Now You're Cooking Lebanese! - May 9, 2025

We will have the pleasure of hosting a Lebanese cooking demonstration by CCR member Laura Attar! Laura will prepare typical dishes from her husband’s country, like riz a jej (rice with chicken), fattoush (mixed salad), hummus (chick pea spread), and other surprises!

The cooking demonstration will be followed by dinner. Our cooking events are always popular and space is limited, so book soon. Once your spot is confirmed, payment will be required in advance.

When: Friday, May 9, 2025

Time: Cooking will start at 6 p.m., followed by dinner around 8 p.m.

Where: CCR member's private residence, Quartiere Trieste area; exact address sent to confirmed participants by email.

Cost: CCR members €30, non-members €35, including meal, wine and other beverages. Once your booking is confirmed, your payment will be required in advance (no cash at event).

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle.

NB: Book early, as space is limited. Current CCR members have priority.

Now You're Cooking Seafood! - March 3, 2025

Full/wait list.

Love fish and seafood and want some tips on cooking it at home? Join us for a day by the seaside in Anzio, where our chefs Francesco and Manuele will demonstrate three different dishes that we’ll then enjoy at lunch, accompanied by local wine.

When: Monday, Mar. 3, 2025

Time: 11 a.m.

Where: Ristorante La Vela Latina, Via Ardeatina 64, Anzio Colonia

Cost: €35, demonstration and meal included. Advance payment required.

NB: Limited space, so book early.

Transportation: by train on the Rome-Nettuno line, leaving Termini at 9:42, cost €3.60.

RSVP & Payment: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle.

Now You're Cooking with Pat! - April 18, 2023

Our dear CCR member Pat will demonstrate how to prepare some of his favourite dishes, a mix of American classics and Italian delights. Take a look at the menu:

Tapenade

Supplì with Nduja

Chicken drumsticks roasted with mustard and breadcrumbs

Potato salad

Green beans with toasted almonds

Crostata

Flourless chocolate cake

Afterwards, everyone will sit down to a wonderful meal.

When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Time: 6 p.m.
Where: CCR member's private residence, Quartiere Trieste area; exact address sent to confirmed participants by email.
Cost: only CCR members €30, including meal.
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle.
NB: Book early, as space is limited to 12 people. Current CCR members in good standing only.

Now You're Cooking Indian-Chinese Fusion! - March 7, 2023

Note: change of date.

Did you know that India has a Chinese community that migrated there generations ago? They have sought to preserve their ethnicity and culture, and locals have embraced the fusion of some of their cooking styles to produce dishes popular throughout India! One of these is "Chicken Manchurian," which is believed to have been created by a third generation Indo-Chinese chef.

At this event, Neeya will show us how to make Chicken Manchurian, fried rice, pakoras, coconut green beans, and coconut sago pudding. Of course, a delicious meal will follow!

When: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: CCR member's private residence,  Piazza Zama area; exact address sent to confirmed participants by email.
Cost: only CCR members €25, including meal.
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle.
NB: Book early, as space is limited to 10 people. Current CCR members in good standing only.

Now You're Cooking Persian Food! - January 11, 2023

Hooray for the return of our cooking classes! We'll start the new year off with some classic Persian dishes demonstrated by Soroush Ahmadi at the residence of CCR members. Of course, after the demonstration, we'll also enjoy a wonderful meal together. 

The number of participants will be limited (members only), so book soon if you'd like to take part in this great opportunity.

When: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: CCR members’ private residence, Via Salaria-Villa Ada area; exact address sent to confirmed participants by email.
Cost: CCR members only €25, including meal.
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle.
NB: Book early, as space is limited. Current CCR members in good standing only.

Now You’re Cooking Syrian! - October 30, 2018

It’s time for a new session of our “Now You’re Cooking” series and we're delighted to bring a new twist to this popular event. We'll will be cooking and eating for charity!

Local Roman charity Hummustown is kind enough to come and teach us some of the secrets of Syrian our cooking, while also telling us more about their efforts to provide relief and work opportunities for Syrian and other refugees.

The evening's menu will include:
Falafel
Fatayer (meat and veg)
Burak (meat and veg)
Fattoush salad

And excellent wines donated by boutique Tuscan winery "La Chimera d'Albegna" from Manciano, Grossetto

Proceeds from the evening will go to both our charities for the 2018-2019 season, Rome-based Hummustown and Canada-based Feed It Forward.

When: Oct. 30th, 2018.
Time: 7 p.m. sharp
Donation: CCR members €25 euro, guests €35
Where: Trastevere area (exact address to be sent to confirmed participants)
RSVP and payment by Oct. 27th, ATTN Diana at canadarome@gmail.com. Please note you are financially responsible for your booking.

Now You’re Cooking Polenta! - October 27, 2016

NB: This event is now full and a waiting list has been started.

Polenta is an incredibly versatile dish from northern Italy (but it's also traditional in parts of central Italy) and is usually made with cornmeal, although there are many forms and variations. In the old days it was linked to poverty but, as we know, “i piatti poveri” ("poor dishes") are the often the yummiest! In Roman times, polenta (or as they called it, pulmentu) made with other cereals was the staple of the Roman Legions, who would eat it either as a porridge or as a sort of hard cake. Today, polenta is often featured by renowned chefs throughout the world and has become a gourmet delicacy.

Participating members will learn to prepare polenta the traditional way. Be ready as we will need strong arms to stir and stir and stir… We will also make three different sauces: porcini mushrooms, gorgonzola, and meat-based (ribs). Marielle and Maurizio have kindly opened their home for this event. “Apprentice polenta makers” will work under the expert eye of chef Maurizio!

When: Thursday, October 27, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: CCR members’ private residence, Appio-Latino area; exact address sent ot confirmed participants
Cost: CCR members €10, non-members €15; includes meal.
BYOW: preferably a strong-bodied red wine.
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle.
Note: Book early, as space is limited.

Now You're Cooking Gnocchi! - November 4, 2015

CCR Members Marielle and Maurizio will be welcoming us into their home and teaching us to make gnocchi with two types of sauces: tomato based and cheese based. While Maurizio will don the Chef’s hat, guests will be encouraged to try their hand at preparing this delicious dish which dates back to antiquity.

Limited space, so book right away! Priority given to current CCR members in good standing. 

When:  Wednesday, November 4, 2015 
Time 6:30 p.m. 
Where:  CCR members’ private residence, Appio-Latino area; exact address sent ot confirmed participants 
Cost:  CCR members €10, non-members €15, includes meal 
RSVP:  canadarome@gmail.com

Now You're Cooking Under Pressure Again! - April 22, 2015

Ribs rubbing you the right way? Believe it or not, a pressure cooker takes the heat out of cooking barbecue ribs and our latest instalment on the secrets of pressure cooking will prove it. Less cooking time + great taste = more time to socialize and share a few beers with your friends.

This evening's lesson and menu will feature barbecue pork ribs with homemade pressure cooker hot sauce. They will be accompanied by bean salad and lots of cold beer. For a sweet close, we'll have pressure-cooked Apple and Ricotta Cake and pressure-cooked Upside-Down Cake.

What more convincing do you need to believe that a little bid of pressure may be exactly what you need? 

Please bring paper and pens to take notes. Space is limited to 10 participants, so book right away. Current CCR members will have priority. 

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Time: Lesson starts at 7 p.m., meal at 8 p.m. 
Where: CCR member's private residence in the Prati area. Exact address will be sent to confirmed participants.
Cost: CCR members €15, guests €20. Includes meal.
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Diana by Friday, April 17. CCR Members have priority booking.

Now You're Cooking Northern Indian Specialities! - October 20, 2014

Join the CCR for a lesson in cooking some favourite dishes from North India. To start off with, we learn how to prepare Samosas (vegetarian and beef) while we enjoy a glass of prosecco. Then, for the main course, we'll prepare and enjoy Saag Paneer (spinach with home-made cheese), Tandoori Chicken, and Daal Makhani (buttered lentils), served on basmati rice with a side of Cucumber Raita (cucumbers in a yoghurt sauce) and, for the daring, hot pickles.  Carrot Halwah (prepared in advance) will be served for dessert.
 

Please bring paper and pens to take notes! Note that the main course and dessert contain milk. Space is limited so book right away! 

When: Monday, October 20, 2014 
Time: 6:30 pm 
Where: CCR member's private residence in the Vittorio Emanuele area. Exact address will be sent to confirmed participants. 
Cost: CCR members €10, guests €20. Includes meal. 
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com by Wednesday, October 15.

Now You're Cooking Homemade Pasta! - February 12, 2014

CCR Members Marielle and Maurizio will be welcoming us into their home and teaching us to make traditional homemade pasta and classic ragù sauce. Maurizio's mother was from the Romagna region and gave her secret recipe to her sons, so this is a unique opportunity to peek into a true family tradition!

Limited space, so book right away!

When: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: CCR members' private residence, Appio-Latino area; exact address sent to confirmed participants.
Cost: CCR members €10, non-members €15; includes meal.
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com

Now You're Cooking Indian Under Pressure! - December 3, 2013

CCR's "Now You're Cooking" series is back!

For the first session this CCR year, we are going to combine two popular "Now Your Cooking" themes from the past: Indian and pressure cooking!

Indian food, while delicious, can often be a long cooking process involving several pots. In this session we'll show you how to make a Chicken Biryani in just one pot -- the pressure cooker. This is a huge time and energy saver, plus the flavours really soak in and make it all the more delicious!

Join us for "Now You're Cooking Indian under pressure!" 

When: Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Metro stop Conca D'Oro area (exact address sent to confirmed participants)

Cost: CCR members €10, guests €20  
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com

CCR's Now You're Rolling Your Own! Terrace-top Aperitif - May 28, 2013

What can be done with wonton wrappers and rice wrappers? More than you ever imagined! Learn to roll your own creations as we enjoy an aperitif and the view of St. Peter's from the gorgeous terrace of two of our members. 

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Time: 7 p.m. on
Where: CCR members' private residence, Prati area; exact address sent to confirmed participants.
Cost: CCR members €10, non-members €15; includes food and drinks.
RSVP: by May 26th to canadarome@gmail.com

Now You’re Cooking (and Eating) Thai! - February 20, 2013

The complexity and delight of Thai food

February is the perfect time to enjoy spicy, aromatic Thai food. CCR member Gisela will prepare a variety of Thai appetizers with condiments and green chicken curry with steamed basmati rice. Exotic fruits will be served to finish. We don’t have to travel to Thailand to  learn how to make these dishes - Gisela will share recipes from her favorite cooking school in Bangkok. Some key elements of our meal will be demonstrated. Wine and beer will be served. 

When: Wed., Feb. 20th, 2013

Where: Private residence, Monte Mario area (near the Cavalieri Hotel) - exact address sent to confirmed participants

Time: 7 p.m.

Cost: €15 CCR members; €20 non-members

RSVP: to canadarome@gmail.com by Friday, Feb. 15, 2013
Please note that you are financially responsible for your reservation.

Now You’re Cooking Indian! - November 15, 2011

As the weather starts to cool down, let’s spice things up in the kitchen! At the second edition of “Now You’re Cooking!”, Neeya Jacob will teach us how to make a few South Indian specialties: Coconut Chicken Curry, Coconut Green Beans and Chapathis (Indian flat bread).

Get ready to wake up and heat up your senses with

Now You’re Cooking Indian!

When: November 15, 2011

Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Quartiere Trieste. Exact address will be sent to confirmed participants via e-mail.

Cost: €15.00

Please RSVP by Nov 10^th to canadarome@gmail.com with the subject line: Now You’re Cooking Indian-Your Name

Space is limited; please remember you are financially responsible for your reservation.