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September 2025

Limoncello making and Creamy, Lemony Pasta Sauce/September23rd Sold Out

Hello Everybody! What a glorious class! Let’s make some Limoncello today . Just bring 1 bottle of Everclear and a container of 1 galIon to bring home your limoncello. I will have all the other ingredients and the container. While relaxing we can make some flavorful, creamy and lemony pasta! This is a super fun class, that could also be…
23 Sep
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309

Italian Dessert!” Chocolate Salami/ with Paolo and Alessandra/sept24th Last Few Tickets

Join us for a fun, hands-on Italian dessert class where you’ll make your very own Salame di Cioccolato – a beloved no-bake treat made with chocolate, biscuits, and a touch of liqueur (optional). Shaped like a salami, this rich and nostalgic sweet is a favorite across generations in Italy. What to Expect: • Guided step-by-step instructions • Learn authentic Italian…
24 Sep
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309
October 2025

Vienna Apple Strudel and Caramel Sauce/ with Conny, October 11th Last Few Tickets

Conny will show you how to make the famous apple strudel that is originally from Austria’s capital Vienna. You will make your own to take home.  The recipe for apple strudel  will be provided. ———————————————————————————————————————————— My name is Conny. I’m born in Germany and lived there until my mid 30s. My Mom and Grandma were the first to teach me…
11 Oct
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309

Gnocchi with creamy lemony sauce/october27th Sold Out

Potatoes Gnocchi is one of the first dishes I have learn from my grandmother and aunties, yes because I’m blessed with a lot of those, and I love the texture and the floffiness of the potatoes and flour mix! Come and make, cook and eat your Gnocchi in this fun hands-on class and top it with a creamy lemony delicious…
27 Oct
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309

Gnocchi with creamy lemony sauce/october28th Sold Out

Potatoes Gnocchi is one of the first dishes I have learn from my grandmother and aunties, yes because I’m blessed with a lot of those, and I love the texture and the floffiness of the potatoes and flour mix! Come and make, cook and eat your Gnocchi in this fun hands-on class and top it with a creamy lemony delicious…
28 Oct
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309

Gnocchi with creamy lemony sauce/october29th Sold Out

Potatoes Gnocchi is one of the first dishes I have learn from my grandmother and aunties, yes because I’m blessed with a lot of those, and I love the texture and the floffiness of the potatoes and flour mix! Come and make, cook and eat your Gnocchi in this fun hands-on class and top it with a creamy lemony delicious…
29 Oct
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309

Gnocchi with creamy lemony sauce/MORNING CLASS/oct30th Sold Out

Potatoes Gnocchi is one of the first dishes I have learn from my grandmother and aunties, yes because I’m blessed with a lot of those, and I love the texture and the floffiness of the potatoes and flour mix! Come and make, cook and eat your Gnocchi in this fun hands-on class and top it with a creamy lemony delicious…
30 Oct
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309
November 2025

German Cookies for the Holidays with Conny/ november 6th

Who doesn’t like cookies? We will make 2 very famous Christmas cookies I baked all my childhood with my parents. I also will have some extras for you to enjoy during class. Bring your own beverage and let’s have fun! Cookies contain tree nuts, eggs, wheat. ——————————————————– My name is Conny. I’m born in Germany and lived there until my…
06 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309

Gluten Free FOCACCIA! With Conny/November8th

You think gluten-free tastes like cardboard? Come and join the class and find out how delicious it can taste! We are learning about different flours to use in gluten-free baking and an awesome ingredient to hold it all together. You will taste different focaccias, get your hands on making a dough and the best part is to decorate your focaccia…
08 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309

Lasagna Bolognese/ November10th Sold Out

Don’t miss this incredible hand-on Class. The original Bolognese’s Lasagna with green layers of hand made pasta, Béchamel and super flavorful Bolognese Sauce! Come and have fun stretching pasta and make Lasagna!!!!! Also….bring your beverage and let’s have fun!! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE read the cancellation policy (that you will find at the bottom of Public Cooking Classes page) before…
10 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309

Lasagna Bolognese/ November13th/MORNING CLASS Sold Out

Don’t miss this incredible hand-on Class. The original Bolognese’s Lasagna with green layers of hand made pasta, Béchamel and super flavorful Bolognese Sauce! Come and have fun stretching pasta and make Lasagna!!!!! Also….bring your beverage and let’s have fun!! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE read the cancellation policy (that you will find at the bottom of Public Cooking Classes page) before…
13 Nov
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309

Savory Tarts for the Holidays/ November17th Sold Out

Don’t miss this wonderful class! Those Savory Pies are perfect for your  Parties, Buffet, Cocktails Party or Brunch! We’ll have a varieties of ingredients so you can create your own using the best crust recipe ever! Possible combination: -Asparagus and Sausages -Mushrooms, Sausages and Provolone -Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella drizzled with Herbs infused Oil. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE read the cancellation…
17 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooking with Alessandra
333 East Grande Avenue, #103, Des Moines IA 50309
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Gift Certificates

My classes make great gifts for friends or a romantic date night for couples. I offer gift certificates so you can share the gift of flavor with anyone in search of a great meal and a unique experience.

CANCELLATION POLICY

An online payment or gift certificate is required to book a class, and your booking must be made at least 24 hours in advance. No reminder will be send for the upcoming class, so please add it to your  calendar as soon as you sign up.

PLEASE READ THE CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE YOU SIGN UP

Participants can receive a full refund for their class booking with notice at least 5 days in advance.
Please send a cancellation message to: alessandra@cookingwithalessandra.com
no refunds or reschedule for missed classes without proper 5-day notice. No rescheduling without 5 days in advance. This policy applies to both in-person and “Zoom” Classes and also applies to the use of gift certificates.
Classes will be held “rain or shine”. that means that class will be held in case of bad weather.

Cancellation Policy are never easy to write or accept.

I hope that you read this very well BEFORE you accept and register for a class.

 

 

In the event of a COVID-19-related closure of public places all the “In-Person” classes will be held on Zoom.

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