COOKING DEMOS

A fan favorite, the Cooking Demos by award-winning chefs from UConn Dining Services will take place at

2:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Dog Lane. Watch and learn during the demos and then sample the results!

2:00 PM

Executive Chef Kyle Davis will prepare

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with sage brown butter, prosciutto, peas and goat cheese

(Allergens: Wheat / Dairy)

Samples available after the demo

3:00 PM

Robert Landolphi, Assistant Director of Culinary Development, will prepare

Eggplant Stacker with Creamy Pesto Beans and Balsamic Gastrique

This recipe received Gold in the 2026 National Association of College and UniversityFood Services Nutrition Awards - Special Diet Recipe category

(Vegetarian / Gluten Free) (Allergens: Dairy / Eggs)

Samples available after the demo

Check back here for the recipes after the Festival!

Many thanks to Laura Stone Photography and Janine Callahan for the images on this page.