What you'll learn

  • 🇮🇹 Master the art of cooking traditional recipes from the Italian Riviera 🍽️
  • 👨‍🍳 Become an expert in creating an entire Italian Riviera menu from scratch 🥗🍝
  • 🌿 Craft authentic Ligurian basil pesto and prepare pasta al pesto like a native chef 🍝
  • 🥦 Embrace a genuine and healthy approach to Italian cuisine for a flavorful experience 🥗

Course Content

Introduction

1 lecture
Welcome to my virtual Small kitchen in Genoa

[Starter] Farinata - the traditional chickpea tart

3 lectures
Introduction
Ingredients and batter preparation
Baking

[Pasta] - Pasta with basil Pesto

6 lectures
Introduction
Pesto ingredients
Pesto with the mortar
Pesto with the blender
Preserving pesto
Seasoning pasta with pesto

[Pasta] Fresh pasta dough

1 lecture
Fresh pasta dough

[Sauce] Genoese meat sauce "Tocco"

4 lectures
Introduction
Ingredients
Setting up
Preparation

[Pasta] Genoese Ravioli

5 lectures
Ingredients
Stuffing preparation
Shaping ravioli
Cooking ravioli
Buon appetito!

[Main course] Ligurian braised chicken

5 lectures
Introduction
Ingredients
Setting up
Preparation
Plating

[Side dish] Spinaches with pine nuts and raisin

3 lectures
Introduction
Ingredients
Preparation

[Dessert] Storscia - The extra-virgin olive oil cake

4 lectures
Introduction
Ingredients
Preparation and baking
Plating

[ Breads ] Traditional Genoese focaccia

8 lectures
Introduction
THE SPONGE - rising agent
KNEADING THE DOUGH
Moving the dough in the tray
Stretching the dough in the tray
Making dimples
Baking
Cutting and tasting

Description

👩‍🍳 Welcome to my culinary journey in Genoa! I'm not just any home cook—I'm a passionate food writer and blogger from the heart of Liguria. 🌿 Here, in my cozy Genoa kitchen, I unveil the secrets of traditional Ligurian recipes to food enthusiasts from around the globe.

In this iconic Italian Riviera cooking course, you'll master timeless dishes, including the renowned basil Pesto—a staple in my cooking classes. 🍽️ Join me as I replicate the authentic experience of my in-person sessions, making the demonstrations feel as if you're right across from me in my family kitchen. 🍀

Step-by-step, I’ll guide you through each recipe, sharing all the tips and tricks I’ve honed over the years—starting from my grandma's teachings to my solo culinary experiments. 👵

🔍 Curious about the mysteries of Italian Riviera cuisine? I’m here to demystify them, highlighting dishes like the famous basil pesto sauce. While we cook, I’ll weave in stories of these dishes' origins and their beloved traditional ingredients, turning this course into a cultural exploration of the Italian Riviera. 🇮🇹

Beginning with a full Ligurian Menu—starter, pasta, main dish, side dish, and dessert—this course is tailored for any season. Stay tuned for more exquisite recipes, including the iconic Genoese focaccia and luscious Ligurian savory pies. 🥖🥧

👀 Dive deeper into my culinary world at my food blog "A Small Kitchen in Genoa", or follow my daily kitchen adventures on Instagram @asmallkitcheningenoa! I eagerly await sharing this fantastic culinary journey with you. 🎉

Who this course is for:

  • Food lovers with a passion for cooking and Italian cuisine 🍝
  • Beginner cooks eager to try easy and delicious Italian Riviera recipes 👨‍🍳
  • Adventurers with a hunger for Italian Riviera food and culture 🗺️
  • Devotees of Italian gastronomy 🍕
Start the Course

Course Reviews

  • 😀 Wayne Eichler
    5
  • 😀 Wieneke Gorter
    5
  • 😀 Rachel Clabaugh
    4.5

    This is a perfect course for me. Trying to learn the authentic recipes of Genoa/Liguria for my Italian heritage. I live in California. Thank you!

  • 😀 Anthony Drapers
    4
  • 😀 David Quirolo
    5

    great course

  • 😀 Sara Al-Qahomi
    5
  • 😀 John Fletcher
    4.5
  • 😀 Michael T. Wescoat
    5
  • 😐 Amy Collins
    3
  • 😀 Fiona C Nott
    5
  • 😀 Carly Emes
    5
  • 😀 Alexandra mojica
    5
  • 😀 Thomas Scott Cooper
    5

    Wonderful course. The instructor has an approachable, pleasant teaching style. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn about the incredible world of Italian cooking!

  • 😀 Elena
    4
  • 😀 Ester Bass
    5
  • 😀 Richard Boragno
    5

    Yes, great match and brings me back to my ancestors who immigrated from Genoa

  • 😀 Susan Carter
    5
  • 😀 Edward Stewart-Wynne
    5

    clear instructions, many useful tips and overall a great way to learn about Genoese cooking

  • 😀 Karen Hilling
    5

    Easy to watch and follow. Good to have authentic hints and tips.

  • 😀 Chloe McAuley
    5

    I’ve only made to focaccia so far but it far exceeded my expectations. This is a must have course for any home cool wanting to make authentic Italian dishes.

  • 😀 Anna Della Valle
    5
  • 😀 Angela Crivello
    5
  • 😀 Margaret DiGioia Tillery
    5
  • 😀 Elena Conboy
    5
  • 😀 Daniel Lissoni
    5
  • 😀 Roberto Uccelli
    5

    Superb! Knowledge and presentation excellent!

  • 😀 Laureen Eugenia Casale
    5

    Love this

  • 😀 Mark Tyner
    5

    special tips for farinata...beautiful ravioli, looking forward to making the sauce

  • 😀 Denise Dondero
    5
  • 😀 Jay Rivara
    5
  • 😀 Robert Brower
    5
  • 😀 Giulia Abbiate
    5

    wonderful.

  • 😀 Jennifer Dailey-O'Cain
    5
  • 😀 Michael Wright
    5
  • 😀 Jeff Madduxx
    3.5

    This was a gift. I've been cooking for 30 years and I found the pace to be too slow and the recipes very basic. Our family is from the Liguria region, so that made this an interesting find.

  • 😀 Giulie Monteleone
    4.5

    yes

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    5
  • 😀 Kunderke Noverraz
    5

    yes it was a good experience.