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There's nothing like handmade pasta's flavor and texture, and in this class, we'll have a blast leaning how to make fresh handmade pasta, stuffed pasta, perfect sauces and all the accompaniments! There's nothing like handmade pasta's flavor and texture. Together, we'll learn to make dough the Old World way, then how to shape, cut and stuff it. You and your partner will create a complete fresh Italian dinner of: pappardelle with Bolognese; burro e salvia (butternut squash ravioli with sage butter); and tomato basil bruschetta.

Sushi-making doesn't have to be limited to the view from a seat at your local Japanese restaurant. Bring the sushi bar home by practicing your skills at preparing nigiri (sashimi fish on top of thumb-size, compact sushi rice), perfecting the texture of rice, and learning the proper techniques to create a stellar hand roll. Once you've gotten the basics down, you will try your hand at: sushi rice; maki and futomaki rolls (both thin and thick), inside-out rolls; nigiri and temaki (hand roll).. You will soon learn that sushi is something you too can master.

When it comes to healthy eating practices, no one can argue the importance of including whole-food, plant-based ingredients on your plate. We’ve taken the Meatless Monday campaign and applied it to any day of the week. Learn how to incorporate more vegetables, whole grains and beans into your diet with ease. These recipes will take you beyond Monday with robust yet simple-to-prepare vegan dishes. We'll also discuss the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, the best sources for protein, and how to obtain important vitamins and minerals. On your menu: watermelon gazpacho with kale chips and avocado crème; French lentil and toasted sunflower seed burgers with red cabbage slaw and grilled summer squash, zucchini and portobello mushroom kebabs.

On Sundays in Italian neighborhoods in Brooklyn, families gather for hearty dinners of Italian-American favorites. You will enjoy the preparation of a generous Sunday dinner including: bucatini with meatballs, sweet sausage and Sunday gravy; chicken cacciatore with polenta; fennel layered with potatoes and breadcrumbs; and broccoli salad.