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Bring the warmth of Italy to your holiday table in this hands-on cooking class featuring one of the season’s most beloved comfort foods—homemade lasagna. Whether you choose a rich, traditional Bolognese or a hearty vegetarian version layered with seasonal vegetables, you’ll learn the techniques to create a memorable meal for family and friends.
Chef Tissany will guide you through each step of building a flavorful lasagna, from preparing a slow-simmered sauce and creamy cheese filling to layering, baking, and serving the perfect slice. You’ll also learn tips for make-ahead meal preparation, freezing, reheating, and entertaining with confidence during the busy holiday season.
Featured Menu:
– Classic Lasagna Bolognese or Seasonal Vegetarian Lasagna
– Fresh Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing
– Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread
In This Class You’ll Learn:
– How to prepare a rich, flavorful Bolognese or vegetarian sauce
– The secrets to perfectly layered lasagna
– Tips for selecting and preparing quality ingredients
– How to make creamy ricotta and mozzarella fillings
– Baking techniques for a golden, bubbly finish
– Make-ahead, freezing, and reheating methods for holiday entertaining
– Simple plating and serving ideas for a beautiful presentation
After class, you’ll gather around the table to enjoy the delicious Italian dinner you’ve created together. You’ll also receive a recipe packet filled with chef tips, preparation timelines, and storage instructions, making it easy to recreate this comforting holiday meal at home.
Our Co-op Community Classes program has a long and exciting history; we've had a plethora of learning partners over the years, the Free School, GRUB, the Fertile Ground, and more. Many of our classes focus on basic kitchen skills, often paired with a solid education in a particular kind of food: hearty greens, fermented foods, international delicacies, pies, etc. We also feature classes on gardening, personal health, sustainable living, and social justice. Classes are geared towards beginners, with no assumption of prior knowledge, often packed with specific projects appealing to those with more experience.
At the heart of all of our programming is the spirit of generosity. Our classes are led by Olympia Food Co-op working members, staff and community members who want to share their excitement and knowledge with you. Consider sharing your expertise with your community through a Co-op Community Class. Our classrooms are a place to experiment, to explore, and to try something new in a supportive environment. They are a great place to network and meet others in your community who share your interests.
