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...

In this class, our chef will demonstrate how to mix, stuff and serve fresh sausages. We'll discuss how to source the freshest and most sustainable meat and you will learn how to create your own spice mixture and shape sausages in their casing. During class, we will start you off with a Gin or Bourbon based cocktail utilizing FEW Spirits, an Evanston-based...

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 Braised Chicken, Green Chile and Hominy Stew French Onion Soup with Toasted Gruyere Cheese Crouton Seafood Gumbo with Crab and Crawfish  Skills Covered in Class Include: ...

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...

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 pillage...

Gnocchi can be made from semolina flour, breadcrumbs, ricotta, wheat flour, egg, potato, sweet potato and any combination thereof, as long as the form recalls a knot or knuckle as the name commands.  Join us at La Scuola as we trace the roots of the first gnocco in each of its many forms. Our Chef will demonstrate how to prepare ricotta and...

Get immersed in making a delicious hearty Italian feast, which also happens to be vegan! With an exciting array of dairy, egg, and even gelatin substitutes, you'll be guaranteed to leave with a full belly, and you won't even miss the cheese! Buon Appetito! Menu: Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts and Blood Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette Eggplant Involtini...

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) Pear-Frangipane...

Have you ever wanted to eat your way around the world? Here's your chance! Get on board and we'll take you for a wild culinary ride. Menu: Tostones (Crispy Fried Plantains) with Mojo Verde (Parsley and Jalapeño) Dipping Sauce Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) Shrimp and Avocado Tostadas with Sour Cream and Cilantro Spicy Shanghai...

In each two-hour class, up to 20-25 students learn from sausage expert Mike "Woj" Wojcik how to make gourmet, preservative-free sausages.  Guests can expect a lecture on the following topics: Food safety/sanitation/cooking procedures. Sourcing ingredients and equipment.  Basic guidelines to grind, spice, and case sausages. Dos and Dont's,...

What's your fear of fish? Can't find affordable options? Don’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...

Need to get away from the demanding and tiring holiday season? Join us for an evening full of revitalizing fare.  Menu: Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette Conch Fritters with Key Lime Aioli Grilled Mahi Mahi with Black Bean, Mango and Corn Salsa Coconut Rice Pina Colada Cupcakes with Pineapple Frosting...

Join us as we travel south-of-the-border to create a feast that's bold, vibrant, and full of rich and complex flavor combinations. Menu: Watercress Salad with Hearts of Palm, Avocados and Pumpkin Seeds Chorizo and Mushroom Queso Fundido with Tortilla Chips Chicken with Ancho Spiced Mole Sauce and Steamed Rice Lime-Coconut Cupcakes with Dulce...

Whether you are a full-blown wine expert or a leisurely drinker, there is no doubt that wine enhances the flavor of food. Join us as we cook some of our favorite dishes in this delicious, gluten-free menu that just so happens to include wine.  Learn to make perfectly baked Salmon En Papillote with seasonal vegetables, Bacon & Leek Risotto,...

Gather around our table and treat yourself to an evening full of rustic, hand-crafted Italian food while experiencing Italy's diverse culinary regions. This demonstration class includes a full meal, so come hungry! Menu: Shaved Fennel, Kale and Blood Orange Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano, Cracked Black Pepper...