Get ready for a comforting Italian feast where every course brings something delicious to the table. You’ll start with crispy arancini made from risotto rice, mozzarella and Parmesan, learning how to shape and fry these golden bites. Next, you’ll prepare a creamy mushroom pasta with fresh pasta, mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan and herbs, building rich flavor while practicing pasta preparation, sautéing and sauce-making.

For the final course, you’ll make a chocolate mascarpone dessert with mascarpone cheese, chocolate, cocoa and espresso, creating a creamy finish with plenty of Italian flair. You’ll work through each recipe step by step, picking up practical techniques that are easy to recreate at home. The relaxed, hands-on format keeps the cooking approachable for beginners while giving more experienced cooks plenty to enjoy—and by the end, you’ll have a seriously good excuse to put homemade Italian food back on the regular dinner schedule.