Sauces Classes in Chicago, IL

Join our chef to make dumplings, or 餃子, with two different fillings: pork & celery, and mushroom-veggie. We’ll start with the two-ingredient dough from scratch, make our pork and veggie fillings, shape the dumplings, and then cook them! The chef will guide you through the process, from kneading to shaping, then we’ll cook by steaming,...

Mild and milky, smooth and silky: any way you stretch it, I love fresh mozzarella! In this live online crash course I'll teach you how to make it at home, from home! First I'll set you straight on coagulation as I tell you how milk turns from fluid to firm curds.  Then I'll demonstrate how the mozzarella is made. You'll have a chance to roll...

Join our chef to make pasta from scratch! You Will: Make and knead a classic egg pasta dough Hand shape pasta Create a classic marinara sauce & fresh basil pesto Eat delicious homemade pasta Materials Needed to Participate Fully Ingredients: All-purpose flour Semolina flour (or all purpose flour) Salt 1 bay leaf 1 14-oz. can San...

Roll up your sleeves and get your pizza stone out for this 2-hour class! We’ll jump right into making our dough from scratch, then we’ll do a garlic confit and a marinara sauce to top our pizzas with. A few slices of mozzarella and torn pieces of basil, and you’ve got yourself a margarita! Or you can top it with slices of olives, capers, and...

In the 2-hour class, we’ll demystify the classic American dessert: apple pie. We’ll make and roll our all-butter pâte brisée for our double crust pie stuffed with your favorite apple variety. We’ll also make a caramel sauce for drizzling, and an apple martini to sip while you wait for your pie to finish baking after class. What we’ll cover:...

Instead of ordering out, why not learn how to make an excellent shawarma platter (with all the trimmings!) at home? Homemade Flatbread Lamb or Chicken Shawarma Tomato-Cucumber Salad Tahini-Garlic Sauce How these virtual classes work: 1) After registering, you will be sent a link to log into the class at the appointed date/time.  2)...

Join us virtually for classes inspired by our most popular series in the history of TCB, The Building Blocks, featuring the skills and techniques all home cooks should know. Each class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste...

Sometimes all a meal needs to come together is a really great sauce. This class will cover six great sauces, all featuring different techniques and used in all phases of the meal, appetizer through dessert. All these sauces can be made ahead and frozen to be utilized any time you need to spice up that not so exciting chicken breast or plate of pasta....

Learn how to make authentic, fresh handmade pasta in different shapes and sizes in this hands-on pasta workshop. We’ll discuss ingredients, flours, fillings and sauces, and you’ll learn to “match” pasta shapes with the right sauce. Then you’ll knead, roll and cut your own pasta, and we’ll experiment with colored and shape filled pastas,...

Hearty Vegetarian Italian Meal Can vegetarian meals be hearty? Absolutely! Enjoy these Italian recipes made with fresh and delicious ingredients. Shaved Fennel and Pear Salad Roasted Broccolini with Lemon and Parmesan Ricotta Dumplings (Gnudi) with Brown Butter and Sage Sauce *Delivery only available in 92037. To request, email [email protected]

This class is designed for amateur cooks who are comfortable in the kitchen, or have completed our Boot Camp for Adults, Part I program (which is NOT a prerequisite, but worth checking out).   Each 2-hour class meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks, beginning on the start date you choose below. Suitable for 16+. Week 1:  Vegetables...

Does quarantine have you craving the kind of food you can only find at fairs or sporting events? Giant soft pretzels are fun for bakers of all ages to make and delicious for everyone in the family to enjoy. This all ages class geared towards families will get all hands on deck! And psst, even if you don’t have kids in your home, you can 100% join...

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make vibrant Indian food via Zoom. Menu: Spicy Chickpea Curry with Raita Sauce and Steamed Basmati Rice Chapati (Whole Wheat Flatbread) Skills covered in class: Getting familiar...

This class will offers you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. Knife Skills 101 Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken or Steak) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy or Red-Wine Reduction Sauce) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Seasonal Vegetables) COOKBOOK COMPANION:...

Learning how to create your own sushi rolls is a valuable skill, allowing you to enjoy sushi anytime, anywhere. While there are a few techniques and tips to learn, the rewards are indeed sweet (and savory). Menu: Assorted Nori Maki Green Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing How these Virtual Classes Work: After registering, you will be sent...