Italian Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

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 us for a virtual pub crawl around the globe with a guided tasting of four award-winning, distinct styles of beer. We will discuss brewing history, each style’s influence and impact on craft beer and the innovation and the art of brewing. Have you ever wondered what makes a German beer so “authentic” or a Belgian beer so “unique”? ...

The Greatest Wines of Italy Italian wine is hot in the USA & is a global powerhouse. Credential seekers can check out our Italian Wine Scholar North & Italian Wine Scholar South programs, but everyone will enjoy Intro to Italian Wines! Piedmont's Barolo & Tuscany's Brunello surely make our list but come find out our other picks. Join us as we explore...

In this interactive online cooking class with Italian-trained Chef Chris, you'll learn how to make ravioli from scratch in the comfort of your own kitchen. Best of all, there is no fancy equipment required — just a bowl, a knife, and a rolling pin.  Chef Chris will begin by teaching you how to make the pasta dough, then you'll concoct two fillings...

If you enjoy Italian cuisine, you will love this chance to make it yourself with guidance from Chef Eva. In this interactive virtual cooking class, you'll learn how to make two decadent courses inspired by the flavors and ingredients of the country. Start with a traditional chicken scaloppini served in a white wine sauce with sautéed mushrooms. Next,...

If you enjoy Italian cuisine, you will love this chance to make it yourself with guidance from Chef Eva. In this interactive virtual cooking class, you'll learn how to make two decadent courses inspired by the flavors and ingredients of the country. Start with a traditional chicken scaloppini served in a white wine sauce with sautéed mushrooms. Next,...

Well, we can't fly off to Italy these days (or eat at an Italian restaurant, for that matter), but we can bring the warmth and hospitality and rustic simplicity of good Italian trattoria cooking right into our own homes.   We'll cook up: Pan-Roasted Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Creamy Polenta Parmigiano Garlicky Roasted Broccoli Rabe How...

In this interactive online cooking class with Italian-trained Chef Chris, you'll learn how to make ravioli from scratch in the comfort of your own kitchen. Best of all, there is no fancy equipment required — just a bowl, a knife, and a rolling pin.  Chef Chris will begin by teaching you how to make the pasta dough, then you'll concoct two fillings...

Tonight, we celebrate the beauty of raw fish preparations around the world, from Italian Crudo to Japanese Sashimi. Bring your best knives and your appetite! This class will be meeting on Zoom. We'll send you an email with the class handout with the recipes, ingredients and equipment, as well as the Zoom meeting link, at least 48 hours ahead of time....

In quality, quantity and pure enjoyment, Italy is the world’s greatest wine-grower.  But until the 1950’s, most Italian wine was sold in bulk, with no reference to grape, region or vintage.  How did this nation known for straw-wrapped bottles of plonk transform into America’s favorite import?    We’ll...

Culinary Adventures: Polenta with Hearty Mushroom Ragout Tonight, it's all about Rustic Italian, as Chef JJ leads us in making a seriously satisfying Mushroom Ragout with Creamy Polenta.

Chef Darryl takes you step-by-step through making glorious Italian risotto every time, tonight featuring a fabulous version with a medley of mushrooms and cream. Chef Darryl takes you step-by-step through making glorious Italian risotto every time, tonight featuring a fabulous version with a medley of mushrooms and cream. Difficulty level: Moderate...

Enjoy a romantic evening outdoors as our chef prepares a sumptuous feast for you and your date in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu Kale Salad with Grill-Roasted Beets, Toasted Walnuts, Shaved Parmesan and Balsamic Vinaigrette Bourbon-Glazed Cedar-Planked Salmon Rosemary and...

Dreaming of visiting a villa in the hills of Italy? So are we! Join us for a tasty trip to enjoy a delicious tour of homemade Italian favorites. Grab a friend and your favorite wine as we learn that you don't have to fly across the globe to get the fresh taste of homemade Italian cuisine! Menu: ​Fresh Eggplant Parmesan Wild Mushroom & Truffle...

Discover the major wine denominations of Northern Italy’s Veneto. Explore the famous appellations of Bardolino, Valpolicella, Soave, various Prosecco PDOs and much more.  Learn where they're located, what grape varieties they're made from, their styles and importance, and an introduction to foods and culture of the regions. A portion of...