{"product_id":"dec-14-2026-6-30pm-italian-ish-winter-feast-hands-on","title":"DEC 14 2026 6:30PM: Italian-ish Winter Feast - Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinter is the season for long, cozy dinners with good friends, and this menu brings a playful twist to the table. Rooted in Italian flavors but not bound by tradition, it combines rustic Italian techniques with bold seasonal ingredients for a feast that’s as creative as it is comforting. Join Chef Za for an “Italian-ish” winter dinner party menu designed to impress your guests and warm up the coldest nights of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is about mastering the techniques behind an elegant, seasonal dinner party. Chef Za guides you through searing lamb chops to a perfect medium-rare and glazing them with a rich balsamic reduction, chopping a bright, fresh gremolata, and puréeing cauliflower and parsnips into a silky, velvety side. You’ll also learn to massage kale for a tender salad, balance a homemade fig vinaigrette, and bake a moist olive oil cake topped with vanilla bean Chantilly cream. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or a cozy winter gathering, you’ll leave with a complete seasonal menu and the confidence to entertain with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s on the Menu:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalsamic Glazed Lamb Chops with Mint Gremolata:\u003c\/strong\u003e The star of the evening. Tender lamb chops are seared to perfection and glazed with a rich, tangy balsamic reduction, then topped with a bright, fresh mint gremolata that cuts through the richness with every bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Kale, Apple \u0026amp; Pomegranate Salad with Fig Vinaigrette:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vibrant winter salad. Hearty kale is tossed with crisp apple and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, then finished with a sweet, tangy homemade fig vinaigrette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCauliflower and Parsnip Purée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, creamy, and subtly sweet. Cauliflower and parsnips are cooked until tender and whipped into a luxurious purée, a lighter, elegant alternative to mashed potatoes and the perfect base for lamb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Olive Oil Cake with Vanilla Bean Chantilly \u0026amp; Candied Ginger:\u003c\/strong\u003e A moist, tender cake with warm pumpkin spice flavor and the richness of olive oil, topped with clouds of vanilla bean Chantilly cream and a sparkle of spicy-sweet candied ginger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evening ends with the best part: sitting down to enjoy the winter feast you’ve made, from glazed lamb chops to the last bite of pumpkin olive oil cake. Come hungry; this is the coziest winter dinner party in Atlanta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMonday, December 14th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are listed per person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":67629861306404,"sku":"TS-b41dcba8bee4aef6fbfe2eaa0271f3e9","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/1e25425e-b2ad-4f4a-a7db-b04cfb31077f.jpg?v=1791555426","url":"https:\/\/cookswarehouse.com\/products\/dec-14-2026-6-30pm-italian-ish-winter-feast-hands-on","provider":"The Cook's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}