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Thanksgiving Workshop

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $125
  • 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
  • 4 hours & 30 minutes

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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this cooking techniques class:

Get ready for the big day and create the feast, hands on, in real time! Each group will not only be preparing their own turkey, but all of the sides as well. 

Menu:
  • Herbed Roasted Turkey with Homemade Gravy
  • Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots with Maple-Mustard Glaze and Toasted Pecans
  • Ginger-Orange Cranberry Sauce
  • Corn and Bacon Pudding
  • Pumpkin Pie. 
Skills Covered in Class Include: 
  • Selecting, Roasting and Carving Turkey
  • Using Fresh and Dried Herbs
  • Balancing Flavors
  • Selecting Potatoes
  • Browning Butter
  • Making Roux
  • Roasting Vegetables
  • Making Savory Puddings and Custard Pies
  • Working with Fresh Cranberries
  • Rolling Pie Dough
  • Kitchen Time Management 
Due to the layout of our kitchens and in consideration of your classmates, students will work in groups of 3 to 5 people. Parties of 6 or more will be directed to our private events department so we can accommodate them appropriately. 
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Refund Policy

A one-week notice is required for cancellation of any class. If you do not cancel by telephone at least 1 week in advance of your scheduled class, we will charge your credit card in full for the class. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend and it is within one week of the class as no refunds will be available. All classes also have a non-refundable, non-transferable 10% fee for the operational and administrative costs incurred by The Chopping Block. This service fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred in the case of any cancellation.

Please note: all virtual class sales are final. All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 48 hours of the class.

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    Reviewed by meg m. on 11/25/2018
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