About
In this seasonal Italian dinner class, you'll transform fresh herbs and vegetables of spring into a beautiful meal of asparagus, fragrant herbs, and vibrant flavors.
You'll learn to toast rice for Risotto con Asparagi e Formaggio Erborinato, building flavor gradually and achieving the flowing all’onda texture that defines a great risotto. Asparagus will be folded in at just the right moment to preserve its color and bite, while creamy blue cheese melts gently into the rice for depth and elegance.
Chef Paola will demonstrate how to spatchcock and dry brine a whole chicken, divide it into pieces, and slowly roast it with white wine and fresh herbs, in the style of her nonna. This Pollo alle Erbe e Vino Bianco technique highlights layered flavor, proper seasoning, and gentle cooking for tender, aromatic results.
Fragrant herbs grown right at BARN in Bob’s garden will perfume the dishes and connect the meal to the place where it is prepared.
On the menu
- Risotto con Asparagi e Formaggio Erborinato: Risotto with asparagus and blue cheese.
- Pollo alle Erbe e Vino Bianco: Chicken slowly roasted with white wine and fresh herbs.
- Insalata Primaverile con Sedano e Noci Tostate, Vinaigrette al Limone: Spring mix salad with celery, toasted walnuts, and lemon vinaigrette.
- Panna Cotta alla Vaniglia con Fragole: Vanilla panna cotta topped with lightly macerated seasonal strawberries.
- Chef’s selection of wine.
Paola was born and raised in Milan in northern Italy, where rice fields stretch across Lombardy and neighboring Piedmont and risotto is part of everyday culture. This class reflects her northern Italian roots while celebrating fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients and seasonal cooking. The menu highlights spring produce, thoughtful technique, and the Italian tradition of gathering around the table.
Details
BARN’s kitchen facility regularly uses ingredients on the FDA’s major allergens list. This class uses milk (butter, cream, cheeses), eggs, and tree nuts.
Details
A $28 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all the ingredients you'll need.
