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Double Date: Hands-On Night in Spain

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

There's good reason why Spain is such a culinary hot spot. Come experience the bold and zesty flavors of this country, and discover what the buzz is all about in this hands-on class. ¡Ole! Menu: Sautéed Strip Steaks with Romesco Compound Butter Seafood Paella with Shrimp and Mussels Flan (Caramel Custard) Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Spanish ingredients Preparing compound butter Balancing flavors Selecting...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Next Level Teen Boot Camp

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

Prepare your teen for the next step towards independence with a week-long culinary boot camp designed for ages 17 to 19. Through hands-on classes focused on practical, nutritious, and cost-effective recipes, they'll learn essential cooking skills and kitchen techniques using basic tools. Culminating in a mystery competition, this experience emphasizes teamwork, timing, and fun, setting the stage for a successful journey into everyday cooking.

(260) All levels 17 - 19 years old
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$1,725

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Hands-On Pizza on the Grill

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

Who says you can't cook pizza on the grill? Learn tips and tricks in this hands-on class to get that delicious, wood-fired flavor in your own backyard! Menu: Chopped Salad with Grilled Radicchio, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese and Lemon Vinaigrette  Whole Wheat Pizza with Seasonal Stone Fruit, Basil and Goat Cheese Herb-Crusted Pizza with Grilled Fennel, Artichokes and Prosciutto Deep Dish Pizza with Mushrooms and Roasted Peppers ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Holiday Cookie Boot Camp

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

Leave the planning to us and come bake all of your holiday cookies in our kitchen! Mix, bake and decorate five different cookies and one no-bake confection in this hands-on class. You'll leave with plenty to share with friends and family! Light snacks will be served during class.   Menu: Holiday Palmiers Dark Chocolate, Cranberry and Walnut Bars Peppermint Snowballs  Chocolate, Cherry & Pistachio Thumbprints Red Velvet...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$230
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Cook Hulu's The Bear: Handmade Pasta Carbonara & Chocolate Cake

CocuSocial Cooking Classes

Learn to cook the delicious handmade pasta carbonara and chocolate cake from Hulu's The Bear in this fun and hands-on cooking class at CocuSocial Cooking Classes. Master the art of pasta making and indulge in the perfect dessert for beginners. No experience is required, just a love for good food!

(1743) All levels 21 and older
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Handmade Ricotta Ravioli

CocuSocial Cooking Classes

Learn to create delicious homemade ravioli from scratch, including the pasta dough and fresh ricotta cheese, in a fun and instructive cooking class at CocuSocial. No experience is required! Plus, you'll get to enjoy a demonstration on how to make a mouthwatering tomato sauce to accompany your handcrafted ravioli.

(1743) All levels 21 and older
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Havana Nights

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

Spend a tropical night in our kitchen as we cook up some muy delicioso Cuban cuisine.  Menu:  Cuban Plantain Nachos with Shrimp, Avocados, Black Beans and Mangos Spice Rubbed and Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Cumin-Orange Mojo Sauce Roasted Poblano-Cilantro Rice Pudín de Pan (Spiced Pineapple Bread Pudding) Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Cuban Ingredients Working with and Frying Plantains Selecting...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Hands-On Neapolitan Pizzeria

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

Get a taste of Italy with this hands-on class at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square. Discover the secrets to creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas and learn essential skills like working with yeast dough, cooking on a pizza stone, and balancing flavors. Join us for a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds straight to Naples.

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Learn to Make Ravioli with a Michelin Starred Chef

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 4600 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

Bring the passion and rich flavors of Italy to your kitchen table with this class. Beginner, intermediate and advanced cooks will learn from Michelin star Chef Steven Meese about the beautiful marriage of light flour, olive oil and eggs to make delectable clouds filled with flavor. During this interactive class, you will learn the art of building a perfect pasta. It's all about technique and by the end of the class, you will know how to make the...

(1743) All levels 21 and older
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Intro to the Art of Sushi

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 511 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL

Don’t let the sushi chef have all the fun! Bring your smiles and favorite stretchy pants! This is Intro to the Art of Sushi, but it sure is not bland. Class will begin with an in depth discussion of how to make the key ingredients like Sushi Rice, where to buy sushi grade fish, and tips to ensure that these goodies can easily be made at home! In just 2 hours, enjoy a meal of 4 different rolls with lots of laughs guaranteed! You’ll learn to...

(1743) All levels 21 and older
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Fireside Feast Demo

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Throw another log on the hearth, and fire up the cast iron skillets to create a soul-satisfying and cozy dinner in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  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: Preparing...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Holiday Brunch

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

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 brunch from scratch via Zoom. Menu: Lemon-Blueberry Muffins Eggs Benedict with Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage and Hollandaise Sauce Herb Roasted Breakfast Potatoes Skills Covered in Class: Making hot emulsions Poaching eggs Griddling...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Sourdough Bread Demonstration

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Virtual Sourdough Bread Demonstration with Certified Master Baker We are thrilled to have bread expert, Melina Kelson, join us for a highly informative virtual lecture and demonstration demystifying the art of sourdough starters and sourdough bread. Melina will walk you through every step of sourdough fundamentals including sourdough maintenance, understanding the autolyse method, mixing, shaping, scoring and how to modify...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$82.50
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Maki and Nigiri Sushi

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 1212 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Learn to master how to make authentic Maki and Nigiri sushi from scratch. Come as a beginner or cook of any level of expertise and leave with great knowledge of sushi making so you can impress everyone at home.  In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make a special Maki roll with salmon, wasabi mayo, avocado, oyster sauce and cucumber. It will also include the most common garnishes like panko, sesame seeds and scallions. You will also...

(1743) Beginner 21 and older
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$45.50
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Neapolitan Pizzeria: New Menu

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

Mamma Mia! Master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas in your own home. Menu: Kale Salad with Pancetta and Parmesan Pistachio Pesto, Italian Sausage and Fontina Cheese Pizza Spinach, Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Pizza with Smoked Provolone Quattro Formaggi White Pizza Skills covered in class: Making and rolling out yeast dough Cooking on a pizza stone and using a pizza peel Working with dark leafy greens Making vinaigrette Balancing...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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The Italian Table: Make Your Own Pasta

Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL

Linguine, fettuccine, spaghetti, oh my! Pasta is a staple at an Italian meal; come learn to make your own! In this class, you'll learn to make your own pasta dough from scratch, plus different cutting techniques and tools you can use to shape your pasta. We'll also discuss how you can customize pasta's flavor using herbs or spices and demonstrate how to make filled pasta like ravioli. Since no Italian pasta dish would be complete without...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Whole Hog Butchery

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

Tenderloin, sirloin, ribs, chops, ham...where do different cuts of meat come from? Which ones should you choose for different kinds of recipes, and why?? Join us as Chef Mario Scordato butchers a whole pig, showing you where the most important cuts are located, and explains the best ways to cook them. After Mario's demonstration, you'll sit down and enjoy a pork-filled lunch! 

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Going Bohemian

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

Come "Czech" out these Bohemian recipes inspired by central European classics. You'll love the old world flavors found in these Czech classics. Menu: Bacon, Brussels Sprout and Rye Pierogi; Pork Schnitzel with Brown Butter-Lemon Sauce Fresh Herb Spätzle Apple Strudel Skills Covered in Class Include Getting Familiar with central European Flavors Rolling out and Shaping Dumpling Dough Boiling and Sautéing Dumplings Selecting and Breading...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Street Food

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

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 Noodles with Pork and Baby Bok Choy Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Cuban, Vietnamese,...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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Deep Dish Pizza and Calzones

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

From crust to core, learn the secrets of preparing your favorite pizza specialties.  Menu: Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Deep Dish Pizza with Sauteed Mushrooms and Italian Sausage Individual calzones with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Skills Covered in Class Include:  Making Vinaigrette Preparing Croutons Balancing flavors Making and Rolling Yeast Dough Preparing Tomato Sauce Selecting and sautéing mushrooms...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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