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6 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 1 class live online is available.
Demo Cooking: Seasoning Techniques
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
Salt is perhaps the most important ingredient in all of cooking. It amplifies flavors and alters textures. Home cooks are often confused about which kind of salt to use (table, kosher, or sea salt), when to use it, and how much to use. In this class, you will learn when and how to add salt when cooking, the differences between the many kinds of salt, the science behind how salt transforms foods, and how to brine meat
Saturday Jun 24th, 1–3pm Central Time
Hands-On Vegetarian Boot Camp
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625
Broaden your palette of cooking techniques in this one-day immersion into vegetarian cooking. Join us in this hands-on class as we explore flavors and ingredients from many cuisines as well as vegetarian proteins. We’ll teach you how to create plate after plate of meatless deliciousness! Menu: Quick Pickled Zucchini, Lentil and Arugula Salad with Feta-Lemon Vinaigrette Roasted Beet and Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Tart with Hot Honey...
Saturday Jun 24th, 10am–4pm Central Time
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
Hands-On Essential Building Blocks
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625
Join us for a new and exciting culinary experience designed to jump start your culinary journey. Our experienced chef will teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste buds, and explore the basic science and techniques all cooks should know. You'll spend time honing your knife skills, discover why balancing flavors plays such an important role in being...
Saturday Jun 3rd, 9am–4:30pm Central Time
Demonstration Cooking: Wild Mushrooms
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
Perhaps you’ve seen bright white giant puffballs and maybe even a morel or two in your neighborhood, and wondered if you could eat them. Or, maybe you have enjoyed a meal at a favorite restaurant featuring wild mushrooms and want to replicate that same incredible flavor at home. In this demonstration cooking class you will learn tips and techniques for preparing and cooking mushrooms, as well as have the opportunity to taste a variety of...
Monday Aug 21st, 6–8pm Central Time
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Culinary Boot Camp 1
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625
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 a year-round culinary academy. Culinary Boot Camp 1 explores all the fundamental methods of...
Monday Aug 28th, 9am–5pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
Virtual Cook Along: Southern Brunch Workshop
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ Virtual Classroom
What better way to spend a Sunday than cooking and eating a mouth-watering brunch? Join us for a 2-hour intensively interactive virtual cook along as our chef guides you through the steps and techniques to prepare a Southern-inspired meal that will have you going back for more. Menu: Shrimp and Grits Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter Spinach and Grapefruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing and Toasted Pecans Skills covered in class: Selecting...
Sunday Jun 18th, 11am–1pm Central Time
Hands-on Cooking: Seasoning Techniques
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
Using proper seasoning adds personality to your dishes. In this cooking class you will: learn how to apply salt balance acidity add character with fresh herbs or warm spices You will prepare: lemon sage brined pork chops chicken artichoke kabobs chickpea arugula and pickled carrot salad Make and take home a bag of brine and a portion of Provençal herb rub.
$87
Hands-on Cooking: Flavor Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
Elevate everyday dishes with advanced seasoning skills by exploring cooking techniques to build layered flavors. Featured recipes include: cucumber and avocado salad zucchini baba ganoush aglio e olio with slow-roasted tomatoes white bean ragout with trout mushroom duxelles sage-brined pork chops with lemon caper butter brown butter chocolate chip cookies.
$80
Hands-On April in Paris
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625
Why does the world love Paris? For the fashion? Mais oui. For the romance? Bien sur. And at The Chopping Block, we love Paris for the food! With our Chefs as your guide, you'll practice classic cooking techniques in this hands-on class to create your own elegant French meal. Menu: Mixed Green, Hazelnut and Goat Cheese Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Trout Almondine (Sautéed Trout with Toasted Almonds and Lemon) Roasted New Potatoes with Truffle-Parsley...
$149.50
Spring Vegetarian Cooking According to Ayurveda
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
After the heaviness of a long winter, find out how to lighten up your cooking according to dietary principles of Ayurveda, the age-old science of life and longevity associated with yoga. Discover the basics of cooking according to Ayurveda principles and specific techniques for the spring season. This includes cooking techniques, foods, and herbs that follow foundational theories of qualities in Ayurveda. Gain an understanding of why seasonal cooking...
$30
Summer Pies
Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2764 Aurora Ave, Illinois City, IL 60540
We will show you how to make 2 types of pie, one fruit filled and the other creamy. Cooking techniques, tips and short cuts will be learned. Healthy wholesome items will be created and you will leave with two fresh made pies along with detailed instructions and the know how to recreate at home. We love to entertain during the summer months and are always looking for new ideas to liven up the neighborhood BBQs and family get-togethers. Everyone loves...
$40
Demonstration Cooking: Oktoberfest
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
Celebrate Oktoberfest in this seasonal cooking class. Sample seasonal, authentic recipes including: bacon and onion tart, chicken braised in Riesling, and green beans in mustard dressing. Observe knife cuts of slice and dice, rolling tart dough, working with phyllo dough, and liquid-based cooking techniques of braise and boil. Take home an apple-cherry strudel.
$62
The French Connection
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625
This refined yet hearty French repast will transport you to a crisp evening in Paris. Menu: Warm Haricot Vert Salad with Apples, Almonds and Tarragon Vinaigrette Steak au Poivre with Pomme de Terre Puree Profiteroles with Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with French Cooking Techniques Balancing Flavors Selecting and Searing Beef Working with Spices Selecting Potatoes Blanching Green Vegetables...
$80
Paris in the Spring
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625
Why does the world love Paris? For the fashion? Mais oui. For the romance? Bien sur. And at The Chopping Block, we love Paris for the food! With our Chef as your guide, you'll practice classic cooking techniques to create your own elegant French meal. Menu: Frisée, Artichoke and Goat Cheese Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Trout Almondine (Sautéed Trout with Toasted Almonds, Lemon and Chives) Roasted New Potatoes with Truffle-Parsley Butter...
$110
Food Matters: The Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen
Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL 60521
Food matters—and is really important when it comes to controlling inflammation. Join us for this two-hour demo class to learn how to easily transform seasonal farm-fresh produce, wild-caught or pastured proteins, hearty beans and grains, and crunchy nuts and seeds into delicious meals. By learning simple cooking technique, eating REAL food, and limiting your exposure to fast and processed foods, you’ll naturally support an anti-inflammatory diet....
$80
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