Cheese Classes in Chicago, IL

The marriage of wine and cheese is one of our most exciting taste sensations, from easy appetizers to an elegant cheese board, even Mac ‘n Cheese. Learn the secrets of successful wine and cheese pairing in this tasting of 5 prominent cheese styles mixed-&-matched with 5 wines. This seminar is fun and delicious for...

This course is available for "remote" learning and to anyone with access to an Internet device with a camera and microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets).  Classes will take place with Mukti Banerjee, renowned chef and cooking teacher as the "Live" instructor.  Upon registration, you will get a Zoom ID. You can ask...

Learn to make fragrant Greek meatballs, tzatziki sauce, and a traditional Greek salad! Since Despina can’t physically welcome you into her home, she wants to do so virtually! Our online classes are designed to be special, meaningful opportunities to share cooking, culture, and connection--just like our real life experiences. We want you to cook...

Let’s learn how to make sushi rolls with ingredients you have at home! In this class, we are going to teach you how to make your own creative sushi rolls with a few simple ingredients that are usually kept in the normal household. Even if you don’t have the usual sushi ingredients at home, you can make simple sushi rolls with ingredients for...

Every great chef has an iconic dish that made them famous, and their recipes are classics for a reason. In this brand new series, join Chef JJ for an adventure in cooking like the masters! Each workshop will introduce a new chef, a new technique, and something wonderful for you to enjoy when you’re done. Classic Chef Recipe Classes: Jacques...

The north of Italy is well known for its wines.  Names like Chianti and Brunello, or Barolo and Barbaresco may come to mind, while Amarone is yet another revered member of the club.  Even if you've never tasted these wines, the names likely ring familiar, and with good reason.  The aforementioned come from places with the right...

Learn to make pillow-soft gnocchi, fresh pesto sauce, and a zesty oregano, tomato, onion, and avocado salad! Since Mirta can’t physically welcome you into her home, she wants to do so virtually! Our online classes are designed to be special, meaningful opportunities to share cooking, culture, and connection--just like our real life experiences....

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...

Get creative and expand your burger horizons this grilling season! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served in this demonstration class. Potato chips and slaw will be served to accompany the sliders. Menu: Cheddar Cheese-Stuffed Sirloin Burgers with Bacon and BBQ Sauce on a Pretzel Roll Salmon Sliders with Arugula, Oven-Dried Tomatoes...

Who says you can't cook pizza on the grill? Get that delicious, wood-fired flavor in your own backyard after this grilling demonstration class on our outdoor patio. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Chopped Salad with Grilled Radicchio, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese and Lemon Vinaigrette Whole Wheat...

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: Wedge Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese Dressing Sautéed Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Herb Compound Butter Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Parsley...

We welcome kids ages 12 to 16 to join us for a five-day mini-camp, featuring simple-yet- sophisticated menus that can easily be recreated at home. We will focus on knife skills, classic techniques, menu planning, organization, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and creativity. Day 1: Quick Breads Quiche Lorraine (Bacon and Gruyere Cheese)...

The ultimate summer grilling experience! Grilling shellfish on gas and charcoal grills is not only possible, it's approachable and delicious! We'll take all of the anxiety out of the equation by teaching you how and where to purchase shellfish, and how to masterfully cook it up to perfection over an open fire. This menu just happens to be gluten...

As America continues our streak as the world’s #1 wine consumer, Chicagoland’s dynamic wine market offers more wines and more ways of buying wine than ever before. But choice comes with questions: How do I keep up with unique grapes, emerging regions and ground-breaking techniques? Why does one wine taste (and cost!) different than another? What’s...

Have you always wondered what it would be like to go to culinary school? The Chopping Block's Culinary Boot Camp 1 gives you a taste of a professional culinary program without the lengthy time commitment or heavy financial burden. We are the ONLY recreational cooking school that offers this type of culinary foundation and education without attending...