Minneapolis Cooking Classes, Online Courses & Recipes
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Join Chef Laura Bonicelli for hands-on cooking classes, 500+ free recipes, and video courses that bring the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean to your kitchen.
Latest Recipes
Discover delicious dishes from Chef Laura's collection of over 500 recipes.
American
Gingerbread Spritz Cookies
These Gingerbread Spritz Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of warm holiday spices. Unlike traditional spritz cookies that are crisp, this version has a tender bite thanks to molasses and brown sugar—perfect for decorating or enjoying just as they are.
Italian
Almond Spritz Cookies
These buttery Almond Spritz Cookies are a festive, delicate treat with a tender crumb and a hint of almond flavor in every bite. Made with a blend of silky 00 flour and almond flour, they're light yet rich, perfect for pressing or piping into intricate shapes. Finished with sparkling sugar or a drizzle of amaretto-spiked icing, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Ideal for holiday trays, tea parties, or everyday indulgence—this classic cookie is a crowd-pleaser that melts in your mouth.
Mediterranean
Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush is a smoky, creamy eggplant dip with roots in the Eastern Mediterranean. Traditionally made by charring whole eggplants and blending the flesh with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, it's rich, savory, and perfect for mezze platters or casual snacking with warm pita and fresh vegetables.
About Chef Laura
Cooking with Love, Teaching with Joy
I'm Laura Bonicelli — a proud Italian-American chef with over 15 years of experience helping home cooks discover the joy of creating delicious, nourishing meals. My journey began in my grandmother's kitchen in Chisholm, Minnesota, where I learned that food is about so much more than sustenance — it's about tradition, connection, and creating memories around the table.
Cook with Love
The best meals are made with intention and care.
Source Mindfully
Great food starts with great ingredients.
Share the Table
The best meals bring people together.
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Explore by Cuisine
500+ recipes spanning the flavors of Italy, the Mediterranean, and beyond.
Featured Course
Mindful Mediterranean™ Immersion
Discover the heart of Mediterranean cooking with Chef Laura. Learn traditional techniques, explore seasonal ingredients, and create meals that nourish both body and soul.
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Cook with Chef Laura in Person
Intimate hands-on classes in Minneapolis. Learn techniques, enjoy the meal you create, and take home new skills.
French Bistro Classics
Step into a Parisian bistro for classic French comfort food. You'll master a remarkable French onion soup, pasta-making, Coq au Vin, and Crème Brûlée. All in a beautiful kitchen.
A Mexican Fiesta
Fresh salsas, handmade tortillas, and the bold flavors of Mexico.
Spanish Paella
A feast of saffron rice, seafood, and the warmth of Spanish tradition.
What Our Students Say
This class was amazing!! Highly highly recommend! Chef Bonicelli is so wonderful, has great tips and is fun to work with! My group had so much fun, learned new things, ate some delicious food and left with new recipes and an excitement to cook again!
Jessica
Bonicelli Kitchen Studio
The class was well done. I learned alot. Chef Bonicelli is a pro. Her husband is a very capable helper and enables the class to move through the experience with grace. We enjoyed much wonderful food. Very happy I went.
Donald
Bonicelli Kitchen Studio
Our group of four had an amazing time with Chef Laura. We made asparagus and Gruyère wrapped in prosciutto, gnocchi with two sauces from scratch, and cream brûlée. Everything was delicious! Her space is perfect for a group to learn about Italian cooking.
Donna
Bonicelli Cooking Studio
This class was amazing!! Highly highly recommend! Chef Bonicelli is so wonderful, has great tips and is fun to work with! My group had so much fun, learned new things, ate some delicious food and left with new recipes and an excitement to cook again!
Jasmine
Cozymeal
The whole experience was amazing! She and the crew were all very easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable in their art. Highly recommend and will be attending more of their classes for sure.
Rob
Cozymeal
Gnocchi with pesto and red sauce. Phenomenal! Very enjoyable, pleasant and fun environment. I have a dairy sensitivity and they were happy to accommodate! Wonderful experience.
Steve
Cozymeal
Super informative and laid back. Laura really knows her stuff and the food was delicious.
Jess
Cozymeal
This class was amazing!! Highly highly recommend! Chef Bonicelli is so wonderful, has great tips and is fun to work with! My group had so much fun, learned new things, ate some delicious food and left with new recipes and an excitement to cook again!
Jessica
Bonicelli Kitchen Studio
The class was well done. I learned alot. Chef Bonicelli is a pro. Her husband is a very capable helper and enables the class to move through the experience with grace. We enjoyed much wonderful food. Very happy I went.
Donald
Bonicelli Kitchen Studio
Our group of four had an amazing time with Chef Laura. We made asparagus and Gruyère wrapped in prosciutto, gnocchi with two sauces from scratch, and cream brûlée. Everything was delicious! Her space is perfect for a group to learn about Italian cooking.
Donna
Bonicelli Cooking Studio
This class was amazing!! Highly highly recommend! Chef Bonicelli is so wonderful, has great tips and is fun to work with! My group had so much fun, learned new things, ate some delicious food and left with new recipes and an excitement to cook again!
Jasmine
Cozymeal
The whole experience was amazing! She and the crew were all very easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable in their art. Highly recommend and will be attending more of their classes for sure.
Rob
Cozymeal
Gnocchi with pesto and red sauce. Phenomenal! Very enjoyable, pleasant and fun environment. I have a dairy sensitivity and they were happy to accommodate! Wonderful experience.
Steve
Cozymeal
Super informative and laid back. Laura really knows her stuff and the food was delicious.
Jess
Cozymeal
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🎙️ Latest Episode
Midwest Meets Mediterranean Is Coming In January
Dec 16, 2025
In this short trailer episode, Chef Laura Bonicelli introduces Midwest Meets Mediterranean — a fresh, flavorful podcast that blends seasonal Midwestern ingredients with Mediterranean inspiration. Learn what you can expect from upcoming episodes, meet some of the voices you'll hear from, and get exci...
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A Letter From My New Mediterranean Kitchen
Mar 12, 2026
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