Cooking classes

Sicilian flavors: sfincione, mattonella and tiramisu

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Rosa Maria

Palermo (PA)
Duration 3h
Max 8 guests
Spoken languages:  
Italian, English, French

Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina

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    Imagine strolling through the streets of Palermo, filled with typical aromas, and tasting a typical Palermo street food: sfincione. A very soft focaccia that encompasses all the flavors of Sicily: tomato sauce, caciocavallo cheese, oregano, and breadcrumbs.

    Afterwards, we will prepare the mattonella palermitana together: a shell of soft leavened dough filled with a delicious tomato sauce, mozzarella, and cooked ham, and sprinkled with sesame seeds. To finish, tiramisu: an Italian dessert famous all over the world, and I will reveal the secret of my family's recipe.

    Total: €111.00

    €111.00 
    per guest

    €56.00 per child

    Reviews
    5.0
    133 reviews
    We had a wonderful experience with Rosa Maria. She went out of her way to make us feel welcome in her home. She was great at explaining the he process we followed and the end result was a beautiful pasta dish we feel comfortable replicating going forward. Awesome authentic local experience!

    Dennis & Julie - March 2026

    Rosa Maria was an absolute delight. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. I’m not exactly skilled in the kitchen, but she helped me and we prepared a pasta I can actually make at home. It was a lovely afternoon with her and her husband and the nanny of their children. Would recommend to anyone looking for an authentic Sicilian dining experience.

    Andi Lipton - March 2026

    Rosa Maria and her daughter were wonderful! We had a group of 14, and everything was ready when we arrived. We learned to make two types of pasta and tiramisu. We then shared our meal together. I highly recommend!

    Louise Y - February 2026

    We had the most wonderful experience with Rosa Maria making arancine. We were a group of 7 all family traveling together in Sicily. We make “arancinis” at home and had so much fun learning more about the culinary tradition as it is done here in Palermo. Rosa Maria and her helper was gracious and friendly. I would absolutely take another class with them.

    Greco Family - November 2025

    What a wonderful experience! Rosa Maria was a great host with a hands on approach to home cooking. We loved everything about the experience and would highly recommend it. Thank you Rosa Maria for a great night!

    Alison - October 2025

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    Rosa Maria
    Cesarina from 2018Location: Palermo (PA)    Languages: Italian, English, French
     In Sicily, especially in Palermo, there is one true regional cuisine — based on four essential ingredients: pasta, olive oil, vegetables, and oily fish. These are the foundations of my cooking. My dishes reflect this tradition, but I love to add a touch of imagination and a desire to experiment, always staying true to the spirit of our ancient recipes. I use ingredients that are deeply connected to the land and sea of Sicily. I welcome my guests here in Palermo, but through my food, I also invite them to discover the aromas and flavors of Favignana, Ustica, and San Vito Lo Capo.
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