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Nourishing your body midday is crucial so that you can be productive throughout the afternoon.  This hands-on cooking class features easy, make-ahead lunches that will keep you satisfied all week long: Greek bean salad, hearty minestrone soup, and quinoa with roasted vegetables.

Enjoying a staycation this spring break? No worries! Let your palate lead you to the culturally diverse and mouth-watering cuisine of the Florida Keys.   Menu: Hearts of Palm, Fresh Crab and Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing  Grilled Mahi Mahi with Black Bean-Tomato Salsa and Chipotle Mayo   Arroz Verde (Fresh Herb and Scallion Rice) ...

Learn to master healthy cooking with masala, a super spice mix that is a staple of Indian cuisine. One of our most popular classes! Masala Dosa: thin crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions, served with chutney Chana Masala: a chickpeas-based, high-protein Indian dish and Arya Bhavan favorite Masala Tea: Indian spice tea

Introducing our Essential Mixology Course – a class that will teach you a skill-set that can enrich your life! This 3-hour excursion through mixology, where you will learn everything from the essential of cocktail creations to the nuances of pairing fresh fruit and herbs with unique spirits, will have you surprising and entertaining guests and/or...

Why does the world love Paris? For the fashion? Mais oui. For the romance? Bien sur. And at The Chopping Block, we love Paris for the food! With our Chefs as your guide, you'll practice classic cooking techniques in this hands-on class to create your own elegant French meal. Menu: Mixed Green, Hazelnut and Goat Cheese Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette...

A hearty vegetarian brunch is easy to make for your friends and family. You will learn techniques to prepare the dough for fried poori—a fresh bread made of whole wheat flour—and how to make potato curry. Complete the breakfast dishes with mango pickle and yogurt.  

Enjoy a hands-on vegetarian feast inspired by the bold, fresh and zippy flavors of the Mediterranean. Menu: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips Falafel-Quinoa Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce Roasted Carrot and Fennel Salad with Feta and Harissa Vinaigrette Orange-Saffron Panna Cotta  Skills covered in class:  Getting...

Learn tasting techniques used by wine pro's to get the most enjoyment from every sip. This is a unique opportunity to explore each of wine's primary styles along with Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross, revealing the wine's face, nose, palate and finish as we go. We'll also practice wine vocabulary that you, your sommelier and wine merchant can understand...

Join us for a new and exciting culinary experience designed to jump start your culinary journey. Our experienced chef will teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste buds, and explore the basic science and techniques all cooks should know. You'll spend time honing...

Have fun cooking an assortment of authentic, Spanish small plates in this hands-on class.  Menu:  Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Omelet) with Aioli  Almond-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates Beef Picadillo Empanadas  Steamed Mussels with Spanish Chorizo and Tomatoes Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Spanish ingredients...

Menu: Indian Vegetable Drumsticks: an anti-bacterial and detoxifying vegetable cooked with chickpea flour; the moringa vegetable contains all the vitamins, minerals and 18 of the 20 amino acids the human body needs Indian Green Beans & Eggplant Dish: flavored with Indian spices Chinese Okra: a great source of essential nutrients like vitamin A,...

Mamma Mia! In this hands-on class, you’ll master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas.   Menu: Arugula Salad with Chickpeas, Cucumbers and Parmesan with Red Wine Vinaigrette  Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil) Pizza Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Pizza with Goat Cheese Prosciutto and Arugula White Pizza...

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Eating to Stimulate Healing, Alleviate Pain & Repair Did you know that certain foods can help to control inflammation?  Many of them are found in the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes wild-caught fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, and healthy fats like olive oil. Plus, increasing more plant-based foods into...

Bring the whole gang and join us for a hands-on family class! Transport yourself to sunny Spain and have fun preparing a feast inspired by Spanish cuisine and culture. This hands-on class is designed for children ages 6 and older to cook with their parents, families or guardians. Menu: Baked Goat Cheese with Tomato Sauce Bacon-Wrapped Dates...

Grab a date, and enjoy seasonal flavors as you learn how to cook this delicious menu while discovering fresh new ways to make dinner fun in this hands-on class!   Menu:  Mixed Green Salad with Radishes and Goat Cheese  Herb Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Parsley-Mint Pesto  Risotto with Peas and Parmesan  Individual Strawberry-Rhubarb...