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Hands-On Date Night: Havana Nights

Turn up the heat with an interactive evening of Cuban cooking, where bold spices and vibrant flavors take center stage. Create a flavorful feast featuring plantain nachos, spice-rubbed pork with mojo verde, poblano rice, and pineapple bread pudding. Learn essential techniques from frying and roasting to custard-making in this hands-on culinary adventure.

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  • 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours

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Class Description

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Spice up your night and dive into the culturally diverse cuisine of Cuba in this hands-on class! Join our chef as we teach you how to prepare sweet and savory Cuban food inspired by Spanish, Caribbean and African cuisines.
 
Menu:

  • Cuban Plantain Nachos with Avocados, Black Beans and Tomatoes 
  • Spice Rubbed and Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mojo Verde Sauce 
  • Roasted Poblano and Cilantro Rice 
  • Pudín de Pan (Spiced Pineapple Bread Pudding) 

Skills covered in class: 

  • Getting familiar with Cuban ingredients 
  • Working with and frying plantains 
  • Roasting peppers
  • Selecting avocados and pork 
  • Roasting pork 
  • Determining meat doneness 
  • Working with fresh herbs and spices 
  • Steaming rice 
  • Making and baking custard
  • Cutting pineapple 

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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Refund Policy

  • All classes have a three (03) day cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps 1 and 2 which have a two-week cancellation policy. 
  • You must email [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation.
  • If you cancel a class other than Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a credit card, you will receive a refund to your card, minus the 15% administrative fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • If you cancel more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a gift card, you will receive an account credit valid toward future classes, minus the administrative fee. 
  • If you cancel within three days of your class, you will receive an account credit equal to 50% of the class price less 15% administrative fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. This credit is valid for one year. 
  • If you are unable to attend, you are also welcome to send a guest in your place. 
  • Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 have a 2-week cancellation policy so any cancellations before 2-weeks will receive a refund minus the administrative fee. 
  • No credits will be given for cancellations within 2 weeks.
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square is Chicago's premier recreational cooking school and offers a variety of cooking classes, wine classes, and private cooking parties. Located in Lincoln Square, they offer classes on cooking basics, intense boot camps, seasonal classes, date nights, healthy cooking, and classes for kids.

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