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Hands-on Baking: Cake Decorating

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022

Quality tools and practice help make beautifully decorated cakes a standard at your celebrations. In this hands-on baking class, learn to build, cover, and decorate a chocolate buttermilk cake.  Using piping bags, tips, a turntable, and offset spatulas, you will build and decorate premade cakes and cupcakes. Please bring a container to bring your goodies home.

Monday Jul 24th, 6–8pm Central Time

Teen Camp: Baking and Pastry

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

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 Roll Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping Lemon-Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze Peach-Vanilla Bars ...

Monday Aug 7th, 1:30–4:30pm Central Time

 (5 sessions)

$747.50

5 sessions

Hands-on Baking: Donuts

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022

Fresh, homemade donuts are not only possible to make at home, they are a cinch to prepare. Learn tips and tricks to make quick yeast and cake donuts plus the glazes and toppings to go with them. You will make and take home cinnamon sugar and chocolate glazed donuts plus donut holes.

Wednesday Aug 16th, 1–3pm Central Time

Hands-On Cupcake Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Have your cake and eat it, too! Make several varieties of delicious cupcakes, and bring them home to impress your friends and family. We will teach you fun, easy ways to decorate them, too. Lunch will be served during class.   Menu: Lemon-Buttermilk Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream  Sweet Corn Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting  Chocolate S'more Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting  Peachy Prosecco Cupcakes with...

Saturday Jul 29th, 10am–2:30pm Central Time

$258.75

Hands-On: Pie and Tart Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Making pies isn't as hard as you might think! Get tips from a pro on how to make tender, flaky crusts, wrap them around sweet and savory fillings, and bake them to golden perfection in this hands-on class. Menu:   Perfect Pie Dough  Blueberry-Lemon Hand Pies with Cream Cheese Dough  Sweet Corn Quiche with Arugula, Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan Salad  Individual Chocolate Custard Pies with Whipped Cream and Salted...

Saturday Jul 8th, 10am–3pm Central Time

$287.50
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Hands-on Cooking: Indian Breads

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022

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 Aug 26th, 10am–12:30pm Central Time

Hands-On: Steakhouse DIY

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Sizzling, thick and juicy, Chicago steak is famed the world over. Join us as we take the classic steakhouse formula and prepare an iconic dinner in this hands-on class.  Menu:  Sautéed Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Parsley-Lemon Butter  Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary and Parmesan  Creamed Spinach with Gruyere Cheese Seasonal Fruit Crisp with Whipped Cream Skills covered in class:  Selecting and sautéing...

Saturday Jun 10th, 6–8pm Central Time

$149.50

Date Night: Jamaica Me Crazy

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Sweet, spicy, tangy and tropical! Let's get these flavors together and feel all right in this hands-on class.   Menu: Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Coconut Rice and Pigeon Peas   Fried Plantains  Spiced Pineapple Bread Pudding   Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Caribbean cuisine and ingredients Selecting avocados Balancing flavors  Selecting and roasting...

Friday Jun 23rd, 6–8pm Central Time

$149.50

Hands-On: New England Seafood Party

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

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  Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting Shellfish Determining Shellfish Doneness...

Saturday Jul 29th, 12–2pm Central Time

Hands-On: Grilling Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Join us for our comprehensive all-day, hands-on grilling workshop. Master the ins and outs of grilling with charcoal, gas and wood while learning tips and methods in brining, marinating, slow cooking, smoking, dry and wet rubs. You will leave this class feeling "fired up" for an adventurous grilling season. Jump on board, whether you're a novice or a weekend warrior! Menu:  Brined and Smoked Jerk Chicken Thighs with Grilled Pineapple Slaw...

Saturday Jun 10th, 10am–4pm Central Time

$517.50

Hands-On Parisian Grilling on the Patio

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Learn how to prepare your favorite French foods on the grill this summer! With direct and indirect cooking techniques, tips on brining, and how to use seasonal produce and herbs, we’ll teach you how to get that Ooh La La factor in this hands-on class. Grilling classes take place outdoors on our patio. In case of inclement weather, class will be moved indoors and taught as a hands-on cooking class with an emphasis on using indoor grill pans. Menu...

Friday Jul 14th, 6–8:30pm Central Time

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Baking 101

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Baking isn't as hard as you might think! With the techniques you'll learn in this class, you will gain the confidence needed to create stunning pastries. Sticky Buns; Chocolate Walnut Tart; Poppy Seed and Apricot Coffee Cake.  Skills Covered in Class Include: Making Yeast-Risen Dough; Rolling Out and Shaping Dough; Proofing; Determining Doneness; Making and Rolling Out Pie Dough; Blind Baking; Selecting Chocolate; Mixing Cake Batter; Making...

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How to Bake Bread

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Learn the basics of working with yeast doughs and the art of properly shaping and baking them to perfection! Menu: Carrot-Rosemary Braided Whole Wheat Loaf Pecan Sticky Buns Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Calzones Skills covered in class: Mixing yeast dough Understanding ingredient functions Using different flours Kneading Shaping dough Successful proofing How to know when bread is done

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Festive Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Serve these blissful baked goods at your next party and be the talk of the town.  Menu: Crème de Menthe Bars Gingerbread Pear Cake with Bourbon Caramel Sauce Double Chocolate Layer Cake with White Chocolate Peppermint Frosting Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting Chocolate Making Nut and Cookie Crusts Mixing Cake Batter Understanding Baking Ingredients Cake Doneness Assembling...

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Teens' Cooking: Autumn Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Young teens ages 12 to 16 get to experiment with simple yet sophisticated menus that they'll enjoy re-creating at home. They'll learn the basics of knife skills, cooking and baking techniques, and organizing prep work. Today's Menu: Apple-Cranberry Crostatas; Caramel Pecan Tartlettes. Parents and guardians, please check in your kids promptly for class and return to pick them up after the session.

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