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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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Everyday Butchery and Meat Cookery Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Are you ready to take your knife skills to the next level? We'll teach you essential butchery techniques so you can tackle meat preparation like the pros and save money at the grocery store. You'll then use your handiwork to prepare four delicious dishes in a complete meat cookery lesson. Students will work individually to butcher a whole chicken, filet a whole fish, French a rack of lamb, and butterfly and pound out...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Grilling Boot Camp: Menu #2

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

Join us for our comprehensive all-day, hands-on grilling workshop featuring a new menu! Master the ins and outs of grilling with charcoal, gas and wood while learning tips and methods in brining, marinating, slow cooking, smoking, dry and wet rubs. You will leave this class feeling "fired up" for an adventurous grilling season. Jump on board, whether you're a novice or a weekend warrior! Menu: Sweet and Spicy Jerk-Rubbed...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$357.50
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Hands-On Grilling Boot Camp

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

Join us for our comprehensive all-day, hands-on grilling workshop. Master the ins and outs of grilling with charcoal, gas and wood while learning tips and methods in brining, marinating, slow cooking, smoking, dry and wet rubs. You will leave this class feeling "fired up" for an adventurous grilling season. Jump on board, whether you're a novice or a weekend warrior! Menu:  Brined and Smoked Jerk Chicken Thighs with Grilled Pineapple Slaw...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$460
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Butchery Boot Camp

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

Are you ready to take your knife skills to the next level? We'll teach you essential butchery techniques so you can tackle meat preparation like the pros. You'll then use your handiwork to prepare four delicious dishes. Techniques: Breaking Down and Deboning Chicken Boning and Filleting a Whole Fish Cleaning, Butterflying, Stuffing and Tying Flank Steak Trimming, Cutting, Pounding and Breading Pork Tenderloin Recipes to be Prepared: Pan-Roasted...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$325
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Argentine Grill on the Patio

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

Let the vibrant and bold flavors of Argentina speak for themselves in this hands-on class. This menu just happens to be gluten free! Menu: Hearts of Palm, Grilled Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Cilantro and Lime Grilled Beef Tenderloins Steaks with Chimichurri Grilled Cumin-Spiced Sweet Potatoes Dulce de Leche Banana Splits Skills covered in class: How to set up your grill Roasting peppers Working with fresh herbs and...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$143
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Hands-On Pasta Boot Camp

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

Discover the secrets of regional Italian pasta at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square's immersive cooking experience. Learn to create various types of homemade pasta dough, from whole wheat to roasted beet, and master the art of shaping rustic pasta by hand. Elevate your pasta game with divine homemade sauces in this hands-on culinary adventure.

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$339.25
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Pasta Workshop

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

What's your favorite pasta?  After working with our Chefs in this hands-on class, you'll be able make your own fresh pasta dough, creating noodles of all shapes and sizes as well as seasonal sauces suited to each pasta!  Menu: Crab-Stuffed Ravioli with Herb Cream Sauce, Toasted Breadcrumbs and Crispy Pancetta Fettuccine Primavera with Arugula Pesto Skills covered in class: Making fresh pasta dough Using a pasta roller Assembling...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$115.50
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Hands-On Pasta Workshop

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

Learn to make fresh pasta of all shapes and sizes at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square. Join our hands-on workshop and discover the secrets behind making delicious seasonal sauces suited to each pasta. Get ready to enhance your culinary skills and indulge in a menu featuring ricotta and spinach tortellini and spinach pappardelle with shrimp.

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Fireside Feast Demo

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Throw another log on the hearth, and fire up the cast iron skillets to create a soul-satisfying and cozy dinner in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Hazelnuts Smothered Bone-In Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion and Dried Cherry Relish Scalloped Potatoes Gingerbread-Pear Upside-Down Cake Skills covered in class: Preparing...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Steakhouse Demo on the Patio

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

Sizzling, thick and juicy, Chicago steak is famed the world over. Join us as we take the classic steakhouse formula al fresco! Learn how to prepare an iconic steakhouse dinner on the grill in this demonstration class on our patio. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Grilled Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples, Almonds and Balsamic Grilled Strip Steaks with Herb Compound Butter Twice-Baked Potatoes on the Grill...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Sauce Odyssey

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

Master the time-honored techniques of classic sauce-making.  Menu: Dried Fruit and Port Reduction with Sautéed Pork Medallions; Cheddary Béchamel with Baked Penne; Easier-than-Ever Béarnaise Sauce with Oven-Poached Salmon; Romesco Sauce with Oven-Roasted Potatoes.  Skills Covered in Class Include: Preparing Reductions; Using Roux As a Thickening Agent; Preparing Hot Emulsions; Balancing Flavors; Roasting Peppers; Poaching Fish; Sautéing...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Tapas Party

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

Have fun while cooking an assortment of authentic Spanish small-plate snacks.  Menu: Grilled Beef and Grape Brochetas with Blue Cheese Aioli White Wine-Steamed Mussels with Chorizo and Sauce Verte Patatas Bravas (Spicy Roasted Potatoes) with Roasted Garlic Crema Baked Goat Cheese in Tomato Sauce Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Spanish Ingredients Selecting Beef, Shellfish and Potatoes Grilling Beef Steaming...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Cooking Lab: Summer Canning and Preserving

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

Our Cooking Lab classes teach the basic science and techniques all cooks need to know, and will teach you to understand the causes and effects of your actions in the kitchen. We examine various cooking methods and ingredients to discover parallels that will amaze you. Your view of cooking may well be transformed!  In today's class, we'll teach you all about the specific tools, techniques and canning ingredients so you have a solid understanding...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Cooking Lab: Canning and Preserving Workshop

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

Our Cooking Lab classes teach the basic science and techniques all cooks need to know, and will teach you to understand the causes and effects of your actions in the kitchen. We examine various cooking methods and ingredients to discover parallels that will amaze you. Your view of cooking may well be transformed!  In today's class, we'll teach you all about the specific tools, techniques and canning ingredients so you have a solid understanding...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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American BBQ: The Real Deal

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

What comes to mind when you think Barbecue? Is it the famous ribs of Kansas City, a pulled pork sandwich from North Carolina or a spicy brisket from deep in the heart of Texas? Obviously what we as Americans think of as Barbecue differs widely depending on where we find ourselves. The differences are real, but each represents a unique and authentic style that makes up the rich culinary tapestry that is the USA.  In this partial hands-on class...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Beyond the Burger Demo on the Patio

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Get creative and expand your burger horizons this grilling season! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served in this demonstration class. Potato chips and slaw will be served to accompany the sliders. Menu: Cheddar Cheese-Stuffed Sirloin Burgers with Bacon and BBQ Sauce on a Pretzel Roll Salmon Sliders with Arugula, Oven-Dried Tomatoes and Lemon Aioli on Hawaiian Rolls Greek Lamb Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce and Feta Cheese...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Whole Hog Butchery

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

Tenderloin, sirloin, ribs, chops, ham...where do different cuts of meat come from? Which ones should you choose for different kinds of recipes, and why?? Join us as Chef Mario Scordato butchers a whole pig, showing you where the most important cuts are located, and explains the best ways to cook them. After Mario's demonstration, you'll sit down and enjoy a pork-filled lunch! 

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Date Night: Tapas Party

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you and your date cook together with our Chopping Block Chef in real time. They will show you how to make dinner from scratch via a Zoom Cook Along. Menu: Baked Goat Cheese with Tomato Sauce Bacon-Wrapped Dates Gambas Con Ajillo (Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Saffron) with Aioli Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Spanish ingredients Making tomato sauce Balancing ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Autumn Soups and Stews

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

Take the chill out of the air with these hearty, soul-satisfying recipes featuring comforting recipes from around the world in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Cassoulet (White Bean, Turkey Sausage and Chicken Stew) Curried Lentil, Swiss Chard and Chickpea Stew Udon Noodle Soup with Shrimp, Mushrooms and Sweet Chili-Lime Broth Cream of Brussels Sprout Soup Skills covered in class:...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$82.50
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Winter Soups and Stews (Demonstration)

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

Take the chill out of the air with these hearty, soul-satisfying recipes featuring comforting recipes from around the world in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served in class. Menu: Weeknight Cassoulet (White Bean, Turkey Sausage and Chicken Stew) Seafood Gumbo with Crab and Crawfish  Broccoli-Cheddar Soup with Thyme Croutons Skills covered in class: Selecting and braising...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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