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Hands-On Cooking: Party Appetizers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Fancy appetizers elevate any party. In this hands-on cooking class, learn how to prepare make-ahead appetizers that will dazzle your guests. You will make a mid-century inspired rumaki featuring shrimp, water chestnuts, and chicken livers wrapped in bacon and simmered in a brown sugar, orange, and whiskey sauce, as well as figs and nectarines with goat cheese, prosciutto, and a balsamic syrup drizzle.

Tuesday Mar 26th, 5–7:30pm Central Time

Demonstration Cooking: Mushrooms

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the versatility of mushrooms in this demonstration cooking class featuring preparation tips and basic cooking methods.  Enjoy mushroom yogurt lettuce cups, portobello cheese “steaks,” mixed mushroom lasagna, and French onion and mushroom broth soup. 

Tuesday Apr 2nd, 11am–1pm Central Time

Hands-on Cooking: Knife Skills

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Improve your knife skills by practicing mince, dice, julienne, and chiffonade cuts in this cooking class.  You will cut up vegetables for a classic rice pilaf, and watch how to prepare, cook, and carve a classic roast chicken. Take home a portion of prepped, uncooked vegetables.

Wednesday Jan 17th, 2–4pm Central Time

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Demo Cooking: Indian Street Food

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Fall in love with mouthwatering and easy-to-prepare Indian street food. In this demonstration cooking class, you will learn to prepare crunchy tikki—a spiced potato cutlet, and endlessly adaptable pakoras—fritters made with your choice of fresh vegetables. Hot chai tea infused with herbs including green cardamom is a must-have accompaniment. You may opt to sample the dishes cooked at the end of class or take your portion home.

Thursday Jan 11th, 5–7pm Central Time

Hands-on Cooking: Easter Brunch

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Celebrate the holidays with a yummy brunch. In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to prepare a full Easter brunch featuring orange, bourbon, and brown sugar ham; scalloped potatoes with leek; and fluffy eggs with a sherry mushroom sauce.

Sunday Mar 17th, 11am–1:30pm Central Time

Demo Cooking: Classic Indian Meal

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Experience an evening in New Delhi as you learn to cook an easy, authentic, North Indian vegetarian meal.  You will discover how to prepare lentils in a slow-cooked style and discover ways to use herbs and spices in a variety of recipes:  dal makhana—a rich lentil curry with fresh tomatoes a cumin-seed-flavored long-grain basmati rice cucumber and mint yogurt raita—a cool dip to top off the dal. 

Thursday Feb 8th, 5–7pm Central Time

Hands-on Cooking: Indian Breads

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Layered with vegetables and butter, breads are the star of an Indian meal. In this cooking class, make fresh, stuffed, north Indian flatbreads, known as paratha, such as aloo (potato), gobi (cauliflower), paneer (cottage cheese), palak (spinach), and lachha (layered) paratha.  You will learn dough preparation, how to cook the bread, and suggestions for serving. Sample instructor-prepared bread and make your own dough to take home and finish...

Saturday Mar 9th, 10am–12:30pm Central Time

Demo Cooking: Salads in a Jar

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the art of creating delicious and convenient salads in a jar with the Demo Cooking course at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Discover knife skills, dressing basics, and different techniques for preparing chicken. Featured recipes include quinoa tabbouleh, Greek salad, and lemon-oregano-thyme chicken.

Tuesday Mar 5th, 5–7pm Central Time

Demonstration Cooking: Passover

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Get inspired for Passover week with recipes from across the Jewish diaspora. You will learn to make a soup containing gondi, Persian Jews’ version of matzo balls made with ground chicken and chickpea flour; a North African-inspired chicken with almonds and dried fruit; and a dreamy flourless chocolate cake that comes from the Jewish community of Mexico City.

Sunday Mar 10th, 12–2pm Central Time

Hands-On Cooking: Pi Day Pies

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Celebrate Pi Day! In this hands-on cooking class, learn tips and tricks for easy homemade pie crusts. You will learn to make a chocolate cream pie with Oreo crust, blueberry pie, and lemon meringue pie.  Tell your guests to keep their fork after dinner, because pie will be served! 

Thursday Mar 14th, 6–8pm Central Time

Demonstration Cooking: Springtime in Paris

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

The French are masters of seasonal eating. Transport yourself to Paris in the spring with these recipes inspired by fresh ingredients. Recipes fit for an elegant dinner party include roasted rack of lamb with garlic-herb crust, asparagus with sauce gribiche, and herbed new potatoes.

Sunday Apr 21st, 10am–12pm Central Time

Hands-on Cooking: Spring Herbs

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Welcome warmer weather and early plants with a focus on spring herbs. You will learn how to make the most of bright flavors as you prepare an herb-forward meal featuring “last meal” salad topped with green goddess dressing, savory spring hand pies, and marinated feta with herbs. Wrap up your afternoon by potting up a take-home container garden full of tasty spring herbs.

Sunday Apr 28th, 1–3:30pm Central Time

Hands-on Cooking: Appetizers & Mocktails

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Indulge in a culinary adventure this Valentine's Day with a delectable array of tapas-style appetizers and refreshing mocktails. Discover the art of crafting gougères, roasted pepper tartines, peach brie tart, and savory okonomiyaki pancake, perfectly paired with love potion #9, "dirty martiNO," and carrot citrus spritz. Elevate your cooking skills and tantalize your taste buds in this hands-on experience.

Wednesday Feb 14th, 6–8pm Central Time

Demo Cooking: Instant Pot Comfort Food

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

The Instant Pot is your secret weapon for making comfort food classics in a fraction of the time dishes take on the stove. Featured recipes include dairy-free mashed potatoes, veal marengo, and sweet, creamy rice pudding. Get the most out of this versatile appliance.

Sunday Mar 3rd, 11am–1pm Central Time

Hands-on Cooking: Quick Family Dinners

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Whether you are looking for something for a busy weeknight or weekend, these three easy, flavorful dinners will bring the family together.  Each recipe requires simple preparation but is still loaded with nutrition and flavor. You will learn how to make broccoli and beef stir fry, a hot noodle salad with every color in the rainbow, and chicken and olives paired with a green salad and sourdough bread.

Saturday Jan 20th, 2–4pm Central Time

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