Nonna's Cucina-Italian Classics - February 2026

About this experience

The perfect italian meal awaits you in this class! Chef Steph will teach you essential techniques of how to create Classic Italian favorities.  You'll learn to whisk together a Creamy Parmesan Polenta and saute garlic broccolini for delicious sides.  Then, she'll teach you how to make traditional Braciole - from pounding out the beef filets and stuffing and rolling the beef to browning and braising.  This will be suitable for any Nonna to enjoy.  To complete your meal, you'll make the perfect tiramisu for a little sweet ending to this amazing meal.  This menu showcases the cuisine of amazing Nonna's all around Italy and now you can cook just like they do.

• Creamy Parmesan Polenta
• Sauteed Broccolini
• Braciole
• Tiramisu

Ages 18+

Your chef instructor will teach the proper techniques to elevate your cooking.
You will work in groups of 4 in a fun, hands-on environment led by our Chef Instructor.
Work from a recipe that was created for each specific class

Class is roughly 2 hours, unless otherwise noted above, and each student will enjoy a full meal of what you created in class
Cooking classes are conducted in our state-of-the-art Blue Star outfitted demonstration kitchen and each class is led by an experienced chef instructor.
Wine, beer and soft drinks are for sale (sorry, no BYOB)
Students receive a 10% to shop before or after class

FOOD ALLERGIES
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, that we can work around we will. PLEASE add any info we may need to know about in your order notes or call us at 630-395-9958 or email steph@pizzaculinaryacademy.com at least 1 day in advance.
We cannot make any substations the day of class. thank you for understanding.

Cancellation Policy: We require that you cancel at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. If you have to cancel your class, we will offer you a credit to your account. You may use these credits towards any future class. However, if you do not cancel prior to the 48 hours (24 or less hours before the class), you will lose the payment for the class.

During Winter season if there is a Winter Weather Advisory in affect or there is inclement weather, we reserve the right to cancel within 24 hours notice.

If registration is not above 4 attendees we reserve the right to cancel within 24 hours