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Semi-Homemade Cooking: Easy Pantry Recipes

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $80
  • 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes
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What you'll learn in this culinary class:

If you’re looking for quick weeknight dinners, these shortcut recipes will help you get the job done in no time flat! That’s right—were taking cue from Sandra Lee, author of the best-selling cookbook Semi-Homemade Cooking and one of America’s most sought-after culinary experts!

Join us to learn how to make a quick, budget-friendly meals using on-hand ingredients and pantry staples. We’ll share techniques for combining fresh ingredients with store-bought items for delicious meals that don’t fall short on being nutritious. And best part: these simple, family-favorite dishes taste like they’re made from scratch!

Available for purchase by the glass, we feature a variety of artisan wines from around the world which are biodynamic, sustainable or organically farmed.​

This class includes:

  • Cheesy Spice™ organic popcorn upon arrival
  • Mineral-infused water
  • Generous serving of each dish prepared
  • Dark Chocolate Almond Cluster sample
  • Cooking technique instruction
  • Food quality and ingredient education
  • All recipes
  • 10% merchandise discount on day-of-class purchases

Seasonal Menu:

  • Spicy tomato chickpea pasta with olives, spinach and optional shaved pecorino* (DF*, VG, V*)
  • Last-minute turkey taco soup with cheesy corn chips and chimichurri (GF, DF*)
  • Warm and hearty 5-vegetable pantry paella with optional* shredded manchego (GF, DF*, VG, V*)

GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, VG = Vegetarian, V = Vegan

Refund Policy

All cooking classes, lunch & learns, and aromatherapy events are confirmed upon completion of registration, and sales are final. Due to upfront cost of goods, and to maintain smaller and more personalized classes, we appreciate your understanding that we don't offer refunds for cancellations or no-shows. However, your reservation is fully transferable, so you're welcome to have someone else attend in your place without notice.

Nourished® reserves the right to cancel a cooking class, lunch & learns, aromatherapy event or coaching session. Our staff will contact you by phone or email to issue a full refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee or to reschedule.

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Nourished Table & Home is founded on the principle of cooking healthy and living naturally for optimal well-being. It is where we cook and teach about food and nutrition, home care, and body care, and equip you with the proper knowledge and tools to bring vitality to your table and home—so you...

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