Cooking Techniques Classes in Washington, DC

Learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine, in a small group, in the pleasant atmosphere of a private home.

Cooking with those who do it best. Join our senior cooking classes as part of our Senior Fit & Well Program.

Everything old is new again, and cast iron is the perfect example. Inexpensive but an incredible conductor of heat, cast iron is the perfect pan for your kitchen for even cooking. This isn’t your grandma’s cast iron!  Create modern flavors in an old fashioned pan, including: Swedish Meatballs with Lemon Honey Sauce Baked Fish with Tomato,...

Learn the secret behind making quick and delicious bone broths. After this class, you’ll never buy broth again.  Menu: Quick chicken broth, beef broth

Do you want to learn how to make your own sushi rolls at home? Join us as we wrap and roll our way to sushi heaven! You will learn the techniques to making perfect sushi rice and the tips and tricks to successful rolls. We’ll have fresh fish and veggies ready for you to roll the night away! All adult classes are BYOB/BYOW. Please plan to drink responsibly....

Up your tailgate skills in the fun and lively class perfect for your favorite football fan. Whether you’re taking the show on the road or enjoying the game in your own living room, this menu is sure to please a crowd!  Menu includes:   Smoked Crab Cakes with Spicy Old Bay Remoulade  Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped “HOG” Dogs...

Don’t want to butcher your turkey the wrong way? Come to our class to learn all the proper techniques in carving the perfect turkey on Thanksgiving.

Make dinner in the fast lane with an Instant Pot or stove-top pressure cooker! You’ll learn the tips and tricks to getting dinner on the table…fast!  Menu includes: Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Crispy Sage Beef Barbacoa Tacos with Corn Salsa Farro Risotto with Radicchio and Feta Berry Bread Pudding with Raspberry Coulis Techniques...

If you are interested in Italian language, food or culture the chef says” The best place to learn about Italy is in the kitchen.” Learning to prepare Italian cuisine is more than just learning to cook. It’s about the atmosphere, the people and of course, the wine.  The cooking classes at Casa Italiana cover the preparation of various courses...

Cooking class menus change daily and feature ingredients that reflect the seasons and our moods. Menu items are decided upon the day of class once we see what’s most enticing at the markets.  Basic through advanced skill levels are addressed while a variety of kitchen skills and techniques are integrated throughout each session. We cook fresh,...

Macarons, delicate little French almond cookie sandwiches, are all the rage, but can be quite challenging to perfect. Join our cookie queen Caroline McAllister and she teaches you how to make macaron at home.  Macaron flavors include: Tiramisu Pistachio Cream Lemon with Raspberry Cream Techniques – Working with meringue, piping, essential...

Learn how to prepare and bake crusty, fresh-baked European-style breads at home in our intensive 5-hour bread baking workshop. For the experienced or novice bread baker, the technique driven class focuses on yeast doughs. Menu includes: Perfect Rustic Loaf Vienna Bread Crusty French Baguette Fresh Salted Butter Homemade pizza for lunch!...