Cooking Class: Tapas Espana with Catherine Alioto

We are delighted to welcome chef and author Catherine Alioto to the shop on Wednesday, November 18th, for a hands-on cooking class in celebration of her debut cookbook Tapas España! Join us in our demo kitchen as Catherine prepares dishes celebrating the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of Spain, from savory tapas to a classic Catalan dessert.

The menu includes:

• Champi rellenos con albarino y jamon (stuffed mushrooms with serrano ham + albarino wine)
• Albóndigas con salsa tomate al azafrán (bite-size meatballs with tomato-saffron sauce)
• Bacalao con piperada (Basque-style cod with piperade sauce)
• Ensalada de remolacha con manzanas y almendras (beet and apple salad with marcona almonds)
• Crema Catalana (orange blossom-scented crema Catalana)

Class is limited to 11 people and is hands-on. Includes dinner.

Reservations are non-refundable and can include a signed copy of the $29.99 book. Applicable sales tax and a $2.50 transaction fee are also included. Can't attend but still want a signed book? Order here for shipping or in-store pickup.

About the book:

Bring the vibrant world of Spanish cuisine into your kitchen with Tapas España. This entertaining guide is packed with delicious recipes carefully adapted for the home kitchen, utilizing easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward techniques. Create satisfying small plates from classic patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo to modern interpretations of Spanish favorites. Whether hosting an intimate dinner party or a lively cocktail gathering, these versatile small bites can be mixed and matched to create the perfect spread. Present fresh, restaurant-worthy tapas to your guests and transform any gathering into a memorable feast.

About the author:

Catherine Alioto is a classically trained chef, recipe developer, and event planner with extensive experience in communications and hospitality. She has worked in celebrated Bay Area kitchens, including the Lark Creek Inn and Star’s, and managed the test kitchen for Williams-Sonoma. Catherine’s recipes and culinary content have appeared in Sunset Books, Health magazine, Better Homes and Gardens Books, Fine Cooking magazine, and Chronicle Books. As the owner of her own culinary events company, she creates bespoke cooking experiences for clients and businesses. A graduate of Tante Marie’s Cooking School and l’École Lenôtre in Paris, Catherine is also an active member of the San Francisco Professional Food Society and other industry organizations. She resides in Marin County with her husband and three children.