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Bring the whole gang and join us for a hands-on, festive family baking class at Lincoln Square! Children ages 6 and older are invited to bake an assortment of holiday confections with their parents, families or guardians. Each group will go home with a box of treats to share with additional friends or family, or to keep for yourselves!  ...

Savory pies come in all shapes and sizes! Learn how to work with phyllo dough, puff pastry and homemade pie dough in this hands-on class as you assemble and bake a variety of delicious pies perfect for entertaining, or just a warm and cozy weeknight dinner to take the chill out of the air.   Menu: Spanakopita Pie (Spinach and Feta Phyllo Pie)...

Mamma Mia! In this hands-on class, you’ll master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas. Menu: Kale Salad with Pancetta and Parmesan  Pistachio Pesto, Italian Sausage and Fontina Cheese Pizza  Spinach, Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Pizza with Provolone Quattro Formaggi White Pizza Skills covered in class: Working with yeast dough ...

Pâte à choux is a classic French dough typically used to make éclairs. Once you master the basic dough technique, you can create a variety of treats, both sweet and savory.  In this class, you will learn to work with a piping bag and use a variety of techniques to prepare chocolate eclairs, cheesy gougères, and cinnamon-sugar churros. Each...

Make your own beautiful box of hand-rolled truffles to take home. Tempering chocolate is the method used to achieve a shiny, snappy coating on truffles and bonbons.  In this baking class, you will watch a demonstration to learn tips for the best at-home chocolate tempering technique, and then make your own flavor-infused chocolate truffles—Earl...

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: Individual Maple Cream Pie Roasted Root Vegetable and Ricotta Galette Spiced Apple Hand Pies with Bourbon-Cider Glaze Fig Jam and...

Spend a day in our kitchen exploring the techniques behind baking artisan breads in this hands-on class. Menu:  Herbed Sourdough Focaccia with Honey Ricotta Spread  Sourdough Cheddar Scallion Twist  Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan)  Honey Apple Challah Tea Ring  Chocolate Hazelnut Morning Buns  Soft Hawaiian Rolls...

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...

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! 

Gnocchi may pre-date pasta, but these little knuckle-shaped dumplings still receive pride of place in Italian cuisine, from Nona’s table to the finest ristorante. Learn to prepare a variety of gnocchi paired with seasonal accompaniments for a perfect match of flavors in this hands-on class. Menu: Baked Potato Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and...

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit by learning how to prepare Chinese favorites in this hands-on class. Menu: Shrimp and Ginger Wonton Soup  Kung Pao Chicken with Steamed Rice  Szechuan Green Beans  Ginger Pot de Crème  Skills covered in class:  Getting familiar with Asian ingredients Working with wonton wrappers...

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 Herb Compound Butter  Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Breadcrumbs   Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes ...

Nothing warms up a winter day like a hot bowl of chili. In this cooking class, learn knife and sauté techniques, tips for using canned and dried beans, and how to bake in cast iron.  This class will feature a richly flavored vegetarian bean chili loaded with sweet potatoes, zucchini, and peppers, paired with a skillet corn bread, customizable...

Enjoy the opportunity to celebrate New Year's Eve with the whole family! Have fun preparing and eating an Asian feast while ringing in the New Year.  This hands-on class is designed for children ages 6 and older to cook with their parents, families or guardians. Menu:   Pork Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce Beef and Broccoli Lo...

Cool island breezes and fruity cocktails are calling your name in this hands-on class... All you need is some enchanting Polynesian fare for an evening in paradise. Menu: Ahi Tuna Poke with Cucumbers, Avocado and Spicy Tobiko Mayo  Hoisin BBQ Pork Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps with Daikon-Carrot Slaw  Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews...