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Noon Year's Eve

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Enjoy the opportunity to celebrate New Year's Eve with the whole family! Have fun preparing and eating an Italian feast while ringing in the New Year. Children ages 6 and older are invited to help their families prepare a fabulous feast. Menu: Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Homemade Fettuccine with Grilled Chicken Alfredo Sauce Oven-Roasted Broccoli Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes Skills covered in class: Preparing...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Asian Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Embark on an immersive culinary adventure in this hands-on Asian cuisine class. Discover the diverse flavors and techniques of China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand while mastering the art of balancing sweet, savory, sour, and spicy. From homemade dumpling wrappers to velvety beef chow fun, take your Asian cooking to the next level at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square.

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$345
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Date Night: Paella Party!

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Eat your way through sunny Spain as you celebrate this colorful, flavor-packed cuisine. ¡Olé!  Menu Includes: Arugula, Avocado and Orange Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Grilled Bread with Manchego Cheese and Serrano Ham Shrimp with Fino Sherry Chicken and Chorizo Paella Flan (Caramel Custard) Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Spanish Ingredients Grilling Bread Segmenting Citrus Making Vinaigrette Balancing...

(262) All levels 21 and older
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$115.50
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Eat, Drink and Be Merry

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Enjoy seasonal flavors in this demonstration class as our chef teaches you how to cook this delicious menu during the most wonderful time of the year! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Mixed Green Salad with Apples, Blue Cheese and Red Wine Vinaigrette Horseradish-Crumb Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom-Shallot Pan Sauce Crème Fraîche-Chive Mashed Potatoes Roasted Green Beans with Toasted...

(262) All levels 21 and older
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$121
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Keto Kraze

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

The Ketogenic diet is a low carb, high fat diet that's very popular right now for good reason; it can help you lose weight and improve your overall health. The diet drives your body in to a state of ketosis, where the body uses fat as a primary fuel source instead of carbs. Our chef will teach you what you can and cannot eat on the Keto diet, and how to make good choices so you can be successful. Menu: Coconut-Curry Cauliflower Soup Spinach...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Dim Sum and Then Some

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Have fun preparing and enjoying some traditional dim sum favorites. Menu: Shrimp Toast with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Chicken Bao (Chicken-Filled Buns) Vegetable Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce Chinese Meatballs with Fermented Black Bean Sauce Skills covered in class include:  Shrimp Fillings Preparing Yeast Dough Steaming Deep-Frying Working with Dried Mushrooms and Dumpling Wrappers Selecting Ground Meat Making Asian Sauces...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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Cooking The Books Series- Michael Ruhlman's

Peterson Garden Project

Join us for the first in a series of cooking classes based on cookbooks!   Led by cookbook aficionados Ava Monique George Stewart, Maribeth Heeran and Jennifer Berman, we’ll be exploring a different cookbook each month, starting with Michael Ruhlman’s newest volume—How to Roast. The class will feature:  A hands-on class preparing a meal of several of the instructors’ favorite dishes from the book. Tips and suggestions for...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Bring The Flavor: Intro to Flavor Combinations

Peterson Garden Project

Have you exhausted your ideas for flavor combinations, or do you simply want to play with some new ones? In this class learn how to combine flavor-boosting ingredients to instantly transform your dishes. We’ll work with some classic flavor combos and some you may have never thought to put together. We’ll end the class enjoying a sit-down meal at the community table to savor the new flavors we’ve created!

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Brunch For Beginners

Peterson Garden Project

Love eating brunch but intimidated by the thought of cooking it for your friends and family? Come to this hands-on class and learn how to duplicate some of your favorite brunch dishes at home. We’ll cover the basics of cooking eggs and teach you to make the perfect egg frittata, breakfast tostadas and even brunch cocktails. We’ll all sit down together to enjoy a delicious brunch and leave with confidence to create brunch at home with ease.

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Valentine's Truffle-Making

Katherine Anne Confections

It's the time of year when we need to smell the warm, fresh breeze of spring, to be reassured that it's really on its way. Close your eyes and inhale our lavender essential oil, and you'll be convinced you're in the most beautiful of gardens.   In this class, we'll pair floral flavors with fruit, tea, and liquors in chocolate ganache, and create classic hand-rolled truffles. Groups of 3-5 will brainstorm on a flavor, and create a recipe with...

(2) All levels 10 and older
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Knife Skills & Utensil Essentials

Peterson Garden Project

What better way to kick off a great weekend than by sharpening your knife skills in the kitchen? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use your knives and other time-saving kitchen utensils with ease and confidence. We know that chopping can get exhausting and work up an appetite, so we’ll finish at the farm table to enjoy a lovely meal made with all our practice cuts. Join us in an evening of confidence-building in the kitchen! This class...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Baby, It's Cold Outside

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

The weather outside may be frightful, but these recipes are certainly delightful.  Menu: Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Hazelnuts Smothered Bone-In Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion and Dried Cherry Relish Scalloped Potatoes Gingerbread-Pear Upside-Down Cake Skills Covered in Class Include:  Preparing Vinaigrette Working with Dark Leafy Greens Selecting and Sautéing Pork Determining Meat Doneness Making...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Girls' Night: Italian Stallion

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Assemble your squad and join us for a chock-full evening of heavenly Italian noshes.  Menu:  Antipasto Salad with Salami, Arugula and Chickpeas Quattro Formaggi White Pizza Meatballs with Pancetta-Tomato Sauce Fresh Ricotta and Chocolate-Filled Cannoli.  Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Italian Ingredients Making Vinaigrette Balancing Flavors Preparing Yeast Dough Selecting Ground Meat Making...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Vacation: Trip to Italy

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make gnocchi from scratch via Zoom. Menu: Herb and Ricotta Gnocchi with Asparagus and Parmesan Cream Italian Chopped Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Skills covered in class: Making and shaping gnocchi dough Sautéing green vegetables Making cream sauces Balancing flavors ...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Tuscan Feast Demonstration

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Gather around our table and treat yourself to an evening full of rustic, hand-crafted Italian food while experiencing Italy's diverse culinary regions in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Shaved Fennel, Kale and Orange Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano, Cracked Black Pepper and Toasted Olive Oil Breadcrumbs) Maiale...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$253
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Hands-On Cooking for Life Summer Menu: Eating to Nourish Your Body and Mind

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating delicious and nutritious meals that fuel both your body and mind with nourishing dishes that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied.

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Couples Cooking: Taste of Spring

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

The birds and the bees are buzzing...don't be left behind!  Grab your significant other and cook up some fun with this mouth-watering spring menu: Watercress Salad with Radishes Goat Cheese and Yogurt Dressing Herb Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Parsley-Mint Pesto Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Sherry-Mustard Vinaigrette Strawberry-Almond Cake with Whipped Cream Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Spring...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Cooking Lab: The Art of Fermentation

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Our Cooking Lab classes teach the basic science and techniques all cooks need to know. You will learn to understand the causes and effects of your actions in the kitchen. We examine various cooking methods and ingredients to discover parallels that will amaze you. Your view of cooking may well be transformed.  These interactive demonstration classes focus on dialogue between the chef and student, creating an enriching experience loaded with...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Midnight in Paris

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Ooh la la! These Parisian recipes bring a whole new meaning to the City of Light.  Menu: Roasted Beet and Frisée Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Braised Chicken with Dijon Mustard, Crème Fraîche and Pearl Onions Horseradish Whipped Potatoes Roasted Haricots Verts (French Green Beans) with Shallots Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with French Ingredients Roasting Root Vegetables Making...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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German Style Potato Pancakes

Peterson Garden Project

Come learn to make authentic German Potato Pancakes using a recipe from an 86-year old German "Oma". This recipe was not written down, but was crafted by instructor Ingrid Durham by watching her mom's every move, taking copious notes, photos, and measuring everything that she did just from memory. This hands-on class will conclude with us sitting down to enjoy our own hand-made pancakes around the farm table. Did we mention it is BYOB?!

(10) All levels 18 and older
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