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Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional New York Pizza. This hands-on class geared for home pizza-makers. You’ll have a chance to see the difference between using a traditional cooking methods. In this case it is a deck oven and what...

Who doesn't love fried dough? In this hands-on class, we'll make both cake-style and raised-style doughs, and show you how to fry, glaze, dip and fill them to perfection. You'll go home with a boxful of your very own fresh creations! Menu: Strawberry Shortcake Cruller Filled with Whipped Cream and Fresh Strawberries Cherry Limeade Donuts (Lime...

Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago! This class will teach you an authentic recipe from Old World Italy itself with the influence from Italians in Chicago. The bread-like, thin crust and traditional sauce is what makes this pizza authentic and different than what you may get at your local pizzeria. We will go through...

We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA! The debate will always continue, deep dish or tavern style, what is REAL Chicago pizza? We will talk about what makes Chicago pizza so special and of course, how to make the best version at home in your home oven. Our chef will cover making a recipe for pizza dough, proofing techniques and forming a perfect...

Introducing our Essential Mixology Course – a class that will teach you a skill-set that can enrich your life! This 3-hour excursion through mixology, where you will learn everything from the essential of cocktail creations to the nuances of pairing fresh fruit and herbs with unique spirits, will have you surprising and entertaining guests and/or...

Who says you can't cook pizza on the grill? Learn tips and tricks in this hands-on class to get that delicious, wood-fired flavor in your own backyard! Menu: Chopped Salad with Grilled Radicchio, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese and Lemon Vinaigrette  Whole Wheat Pizza with Seasonal Stone Fruit, Basil and Goat Cheese Herb-Crusted Pizza...

This is the night you have been waiting for! Join us in a celebration of pizza and prosecco and watch our Pizzaioli at work! Our pizzaioli will be stretching dough and firing pizzas all evening in our oven room, for this special pizza dinner. Bring all of your questions and learn pizza making from the best in the business. What To Expect: There will...

We welcome kids ages 12 to 16 to join us for a five-day camp, featuring approachable-yet- sophisticated desserts that can easily be recreated at home. We will focus on classic and modern techniques, proper measuring, organization, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen and creativity. Day 1: Quick Breads and Short Pastry Cinnamon...

Do you love deep dish pizza but you don’t know how to make it at home? Look no further – this is the class for you. We’ll make A classic Chicago stuffed pizza from start to finish, we’ll talk about flour, the yeast you’re using – water temperature – you get it, full on nerd out on pizza. Then we’ll make our dough – talk about rolling...

We'll teach you the tricks to make incredibly delicious pies, plus tips on making the perfect crust.  Menu: Individual Summer Berry Pie with Pecan Streusel;  Raspberry-Nectarine Hand Pies;  Individual Lemon Meringue Pie Skills Covered in Class Include:  Making and Rolling Out Pie Dough;  Selecting Fruit;  ...

Fresh, homemade donuts are not only possible to make at home, they are a cinch to prepare. Learn tips and tricks for making cake donuts plus the glazes and toppings to go with them. You will make and take home: Apple Cider Donuts dusted with Cinnamon sugar Chocolate Glazed Donuts Donut holes

Nothing says summer like good, old fashioned New England seafood. This classic New England fare is making its way to Chicago, so don your preppy best and join us for some chowdah in this hands-on class! Menu:  New England Clam Chowder Citrus Herb Crusted Sea Scallops Classic Lobster Rolls with Lemon-Tarragon Butter Cabbage and Fennel Slaw ...

Learn how to whip up these awe-inspiring pastries in your own kitchen in no time! Don't let the fancy French descriptions fool you… these really are approachable desserts for the home cook. Menu: Chocolate Pot de Crème Raspberry and Hazelnut Mille Feuille (Puff Pastry Layered with Pastry Cream, Hazelnut Royal Icing and Raspberry Jam) Pear-Frangipane...

Vegans love desserts just as much as everyone else! With a little know how and an arsenal of dairy and egg substitutes (including one you may have never heard of but probably already have in your kitchen), you’ll learn how to prepare easy-yet-decadent vegan sweet treats in this hands-on class. Menu: Key Lime Meringue Tart with Homemade Vegan...

In this class you will fall in love all over again… with Italian food. You will learn all of the amazing recipes of Tuscany and be transported with every bite. Using fresh Summer produce and crunchy Italian bread you will learn an amazing Panzanella salad. We will teach you the techniques to making a perfectly grilled chicken with a ton of aromatics....