Handcrafted Tortellini Workshop!

Discover the joy of making fresh, handcrafted tortellini from start to finish! Join Chef Tess in one of her newest hands-on cook-along experiences, where you will learn how to make delicate pasta dough from scratch. You'll roll, fill, and shape your own tortellini with scratch-made fillings.

We’ll begin by preparing a rich, creamy three-cheese filling, which becomes the foundation for two delicious variations: a savory mushroom and 3-cheese filling bursting with umami—with the option to substitute spinach for the mushrooms—and a hearty Italian sausage and 3-cheese filling for those who prefer a more robust option. Chef Tess will guide you through the process of stuffing and shaping the tortellini step-by-step, then cooking them to perfection with a velvety scratch-made cream sauce for a truly authentic experience.

Regardless of your culinary background, this class will empower you with the artistry and assurance to create exquisite, homemade tortellini that delights every time.

Equipment Needs: An inexpensive pasta roller is highly recommended, but not required. A stand mixer for the dough, and a food processor for the meat filling are also recommended, but not required. More info will be provided in the ingredient list packet.

The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom link. A few days after class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the session.

Tess Georgakopoulos

Instructor

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Tess Georgakopoulos, creator of Dish it up Good also known as “Chef Tess—Culinary Artist”, brings over four decades of cooking and baking experience to her work as a culinary educator and Community Education instructor.

Raised in a Greek Family where food was a central expression of love and connection, Tess developed her passion for cooking at a young age alongside her father, a trained chef. Those early experiences continue to shape her approach today—blending tradition, creativity, and deep appreciation for the role food plays in bringing people together.

As an accomplished cook, baker, and recipe developer, Tess is continually expanding her culinary repertoire through ongoing experimentation in her test kitchen. She is known for creating thoughtfully designed “gold standard” culinary experiences that combine technique, creativity, and approachability.

She currently partners with over 60 public school districts across Minnesota, and additional programs in Wisconsin, Missouri, New York and Oklahoma, and has taught over 5,000 participants. Through her teaching, Tess empowers home cooks of all skill levels to build confidence, expand their abilities, and experience the joy of creating meaningful meals in their own kitchens

Her guiding philosophy is simple: to make cooking approachable, enjoyable, and rewarding—helping others “make dishing simple and delicious”.

Tess is currently working on her first cookbook, with a food blog in development. Her work can be found on Facebook at Dish it up Good, and on Instagram.