Radicchio rosso di Verona PGI is one of the jewels of Veronese horticulture, with a long history behind it: imported from the East before the 14th century, it is sweet and tender, of a beautiful flaming red with very white ribs and can be found all year. It lends itself to countless uses in the kitchen, and my menu proposes three traditional recipes with red radicchio as the protagonist: as an appetizer, grilled and seasoned with oil, salt, parsley, anchovies and chopped almonds; in the first course as a filling for baked lasagna, and finally as a dessert to accompany the "Fogassa su la gradela de Cavajon", recently awarded the De.Co. (municipal designation of origin), as a sweet and slightly spicy compote. Unexpected flavors and colors! I wait for you!

Red radicchio from Verona  3 course menu

In the past centuries the pumpkin has represented a food reserve in the poorest areas, an extraordinary food since everything can be used: flowers, seeds, buds, leaves and fruit. Cut into not too thin slices and cooked in the oven, with the addition of almonds, pumpkin seeds and salt flakes, it is an exquisite appetizer; worked with Grana Padano, aged Monte Veronese, pepper and nutmeg it becomes an amazing filling for fresh pasta ravioli; combined with the ingredients for a simple focaccia, it turns into a delicious soft cake, enriched with flakes of dark chocolate and a salted chocolate mousse. Its nature is magical, not only in the kitchen: wasn't it Cinderella's carriage?

Three-Course Pumpkin Dinner 

Polenta and Gnocchi: ancient Verona from appetizer to dessert

The menu I propose consists of 4 courses from the northern Veronese tradition and involves the use of typical local products.The appetizer will be a marinated egg yolk in porcini water, with crispy rye bread croutons and black truffle in pesto. Following that, the first course: a Vialone Nano rice cream with pumpkin cream, and depending on the season, black truffle in pesto and shavings.The second course will be a cut of Brown Cattle beef from the Lessinia and aged Monte Veronese, enhanced by fresh black truffle shavings. Of course, dessert will not be missed, which will be the Veronese Sbrisolona, accompanied by custard cream.I am proud to carry on the culinary traditions of my territory and to let you discover the goodness of our dishes.I am waiting for you!

Traditional Northern Veronese Menu with Local Products

I'm waiting for you for a Veronese traditional culinary experience. From the typical appetizer, beef nervetti salad with peppers and onions, to the first course, tortelli in broth stuffed with chicken hearts and livers. Then the second course, Bollito with Pearà, the dish of great festivities made with: hen, beef, cotechino, veal head, and salted tongue all served with Pearà (a sauce made with grated bread, broth, and beef marrow) whose delicate flavor is made spicy with a generous addition of pepper, green sauce, and cren (a sauce based on horseradish).To finish, the classic tiramisu.

The Great Veronese Boiled Meat and its Majesty Pearà

My philosophy is to use top-quality products, as much as possible sourced locally; homemade pasta, bread, pizza, and desserts. Most of the fresh products are either from my own production (fruits and vegetables) or sourced from local farms, or from DOCG, DOP, organic, or biodynamic-certified companies.The proposed menu is a full journey, starting with the appetizer of pike in sauce with toasted polenta. As a first course, fresh pasta with sardines, for the main course, either baked whitefish or herb-crusted salmon trout (depending on the season), and for dessert, Puina cake with ricotta. These are dishes of poor but genuine and flavorful cuisine, with a touch of modernity.

Local Delights from Lake Garda

Vegetarian menus are a passion: a menu that is never the same because it varies according to the seasons just as it did in the past, using what nature offers us, always attentive to taste.The fresh handmade pasta is the strong point: tagliatelle, lasagne, pappardelle, but also tortelli, ravioli, depending on the season and the ingredients used.Torta Russa is an exquisite typical dessert from Verona, which consists of a shell of puff pastry filled with a delicate dough made with almonds, macaroons and eggs. According to the most consolidated tradition, it takes its name from its particular shape which resembles a fur hat, the characteristic headgear of the Russian peoples. I'm waiting for you to travel with me on a journey through traditional "zero km" cuisine, full of unique flavours

A Vegetarian Journey through Traditional Cuisine

Sunday is the time for families to be together at the dinner table: it is a celebration and, as such, should convey joy. Good "comfort" food can bestow enjoyment, satisfaction and substance simultaneously.At my table you can enjoy traditional Sunday dishes, some forgotten, such as baked peaches stuffed with almonds and macaroons, and nervetti in sweet and sour salad, along with the best-known and best-loved dishes, such as baked pasta and sausages with roasted vegetables.A menu under the banner of the famous zero km and against food waste, just as our grandmothers, who were much more "modern" and forward-thinking than we are, used to do. We will see how to create a tasty and creative first or second course with just a few ingredients on hand. Try it to believe!

Traditional Sunday recipes

There are treasures of Nature that delight our palate both sweet and savory, as well as being true benefactors of our health. Among them are Broccoli and Cabbage. In the Veronese territory, the cultivation of Cruciferae is very significant: cabbage, Savoy cabbage, white cabbage and a particular broccoli that grows only in the hills of Custoza, sweet and delicious, a much sought-after niche product. We will taste these wonders from an appetizer of white cabbage au gratin, to a first course of baked pasta with Custoza broccoletto (depending on seasonality), a main course of broccoli leaf rolls with perch, a side of purple cabbage with sweet and sour cinnamon, and to finish a delicate white cabbage and vanilla cheesecake. Healthy and tasty.

Savoring the Goodness of Broccoli and Cabbage from Verona

The wonder of homemade pasta, let's get hands-on together at my house! We will make three special recipes, using all categories of ingredients, from vegetables to fish, from fruit to meat, in a magic of colors and flavors. We will learn how to make unique Tortelli by inserting flowers in transparency, making a "romantic" dish for a special dinner. We will make "bright" Tagliolini with a sauce that tastes of the sea from start to finish. Finally, some "rustic" Ravioli, filled with sausage and provolone cheese sweetened with a delicate pumpkin cream. A trio of first courses that you will enjoy creating and that will amaze you with their flavors. I look forward to seeing you at my house.

Let's put our hands in the dough

Castelnuovo del Garda

Elena

Desenzano del Garda

Marina

My passion is traditional cuisine, which I love to share to enhance the culture and richness of our land. During my cooking course, I will teach you how to prepare a leek frittata, tagliatelle, and a delicious strawberry tiramisu. We will only use fresh and seasonal ingredients to ensure the highest quality. I will take you on a journey through the flavors of our territory, discovering the culinary traditions that have made the history of our region. Cooking is a place of simplicity, pleasure to share knowledge and experiences. Experience with me the joy of discovering that goodness is in simplicity, I'm waiting for you!

Lake Garda's Flavors: Traditional Cooking Class

Verona

Aurora

I'm Aurora from Verona, a Cesarina who loves Venetian tradition and cooking for my family and friends. To me, cooking is a form of love that allows me to show those around me how much I care about their well-being.If you come for lunch or dinner at my place, I will offer you a unique gastronomic experience, made up of traditional Venetian dishes prepared with fresh and quality ingredients. I will welcome you to my home, located in the beautiful city of Verona, a Unesco World Heritage Site surrounded by the hills of the Venetian hinterland. Here you can taste real Venetian cuisine, accompanied by excellent local wines, and live an authentic and unforgettable experience.I await you with my smile and hospitality, ready to make you feel at home!

Aurora's Authentic Venetian Dining Experience in Verona

Explore the culinary traditions of not only Veneto, but also Tuscany and Apulia (my regions of origin) during this cooking class in Verona. Discover the secrets of Venetian recipes and savor the flavors and colors of these three regions. This will be a truly magical experience filled with taste, tradition, and surprises!I'm waiting for you!

Cooking Class in Verona: Experience the Flavors of Italy

The colors of the dishes we'll prepare will create a harmonious theme for a beautiful and unique evening! It will be a sweet and unforgettable experience to spend time with fellow food lovers. My warm and cozy home is the perfect place for couples who appreciate peace, quiet, and good conversation.I can't wait to host you!

Romantically at the table with Juliet!

Companion vegan experienceI love being in the kitchen to prepare delicious dishes as well as beautiful and mindful of sustainability and thus the wonderful nature around us!Sharing a lunch or dinner in great company by putting your hands in the dough is one of life's pleasures, all it takes is simple gestures and the right ingredients!We will prepare bruschetta with homemade bread baked in our home wood-fired oven, combined with vegetables from the garden and small crispy lentil burgers. In Verona, you can't miss the famous potato gnocchi on the table, which can be dressed with a variety of sauces, and to finish, an apple pie that is so family friendly.Excellent local wine will accompany all the dishes, and there will be no shortage of homemade liqueurs and lots of serenity!

Vegan experience in company!

During my cooking class, I will teach you how to prepare preserves with care and love, to ensure that the flavors and scents of the season last long and can be used for both big and small occasions. We will start with a tasty sweet and sour pickled vegetable dish, which is crunchy, flavorful and super versatile. We will then prepare a delicious vegetarian first course and end on a sweet note with chocolate salami, a dessert that every family in Italy has its own recipe for. I can't wait to share my passion for preservation with you and show you how to preserve the beauty and taste of nature in an easy and delicious way.Join me for my cooking class!

Cooking class: Let's make preserves together

Vinitaly continues its journey at my home with a special tasting of local dishes paired with wines from our famous Valpolicella region.You can enjoy homemade salami with polenta, sweet and sour giardiniera, and a variety of bruschetta, as well as Amarone risotto, vegetable meatloaf with a side of potatoes, and the universally beloved Tiramisu.I'm delighted to welcome groups who want to spend a delightful evening in good company!

Vinitaly at Home: Local Food and Wine Tasting

Verona is famous for Juliet and Romeo, the Arena, the stunning Lake Garda, and many other places and people. But there's even more to discover, including some truly special local desserts! One of the most famous is the Torta Russa, which has a shape resembling a Russian fur hat. I'll tell you the story behind it and you'll be fascinated. Then there are the Zaletti biscuits, which originated in Venice but can be found in almost every pastry shop in Verona. Made with fine cornmeal and flavored with rum-soaked raisins, they're irresistibly fragrant. And let's not forget the sweet treats from Lake Garda. We'll prepare the famous San Vigilini, a simple yet delicious dessert, and I'll share the recipe's origins and secrets.Join me for a special course!

Join Our Cooking Class and Discover Verona's Sweet Secrets

My passion for cooking knows no bounds! I strive to be mindful in everything I do, especially in my cooking, which I love to keep lively, varied, and up-to-date. Plant-based ingredients are very versatile and colorful, especially during the beautiful seasons. There's nothing better than preparing delicious and appetizing dishes using what nature offers!Here is my menu, which will satisfy even the most indulgent palates. It will be fun to prepare the menu dishes together in the garden or in the large and welcoming kitchen. Each dish will be accompanied by homemade bread cooked in a wood-fired oven and excellent local wine. Moreover, for dessert, there will be liqueurs made by me.I'm looking forward to hosting you!

Vegan cuisine for everyone!

Cooking is a wonderful world full of surprises! In my cooking class, we will create simple yet impressive dishes, all while prioritizing sustainability and love for the present and future generations.This vegan cooking class is a fun and creative way to learn how to cook delicious and healthy meals. Throughout the course, we will cover how to select the right ingredients, prepare nutritious dishes, and modify traditional recipes to make them vegan.Let's collaborate in a fun and simple way!

Vegan Cooking Class: Delicious and Healthy Recipes

Regina

My name is Regina, and I'm a Cesarina from Verona who is passionate about traditional Venetian cuisine. I invite you to join me for a lunch or dinner at my home, which is located just a few steps away from the district of the Romanesque Basilica dedicated to the patron saint of the city, San Zeno. My cuisine is simple but delicious, with the aim of enhancing the products that the territory makes available. We will start with a delicious appetizer of Soave cured ham and pickled vegetables, followed by tagliatelle with butter and sage, and for dessert, a "Torta Russa di Verona".During our culinary experience, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Venetian meal: we will savor the exquisite wines of Valpolicella and other specialties from the region.

A Taste of Traditional Venetian Cuisine with Cesarina Regina

I'm Regina, a Cesarina from Verona, passionate about traditional Venetian cuisine. I welcome you to a cooking course at my home, located near the Romanesque Basilica of San Zeno, the city's patron saint. My cuisine is simple yet flavorful, with the aim of enhancing local products such as giardiniera, butter and sage tagliatelle, and Torta Russa. During our culinary experience, you will also have the opportunity to taste the precious wines of Valpolicella, local products, and have fun getting your hands dirty making fresh pasta with soft wheat flour and eggs.I look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable experience of taste and conviviality!

Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Verona with Cesarina Regina

Michela

Just a few steps from Piazza Bra, I will host you in my kitchen where we will have ways to unleash creativity. Together we will prepare three simple but delicious dishes, enough to amaze your palates.You will get to get your hands in the dough to prepare a fresh pasta recipe, and discover the secrets of a perfect pasta sheet.For dessert I will offer you the original soft Zaletto, a typical dessert from the romantic city of Verona, prepared following my grandmother Laura's recipe.

Tagliatelle and Zaletti cookies: grandma's secrets

In full Veronese tradition, even a Carnevele mask was dedicated to this tasty dish: the Papà del Gnoco.Together we will prepare gnocchi not only with potatoes but also with pumpkin. We will decide together the various sauces with which we will season the pasta and step by step I will tell you about the origins and history of this traditional dish.

Gnocchi: the typical dish of Veronese Carnival

I'm Michela, a proud Veronese and a passionate cook. I would like to invite you to a cooking class in my apartment, just a few steps away from the iconic Piazza Brà in the city center.During this class, we will prepare some delicious traditional Veronese dishes using fresh, local ingredients. We will start with a classic appetizer: bruschetta with mozzarella and anchovies. Then we will move on to making ravioli with ricotta and spinach, a dish that has been passed down in my family for generations. But no Italian meal is complete without dessert, and we will finish off with a classic Tiramisù. As we cook together, I will share with you some of the cooking techniques and family secrets that have been passed down to me from my grandmother and mother.

Traditional Veronese Cooking Class in the Heart of Verona

Verona, city of love, an ideal place to organize a bachelorette party, and why not celebrate it by putting your hands to pasta? After a welcome drink, we will prepare noodles and a stuffed pasta together. To sweeten things up we will also prepare a dessert, such as Zaletti di Verona, typical sweets made with polenta.At the end we will sit down at the table to enjoy the prepared dishes. Jokes and merriment are mandatory.Still and sparkling water, a bottle of wine for every two people and coffee are included

Bachelorette Party

The season of concerts, the Opera Festival, has begun in Verona. To make your evening in one of the most enchanting open-air theaters in the world even more exceptional, I offer a comfortable and exclusive Home Restaurant service before the show. Enjoy a lavish Veronese-style aperitif featuring bruschetta, salami, cheese, ravioli with sun-dried tomatoes and potatoes, and dessert accompanied by fine wine to set the stage for your magical evening. My home is just a short walk from Piazza Brà, allowing you to easily reach the Arena on foot.

Before the show in the Arena, apericena at Michela's

Let's go and mess around!I will be happy to welcome into this experience little cooks who would like to put their hands in the dough.Together we will make pizza and while waiting for the dough to rise, we will unleash our imaginations by making and decorating cup-cakes or making fruit tarts.It will be an experience of imagination and fun.

Homemade pizza: a course for children

The market, situated in the heart of Verona within a building of architectural significance, specializes in selling local and seasonal products, ranging from meat and wine to extra virgin olive oil, fruits, vegetables, and gourmet items. After exploring the market, we'll enjoy a glass of fine wine and some snacks before heading to my kitchen for a demonstration on preparing delectable parmesan waffles as a starter. At our table, we'll have plenty of delicious food, exceptional wine, and an abundance of joy.

Savor Verona: Market Tour & Appetizer Masterclass

Located in the heart of Verona, in a building of architectural value, this market offers a wide range of local and seasonal products: from meat to wine, from extra virgin olive oil to fruit and vegetables, and even gastronomy specialties. After our tour of the market, we'll enjoy a glass of wine and some snacks before heading to my kitchen, where I'll show you how to make traditional Veronese dishes such as polenta and fresh pasta, which are always present on our tables.

Verona Market Tour & Cooking Class: Polenta & Fresh Pasta

I will welcome my guests, in my apartment , located a few steps from Piazza Brà and the Arena , to offer them, a family evening with dishes that come directly from the cookbooks , strictly handwritten, and sometimes with a few spots , of grandmother Laura and mother Bibi.Before dinner we will sit in the kitchen for a short cooking demonstration.Possibility to customize the menu , in case of allergies or in the presence of vegetarian guests.

A dinner in the heart of Verona

Directly from my grandmother Laura's recipe book, jealously handed down from mother to daughter, we will discover the secrets of preparing exquisite Risini and Zaletti. A time in the kitchen to immerse ourselves in Veronese tradition accompanied as always by lots of fun and good wineA sampling of cold cuts and cheeses typical of the Veronese territory ,water wine and coffee , will be the side dish to this sweet experienceRisini are a typical Veronese pastry dessert,single-portion baskets of short pastry, with a filling of rice and custard, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon dessert.Soft zaletti cookies made with cornmeal are delicious for an end of a meal or a snack.

Risini and Zaletti two sweet specialties of Verona

A fun moment in the kitchen a few steps from the historic center of Verona. After a welcome moment with wine, cheeses and cold cuts typical of the Verona area, we will knead eggs and flour to make tagliatelle and ravioli: Tiramisu, a typical dessert of the Venetian tradition, will be our dessert.At the end we will taste together what we have prepared. Water, wine, one bottle every two people, coffee are included.Hospitality, friendliness and fun are guaranteed

Homemade pasta a family tradition in Verona

A unique experience for those who enjoy conviviality accompanied by a quick meal and good wine.I will welcome guests in my home ,in the center of Verona ,to discover the traditional Veronese aperitif: a glass of wine with cicchetti. Cicchetti get their name from the Latin word "ciccus" , which means "small quantity," in fact we are talking about small bites of bread, with sliced meats or codfish on top, or samples of fried food, such as mozzarella in carrozza, meatballs .Cicchetti are usually accompanied by" un'ombra" that is a glass of wine typical of the area.We will taste 3 different types of wine,representing the expression of the history, land and climate of the Veronese territory, such as Valpolicella ripasso, and wines from Lake Garda and surrounding hills.

Wine and Cicchetti the aperitif of Verona

In the city of lovers, a romantic dinner , to be enjoyed in the tranquility of my home. Flowers , candles good food and good wine, will be the setting for this magical evening.The family recipe of beef tenderloin with lemon and rosemary , will be the undisputed star of the menu.The appetizer , first course and dessert , may vary according to seasonality

Romantic dinner in the city of Romeo and Juliet

Through ancient recipes and at the same time always modern and current, we will have a tasting of this food , sometimes mistreated, but which lends itself to a thousand different preparations.Soft white polenta with moscardini, yellow polenta of a more sustained consistency to be toasted and accompanied with cold cuts and cheeses, a polenta cake with a soft heart, all washed down with good wine and cheerfulness..... and to finish, a sweet treat, always made with polenta such as Zaletti di Verona or Sbrisolona , excellent with grappa or coffee, cannot be missed

His majesty the polenta

Stefano

Learning about the cuisine starting with its peasant ingredients, guests will taste a selection of cicchetti prepared with Lessinia cold cuts and cheeses,The aperitif will be served in the garden.We will cook a herb risotto from the garden with vialone nano rice .We will taste the main course and dessert together telling anecdotes and stories related to the proposed dishes.If time permits guests will have the opportunity to see our small olive grove

Verona country recipes and flavors

Verona the city of love and this is' an experience for couples...we will prepare together an aperitif of prosecco and small romantic appetizers...which the couple will enjoy in the garden or on the terrace.We will learn how to prepare tortellini in couple stations in which each member of the couple will have their own task in creating the knot of love.We will conclude with the preparation of fried little hearts with honey from Lessinia

Verona in love

In this experience we will cook together with ours a Veronese dinner with grandmother's recipes and tools .. we will try raw materials of the area , we will taste a good glass of valpolicella . Our guests back home will be able to reproduce the same dinner at home . We will explain to them as our grandmothers explained to us .We will end the experience by having dinner together telling the guest about the territory and its culinary peculiarities

Grandma's menu

We will taste grandmothers' vegetarian recipes ... the scents of poor but tasty recipes. We will go to the garden to see the small garden in the well.This will be followed by a small cooking show of one of the chosen dishes.We will then all have dinner together and learn about the herbs we used to prepare the dishes.

Cooking with herbs

Castiglione delle Stiviere

I look forward to an unforgettable culinary adventure to make and enjoy some local recipes together. We will start with giardiniera, an ever-present side dish on every table in the area. Then we will make a delicious focaccia, typical of Mantua, with white onions. Depending on the season, we will prepare delicacies such as pumpkin tortelli, capunsei or malfatti with herbs. We will end on a sweet note with Sbrisolona cake, made with yellow flour and almonds, or the classic and timeless tiramisu.

Mantova Cooking Class: Savor Seasonal Delights Together

I'm Cesarina Ada from Castiglione delle Stiviere, near Lake Garda, and I invite you to join me in a traditional cooking class featuring recipes from my region, inside a historic house that was the first tavern in the village. Together, we'll prepare a medley of local appetizers, mouthwatering pumpkin tortelli with tomato sauce or butter and sage, and finish with the crispy Sbrisolona. Cooking for me is like traveling, as the creation of a dish involves various stages: from sourcing local ingredients to the method of preparation, from rediscovering traditional flavors to an in-depth understanding of local recipes. It's a journey of love that must be narrated and capable of astonishing my guests.

Cooking Class in a Historic Residence

San Martino Buon Albergo

Sofia

Together, we'll cook one of the most popular dishes in both our home and Veronese cuisine, featuring one of the finest products of the season and Veronese and Venetian traditions: risotto.Risotto can be tricky, but we'll go through all the steps and possible variations together so you can recreate it at home. My husband and I excitedly await your visit to savor this fantastic dish.

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