A Milanese Autumn Dinner

There are those restaurants that are famous even among non-foodies; the restaurants that people talk about just because they are so amazing that it would be impossible not to. Genoa is one of them. Years ago, when I was just getting into the restaurant part of the food world, I heard about a restaurant that served 7 courses. At the time, this was mind-boggling to me. But the name stuck with me, and years later, when I did have the opportunity to go, I understood. The food was stunning. Genoa gained national recognition under Chef Cathy Whims. Cathy left Genoa and opened Nostrana Restaurant, named Restaurant of the Year by the Oregonian. She been serving classic Italian fare to Portland diners for years, and she is dedicated to marrying Italian culinary tradition with the fresh and local foods of the Northwest. In an upcoming cooking class at In Good Taste, you will enjoy a traditional Milanese dinner as Cathy teaches you how to make it.
Most people think of Veal Cutlets Milanese when they think of the food of Milan. Yes, there is that, but there is also Minestrone alla Milanese, Risotto alla Milanese (One of the symbols of Milan: a tasty risotto made with saffron), Pappardelle alla Boscaiola (Pasta with a rich, satisfying wild mushroom sauce), Polenta Pasticciata alla Milanese (a rich, elegant baked polenta dish with meat and mushrooms), and Vitello Tonnato .
The class, which will be held Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 PM, will feature a menu of Milanese favorites. Begin with Antipasti misti, savor Tomini Elletria in Salsa Rosa(Joyce Goldstein's goat cheese in spicy tomato vinaigrette), the move on to Peperonata- braised sweet peppers, Risotto al Pilota- Rice Lombardy style with salami, Costolette d'Agnello all Milanese- Parmagiano coated fried lamb chops, and Budino al Caramelo-Butterscotch 'pudding' from Osteria Mozza.
Whether you’ve been to Nostrana a million times, or it’s firmly at the top of your to do list you won’t want to miss this class.

Happy Eating!-Josie