Raffetto’s palate cooking classes
2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month* 5:30-8 p.m.
*Unless otherwise specified
Raffetto's Palate cooking classes at the COMO are a fun way to learn kitchen tips and tricks the hands-on way! Join us in the COMO Kitchen with Susan Raffetto’s delicious menus as our guide. Each class will feature a carefully curated menu. Participants will cook in small teams and learn how ingredients work together to make flavorful dishes. After all the cooking is done, it will be time to taste!
Bring your favorite wine or brew to sip and enjoy growing your confidence in cooking and hosting. Must be 21+. Bring your own containers to take home any leftovers.
If you’d like gluten free options, we are happy to try to accommodate. Email p.rouquayrol@thecomo.org no later than noon on the Monday prior to class. We will let you know on Tuesday if we can modify the menu.
Only 15 participants per class - register early!
Members & Nonmembers: $70 per class
Raffetto’s Palate 2025 Menus
Winter Menus 2025!
Jan 24
Salad with Asian Dressing
Gyoza (Dumplings) Pork and Veggie
Crystalized Ginger Cookings
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Feb 14
Roast Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce
Vegetable Orzo Salad (Warm)
Chocolate Flourless Torte
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Feb 28
Eggplant Parm (learn how to make a quick red sauce that will become your go-to tomato sauce)
Spinach Frittata (no crust quiche, the norther Italian way)
Cannoli Cream (stuffed into store bought shells from Westerly Packing)
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Mar 14
Parmesan Crusted Salmon (even those not a fan of salmon will love this!)
Tempura Vegetables (including onion rings!)
Sour Cream Pound Cake
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Mar 28
Green Goddess Salad
Jackfruit Crabcakes with remoulade sauce (You won’t believe there’s NO crab! Jackfruit is a wonderful substitute for many dishes, but this is my favorite.)
Crumb Cake for any time of day
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Apr 11
Korean – Just a peek at this delicious cuisine!
Korean Fried Chicken (can substitute with Tofu)
Kimchi Radish Pickle
Gilgeori Toast (traditional street food, with or without ham)
Gochujang Carmel Cookies
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Apr 25
Mexican – “Barriga ilena, corazon contento”, in other words, full belly, happy heart!
Mexican Street Corn
Jicama Salad (once you know what to do with this, it will be in all your salads)
Chicken or Bean Enchiladas
Tres Leche (the most decadent sponge cake you will ever eat)
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May 9
Picnic Reimagined – This will make you the hit of the summer!
Corn and Miso Pesto Salad (with/without shrimp)
Carrot Tart with Ricotta and Feta
Raspberry Pie Crunch Bar
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Next Session Starts Fall 2025 - Check Back for More Menus!
About the Instructor
Susan Raffetto comes from a long line of food entrepreneurs. Since 1906 her family has owned and operated Raffetto’s Pasta in New York City. Susan has been cooking for family and friends for many years. Hosting birthday, engagement and reunion parties from her home. Susan is now on the program schedule for the Stonington Community Center offering cooking classes every other Friday. While Susan’s background is Italian, she has broadened her cooking to entice any palate.
