Temecula Cooking School

Cooking Classes at the Villa Toscana
Described as a Top Cooking Class in Southern California by ABC 7 News and CitySearch.com

Saturday, April 26^th ~ 1:00 to 4:00pm
The garden is planted, tender, fresh foods abound and Villa Toscana is ready to
take you on a culinary tour of delight. Equipped with Chef Dave's instruction and
delectable menu you will be cooking with enthusiasm this spring.

Homemade Pasta and Cannoli
Thursday, May 8th ~ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, May 10th ~ 1:00pm to 4:00pm
The Villa Toscana welcomes you to savor the full flavors of homemade pastas,
fresh sauces and the Italian favorite, Cannolis. Learn how to create your own
perfect pasta dishes, ravioli and cannoli with tips, techniques and deliciously easy
recipes from Chef Dave.

~ 2008 Summer Barbecue ~
Thursday, June 12th ~ 6:00 to 9:00pm
Saturday, June 14th ~ 1:00 to 4:00pm
As the gentle spring breeze gives way to sultry summer days our thoughts turn to
firing up the grill and entertaining friends and family. Whether you’re barbecuing at the beach, park or pool side, Chef Dave's menu will complement any occasion.

Send Check Made Payable to Villa Toscana Inc.
Villa Toscana, 39980 Camino Del Vino, Temecula, Ca. 92592
Or Contact Shari Potts – (909) 709-8615

2008 Summer Barbecue

Savory Spring Cuisine

Homemade Pasta and Cannoli

Summer Basil Pesto Pasta Salad
Grilled, Marinated Vegetables, Roasted Red Pepper, Fresh Mozzarella
& Vine Ripe Tomatoes with Penne Pasta & Toasted Almonds

Sweet & Savory BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Tender Slow Cooked Ribs Finished over Grilling Planks with
Homemade Smokey Apple wood Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Mini Sandwiches
Tender Tri-Tip Marinated in Balsamic Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Herbs &
Spices Served on Mini Rolls with Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Flaming Strawberry Kebabs
Skewered Local Berries Flambé
Served with Turbinado, Mascarpone & Milk Chocolate

Spring Herb Salad
with Fresh Blackberries, Goat Cheese &
an Apple Vinaigrette
with Candied Pecans

Halibut Papillote
Poached Halibut with Roasted Peppers,
Zucchini Ribbons & Chimichuri Sauce

Chicken Cordon Blue
Savory Chicken Stuffed with
Black Forrest Ham & Jarlsburg Cheese
with Cracked Black Pepper Herb Sauce

Coconut White Chocolate & Malibu Rum
Infused Strawberry Trifle with
English Toffee Crunch Topping

Pasta Rolling & Cutting Techniques

Basic Pasta Dough
Spinach & Herb Pasta Dough

Pasta Sheets
Fettuccine
Linguini

Ravioli with Various Stuffing
Portobello, Garlic & Fontina
4 Cheese and Herbs

Pasta Sauces
Easy No Cook Pasta Sauce
Ragu Alla Bolognese (Italian Meat Sauce)

Italian Cannoli
crispy shell – milk chocolate chips
& essence of orange
served with balsamic infused blackberries

Chef Dave Personal Chef Service (951) 265-2976

Driving Directions: From Interstate 15 North or South - Exit Rancho California Road Go East into Wine Country - Approx. 7miles
Turn Right on Monte De Oro
Turn Right at the 1st Intersection - Camino Del Vino
Turn into 1st Driveway on the Left, Follow to the top of the hill
Welcome to Villa Toscana

Chef Dave Personal Chef Service (951) 265-2976