Summer Garden Cooking class

Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon in my garden as we celebrate the bounty of summer with a cooking class inspired by the vegetables growing just steps from the kitchen. We’ll begin with a guided garden tour, where you’ll have the opportunity to harvest fresh tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and peppers while learning some of our favorite tips for growing your own vegetables at home.

Back in the kitchen, we’ll transform our harvest into a delicious seasonal vegetarian feast. We’ll start with bruschetta topped with sun-ripened cherry tomatoes, followed by homemade cavatelli tossed with roasted San Marzano tomato sauce. We’ll grill Italian eggplants and marinate them with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and fresh mint, prepare a classic Calabrian tomato and sweet red onion salad, and pan-fry sweet Italian peppers until perfectly tender.

Menu

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

(Toasted bread topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil)

Cavatelli con Pomodori Gratinati al Forno

(Homemade pasta tossed with San Marzano roasted tomatoes topped with breadcrumbs, pecorino, garlic and parsley)

Melanzane Alla Griglia

(Grilled Marinated Eggplant with Olive Oil, Garlic and Fresh Mint)

Insalata di Pomodori e Cipolle Calabresi

(Calabrian-Style Tomato and Red Onion Salad)

Peperoni Fritti con Acciughe

(Whole Fried Sweet Peppers with Anchovies)