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Ricotta Cheese Making Virtual Cooking Class

Wednesday, April 2nd from 3-4:30pm CST

with PLAYTE Kitchen

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and cook together in this interactive virtual team-building experience! This experience is designed for everyone, whether you want to cook along or simply watch and learn! You will learn to make fresh, homemade ricotta cheese with just two simple ingredients—perfect for adding a special, homemade-touch to your favorite dishes. Then, we’ll turn that ricotta into light and pillowy Ricotta & Spinach Gnocchi, paired with a classic Pomodoro Sauce, a versatile staple of Italian cuisine.

Led by Chef Sandy Sauter from PLAYTE Kitchen, this engaging and hands-on class is designed to foster connection, while creating a delicious meal from scratch. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or brand new to the kitchen, you’ll leave with new skills and a fantastic dish to enjoy.

Thrivent’s Women’s Leadership Network’s purpose is to empower the women of Thrivent to unleash their full potential. We foster this through a variety of opportunities, including those that enable women and allies to connect, share experiences and develop relationships. This event is part of our 'Wellness Wednesday' series, designed to help members enhance their overall well-being through various wellness topics.

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What’s on the menu…

HANDMADE FRESH RICOTTA CHEESE

with just two simple ingredients, you can make your own ricotta cheese right at home to use in all your favorite recipes

RICOTTA AND SPINACH GNOCCHI

light and pillowy ricotta cheese and spinach dumplings

POMODORO SAUCE

classic Italian tomato sauce that is as versatile as it is delicious

*recipe modifications for gluten-free diets have been included in the cooking class recipe packet that you will receive once signed-up!