Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos

Tess Georgakopoulos
Biography: Tess Georgakopoulos has been cooking since she was roughly six years old -- well over forty years. Born into a Greek family, the art of cooking traditional meals using one's senses rather than recipes and measurements was passed on from one generation to the next. Her father was a trained chef who brought the magic of food to life in another form on the weekends as they cooked elaborate family meals together. Food prepared from the heart, with one's own hands and creativity, was, and continues to be, an expression of love in her home. As a skilled home-cook and baker, Tess enjoys creating original recipes for her family and friends. Sweet, savory, or doughy, she enjoys experimenting and creating in the kitchen daily.  

Pressure-cooking with a stovetop cooker has been a part of her culinary repertoire for over twenty-five years. Tess is creating new recipes and reinventing traditional ones using the Instant Pot that is taking her pressure-cooking to another level! She has recently started writing her first cookbook, and has a food blog in the works.

Classes by this instructor


California Sushi Roll Extravaganza
Join Chef Tess as she leads you through making a variety of the most delicious California rolls that will have you wondering why you haven't tried making them before. California sushi roll combinations are limited only by your imagination. Vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or not -- it is totally up to you! Learn the skill of creating seasoned sushi rice and spicy mayo, and how to stuff, wrap and shape the rolls. Make it a date or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen!
Saturday, May 11, 2024, Online Only
Focaccia, Stromboli & Calzones!
Dive into the world of unique rolled and stuffed pizzas and marvelous focaccia bread in this virtual cook-along class. Learn how to make your own homemade focaccia bread, a wonderful rolled pizza called stromboli, and the stuffed pizzas we know as calzones.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, Online Only
From Dough to Delights: Flatbread Pizza & Pizza Panini from Scratch!
Known as the Pizza Master "Pizzaiolo" in her family and community, instructor Tess will help you learn the key ingredients used to make homemade pizza dough and pizza sauce. If you are part of a pizza-loving family, this class is for you! You will use the instructor's personal recipes to make flatbread pizza dough and panini roll dough. She will also guide you in making pizza sauce from scratch. You can personalize your flatbread and panini pizza with your choice of toppings and fillings.
Saturday, May 25, 2024, Online Only
Homemade Gnocchi Meal: Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Chicken & Homemade Bread
Gnocchi are bite-sized tender soft pillows of pasta goodness with the ability to take on added flavor to create mouthwatering meals that will become family favorites. They are even simpler to make than other fresh pasta options. During this fun-filled class, you will learn how to create these little morsels and turn them into a scrumptious meal.
Saturday, April 27, 2024, Online Only
Spring Roll Symphony! Crafting Crispy & Fresh Spring Roll Delights
No need to look beyond your own kitchen for restaurant-quality spring rolls! Create two types of spring rolls bursting with a symphony of flavors bold and bright enough to wake up any and all taste buds. Your choice of meat (chicken or pork) and veggies will fill the crispy spring rolls, and fresh veggies and your precooked protein will fill the fresh spring rolls. Dive into the world of spring rolls and learn the techniques used to create fillings, as well as how to wrap, roll, and cook these delightful packets of bright deliciousness!
Saturday, May 18, 2024, Online Only