Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
Aperitif with local specialties
Fresh pasta with swordfish sauce
Swordfish “alla Ghiotta” (Swordfish in Sicilian-style tomato and olive sauce)
Sicilian cannoli, almond pastries, or tiramisu
You can celebrate a significant event with a typical culinary experience from my city. My home will be your home for the entire experience, and I will reveal to you the secrets of Sicilian cooking, particularly on how to cook 'swordfish a ghiotta' (a typical fish from our seas, cooked in tomato sauce). We will begin with a characteristic aperitif with local cheeses and meats, accompanied by a DOCG Prosecco, followed by a first course of fresh pasta topped with swordfish sauce. This will be followed by a second course, the 'swordfish a ghiotta'. A true delight, unique in its kind! We will conclude the experience with a dessert of your choice between Sicilian cannoli, almond pastries, or tiramisu. The meal will be accompanied by a typical DOCG wine from the territory, red or white.
In the crowded town of Messina we were welcomed in Rossella‘s quiet, beautiful home. It was perfectly organized and the communication with her husband Giuseppe via phone worked without problems. Also during the event we learned a lot about Sicily and of course the art of preparing Arancini. Rossella showed us how to prepare them and now we are pretty sure, we will be able to repeat the process at home, also thanks to her videos and further recommedations for ingredients and kitchen utensils. Thank you so much for the unique experience!
Meike -
What a wonderful unique experience. Rosella and Giuseppe welcomed us into their home and showed us a real Italian family. This was not touristy at all. It was very real and unique thank you so much Rozella and Giuseppe!
Stacey Eddy -
Our group of 12 had the most wonderful time at this cooking class on Monday! The host and their family were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. It was our favorite excursion of the entire cruise. The pasta and everything we made together were absolutely delicious, and we really appreciated them sharing their recipes with us so we can try making the dishes again at home. We’ll remember this experience for a long time and highly recommend it!
Tabetha Duckro -
Simply an exquisite day with Rossella. She and Giuseppe went above and beyond welcoming us into their home and teaching us. Hands down a fantastic experience!
Cesarina from 2020Location: Messina (ME) Languages: Italian, English, French
I have always been passionate about cooking, with the desire to try new recipes and experiment with new tastes, always maintaining a bond of flavors and smells of my Sicily. I like to take care of the presentation of the dish and I like to share my passion with others. My house is large and welcoming, always ready to host friends and tourists to whom I can give the pleasure of tasting some local delicacies.