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Chef: Caroline Barrett
Date: Friday, January 16, 2027
Time: 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
Get ready to channel a serious upstate vibe and master the legendary dishes that define Utica’s rich Italian-American culinary heritage. Learn about the ingredients and techniques behind 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 at traditional room temperature.
- Chicken Riggies: A must-have in Upstate NY: rigatoni pasta tossed with chicken and spicy peppers in a creamy tomato sauce. Delici-o-so!
- Halfmoon Cookies: The iconic favorite! Big, soft, cake-like cookies with a generous slathering of half buttercream and half fudge.
Allergen/dietary notice: Chicken, pork, dairy, gluten, and egg will be used in class.
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.