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Cucina Della Rosa Cooking School . . .
Where Everyone Cooks - We help bring family, friends and colleagues together for memorable events.
General information:
All classes include hands-on style instruction while students prepare the featured recipes and enjoy a casual group dining experience. Recipes are provided. Kid's classes are in blue font.
Registration:
To register for a class, visit www.maryrosecooks.com to enroll with a credit card or contact Mary Rose at 847-650-9463. Gift Certificates are also available on-line.
Cooking School Locations:
Cucina Della Rosa teaches classes from three different locations listed below.
•Abruzzo
1105 Remington Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 650-9463
•McCauley Design
115 Hough Street Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 650-9463
•Pasquesi Home & Garden
975 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (847) 650-9463
15-Sep-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Gourmet Tailgating
Win or lose... the best part of any home game can always be your tailgate party if you have the right ingredients and lots of friends to gather around the grill! Make our gourmet tailgating class a part of your pre-game plan as we coach you through the steps of preparing key ingredients for the cooler to create a stuffed flank steak, cheese-filled veal rolls, assorted Panini and grilled fruit. We'll even make pizzas on the grill.
18-Sep-09 7-9p $150 Couple
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Couple's Night Out
Break out of your restaurant routine and plan an exciting evening with us and a few other couples. For starters, we'll sample various olive oils and swap foodie stories while you uncork or tap into adult beverages that you bring from home. As the evening progresses, you'll work in teams to craft an appetizer and four other courses which include a surprise dessert. Key techniques include learning how to bake fish in parchment paper, prepare lemon orzo (a pasta shape similar to a kernel of rice) and a flavorful green bean salad.
19-Sep-09 10-12pm $25 Adult
Pasquesi - Lake Bluff
Busy As A Honey Bee
Did you know that it takes two million flower visits for our local bees to produce one pound of honey? Ever wonder how many cookies that is if you substitute the honey for sugar? Learn more about the fascinating world of bees, honey production and of course... how we can enjoy the fruits of their labor while you attend this demonstration-style class. Mary Rose will prepare and sample honey-based favorites: Torrone (an Italian nougat candy), Honey & Walnut Bread, Pork-Dolce-Agro (sweet and sour) and Honeyed Acorn Squash.
22-Sep-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
That's A Bunch of Crock
According to archeological finds, clay pot cookery can be traced back thousands of years, when food in an earthenware pots were put in the glowing ashes of an open fire. Come explore this ancient Etruscan cooking technique in this class while utilizing clay pots and cooking methods from around the world. Learn how to use a North African Tagine to make Moroccan Lamb with preserved lemons and Olives. We'll make a succulent meatloaf and a bread pudding in a Romertopf used by the Romans. Learn to cook Chicken A La Strada in a Spanish Cazuela and Pollo Sotto Mattone (chicken under a brick). These dual purpose decorative cooking vessels are easy to find on-line and adorn modern kitchens as a work of art with the exception of the brick!
23-Sep-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Busy As A Honey Bee
Did you know that it takes two million flower visits for our local bees to produce one pound of honey? Ever wonder how many cookies that is if you substitute the honey for sugar? Learn more about the fascinating world of bees, honey production and of course... how we can enjoy the fruits of their labor while you attend this hands-on class. Mary Rose will help you prepare and sample honey-based favorites: Torrone (an Italian nougat candy), Honey & Walnut Bread, Pork-Dolce-Agro (sweet and sour) and Honeyed Acorn Squash.
25-Sep-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Treasure Hunting With Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's is a treasure hunter's foodie paradise with a continuous flow of new items that provide me with inspiration for making quick & easy dinners, snacks and desserts. We will meet at the Trader Joe's in Arlington Heights, (17 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, 847-506-0752) take a quick tour of the store and caravan back to Cucina Della Rosa to cook what we discover. Plan on shopping and preparing three entrees, two side dishes and two desserts based on market availability and what peaks our interest.
29-Sep-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Fall Pasta Class
Learn to incorporate fall harvest pumpkins and eggplants into savory pasta meals that are guaranteed to help you brace for Chicago's winter chill. Mary Rose, a first generation Italian American, plans to share her treasured family recipes, techniques and traditions and even help you tackle that pasta machine you have never used! Roll up your sleeves to make fresh dough for eggplant gnocchi, pumpkin lasagna, butternut squash ravioli and a baked pasta timbale. Nibble as you go and bring containers to take leftovers home.
1-Oct-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Lunch & Learn Tapas
The beauty of preparing a Tapas cuisine is that it's vibrant, fast and fun.... and your taste buds wonder what is coming next! It's one of today's hottest food trends due, in part, to its popular origination as a bar crawl in Spain. You will sample these treats as Mary Rose Hoover shows you how to make aioli (garlic mayonnaise), gildas (skewered peppers with olives and peppers), meatballs served with the aioli and avocado, and serrano ham toasts also served with the aioli. Feel free to bring some Sangria if you plan on calling a day.
8-Oct-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
A Gem Of An Appetizer
This class brings together two of a women's favorite things - food and jewelry. Join us to create some delicious appetizers while shopping a hand-selected assortment of fine jewelry from the world-famous Lis Sophia Jewelry Company. A local representative will be on premise to answer your questions and complete the sale. This is definitely a hands on class as you rotate from trying on jewelry and preparing some gems to eat.
13-Oct-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Meat Lovers Unite!
We've teamed up with the local butcher from Barrington's Heybeck's Meats to discuss how to shop, prepare and enjoy our four legged friends: Beef, Pork and Lamb. We'll do our best to answer your questions concerning the most popular cuts and we'll even settle the debate on which is better (Grass or grain fed beef) as we sample both products. Bring your appetite since we're planning to roast a beef, braise pork and even make Italian sausage. Sides of potato and veggies will also complement this feast.
16-Oct-09 7-9pm $150 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Couple's Night Out
The beauty of preparing a Tapas cuisine is that it's vibrant, fast and fun.... and your taste buds wonder what is coming next! It's one of today's hottest food trends due, in part, to its popular origination as a bar crawl in Spain. You will sample these treats as Mary Rose Hoover shows you how to make aioli (garlic mayonnaise), gildas (skewered peppers with olives and peppers), meatballs served with the aioli and avocado, and serrano ham toasts also served with the aioli. Feel free to bring some Sangria!
17-Oct-09 11-1pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
It's All About Pasta
Take your pasta-making skills to the next-level with this class as Mary Rose teaches you how to make several types of dough and sauces to pair with several different pasta shapes. Recipes and techniques shared with you come from Mary Rose's treasured family recipes from Italy and some of her own tricks of the trade! After all - pasta is art!
20-Oct-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
It's All About Pasta
Take your pasta-making skills to the next-level with this class as Mary Rose teaches you how to make several types of dough and sauces to pair with several different pasta shapes. Recipes and techniques shared with you come from Mary Rose's treasured family recipes from Italy and some of her own tricks of the trade! After all - pasta is art!
22-Oct-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Oh Nuts!
We've partnered with Barrington's Sanfillippio Nut company to honor National Nut day on October 22nd! This "nutty" class explores some fun facts about nuts, their nutritional value and recipes that will help you appreciate these gems. A local representative will answer your questions as we work together to prepare an entire five-course meal with almonds, pistachios, pecans, walnuts and hazelnut.
28-Oct-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Cooking with Julia Child, "The Way To Cook"
I was given "The Way To Cook" by Julia Child as a wedding gift many years ago and I want to share it with you today. We'll refer to this book for inspiration, recipes and for valuable cooking techniques to prepare a wonderful French inspired meal featuring cream soup, cheese soufflé, chicken Provencal, braised leeks and caramelized pears. Bon Appetite!
29-Oct-09 7-9pm $75 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Italian Comfort Foods
Prepare to fight the Chicago winter with warm and nourishing risotto, polenta, lasagna and gnocchi. These hearty dishes soothe the soul, warm our hearts... and the slower we cook them, the more intense the flavors. Recipes and time-tested techniques will be shared with you to help make it easy to create them at home.
30-Oct-09 7-9pm $150 Adult
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Couple's Night Out
Plan on a "hands on" style class and joining other couples to create and savor a five-course meal that includes an appetizer, Italian-style polenta, pan roasted chicken with vegetables and a salad of fresh greens. Enjoy a warm pear tart for dessert. We'll also sample various olive oils before class just for fun! Key techniques include learning how to get your partner to cooperate with polenta and to work in harmony with you!
31-Oct-09 10-11:30am $30 3 to 6
Abruzzo - Schaumburg
Mommy & Me Halloween
We'll help your little angel make Halloween treats by decorating cookies and making other goulish goodies. Bring your camera to this class because Halloween costumes are welcome and you won't want to miss a shot of their keepsake apron that will be decorated and brought home as a souvenir with your recipe packet.
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