A Valentine Feast Online via Zoom

This Valentine’s Day, skip the restaurant crowds and create a beautiful Italian-Inspired dinner together made together in your own kitchen. With St. Valentine himself said to have been Roman, and Italian-Inspired feast seems like a fitting way to celebrate! Join Chef Tess for a delicious Valentine’s cook along, featuring her lighter take on Chicken Parmesan, with tender chicken that is lightly pan-fried and finished in the oven, rather than deep-fried; with homemade marinara and perfectly melted, lightly toasted cheese. A topping of Chef Tess’ personal bruschetta salad will add a bright “touch of love” to the finished chicken. We’ll also make Chef Tess’ signature gourmet garlic rolls, and choose your favorite pasta to complete the meal. For dessert, enjoy a demonstration of Chef Tess’ take on Cannoli, using phyllo to create the tubes or cups, and filled with creamy homemade cannoli filling. Perfect for a romantic date night, a special family dinner, or anyone who loves cooking and celebrating with good food.

Equipment Needs: Stand-mixer with dough hook attachment highly recommended for the garlic rolls. More info will be included in the ingredient list packet.

Tess Georgakopoulos

Instructor

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Tess Georgakopoulos, is a the creator of Dish it up Good and a highly sought-after Community Education instructor known for delivering engaging, high-quality culinary programming that goes far beyond the traditional in-person or virtual class experience.

Currently serving nearly 60 public school districts across Minnesota—as well as programs in Wisconsin, New York, and Oklahoma—Tess has build a strong and growing reputation for classes that are not only well-attended, but highly rated by participants. Her partnerships extend to Parks & Recreation Departments and organizations such as the Girl Scouts, reflecting both the demand for and trust in her programming.

What sets Tess’ classes apart is her signature live, interactive, hands-on format with up-close videography, combined with a level of professionalism and structure that reflects true culinary expertise. Participants don’t simply follow along—they gain a deeper understanding of techniques, timing, and the “why” behind each step creating a true learning experience rather than a passive class.