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Valentine’s Special: Prosecco Risotto & Pomegranate Spritz

Saturday, February 12th
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Pacific Time

Join Gaia from Florence to learn how to make a delightful Prosecco risotto set in a themed cheese basket (optionally colored pink with beetroot powder) and topped with bright pink peppercorns! Pair this with a Pomegranate Spritz, or simply a glass of chilled Prosecco topped with some strawberries, and enjoy your Valentine’s Day weekend!

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Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.

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Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.

If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

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Prosecco Risotto
Serves 2

Stock

• 1 bunch fresh parsley

• 2 celery stalks

• 1 onion, peeled

• 2 carrots

• Salt & Pepper

Cheese Basket

• 1 cup finely grated fresh parmesan cheese

Risotto

• 1 cup risotto rice (Carnaroli, Arborio, or Vialone Nano)

• 1.5 cups dry prosecco wine - about half a bottle for cooking and a little more for you to enjoy!

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 1 onion

• Salt & Pepper, to taste

• Optional: 1 - 2 tablespoons freshly-grated parmesan

• Optional: pink peppercorns, paprika, beetroot powder, for garnish

Pomegranate Spritz

• Aperol or Campari, depending on taste preference

• Pomegranate juice

• Prosecco or sparkling wine

• 1 splash of seltzer

• Pomegranate seeds

• Ice

• Optional: mint leaves for garnish, orange wedge for garnish

AND/OR

Valentine’s Day Themed Prosecco

• Prosecco

• Sliced strawberries

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

• 1 medium stockpot with lid

• 1 small pot

• 1 colander

• 1 medium sauté pan with high sides

• 1 small non-stick sauté pan

• 1 ladle

• 1 metal spatula

• Round glass or mug

• Paper towels

• Optional: kitchen tongs

• Measuring jigger (or shot glass)

• Cocktail glass

• Optional: cocktail strainer

General Steps

1. Prepare the vegetable stock.

2. Make the pomegranate spritz.

3. Cook the risotto.

4. Make the cheese basket.

5. Serve risotto in cheese basket and garnish. Buon appetito!

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