Autumn Tuscan Dinner

Valentine Truffle Dinner Our Goal: To teach you how to make a decadent 3 course Italian dinner that is perfect for a cold Chicago Winter night. We will also discuss the best way to pair wines with each of these courses. Finally we will have the short ribs prepared for you to eat and you will be able to take your short ribs home to enjoy on another night. This class is priced per person What we will teach: Differences in risotto styles Choosing the right rice variety for your risotto Risotto cooking method Risotto cooking tips and myths How to properly dice and sweat an onion Where to buy and how to work with truffle products How to braise meat (one of the most important cooking techniques in a kitchen) Meal planning, timing and preparation How to work with Chocolate General knife skills Menu: Shrimp Risotto with Lemon Butter, Chives Braised Short Ribs with Black Truffle Sauce, Polenta Dark Chocolate Semifreddo with Raspberries