Crostata di Pesche with Bertilla - SOLD OUT

Saturday, June 19th, 10 am to 12 pm

$45 + $5 for ingredients paid directly to the instructor

Celebrate the arrival of peach season!  This crostata is a cross between a fruit tart and filled short bread, begins with a buttery crust (pasta frolla), that is layered with fresh jam and topped with sliced fresh peaches.  Delicious plain or with fresh whipped cream or gelato.  Students make an individual crostata to take home and enjoy.  

Frittelle di Zucchini e Carote with Bertilla

Saturday, July 10th, 10 am to 12 pm

$45 + $5 for ingredients paid directly to the instructor

Crispy and colorful zucchini and carrot fritters are an easy, healthy way to enjoy bountiful summer produce.  Students will make the frittelle from scratch and either sample in class with a dollop of yogurt or take home.

Strawberry Granita and Amaretti Cookies with Bertilla

Saturday, July 24th, 10 am to 12 pm

$45 + $5 for ingredients paid directly to the instructor

Sicilian granita is a refreshing frozen dessert, perfect for summer.  Its intense fruit flavor and icy texture sets it apart from gelato and sorbeto.  In this class students prepare granita with peak of the season strawberries.  While it freezes, we will make amaretti, traditional Italian almond cookies that pair perfectly with the granita.  Students sample granita and cookies in class and take remaining cookies home.

Savory Summer Torta with Bertilla

Saturday, August 7th, 10 am to 12 pm

$45 + $5 for ingredients paid directly to the instructor

This savory Italian torta is made with a thin flakey pastry dough filled with diced zucchini, tomato and corn and a choice of cheeses, including mozzarella or either asiago or parmeggiano.  Students will assemble and bake torte, then sample in class or take home.

Sauteed Peaches in Chocolate-Amaretto Sauce with Bertilla

Saturday, August 21st, 10 am to 12 pm

$45 + $5 for ingredients paid directly to the instructor

This Italian version of a popular easy-to-make summer dessert uses lightly sweetened chocolate powder, white wine, and amaretti cookies to enhance fresh summer peaches.  This dessert stands on its own or is delicious served with gelato or ice cream.  Students make and sample in class or take home.  Gelato will be provided.

Salsa (Sugo) di Pomodoro with Bertilla

Saturday, September 4th, 10 am to 12 pm

$45 + $5 for ingredients paid directly to the instructor

Preserve the peak flavor of summer tomatoes by making your own healthy and unforgettable tomato sauce with herbs and vegetables.  This sauce will become your kitchen staple that can be used for pizza, ragus, stews, and anywhere else you want to add a savory complex flavor.  Students sample the sauce with pasta in class or take home the remaining sauce.

Risotto di Zucchini with Bertilla

Saturday, September 18th, 10 am to 12 pm

$45 + $5 for ingredients paid directly to the instructor

This creamy summer risotto uses summer zucchini, enhanced by saffron and white wine.  This fresh risotto makes a great light lunch or a side dish accompanied by a meat or fish entrée.  Students sample risotto in class or bring home to enjoy. 

 

To enroll, email infomurerhouse@gmail.com or call us at 916-413-9231.

After you have made your reservation mail your checks payable to the Murer House Foundation no later than one week before class at 1125 Joe Murer Court, Folsom, CA 95630 or pay online.

Classes are designed for adults.  Please let us know if any students in your group are under 18.  Students 13 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

There is a 6 person maximum for classes.  Cancellations for full refunds are accepted 72 hours before class  There are no refunds after 72 hours notice unless we are able to fill the vacancy.  

Please be aware that our classes can contain products that may cause allergies, may be GMO, often contain gluten, and also present hazards found in normal kitchen situations, including sharp knives, hot pots and ovens and other situations.  By signing up for a class, you understand these risks and assume all liability.