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Italian Comfort Classics at The Joyful Gourmet

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6 to 9 p.m.

The Joyful Gourmet
542 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
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Italian Comfort Classics at The Joyful Gourmet

Guests are invited to join Chef Gina for an interactive and relaxed hands-on cooking class centered around a delicious, seasonal menu. This session is designed to be approachable and social, allowing participants to focus on technique and flavor while collaborating on a multi-course meal featuring fresh components from PastaBar.

Each guest will be provided with a dedicated workstation and apron as Chef Gina guides the group through the preparation of several from-scratch dishes, offering professional tips and tricks throughout the process.

The Menu & Hands-On Skills
Meat Ragù & Whipped Ricotta: Participants will prepare a savory ragù from scratch and learn to use basic kitchen tools to create a light, flavorful whipped ricotta.

Winter Greens & Pear Salad: A lesson in knife skills and flavor balancing, featuring blue cheese and a handmade Honey Champagne Vinaigrette.

Garlic Knots: Guests will practice dough-shaping techniques to create these classic savory rolls.

Limoncello Ricotta Cake: A sweet conclusion to the meal, prepared from scratch by the class.

Pasta al Forno: To complete the experience, guests will enjoy a baked pasta dish featuring locally made pasta provided by Chef Mario at PastaBar.

Event Details
Chef: Gina

Format: Participation Cooking Class

Refreshments: One glass of wine or beer is included with the event. Additional beverages are available for purchase at the wine bar.

Exclusive Perk: All participants will receive 10% off regularly priced merchandise throughout the shop during the event.

This class offers the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and enjoy a communal dining experience without the pressure of a formal kitchen environment.

Admission Cost
Adult Admission: $89.00

For more information, call 224.433.6350 info@thejoyfulgourmet.com


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