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The Sweets of Verona : Risini, Zaletti, Russian Cake

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Michela

Verona

Duration 3h

Max 6 guests

Spoken languages:  English, French, Italian

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

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    Directly from Grandma Laura's recipe book, jealously handed down from mother to daughter, we will discover the secrets of preparing Risini, Zaletti and Torta Russa. A time in the kitchen to immerse ourselves in Veronese tradition, accompanied as always by lots of merriment and good wine. A sampling of typical Veronese cured meats and cheeses will serve as a side dish to this sweet experience. Risini are single-portion baskets of short pastry, with a filling of rice and custard, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon dessert. Zaletti are soft cookies made with cornmeal; they are delicious for an end of a meal or a snack. Russa cake is a dessert consisting of a crispy puff pastry shell and a soft almond and macaroon filling.

    Vegetarian

    Total: €85.00

    €85.00 per guest

    €43.00 per child

    Reviews
    5.0
    50 reviews
    It was a wonderful experience to cook with and learn about Italian food with Michaela. The meal was delicious too

    Linda - November 2024

    What a fantastic experience with Michela in Verona for the market and cooking class. My wife and I loved shopping the local food market and then putting some of those ingredients to work in our meal. We prepared an appetizer, 2 pasta dishes and a dessert. All were delicious and Michela even started us with a little aperitif and some wine to get us in the Italian spirit! Michela was very patient with us, and completely flexible in deciding what to make, different flavours to add, etc. My wife doesn’t eat red meats, but this was no problem for our class. Michela guided us through multiple steps of her recipes - but all were fairly easy to follow, and she demonstrated then had us repeat and learn the ropes. The pastas we made were excellent - but everything was really great. Michela is located in the heart of Verona so it is a fantastic way to get into the city, spend some time cooking (and eating) and then exploring the city to work your meal off. Highly recommend Michela - felt very comfortable spending time with her in the kitchen - and then dining with her in her home.

    Brian & Sherry - November 2024

    Michela was a wonderful host! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening with her learning to make pasta and tiramisu. She is an exceptional chef: patient, kind, thorough and made it all very easy to understand. We are excited to make her recipies now that we are home again!

    Leslie Spencer - November 2024

    My husband and I had a wonderful evening with Michela. She is warm, welcoming, professional, and an excellent chef! We highly recommend her for a pasta and tiramisu cooking class.

    Leslie Spencer - November 2024

    Michela greeted us downstairs at the street when we arrived at her building. She was a wonderful hostess, my sister and I felt like we were visiting a friend and cooking with her and sitting to enjoy dinner together. She created a menu that didn't have pork in it. The pesto was so fresh and tasty, my sister and I still talk about it. Grazie Mille to Michela for a wonderful evening.

    Amal Mulhem - October 2024

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    Michela
    Cesarina from 2021Location: Verona    Languages: English, French, Italian
    Michela is from Verona, she has always lived in Verona, a city of art and love. Her apartment is a few steps from Piazza Brà, in the city center. The hills with its vineyards, Lake Garda with centuries-old olive trees and the Lessini mountains surround the monuments of a city with magical views. Her passion for cooking is a family legacy. Grandmother Laura and mother Bibi involved grandchildren and children in the preparation of long and short fresh pasta, lasagna, tortellini and tortelli, meat main courses with side dishes and desserts. "In the kitchen I try to convey the value of simplicity, but at the same time I am always ready to experiment with new dishes, mainly using the typical products of the Verona area."
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