March 21: Authentic Italian Meatballs – My Family’s Traditional Recipe Class
Join us for this class on: Saturday, March 21
10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET / 7:30pm Italy
Discover my secret to soft, juicy Italian meatballs, a timeless family favorite but also one of the most requested dishes during my in-person cooking classes. They always disappear fast — everyone loves them, especially Arnaud, whom I have to stop from eating too many at the table!
The secret to truly soft meatballs is moisture. In this recipe, finely chopped vegetables bring both flavor and tenderness, while bread soaked in milk works as the perfect binder, keeping the meat juicy as it cooks. The result is a meatball that’s golden and crisp outside, melt-in-your-mouth soft inside, and deeply savory.
You can serve them as a comforting main course, in bite-sized portions as an antipasto, or even over a crisp salad. For a cozy family meal, try simmering them in tomato sauce. You will find my version linked here (for members) or here (for non members). I’ll share with you step by step this recipe, and once you master them, these meatballs will quickly become a beloved part of your cooking repertoire.
Key Ingredients
For the meatballs
- bread
- whole milk
- onion
- carrot
- celery stalk
- egg
- Parmesan cheese
- ground beef or a mixture of pork and beef
- Breadcrumbs
For cooking the meatballs
- white wine
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When are live cooking classes held?
Online classes will be on Saturdays, around lunch time in the United States, dinner time in Italy. Our schedule allows for mainland U.S. time zones to participate around lunch time, while it’s evening in Italy. Classes start 10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET / 7:30pm Italy and go for 60-90 minutes.
How much does each class cost?
A la carte classes are $37 per device. Want to save 35% on live classes? Learn about becoming a Chicca’s Cooking Club member.
When will I know what ingredients to purchase for the classes?
The full recipe and list of ingredients for each class are already published on each Class page, so you can start to prepare for future classes as soon as you enroll. You will also receive a shopping list by email about one week in advance, with a reminder the day before class.
When is the latest I can enroll in a class?
Enrollment will stay open until the last minute. However, for the best experience, we recommend enrolling at least 24 hours in advance – and even further in advance if you need extra time to shop for ingredients. Additionally, important instructions will be sent out the day before each class.
What if I miss a live cooking class or have to leave early?
Participants will have access to video recordings of any class they purchase. That way you can watch the replay (and cook) whenever is most convenient for you.
How does it work? Do I need a special program to participate in the class?
Cooking classes will be held on Zoom. This requires a quick and easy download, but you do not need a special Zoom account to participate (we’ll send all the instructions on how to use Zoom if you register for a class)
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