More Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

Learn the Fine Art of Wine Tasting and Wine Appreciation. Join us for an exciting evening of fine wine & good times as you learn the delicate art of wine tasting! For budding wine enthusiasts, this workshop is designed to help you cultivate your palate & expand your "wine vocabulary." Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro. Taste several...

Braising is the perfect cold-weather cooking technique, focused on low-and-slow simmering to create über-tender meats and vegetables. Join us for this global journey while we create ultimate one-pot meals.  Menu: Osso Buco with Toasted Pine Nut Gremolata and Polenta Spicy Soy-Glazed Short Ribs with Jasmine Rice Cassoulet (Classic French...

It’s time to PAR-TAY! Let’s spice things up with a Mexican feast. We’re whipping up our favorite recipes from street-style Carne Asada and Crispy Fish Tacos to handmade Guacamole, Lime Crema and Mexican Street Corn. No celebration is complete without made-from-scratch Corn Tortillas, you won’t believe how easy they are to make.  Grab...

What's your fear of fish? Can't find affordable options? DonÂ’t have confidence to cook seafood dishes? Hate that "fishy" smell?  Our Chefs will help you conquer your fears with professional techniques and recipes that reap the health benefits and international flavors of seafood, flown fresh daily to Chicago from the oceans and seas of the...

Enjoy the flavors of fall as you learn how to cook this delicious, seasonal menu while discovering fresh new ways to make dinner fun! One glass of wine or one beer per student is included in the price of the class - our wine list will also be available if additional beverages would like to be purchased during class. Menu: Roasted Beet and Butternut...

Perhaps the most treasured and sought-after French wines are those from Burgundy, a.k.a ‘Bourgogne’. They provoke our curiosity and acquisitiveness for their often transcendent quality and their elusiveness. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the production of many wines is tiny, given the small vineyard holdings of most producers. Over the centuries,...

Paczkis (Poonch-Keys), yeast dough, fried donuts often filled with jams and creams, are a Fat Tuesday tradition that are enjoyed before pre-Easter fasting begins. Be a part of this delicious tradition by learning how to make these pastries from scratch!  You'll prepare jam and custard-filled paczki and go home with 6 donuts you can share with...

Take the chill out of the air with these hearty, soul-satisfying recipes featuring comforting recipes from around the world.  Menu: Beef Paprikash with Egg Noodles Broccoli-Cheddar Soup Minestrone with Farro, Chickpeas and Kale Weeknight Cassoulet (White Bean, Turkey Sausage and Chicken Stew) Skills Covered in Class Include:  Working...

Learn how to prepare a mouth-watering, Italian feast paired with regional wines.  Menu: White Bean, Fennel and Arugula Salad with Lemon-Anchovy Vinaigrette Beef Braciole Braised in Tomato Sauce with Parmesan Polenta Oven-Roasted Broccolini with Red Chili Flakes Ricotta Fritters with Powdered Sugar Featured wines:  Bozen, Pinot Grigio,...

Italian food just like Mamma used to make. Mangia! Menu: Meatballs with Classic Marinara Homemade Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce Garlic Bread Tiramisu Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting Ground Beef and Pork Preparing Tomato and Cream-Based Sauces Working with Fresh Pasta Dough Making Simple Syrup Whipping Cream Due to the...

During World War II the Germans took control of France and began to systematically plunder the cellars of France’s most revered wine regions; Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux. We will take a walk through history while drinking wines from these regions as we unfold the story of French resistance as the German wine Weinführers attempted to...

Come enjoy a taste-testers dream! Taste your way through this evening of savory cooking creating authentic Spanish Tapas. Each dish is steeped in tasty temptation, from juicy Albondigas to flavorful Butternut Squash Empanadas and spicy Patatas Bravas, all of your own creation.  Grab a friend, a bottle of Spanish wine and learn to impress, Spanish...

Have you always wondered what it would be like to go to culinary school? The Chopping Block's Culinary Boot Camp 1 gives you a taste of a professional culinary program without the lengthy time commitment or heavy financial burden. Culinary Boot Camp 1 explores all the fundamental methods of cooking, from basics to advanced techniques. Each day builds...

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,...

Learn to incorporate a variety of Spanish flavors and spices into vegetable dishes in this cooking class. Enjoy a light lunch of baby greens with manchego-stuffed piquillos, tortilla española, catalan spinach toast, and orange-stuffed olives.