Italian cuisine, in all its simplicity, is probably one of the most widely loved cuisines in the world. From little kids to grown-ups, everyone seems to happily delight in bruschetta, pizza, pasta, risotto, pannacotta, tiramisu and the list could go on and on! Italians are not ones to order takeout often and cook a lot of homemade recipes, often passed down several generations, and there’s special care with using the freshest ingredients. Almost every Italian you’ll meet will speak about their nonna’s homemade dishes with great joy and pride. As a result, many people would love to be able to learn how to cook Italian food, with someone who knows it from inside out. That’s where Rossi Trattoria and Chef Rodolfo Serritelli come in.
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Inspired by the Family’s Love for Food
Led by the young and talented Italian chef Rodolfo Serritelli, Rossi Trattoria brings diners authentic, rustic-style Italian cuisine, preparing simple and delectable food to be shared and enjoyed with your loved ones. Naturally, only the freshest, traditional ingredients are allowed in the kitchen. During the cooking class, Chef further advises his pupils that high-quality ingredients are key. And always, always, use extra-virgin olive oil.
A second-generation Italian chef, Serritelli is deeply passionate about his craft. He grew up in the town of Senigallia, a port town located on Italy’s Adriatic coast, greatly inspired by his family’s love for food from a young age. His main references are his grandmother and aunt (who prepares “the best Tiramisu in the world!”) and his mentor, his own father, a master chef at the cooking school in his hometown. In addition, Chef Serritelli did an apprenticeship at Contrada by Gordon Ramsay at Castel Monastero and that has contributed greatly to him being aware of the wonders a chef can devise.
“When I started thinking about Italian cuisine and identity, I realised that people outside of Italy really want to eat pizza and pasta, so I started to learn about the traditions of pizza and pasta, and ultimately how my family prepares it. Everything on the menu at Rossi Trattoria is meant to be shared–it’s all about having a good time with the people you are with. You have fun, you laugh and you share,” says Chef Rodolfo Serritelli.
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Learn the Skills to Make Authentic Italian Food
Rossi Trattoria’s cooking classes with Chef Rodolfo Serritelli take place on the first Friday of each month (second, in the case of January), from 11:00am until 2:30pm. Each class can accommodate up to 15 attendees and the program varies. Learn how to cook delectable fare such as mushroom soup, tagliatelle meatballs, cherry tomatoes and olives focaccia bread, spaghetti carbonara, spinach and ricotta ravioli, bruschetta with tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella cream, chocolate lava cake and easy tiramisu! Chef Serritelli inclusively teaches attendees how to make pasta from scratch, which makes such a difference in terms both of flavor and texture! By the end of this class, you’ll be able able to impress family and friends with rustic-style Italian fare straight out of your humble kitchen.
At the end of the class, you’ll get a certificate and a recipe booklet but that’s not all. Being around all this delicious food and aromas will most likely make you feel hungry. The cooking classes at Rossi Trattoria include a three-course lunch and free-flow of prosecco!
If you’re into cooking and love to host and treat your family and friends to hearty homemade meals, a cooking class is a great way to widen your skills. It might also be just the perfect Christmas gift for your partner or friend. Learning the secrets of Italian cuisine is one step away!
When: First or second Friday of each month, 11:00am–2:30pm
Upcoming classes: December 6, 2019, January 10, 2020, February 7, 2020, March 6, 2020
Where: Rossi Trattoria, Shop 1077-1079, Level 1, The Boulevard at Studio City Macau, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
How much: MOP $450 net per person
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