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...

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...

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...

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...

Everyone’s favorite - Surf and Turf - and all’italiana this time!  Enjoy the delicious beef and seafood combination in this grilled Italian version demonstrated by our chef. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu Includes: Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Shaved...

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: Grilled Flatbread with Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops with Arugula-Fennel Salad and Balsamic Glaze...

On the menu tonight: the regions of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Sardinia; a feast of Italy. This class may take place in Glen Ellyn, but with a little imagination and a lot of flavor, we could be dining al fresco in the rolling hills outside Rome or Florence, or on the rocky Sardinian coast! On the menu: Limoncello-Prosecco Cocktails; Grilled Flatbreads...

Ciao! We’re rolling up our sleeves as we make our way through Tuscany to master the art of handmade potato gnocchi and the perfect brown butter sauce. Yum! Learn how easy it is to whip up tomato confit for a fresh and flavorful salad and create a classic Italy pastry. Bring your friends, a bottle of your favorite vino and let’s learn the Italian...

The flavors of Korean Cuisine are strong, super savory, salty, sweet, and spicy all rolled into one. Nothing short of intense, join Chef Kiley as soul meets Seoul and bbq goes beyond slaw and sauce to kimchi, beef infused with the flavors of sesame, gochujang, soy, miso, garlic, and ginger. On the menu:  Korean Roasted Peanuts Grilled Teriyaki...

In this interactive online cooking class with Italian-trained Chef Chris, you'll learn how to slice, dice, and chop like a pro and learn classic knife skills that will level up your home cooking. Some of the cuts you will learn include the mince, the julienne, the dice and the chiffonade. Then, you will use your newfound skills to create two classic...

Understanding the regions and categories of Italian Wine can be complicated. With extensive wine production in all 20 wine regions, hundreds of indigenous varietals, climates ranging from Alpine to Mediterranean and diverse soil types, Italian wine study can be daunting. It is critical for a CSW to have extensive knowledge to understand, appreciate,...

The San Francisco Bay Area is under order to Shelter in Place through April 7th. During this time, all in-person classes will be conducted in live webinar format unless otherwise indicated.  All webinar participants will receive pdf handouts, suggested wine lists, and a calendar invitation to attend the webinar with login details.  No live...

Gnocchi can be made from semolina flour, breadcrumbs, ricotta, wheat flour, egg, potato, sweet potato and any combination thereof, as long as the form recalls a knot or knuckle as the name commands. Join us for a virtual hands-on class as we trace the roots of the first gnocco in each of its many forms. Our Chef of La Scuola di Eataly Chicago will...

Online Cooking Class We are so excited to bring you our brand new online cooking classes! Join us for a tasty trip where we’ll enjoy a delicious tour of homemade Italian favorites from a classic parmesan to a mouth-watering risotto. You don't have to fly across the globe to get the fresh taste of homemade Italian cuisine right in your own kitchen!...