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French & Spanish Gourmet

Delve into the heart of Spain in Week 1. Learn to create the most delicious paella, a mixed olive salad, prosciutto pate, shrimp fritters, and a sweet bread specialty from Spain. Then travel, in Weeks 2-4, from Normandy down to the French Riviera making foods such as coq au vin, stuffed veal napoleon, fish / seafood stew, French onion soup, and madeleines. Register by region or for all four classes and save $ 20. Trained in Italy and Belgium, Chef Giuseppa( Pina) Crisopulli offers 25 years of cooking and instruction experience to transport you through the rich history of food in a non-intimidating, fun, and simple way. She is the previous owner of Pina’ s Culinary Experience and is the recipient of the College of DuPage’ s Best Teacher Award.

Location: Lake Park H. S. East Instructor: Chef Pina MIN / MAX: 8 / 20

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Italian Cooking Classes

Fall in love with preparing and eating Italian cuisine. In the introduction course, participants start with an appetizer. Learn the history of and make original bruschetta. You’ ll prepare fresh liver pate, Pina’ s famous stuffed meatballs with pasta and fresh sauce, a lovely salad, and Pina’ s country bread. Finish with a beautiful tiramisu. Subsequent classes prepare multi-course meals specific to a topic or region. For each class, wear comfortable shoes, come hungry, and bring a container for leftovers. Register for all four classes and save $ 20! Trained in Italy and Belgium, Chef Giuseppa( Pina) Crisopulli offers 25 years of cooking and instruction experience to transport you through the rich history of food in a non-intimidating, fun, and simple way. She is the previous owner of Pina’ s Culinary Experience and is the recipient of the College of DuPage’ s Best Teacher Award.

Location: Lake Park H. S. East Instructor: Chef Pina MIN / MAX: 8 / 20

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