Italian Cuisine with a Peruvian Flair!

Tonight's class was something really special, for Quality Street Kitchen and for our students.

Chef Liliana and our sister-in-law Rocio were providing an Italian dish presented with Peruvian hospitality and charm!

The menu for the night included Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Goat Cheese; Spinach and Ricotta Malfatti with sage butter; Sun Dried Tomatoes Risotto; and Passion Fruit Mousse.

My brother Johnny, who was the general contractor that remodeled our store, took tonight's photographs.



Liliana and Rocio share a laugh....not sure if this was in English or Spanish?

You can tell there is a lot of hands-on work with tonight's menu. These dishes take time but are well worth it.




We have learned over the years that in Peru, you do talk a lot with your hands! (Rocio, this means you too!)

The Beef Carpaccio is something that would be difficult to find in the States, as it's foundation is with thinly sliced raw beef.

But the presentation and flavor was phenemonal!

The salad was equally beautiful, and as always, presented artfully and bursting with flavor!

And then it was onto dessert. Passion fruit is a bit difficult to find locally, but can be found in the DC metropolitan area.

It never hurts to give a little taste test.

...and the Mousse was placed in individual class bowls! What a great evening! Liliana and Rocio are ready to do this again, but between Liliana living in Peru, and Rocio in Ft. Lauderdale, it may be a few months. We certainly appreciate everything that was done to make this class special, and we'll keep you posted for when they are coming again!