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Discover the secrets of French cuisine, perfect your knife skills, and master the art of making homemade pasta in Cooking Techniques classes in Chicago.
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Celebrating Julia Child
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
Julia Child revolutionized American cuisine by presenting an approachable version of sophisticated French cooking techniques. Join us as we pay tribute to this Master Chef and prepare dishes inspired by her most famous book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." Menu: Pissaladière (Caramelized Onion Tart) Lobster Thermidor Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce Chocolate Mousse Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with French...
Back to Basics: Everything You Should Know
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
This class will help you lay a foundation of kitchen skills on which you can build going forward. We will taste ingredients and identify flavors, learn how to time a meal and discover what steps you can complete ahead of time. You will learn which tools and equipment to use for the job and gain an understanding of the concepts behind the recipes in order to take you to the next level of cooking. We will be cooking recipes everyone should have...
Cajun Kitchen Crawfish Boil
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Come on down and create some kickin' Cajun cookin'! Menu: Sazerac (New Orleans Specialty Cocktail); Spinach Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Creole Dressing; Crawfish and Shrimp Boil with Andouille Sausage, Potatoes and Corn; Hushpuppies; Bananas Foster. Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with Cajun and Creole Ingredients; Pickling; Balancing Flavors; Working with...
$95
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Under the Influence
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Come feel the buzz of these boozy recipes! One glass of sparkling rosé is included in the price of the class. Menu: Gruyere Cheese Fondue White Wine and Herb Steamed Mussels Fettuccine with Vodka Cream Sauce Crêpes Suzette. Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting Cheese Selecting and Steaming Mussels Preparing Cream Sauces Working with Fresh Herbs Making Crêpe Batter Cooking Crêpes Flambéing. ...
$85
Winter Cocktails and Appetizers
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Our chefs take a turn at mixology and share samples of these wintry cocktails, paired with easy-to-prepare, party-perfect snacks. Menu: Blood Orange and Rum Punch, Orange-Chipotle Glazed Shrimp Pear and Cava Bellini Blue Cheese Mousse-Filled Endive Spears with Caramelized Pears and Toasted Pecans Allagash Saison, Potato and Rosemary Focaccia White Russians, Chocolate-Pistachio Biscotti Skills Covered in Class Include: Preparing...
$75
The Mediterranean Grill: Outdoor Hands-On
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
These Mediterranean classics taste better than ever when cooked out on an open fire. Menu: Fire-Roasted Baba Ganoush Grilled Summer Vegetable Fattoush Salad with Pita and Feta Cheese Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Tahini Sauce and Tomato-Cucumber Relish. Skills Covered in Class Include: How to Set up Your Grill Getting Familiar with Mediterranean Ingredients Making Vegetable Spreads Marinating and Grilling Chicken Grilling...
$85
Let's Brunch
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
The bounty of summer is in full force this month, so let's cook it into a delicious brunch. Menu: Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon with Arugula Salad; Baked Egg Skillet with Sautéed Swiss Chard, Summer Squash and Tomatoes; Caramelized Onion and Sweet Potato Hash; Blueberry Hand Pies. Skills Covered in Class Include: Balancing Flavors; Sautéing Vegetables and Dark Leafy Greens; Determining Egg Doneness; Selecting Potatoes; Rolling Pie Dough; Making...
$75
Retro Appetizer Party
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
What did we serve at appetizer parties before we had Trader Joe's? Take a trip back and enjoy these nostalgic, mouth-watering, tasty morsels of goodness. Menu: Jumbo Shrimp with Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce Almond-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates Mini Crab Cakes with Tarragon Aioli Cocktail Meatballs with Spiced Cranberry Sauce Oysters Rockefeller. Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting and Poaching Shrimp Selecting Crab...
$95
Good for the Gut
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Foods containing good bacteria such as yogurt and kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha and pickles support the immune system through healthy digestion which ultimately leads to a happy and healthy lifestyle. Chopping Block chef, JC White, will teach you the differences in yogurt, the benefits of Kombucha and fermented beverages, and traditionally pickled goods vs. industrial pickled goods so you have the know-how to boost your gut health. After...
$95
Cook the Book: Smitten Kitchen Every Day
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Join us for our new series, Cook the Book, where you will learn how to prepare recipes from a different cookbook each month in our very own kitchen. These classes will give you the opportunity to dive into the cuisines, flavors, methods and techniques of well-known cookbooks, both locally and nationally, that are dear to our hearts and inspire our culinary point of views. This month we are featuring Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and...
$99
Know Your Gnocchi: Winter Menu
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Gnocchi may pre-date pasta, but these little knuckle-shaped dumplings still receive pride of place in Italian cuisine, from Nona’s table to the finest ristorante. Learn to prepare a variety of gnocchi paired with seasonal accompaniments for a perfect match of flavors. Your Chef can recommend an Italian wine from our cellar to make your meal molto delizioso! Menu: Potato Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Tomato Ragu Spinach Gnocchi with Gorgonzola...
$93.50
Cast Iron and Crock Pot Cookery
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Cooking meals in a crock pot and utilizing French ovens is an excellent way to meal prep for the week. But did you know that many of the foods that are ideal for slow-cooking also happen to be the most budget friendly? We'll teach you how to make slow-simmered, falling-off-the-bone comfort food in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Beef Bourguignon Braised Chicken...
$88
Girls' Night: Easy After-Work Meals
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
Bring a girlfriend and we'll teach you how to whip up some low-stress recipes that are great for everyday cooking. Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Sauce; Lemon Sole en Papillote with Leeks, Roasted Peppers and Herb Compound Butter; Sweet Potato, Zucchini and Chickpea Stew with Steamed Couscous. Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting Chicken and Fish; Sautéing Chicken; Roasting Vegetables; Making a Pan sauce; Determining...
Girls' Night: Party Food
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
Bring a girlfriend and enjoy learning simple new ideas for festive noshes and nibblers. Cheddar and Roasted Garlic Potato Skins; Our Famed Mushroom and Thyme Cheesecake; Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp and Grape-Tomato Skewers with Feta Vinaigrette; Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps with Asian Pear and Roasted Peanuts. Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting Potatoes; Roasting Garlic; Sautéing Mushrooms; Selecting and Grilling Shrimp and Beef; Preparing...
Cozy Casseroles
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Relive the glory days with these time-tested classics. Menu: Shrimp Gumbo Casserole with Cornbread Topping Ultimate Mac 'n' Cheese with Mushrooms and Gruyere Cheese Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potatoes Mexican Lasagna with Black Beans and Ancho-Chili Sauce Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting and Poaching Shrimp Selecting Ground Beef Preparing Quick-Bread Batter Making Béchamel Working with Sweet Potatoes Getting...
$50
Plant-Based Universal Meals with Dustin Harder
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Our favorite celebrity vegan chef, Dustin Harder, is back in our kitchen for a special hands-on class featuring recipes that are all plant-based and void of the top nine allergens: milk, soy, wheat, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame. Dustin, the Culinary Specialist with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, will teach you recipes from Universal Meals, a recipe platform designed to create a healthier world with an...
$71.50
Virtual Cook Along: Cherry Galettes w/ Whipped Cream
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom
Virtual Cook Along: Individual Cherry Galettes with Whipped Cream Join us for a virtual cooking class as you cook along with Chopping Block Chef Lisa Counts. Cook with Lisa in real time as she shows you how to make this summer treat via a Zoom Cook Along. Menu: Individual Spiced Cherry Galette with Whipped Cream Skills covered in class: Making and rolling out pie dough Preparing fruit filling Shaping dough Working with spices Whipping...
$55
Virtual Meatless Monday Cook Along: Indian Vegetarian
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
Join us for a virtual cooking class as you cook along with The Chopping Block's Owner/Chef Shelly Young. Cook with Shelley in real time as she shows you how to make a vegetarian Indian Feast via a Zoom Cook Along. Menu: Vegetable Pakoras with Coconut-Cilantro Chutney Aloo Gobi (Potato and Cauliflower Curry) with Steamed Rice Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Indian ingredients Working with...
Teens' Cooking: Chili and Cornbread
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
Young teens ages 12 to 16 get to experiment with simple yet sophisticated menus that they'll enjoy re-creating at home. They'll learn the basics of knife skills, cooking and baking techniques, and organizing prep work. Today's Menu: Vegetarian Chili; Cheddar-Jalapeno Cornbread. Parents and guardians, please check in your kids promptly for class and return to pick them up after the session.
Teens' Cooking: Homemade Ravioli
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
Young teens ages 12 to 16 get to experiment with simple yet sophisticated menus that they'll enjoy re-creating at home. They'll learn the basics of knife skills, cooking and baking techniques, and organizing prep work. Today's Menu: Brandy Snaps Buckeyes Mexican Wedding Cakes Note: Parents and guardians, please check in your kids promptly for class and return to pick them up after the session.
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