🌟 Chef: Caroline Barrett
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00PM-7:30PM
🍷 Get ready to channel a serious upstate vibe and master the legendary, specialized dishes that define Utica's rich Italian-American culinary heritage. Learn about the specific ingredients and techniques necessary to create the dishes you remember and love! We’re going beyond basic spaghetti and meatballs to create four of Utica’s most famous dishes - foods you’ll treasure and make again and again.
Menu:
- Utica Greens: The ultimate CNY appetizer. Sautéed escarole tossed with garlic, hot cherry peppers, crispy prosciutto, and toasted breadcrumbs.
- Tomato Pie: A thick, focaccia-style crust topped with a rich, savory tomato sauce and a dusting of Pecorino Romano—served traditional room temperature.
- Chicken Scarpiello: A zesty "shoemaker’s" skillet of juicy chicken, spicy sausage, and vinegar peppers in a tangy, garlic-butter sauce.
- Lemon Ricotta Cookies: Pillow-soft, cake-like cookies made with fresh ricotta and finished with a bright lemon glaze.
Allergen/Dietary Notice: Please be aware that the following items will be used in class: chicken, pork, dairy, gluten and egg.
About Caroline: Caroline Barrett is a writer, educator, mother, and small business owner. She is a lover of spice and flavor and centers her classes around global cuisines. Read her stories on our blog, Words + Recipes.