Cooking Classes

Below are previous classes to give you and idea of what we can do. All are easy and the end result is incredibly flavorful and fun. Invite a friend to join you and have a delicious meal after the class.

My classes are virtual and in-person. Together we will explore basic cooking techniques, using easy recipes, to create delicious dishes for your family and friends!

Email me at bellacucinamaria@gmail.com for more information on my public and private cooking classes.

Four Iconic Pastas

Join me in my kitchen as we explore four traditional pasta dishes from Italy: Bucatini l'Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, Pasta Puttanesca and Pasta al Tonno. Each are easy, and each are packed with a ton of flavor. You will be transported to Calabria, Sicily and the Veneto, in a single bite. We will also talk about pairing the perfect wine to go with each.

Recipes and shopping list will be sent five days prior the class and the Zoom link the night before.

Ragusa-style Ravioli with Sugo di Maiale

Join me in my kitchen as we take a trip to Sicily and explore the fine art of pasta making. It's easy and so much fun. In this class we will make a fantastic Sicilian dish from start to finish. Pasta for ravioli, with a very different filling using fresh ricotta and orange zest. To serve with with your Ragusa ravioli a rich Sicilian-spiced sauce with falling off the bone pork shoulder.

A pasta maker/roller will certainly make things easy, but if don't have one a simple rolling pin will do the trick.

Recipes and shopping list will be sent five days before the class and the Zoom link the night before.

A World of Pestos

Join me in my kitchen as we explore the wonderful world of pestos. This class will stretch far beyond the ubiquitous combination of basil and pine nuts. We will take advantage of other nuts and seeds and oodles of fresh leafy greens from the farmers market.

To go along with your pestos we will make an easy hand rolled pasta from scratch.

Recipes and shopping list will be sent five days before the class and the Zoom link the night before.

Hungry for them All?

Sign up now for all three classes and receive a discount. We realize that some times life gets in the way, so refunds are available up to three days before the scheduled class. If you can't make if after the deadline, not to worry. I will send you the video to follow along at your leisure.

For more information please contact me at:

bellacucinamaria@gmail.com