Dessert Classes in Chicago, IL

French macarons take a bit of finesse to get that...je ne sais quoi. Our expert pastry chef will guide you through every step of the technique as you learn and practice how to make three different, delicious varieties. You will go home with a box of your beautiful masterpieces! Menu: Chocolate Macarons with Raspberry Jam and Coffee Buttercream ...

New! Indulge your sweet tooth in this cooking class, featuring tasty desserts incorporating bright spring flavors.  You will make and take home a portion of each recipe: coconut macaroons lemon ginger ice box pie Almond cherry biscotti

Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the art of making extraordinary pastries. Using classic, French techniques we'll teach you the art and science behind creating these elegant sweet treats making them approachable for any home cook. Don't leave these desserts to professional pastry chefs; with a pro working by your side, you'll learn how...

in this excursion through mixology, where you will learn everything from the essential of cocktail creations to the nuances of pairing fresh fruit and herbs with unique spirits, will have you surprising and entertaining guests and/or clients in no time.  Whether you have no experience, have taken a bartending course, or are an experienced bartender,...

Macarons are delicate and beautiful and seam impossible to re-create in your home kitchen… not so! Chef Rachel Cuzzone (member of the 2015 Pastry Olympics in France -the first time the US has been on the podium in a decade.. 3rd place) has easy way about her instruction and you’ll walk away with all the confidence of a Olympic macaron baker! ...

Come join your expert tour guide for a delightful stroll through some of the Chicago's most decadent dessert boutiques and chocolatiers along the Magnificent Mile on the Chocolate Tour of Chicago! The chocolate industry is a steadily growing, $50 billion-a-year worldwide business! Chocolate is made from cocoa beans, the dried and partially fermented...

Young teen's ages 12 to 16 get to experiment with simple yet sophisticated menus that they'll enjoy re-creating at home. They'll learn the basics of knife skills, cooking and baking techniques, and organizing prep work. TODAY'S MENU: Chocolate Mousse;  Profiteroles with Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce;  Crêpes with Sautéed Apples and...

Mother’s day is the perfect time to spend some quality time making delicate macarons!  Chef Rachel Cuzzone (member of the 2015 Pastry Olympics in France -the first time the US has been on the podium in a decade.. 3rd place) has easy way about her instruction and you’ll walk away with all the confidence of a Olympic macaron baker!  ...

Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free Cooking Classes  Are you a raw and vegan food newbie who wants to learn how to cook healthy? Are you looking to expand your gluten-free menu? Are you a long-time raw and vegan foodie in search for new recipes to try? Do you want to learn the secret benefits of Ayurvedic  Indian spices and how to use them to make...

Learn how to whip up these awe-inspiring pastries in your own kitchen in no time! Don't let the fancy French descriptions fool you... these really are approachable desserts for the home cook.  Menu: Chocolate Pot de Crème Raspberry and Hazelnut Mille Feuille (Puff Pastry Layered with Pastry Cream, Hazelnut Royal Icing and Raspberry Jam) ...

A recipe is simply a guideline in cooking to take ingredients to a finished dish. In this class we focus on ingredients not as a tomato, or a lemon, or pepper, but more what that ingredient brings to a dish.  Chef Kelly will help you identify what an ingredient brings to the dish and lemons are acidic and add a splash of brightness, peppers are...

Chef Robin Nathan presents Cabo Beach Fish Taco Party (Hands On) Cabo San Lucas: the desert terrain, the mountains, the beautiful beaches, all combine to create paradise. What to do in paradise while sipping on a Mexican Mule Cocktail? Throw a fish taco party! This is the real deal with whole fried snappers as served on beaches and under palapas wherever...

PIZZA PARTY!!! This is the night you have been waiting for… join us in celebration pizza and prosecco and watch a Master at work! Master Istruttore Leo Spizzirri and our pizzaioli will be stretching dough and firing pizzas all evening in our oven room, for this special pizza party dinner. Bring all of your questions and learn pizza making from...

Join us as we give you the tools to recreate Eataly's delicious, Neapolitan-style pizza in your own home kitchen!  Our pizzaioli are passionate about making authentic pizza that transports your taste buds to the city of Naples, the birthplace of pizza. Our in-house expert pizza makers will host a Wednesday evening pizza class in La Pizza &...

Vegans eat more than just salad, you know? Join us for an all-day immersion into plant based cooking for every meal, from easy breakfast to indulgent dessert, and see that vegan cuisine can be easy, accessible, and oh so flavorful!  Menu: Seitan Gyros with Vegan Tzatziki Pasta Primavera with Garlic-Cream Sauce Scrambled Tofu Tacos with Black...