artichokes, peas, tomatoes, onions, scallions, dill and hint of mint. Learn the secret to a delicious classic, Pastichio – baked pasta with ground meat and Bechamel sauce. Our tasty dessert will be Galaktoboureko – custard filling under a crispy phyllo dough blanket accompanied by an icy frappe. Arrive hungry and ready to hear our chef’s stories of his youth as he feeds our body and soul! Kalí órexi! 1 Wed., Dec. 11, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #98078

Albano’s

83 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge
914-764-4051, www.AlbanoAppliance.com

Getting to the Root of it! Interactive Special Setting! Resident chef Jehan deNoue manages the company’s continuing education program, including cooking classes, manufacturer demonstrations, as well as personal and in-home instruction. Learn tips for preparing a fabulous meal all the while toasting chef with a specially selected wine. Surrounded by high tech and modern appliances, chef explains the nuances of induction and steam oven cooking and what’s new in appliances. Get back to the roots as we learn to make celeriac and parsnip soup without cream, roasted garlic and herb chicken, turnips and carrots. Enjoy a lesson on the holiday favorite sweet potato pie. Do not miss this class as it is always a favorite educator and great experience on the latest technology in the art of cooking! 1 Thurs., Dec. 12, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #98079