Raffetto’s palate cooking classes

Raffetto's Palate cooking classes at the COMO are a fun way to learn kitchen tips and tricks the hands-on way! Join us in the COMO Kitchen from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with Susan Raffetto’s delicious menus as a guide. Each class will feature a carefully curated menu. Participants will cook in small teams and learn how ingredients work together to make flavorful dishes. After all the cooking is done, it will be time to taste!

Bring your favorite wine or brew to sip and enjoy growing your confidence in cooking and hosting. Must be 21+. Bring your own containers to take home any leftovers.

If you’d like gluten free options, we are happy to try to accommodate. Email p.rouquayrol@thecomo.org no later than noon on the Monday prior to class. We will let you know on Tuesday if we can modify the menu.

Members & Non-members: $70 per class
Fridays, 5:30 -8 p.m. | Ages 21+

FALL 2025 MENUS

Friday, September 19 - Register Here

Let’s be Italian tonight!

  • Eggplant Parmigiana

  • Homemade Marinara Sauce

  • Spinach-Stuffed Onion Cups

  • Cannoli Cream with store-bought shells from Westerly Meat Packing

Friday, October 3 - Register Here

Great Meal for a Crowd!

  • Lemon Chicken Bake

  • Orzo Salad

  • Scrumptious Chocolate Cake

October 17 - Register Here

Time for Comfort Pies!

  • Shepherd’s Pie

  • Salad with an Amazing Vinaigrette

  • Apple Pie

November 21 - Register Here

Thanksgiving in Two Hours—It Can Be Done!

  • Roasted Turkey with Carrots and Onions

  • Mayor Wagner’s (NYC) Stuffing

  • Pumpkin Pie

December 5 - Register Here

Holiday Appetizers to Impress Your Guests (and Let You Enjoy the Party!)

  • Spinach Christmas Tree Twists

  • Thai Crumbled Beef in Lettuce Wraps

  • Shrimp Scampi in Garlic Bread Cups

  • Candy Cane Sheet Cake

December 19 - Register Here

Totally satisfying way to bring in the New Year!

  • Lasagna with fresh pasta and layers of tomato sauce and pesto

  • Meatballs

  • Limoncello Cake

About the Instructor

Susan Raffetto comes from a long line of food entrepreneurs.  Since 1906 her family has owned and operated Raffetto’s Pasta in New York City. Susan has been cooking for family and friends for many years.  Hosting birthday, engagement and reunion parties from her home. Susan is now on the program schedule for the Stonington Community Center offering cooking classes every other Friday.  While Susan’s background is Italian, she has broadened her cooking to entice any palate.