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Sicilian Flavors of New Orleans

In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the dishes, ingredients, and traditions that traveled from Sicily to New Orleans and the local flavors they picked up along the way.

Quick Details

Participants

18 years and older

$ 175

Where Sicilian tradition meets the New Orleans table

Sicilian cooking has been part of the New Orleans table for generations. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the dishes, ingredients, and traditions that traveled from Sicily to New Orleans and the local flavors they picked up along the way.

What’s Included

Menu

Class begins with an antipasto of Olive Salad Crostini. Guests will then prepare a three-course menu featuring handmade Ravioli con Tacchino with Pesto Trapanese, Pesce alla Ghiotta, and a classic Sicilian Cannoli. The experience includes Italian red wine and finishes with freshly brewed espresso with lemon peel.

Ravioli con Tacchino with Pesto Trapanese – Turkey Ravioli with Sicilian Pesto

Ravioli stuffed with seasoned turkey, served with a traditional Sicilian pesto made from tomatoes, almonds, basil, garlic, and olive oil.

Pesce alla Ghiotta – Sicilian-Style Fish

Fish gently cooked in a flavorful Mediterranean sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, onions, and olive oil.

 

Classic Sicilian Cannoli – Traditional Sicilian Dessert

Crispy, fried pastry shells filled with sweetened ricotta cream, sometimes finished with pistachios, chocolate chips, or candied citrus.

Includes

  • Full Meal
  • Recipes
  • New Orleans School of Cooking Apron
  • Urban South Seasonal Brew and Red and White Wine