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Discover new cooking techniques and take your culinary skills to the next level with hands-on classes in Chicago, covering everything from advanced knife skills and sous vide cooking to molecular gastronomy and pastry arts.

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Hands-On Date Night: Summer Dinner Party

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

Bring a date and prepare a fresh feast featuring the seasonal bounty of summer in this hands-on class! Menu: Sweet Corn Fritters with Lemon-Herb Yogurt Sauce  Grilled Salmon with Arugula-Basil Pesto  Panzanella Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber and Basil Plum-Almond Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream Skills covered in class: Working with seasonal produce Preparing vegetable fritters Working with fresh herbs Making yogurt sauces Selecting...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Hands-On Summer Canning and Pickling

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

In today's class, we'll teach you all about the specific tools, techniques and canning ingredients so you have a solid understanding of how to properly "put up" this summer's fruits and veggies to enjoy them for months to come. Gain the knowledge to work with different types of pectin, how to prepare your mason jars and how to safely can in a water bath. Once you get started you won't be able to stop! These make wonderful gifts for family and friends,...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Smokehouse Grill: Outdoor Hands-On

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

Learn how to infuse your food with the smoky and delicious flavors of our favorite secret weapon: the wood chip! Menu: Slow-Smoked BBQ Ribs with Creamy Potato Salad Brined and Smoked Chicken Breasts with Apricot Chutney Hot-Smoked Trout with Bacony Watercress Salad and Creamy Horseradish Dressing Skills Covered in Class Include: How to Set up Your Grill Smoking Selecting Pork, Chicken and Fish Using Spices Brining and Curing Preparing...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Preserving the Season

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

Homemade fruit butters, conserves and jams are a delicious way of preserving the fall harvest. Unlock the flavor potential of these ingredients and pair them with quick seasonal breads for autumn treats everyone will love!  Apple-Pear Butter with Ginger-Currant Scones; Cranberry-Orange Conserve with Pumpkin Bread; Fig and Red Onion Jam with Blue Cheese-Thyme Biscuits  Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting and Working with Fall Fruit;...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Global Grilling: Outdoor Hands-on

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

Travel the world of exotic ingredients and bold flavors! Menu: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Thighs with Mango Relish Spicy Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps with Asian Pears and Toasted Peanuts Tandoori Shrimp with Cilantro Chutney and Fennel-Spiced Grilled Flatbread Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting familiar with Jamaican, Korean and Indian Flavors Grilling Chicken How to Spatchcock Chicken Selecting and Cutting Mangoes Determining Meat Doneness...

(263) All levels 21 and older
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Thrill of the Grill: Outdoor Hands-on

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

Learn how to fire up a hot and tasty feast for your next backyard soirée. This menu just happens to be gluten free! Menu: Spicy Coconut-Glazed Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa Brined and Grilled Jerk-Rubbed Chicken Breasts Spicy Grilled Sweet Potato and Zucchini Succotash Rum-Glazed Grilled Plantains Skills Covered in Class Include:  How to Set up Your Grill Selecting Shellfish and Poultry Determining Shellfish and Poultry Doneness Brining...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Grilling 101

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

We know that firing up the grill can be intimidating, but our professional chefs are here to teach you the confidence and know-how whether you're cooking on a gas or charcoal grill. We'll cover grilling basics such as lighting the grill, how to manage the flame (so your food doesn't catch on fire!) and how to successfully grill everything from vegetables to meat. It's never too late in the season to learn the art of cooking outdoors! Menu: Lemon-Garlic...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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Charcuterie Board From Scratch

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

Learn how to prepare all of the key components, including bread and cheese from scratch, to create a well-balanced meat and cheese platter in this interactive demonstration, hands-on class. We'll spend time on plating and presentation techniques in order to turn your meat and cheese board into a beautiful landscape.  In addition to the menu, we'll provide two additional cured meats, a hard cheese, a soft cheese, olives and mustard to make...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Just Encase: Sausage-Making Basics

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Our expert chef will give you the pointers you need to make fresh sausages at home. Audience participation will be encouraged as we demonstrate the process step-by-step. Get ready to wow your friends at your barbecues! Menu:  Sheboygan-Style Cheddar Brats Vietnamese Chicken Sausage with Ginger and Lemongrass Spicy Italian Sausage Seafood Sausage with Fresh Herb Salad.  Skills Covered in Class Include: Preparing Forcemeat Working...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Summer BBQ Bash (For Kids 11 yrs old and Younger)

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

Everyone loves a backyard barbecue! Join us as we transform our entire Lincoln Square location into a fun, festive, family-friendly barbecue for one special evening. You'll enjoy an evening full of elevated classics, as you learn how to recreate the dishes at home with the help of our professional chefs. You'll travel from room to room, including our outdoor patio, tasting and learning all about the art of smoking, grilling and barbecuing from our...

(263) All levels 2 - 11 years old
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Spanish Tapas

CocuSocial Cooking Classes

Escape to the vibrant streets of Barcelona and immerse yourself in the world of Spanish Tapas at CocuSocial Cooking Classes. Learn how to create three mouthwatering tapas recipes, including Homemade Pesto, Garlic Shrimp, and Baked Goat's Cheese. With expert guidance and a glass of your favorite Spanish wine, indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey.

(1755) All levels 21 and older
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Sausage Making Experience

Woj's Sausage Making Classes @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

In each two-hour class, up to 20-25 students learn from sausage expert Mike "Woj" Wojcik how to make gourmet, preservative-free sausages.  Guests can expect a lecture on the following topics: Food safety/sanitation/cooking procedures. Sourcing ingredients and equipment.  Basic guidelines to grind, spice, and case sausages. Dos and Dont's, tips from the pros, and top-secret recipes!  Hands-on sausage making experience. ...

(7) All levels 16 and older
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Canning 101

Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL

Join us for this demo class, and let Master Canner Liat Shanan settle your fear of canning once and for all. We’ll go over safe canning guidelines, canning terms, and equipment, and recommondations on how to store your canned goods. Liat will demonstrate the entire process of the boiling water bath method and pressure canning method, and leave you feeling confident to try it at home!

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Cooking: Eggs

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

Successful egg cookery involves finesse and delicacy. Master a variety of techniques in this cooking class: poaching, making soufflé, using a ricer (for finely textured egg salad), simmering hollandaise sauce, and timing of soft- and hard-boiled eggs. You’ll enjoy eggs Sardou, farmhouse egg salad, zucchini frittata, and mango polenta soufflé.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: Garden Party Apps

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

Spend a fun night exploring delicious recipes perfect for outdoor entertaining. As you make corn fritters with aged cheddar, zucchini-cilantro soup shooters, tomato crostini with whipped feta, scallion crepes with roasted eggplant filling, and shochu watermelon lemonade, learn knife cuts, crepe-making, and frying, braising, and marinating techniques.  Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older.

(127) All levels 21 and older
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$112
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Hands-on Cooking: Artisan Sausage Making

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

Unleash your culinary creativity with our hands-on artisan sausage making class. Discover the art of crafting fresh, homemade sausages tailored to your preferences, from protein selection to spice levels. Join us to master the techniques behind breakfast patties, meatballs, and savory links, elevating your cooking repertoire to new heights.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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$118
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It’s a Pickling Party

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2607 W 75th St, Naperville, IL

Remember this childhood tongue twister? Now let's put a pucker on your face with a pack of possible pickles. Will they be pickled cucumbers or pickled peppers? Sweet may be your choice or perhaps hot. This class teaches you the basics of pickling. In this hands-on class we will show you how to prepare various brines; some sweet, some sour that will pair well with a variety of veggies. We will also experiment with whatever fresh vegetables are available...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Canning 101

The Resiliency Institute @ 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL

Canning is a fantastic skill to have to preserve your harvest and provide a source of shelf stable long term food storage. But many people are (understandably) nervous of killing their families with food poisoning or blowing up a pressure canner and coating their kitchen with split pea soup. No need to worry! Canning is a very safe process, when done correctly, and today’s pressure canners have multiple safety features. This will be a Hands On...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Canning Tomatoes and Marinara Sauce

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2764 Aurora Ave, Illinois City, IL

Your tomatoes are coming in now or you have been eyeing those red globes at the local farmers market.  Either way you have way too many to eat fresh and would like to keep some of the summer’s bounty to savor this winter.   Tomatoes are one of the easiest vegetable (really a fruit) to use while learning to can.  We will show you how to preserve your tomatoes for use in homemade sauces all year round.  As bonus, we will also...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Five Ways to Preserve the Harvest

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

Learn about canning, fermenting, dehydrating, freezing, and more in this hands-on class. Local food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster will demystify the most common methods of home food preservation and help you learn to eat more seasonally and locally this year.  The class will dig into the how-tos of water-bath canning—a safe and easy method of home food preservation—and fermentation, including addressing safety concerns and...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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