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Waitlist – A Taste of Milan: Food & Wine Pairing
A relaxed class focused on classic Milanese comfort food, made with simple ingredients and traditional techniques.
About the Class
Immerse yourself in the warm, comforting flavors of Milan with this relaxed hands-on cooking class focused on traditional Lombardy cuisine. Using simple ingredients and time-honored techniques, you’ll create an authentic four-course Milanese meal that showcases the elegant simplicity of northern Italian cooking, complemented by wine pairings throughout the evening.
Begin with bresaola paired with peppery arugula and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, a classic antipasto that balances delicate cured beef with fresh, bright flavors. Learn the art of ossobuco alla Milanese, braising veal shanks until they’re fall-off-the-bone tender in a rich tomato and white wine sauce. Master the traditional gremolata garnish that adds brightness to this hearty dish.
Create the iconic risotto alla Milanese, understanding the patient stirring technique and precise timing that produces creamy, al dente rice infused with saffron’s golden color and distinctive flavor. You’ll learn why this risotto is the perfect accompaniment to ossobuco and how to achieve restaurant-quality results at home.
Finish with the simple elegance of ripe pears served with creamy gorgonzola, a classic Italian pairing that’s both rustic and refined. This relaxed class emphasizes technique over complexity, giving you the confidence to recreate these Milanese classics for family gatherings and special occasions.
Recipes included in this class:
- Bresaola with Arugula & Parmigiano
- Ossobuco alla Milanese
- Risotto alla Milanese
- Pears with Gorgonzola
About your Instructor
Chef Maria Teresa Capdevielle
Maria Teresa Capdevielle is the author of “The Secrets of Baking with Olive Oil,” a professional pastry chef and a culinary chef/instructor from Abruzzo (Italy). She graduated from the California Culinary Academy in 2003 and did her internship at the famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley, where she learned about hand-selecting and gently preparing perfect produce. Her local experience includes V-Sattui, The Rose Pistola, The Waterfront, The Market Hall, The Townhouse Grill & Restaurant and V. Sattui Winery. She also teaches classes in-person and online at culinary centers in the SF Bay Area and at Milk Street in Boston, and consults for small restaurants and wineries to help them develop their dessert menu and train their teams.
http://www.mariateresaskitchen.com
Membership has its benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
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Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Waitlist – A Taste of Milan: Food & Wine Pairing
A relaxed class focused on classic Milanese comfort food, made with simple ingredients and traditional techniques.
Schedule
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This Session
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location
Experience Level
Beginning, All-Levels, Advanced and IntermediateAge(s)
21-over$120 – Registration Cost
