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Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
In this demonstration cooking class, you will see how easy it is to make fresh egg pasta, suitable for turning into linguine, fettuccine, or lasagna sheets—from scratch. Then, you will learn how to prepare a variety of seasonal sauces to serve with your fresh pasta, including basil pesto and a quick, fresh tomato sauce.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
In this demonstration cooking class, you will learn how to make a classic egg-based Italian pasta dough suitable for forming into sheets for lasagna, for filled pasta, or for cutting into fettuccine. You will discover techniques for making several beautiful variations of the dough, including spinach pasta and a laminated pasta dough with fresh herbs and edible flowers.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
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.
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Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Power bowls, or nourish bowls, are all-in-one recipes that work for any meal of the day. Endlessly customizable, these delicious and healthy bowls feature combinations of grains, legumes, vegetables, and dressing. You will learn to create all of these, including a tasty dessert bowl with fruit.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Preparing a homemade picnic with the whole family makes eating outside even more special. Learn how to put together a packable and seasonal meal that children and adults can make together. Featured recipes include: bacon wrapped dates, the best sandwich EVER, and carrot cake cupcakes.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Summer is the perfect time of year for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. Whether you’re the host or bringing a dish to share, you need go-to summer side dishes that can feed a crowd and stand up to hot weather. In this demonstration cooking class, you will learn you how to make summer sides that will be the star of the party, including brand-new recipes like orzo with basil and pine nuts, tangy cabbage slaw, and no-mayo potato salad....
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Few experiences capture magic and romance like autumn in Paris—colorful foliage, crisp breezes, and of course, flavorful seasonal meals. In this demonstration class, instructor and Francophile Emily Paster will transport you to the City of Light with a seasonal, French-inspired fall menu, with all new recipes including: Tomates farcies (stuffed tomatoes) Veal marengo French apple cake
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
The Middle East is famous for its mezze, shared small plates that can start a meal or serve as the meal itself. In this cooking class, you will learn to make classic vegetarian mezze including an authentic tabbouleh, spicy pumpkin chershi dip, and muhammara—a red pepper and walnut spread.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Join us at the Chicago Botanic Garden as we show you how to take the stress out of holiday entertaining with our Demo Cooking class. Learn to make elegant hors-d’oeuvres that can be prepared in advance, including French gougères, salmon gravlax, and butternut squash soup shooters. Impress your guests with these make-ahead appetizers!
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the versatility of extra virgin olive oil in Hanukkah cuisine and learn how to create delicious treats like olive oil ice cream and Italian olive oil cake in this culinary class hosted by the Chicago Botanic Garden. Join us as we explore new ways to celebrate this festive holiday with the help of this traditional ingredient.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the art of creating a delicious and healthy twist on comfort food with a vegetable-based lasagna. Join this cooking class and learn how to make a versatile tomato sauce and master the techniques of roasting vegetables in both the oven and an air fryer. Elevate your culinary skills and embrace the flavors of roasted vegetable lasagna.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Whether you are looking for something for a busy weeknight or weekend, these three easy, flavorful dinners will bring the family together. Each recipe requires simple preparation but is still loaded with nutrition and flavor. You will learn how to make broccoli and beef stir fry, a hot noodle salad with every color in the rainbow, and chicken and olives paired with a green salad and sourdough bread.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Sheet pan suppers allow you to be “one and done!” You will learn to prepare three well-rounded meals using only a sheet pan to cook. Featured recipes include lemon-roasted salmon with feta and olives, Korean chicken with sweet potatoes and yum yum sauce, and ratatouille with goat cheese.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Indulge in a culinary adventure this Valentine's Day with a delectable array of tapas-style appetizers and refreshing mocktails. Discover the art of crafting gougères, roasted pepper tartines, peach brie tart, and savory okonomiyaki pancake, perfectly paired with love potion #9, "dirty martiNO," and carrot citrus spritz. Elevate your cooking skills and tantalize your taste buds in this hands-on experience.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Unlock the mouthwatering potential of the Instant Pot with our expertly crafted recipes. Discover the art of creating dairy-free mashed potatoes, succulent veal marengo, and indulgent sweet rice pudding in record time. Elevate your comfort food game with this versatile kitchen essential.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Explore the diverse flavors of Passover as you delve into the culinary traditions of the Jewish diaspora. Discover how to create Persian gondi soup, North African-inspired chicken, and a decadent flourless chocolate cake from Mexico City. Expand your culinary repertoire and elevate your Passover menu with this immersive cooking experience.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn how to impress your house guests with delicious comfort food favorites and make their stay unforgettable. From mouthwatering frittatas and pear streusel coffee cake to award-winning chili and cornbread, this course will teach you the secrets to creating showstoppers that will leave your guests begging for more.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
With the Demo Cooking class at the Chicago Botanic Garden, you will learn to create delicious and effortless spring suppers, featuring vegetarian green shakshuka, chicken alfredo pasta, and salmon with swiss chard and radishes. Perfect for busy weeknights, these meals will impress your family and friends with their simplicity and flavor.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Unlock the secrets to mastering the art of crafting sweet and fluffy challah bread at home with our immersive baking experience. Dive into the fundamentals of yeast breads, from gluten activation to shaping techniques, as you create your own pillowy loaves enriched with eggs and honey. Join us for a hands-on journey towards baking perfection.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Warm weather is an invitation for outdoor parties. Host a small or large group with these recipes that are easily scalable, no matter how many you are cooking for, and make the most of summer produce: vegetable-forward appetizers, kabobs, and a blueberry tart.
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