Gnocchi with Sylvia Becker

Gnocchi is often a misunderstood Italian dish on this side of the ocean. Some feel it can be heavy, or flavorless, but that’s only because they haven’t had this wonderful Italian food done the proper way. Enter Sylvia Becker to show us how it’s done.

Great gnocchi are light, pillowy dumplings consisting of egg, potato, and cheese. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be customized with herbs, different cheese blends and sauces.

For this class Chef Sylvia will be swapping out white potato with sweet potato which adds a lovely flavor, delicate color and more nutrition. These gnocchi are delicious boiled but are truly scrumptious when sautéed in a bit of butter. In this class, Chef Sylvia will show and explain all the techniques, and then you’ll get to practice hands-on in shaping the dumplings.

Sylvia will be serving her gnocchi with a hearty short rib ragout – perfect for a late autumn/early winter meal. So welcome to our Hudson Valley-Berkshires kitchen with this part demonstration/part hands-on cooking class. Not only will you learn a new skill, you’ll also enjoy a delicious lunch following the class. Limited to just ten lucky people.

NOTE: This cooking class will take place inside our kitchen and is limited to just ten people. All participants must be vaccinated for Covid 19 to attend. Read our Covid 19 protocols below before signing up.

About Sylvia Becker:

Sylvia Becker is an award-winning, world traveled chef. Having worked in renowned kitchens like Le Cirque NYC and throughout Europe, the Middle East, Central America and Asia, Sylvia has accumulated skills and recipes that show her passion and love for all things food. Appearing on Food Networks “Chopped”, voted best boutique caterer in “Best of Essex” and appearing in multiple food and wine magazines, Sylvia thrives on sharing her worldly experiences through food; the universal language connecting people from all walks of life. Sylvia is happily a full-time resident of Columbia County NY and a private chef and caterer for custom, intimate gatherings.

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Important Information regarding our Covid19 Protocols:

This will be a live, in-person class limited to ten attendees. Masks will be optional. In order to attend, all students MUST be vaccinated for Covid19. Your registration for this class is a confirmation that you are vaccinated, but, you must also bring proof of vaccination on the day of the class in the form of a NY State Excelsior Pass (printed or on App) OR, a CDC Covid Vaccination Record Card. You will receive emailed reminders about this before the class. If you arrive without your vaccination documents you will not be admitted into the class, and we will be unable to offer a refund. So please, bring your documents on class day! It’s very important to us that everyone feel safe and comfortable as we restart our in-person cooking classes.

The instructor and assistant will be vaccinated and may or may not be masked. It is your choice whether to remain masked during the class. With all participants being vaccinated we feel there will be a level of comfort and we can focus on food!

Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. Persons who notify us at least seven (7) days in advance that they cannot attend will receive credit and may register for another class of equal value held within the subsequent two months.

Notes: Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day

HGS Home Chef is a member of Hillsdale Workshop Alliance who produces workshops on a wide range of topics for TheWorkshopExperience.org