Rita Venturino's Italian Table/Class Schedule

Class Schedule

Cefalu, Sicily

Join us for an evening of traditional Italian cooking. Learn how to create and present dishes that will impress your family and friends. Classes are small and intimate. Couples can enjoy a great night out learning how to create a great meal.

Class Registration Notes

All classes are $50 per person.
Class location is Gibsonia, PA.
Scheduled evening classes begin promptly at 6 p.m.
Specially scheduled group afternoon classes begin promptly at 12 noon.
Classes are conducted on Monday through Thursday.
Payment and Cancellation Policy: All bookings are held for 7 days and considered firm when payment is received. Rebooking to a different date may be made up to two weeks before the class.
No refund is given for single cancellations less than 5 days prior to class date.
Recipes may be adjusted for seasonal availability.

No exceptions please!

Private Classes
We also offer private one-on-one hands-on classes if you prefer. Nothing like getting personal instructions.

It’s the unexpected culinary touches that welcome friends and family to your home. Email us for rates and questions, ritasitaliantable@zoominternet.net

"There is no greater love than the love of food." ...George Bernard Shaw

Class Schedule

Comfy Cozy Dinner

Thursday, February 9, 2012 and a repeat date of Thursday, February 16, 2012

Fun to make for any occasion!

Orange, Onion and Black Olive Salad – Cross-cut oranges, red onion, and black olives lightly dressed.

Gnocchi w/Mushroom Sauce – Home-made gnocchi in a fresh wild mushroom sauce.

Shrimp Scampi – Large shrimp quickly sautéed with olive oil, garlic and bread crumbs.

Orange Ricotta Crepes – Sweet crepes filled with orange flavored ricotta garnished with orange sections.

Brunch Offerings

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Pick one or make them all!

Almond Olive Tapenade – Toasted almonds, raisins, garlic, red pepper and green olives nicely seasoned.

Insalata w/Green Apples & Almonds – Greens topped with Granny Smith Apples and toasted almonds.

Asparagus w/Gorgonzola Sauce – Tender asparagus topped with Gorgonzola white sauce.

Polenta w/Spinach & Poached Eggs – Cornmeal polenta topped with sautéed spinach and poached egg.

Tiramisu Parfaits – Ladyfingers drenched with espresso layered with mascarpone cream topped with

shaved chocolate.

Special Occasion Dinner

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Save this one for a special meal!

Radish Crostini – Seared red radishes top toasted crusty bread.

Strawberry Salad – Baby spinach & strawberries tossed with sweet poppy seed dressing.

Veal Scaloppini w/Pappardelle & Tomato Caper Sauce – Lightly breaded sautéed veal with pappardelle pasta topped with tomato caper sauce.

Ricotta & Mascarpone Puffs – Petite profiteroles are filled with cheese cream.

Springtime in Naples

Thursday April 19, 2012

Pretend you are there…

Roasted Mushroom Salad – Warm oven-roasted mushrooms on greens topped with shaved Parmesan Cheese.

Napolitano Lasagna Roll-Ups – Lasagna noodles filled with ricotta topped with tomato sauce and baked.

Spiced Spinach w/Almonds – Add zest and crunch to this side dish.

Apricot Upside-Down Cake – Glazed apricots top a tender almond based cake.

Entertaining Specialties

Thursday, May 17, 2012 or Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Serve these indoors or outdoors!

Grape Pizzettes – Puff Pastry topped with juicy grapes, tangy onions and crunchy walnuts.

Palermo Style Pizza – A traditional Sicilian thick pizza topped with tomato sauce and lots of cheese.

Tuscan-Style Ceci Salad – Garbanzo beans, tomatoes & black olives lightly seasoned topped with saved cheese.

Frutta Fresca w/Cannoli Cream – Seasonal fresh fruit topped with cannoli cream.

Mangiamo...an endless experience in taste!

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"An Italian without pasta is dead."

...Andrea Bocelli

Gibsonia, PA 15044