Master, Savor, Celebrate, Nourish! 

Hi!  I'm Chef Laura.

I am a proud Italian/American and the chef/owner of Bonicelli Cooking Club. I am known for my love of local, organic, and well-sourced food, as well as my expertise in navigating dietary preferences and issues. Between my meal delivery and catering business and my restaurant, I have over 15 years of professional cooking experience, and a life time as an avid home cook. I have written thousands of recipes.

In 2018,  I founded Bonicelli Cooking Club. I bring professional cooking techniques and knowledge, great recipes, and inspiration to home cooks and food lovers everywhere.

I love to cook and I want you to love it too! I am committed to inspiring and spreading the art of cooking and the value of healthy eating. 

Join me!  You belong here! 

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Latest Podcast

Bending The Spoon
Episode #11

How To Run A Sustainable Kitchen

What do our students say?

I have a crazy schedule.  I joined the club for the Holiday Survival Tool Kit to help me navigate the season.  Not only did I go through that course, I also went through the entire Basics course and now I’m hooked on the 28-Day reset.  I can’t wait to start Baking Basics!
Cathy

long-standing club member, monthly member

I love the club!  I joined in the beginning and have attended almost every single weekly webinar.  That’s my favorite part – but also – I go back to “The Basics” course all the time.  I can never remember how to cut up a chicken – it’s all right there for me.
Lisa

long-standing club member, annual member

One of my biggest concerns was that the information would be too advanced for me – or not advanced enough.  I think Chef Laura is correct.  If you love food – you belong here.  I have built on my skills and am cooking at a much higher level.
Ben

long-standing club member, annual member

Last week I realized that I am using almost exclusively Chef Laura Bonicelli recipes! Why? Because I can always trust that what I serve will be delicious. Laura tests her recipes, so I do not have to.  I recommend the club to everyone who wants to serve delicious, healthy food, and improve their knowledge and techniques. Thanks, Chef Laura!

Jeanne

What’s in it for you?

With our courses, you will…

Shop Better

Shop Better

Learn to plan and buy the best sustainable, local, and well-sourced ingredients. Master ways to ways to waste less and save money by using what you buy effectively and efficiently.

Couple Cooking Together

Cook Better

Enhance your cooking experience and become an inspiration to others by learning new and vetted culinary methods, techniques, and recipes.

Sweet Corn Flan

Eat Better

Elevate your diet and improve your health by cooking at home easily and confidently. Learn how to avoid highly-processed foods, preservatives, additives, and toxins.

Live Better (1)

Live Better

Make food and a healthy lifestyle the center of your family and community.  Create and recreate your family’s traditions.

My work as a chef, this site, and the cooking club are dedicated to sharing knowledge, ideas, recipes, techniques, tools, and inspiration that will help you be the cook you have always wanted to be.  This is for you!  

                      Chef Laura

Our Two Featured Courses! 

Are you ready for a new relationship with food?

Our most popular program Mindful Mediterranean

(a mediterranean diet how-to) runs live sessions every quarter.

The next sessions start on July 13th.

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Embark on Your Culinary Adventure with

‘The New Basics of Cooking’!

Eight information-packed classes!

 

Over 40 recorded classes with weekly live Q&A

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Doors Open in September- Class begins in:

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Latest Blog Posts!

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala Classic and comforting, Chicken Marsala features tender pan-seared chicken simmered in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. With its creamy texture, earthy depth, and touch of sweetness from the wine, this Italian-American favorite delivers elegance...

Strawberry Basil Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

By: Chef Laura Bonicelli This salad is my answer to the question: “What can I make when strawberries are at their peak and basil is abundant?" The result is my Strawberry Basil Salad that celebrates the best of summer — sweet berries, fragrant basil, tender greens,...

Mediterranean Corn and Tomato Salad

By: Chef Laura Bonicelli The Mediterranean Corn and Tomato Salad is a dish that truly captures the soul of summer — crisp, sweet, and herbaceous. I created this recipe to highlight the flavors and textures of the season’s freshest produce: sweet corn, juicy cherry...

Orange Basil Salad with Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette

Orange Basil Salad with Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette Bright and citrusy, this Orange Basil Salad combines juicy orange segments, fresh basil, and crisp greens for a vibrant, refreshing bite. A simple orange-balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with just the...

🍷 Coq au Vin – A Rustic French Classic with Rich, Wine-Infused Flavor

By: Chef Laura Bonicelli There are some dishes that feel like they carry the soul of a season—and Coq au Vin is one of them. Deep, warm, and completely comforting, this French classic wraps chicken in layers of red wine, smoky bacon, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and...

🍅 Smashed Cherry Tomato Sauce

By: Chef Laura Bonicelli This smashed cherry tomato sauce is one of those recipes that looks simple on paper—but when everything hits the pan just right, it turns into magic.  About the sauceI reach for this sauce anytime cherry tomatoes start piling up in the...

Layered Greek Salad with Tuna – A Fresh, Flavor-Packed Meal Prep Winner

By: Chef Laura Bonicelli There’s something incredibly satisfying about opening the fridge and seeing four colorful jars lined up, ready for the week. This Layered Greek Salad with Tuna is exactly that—fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor.  About the salad Why I...

Easy Sausage Egg Muffins (High-Protein Breakfast)

By: Chef Laura Bonicelli Perfect for busy mornings, these protein-packed muffins are a warm, cheesy, make-ahead breakfast that freezes and reheats beautifully.  About the tart Why I love this recipe I’ve been making these sausage egg and cheese muffins for years,...

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Capers, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Capers, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes This Moroccan Chicken Tagine features fall-off-the-bone chicken simmered with preserved lemon, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes, creating a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for...

Ras el Hanout

Ras el Hanout Ras el Hnout is a fragrant and complex spice blend commonly used in North African cuisine, particularly in Moroccan, Algerian, and Tunisian dishes. The name translates to "head of the shop" or "top of the shelf" implying that it...
Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala Classic and comforting, Chicken Marsala features tender pan-seared chicken simmered in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. With its creamy texture, earthy depth, and touch of sweetness from the wine, this Italian-American favorite delivers elegance...

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