Traditional Italian Cuisine

Courses Adult / Cooking -

Winter 2026

Enjoy Traditional Italian favorites beginning with “panzanella”, a toasted bread salad with refreshing summer vegetables in a bold vinaigrette. You’ll prepare the celebrated “chicken saltimbocca” combining thin slice prosciutto ham, fresh sage, and pan fried artichokes, all topped with a lemon caper butter sauce. You learn the art of “potato gnocchi”, shaped potato dumplings, tossed with a medley of amazing sauces including fresh basil pesto, marinara, and brown butter with sage We’ll finish with “cannoli”, fried pastry filled with sweetened ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, garnished with chopped pistachios, and served on a pool of warm chocolate sauce.

Jeff Sandino

Founder of "Flavors from the Home" Jeff's love of food began at the Lincoln Del. He sought formal training at L'Hotel Sofitel in Bloomington, MN and Houston Texas. His 40 + year professional career has brought him to such spots as Buca Di Beppo, Figlio, Sunsets on the Bay, My pie pizza and the Sunshine Factory to name just a few. He's appeared on several cooking shows demonstrating his culinary wizardry but his passion is teaching and demystifying the process of gourmet cooking.

April 2026