Quinoa Cooking Class at Nello Cucina!

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Join Nello Cucina for a:

Quinoa is a grain like crop, native to the Andes Mountains of Bolivia, Peru & Chile. Although Quinoa translates to “mother grain” in the Incan language it is actually considered to be a pseudocereal, not a cereal or grain because it is not a member of the grass family.

Prepared the same way as rice Quinoa is gluten-free & can be substituted in certain dishes for pasta or rice. Quinoa is considered as a source of complete protein, a great source of dietary fiber & a noteworthy source of calcium.

Join Nello Cucina for a Cooking Class

& learn how to incorporate Quinoa into Italian food!

Quinoa Italian Summer Salad

Quinoa, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, green onions, basil, E.V.O.O., balsamic vinegar

Scampi Quinoa Arrabiata

Shrimp, white wine, Arrabiata sauce

Filetto di Maiale con Quinoa

Pork filet, mushroom red wine sauce

Live Music by Enzo Selvaggi!

Wednesday, July 18th 6:00PM
$30 per person, plus tax & gratuity
Seating is limited. Reservations required 714-540-3365