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Hands-On Know Your Gnocchi

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

Gnocchi may pre-date pasta, but these little knuckle-shaped dumplings still receive pride of place in Italian cuisine, from Nona’s table to the finest ristorante. Learn to prepare a variety of gnocchi paired with seasonal accompaniments for a perfect match of flavors in this hands-on class. Vegetarian-friendly menu! Menu:  Potato Gnocchi with Sautéed Summer Squash, Corn, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Roasted Beet-Ricotta Gnocchi...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Afternoon Tea Party

CocuSocial Cooking Classes

Join us for a delightful class where you'll learn to create a spread of delicious baked goods, including Chocolate Scones and Cinnamon Rolls. Gain the skills to impress your friends at your own Afternoon Tea Party! No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy a fun-filled cooking experience.

(1742) All levels 21 and older
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Italian Steakhouse Demonstration

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

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious Italian feast based on fresh produce, fresh seasonings, fine meats and seafood in this demonstration. That's amore! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Shrimp Diavolo (Sautéed Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce) with Garlic Bread Bistecca Toscana (Red Wine Marinated Ribeye Steaks) with Fresh Herb Sauce Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary Poached Pears with Whipped Mascarpone...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$460
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Date Night Demo on the Patio

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

Enjoy a romantic evening outdoors as our chef prepares a sumptuous feast for you and your date in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Kale Salad with Grill-Roasted Beets, Toasted Walnuts, Shaved Parmesan and Balsamic Vinaigrette Bourbon-Glazed Cedar-Planked Salmon Rosemary and Garlic Grill-Roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Wood-Fired Pumpkin-Cinnamon Bread Pudding Skills covered in class:...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$253
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Hands-On Holiday Treats Workshop

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

Leave the planning to us and come bake all of your holiday goodies in our kitchen! Mix, bake and decorate four different treats and two no-bake confections in this hands-on class. You'll leave with plenty to share with friends and family!   Menu: Gingerbread Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting and Candied Cranberries Pecan-Bourbon Bars with Shortbread Crust  Biscoff Cookie and Jam Thumbprints   Chocolate Rum Balls with Vanilla...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$287.50
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Pies, Tarts and Crostatas

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

We will demystify how to make tender, flaky crusts, wrap them around delicious sweet and savory fillings, and bake them to golden perfection! Menu: Perfect Pie Dough Swiss Chard, Leek and Bacon Tart Blueberry Cardamom Lattice Pie Individual Strawberry Rhubarb Crostatas with Cornmeal Crust Skills Covered in Class Include: Making and Rolling Pie Dough Lattice Crusts Fruit Fillings Savory Custard Fillings Each student will make their own...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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New Fall Baking Classics

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

We're putting a twist on these fall desserts, and taking your seasonal favorites to the next level. These treats are sure to warm up the chilly days!  Menu: Maple Pot de Crème with Bourbon Whipped Cream Pumpkin Bread with Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting Cranberry-Almond Crostata; Apple Fritters with Cider Glaze Skills Covered in Class Include:  Making and Baking Custard; Tempering Eggs Whipping Cream Working with Spices Understanding...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Basic Knife Skills: Meal Prep Made Easy

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

If you need to sharpen your knife skills and become more confident at the cutting board, then this class is for you—an introduction to fundamental knife safety and skills.  Designed to make prep and cooking time faster, easier and stress-free, this class will give you the confidence you need to keep your cool (and your fingers) along the way! Our Health & Wellness Chefs will teach you: tips on selecting and safely using your knives...

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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Old School Italian

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

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 layout of our kitchens and in consideration of your classmates, students will work in groups of 3 to...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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Hands-On Thanksgiving Workshop

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

Get ready for the big day and create the feast, hands on, in real time! Each group will not only be preparing their own turkey, but all of the sides as well.  Menu: Herbed Roasted Turkey with Homemade Gravy Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots with Maple-Mustard Glaze and Toasted Pecans Ginger-Orange Cranberry Sauce Corn and Bacon Pudding Pumpkin Pie  Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting,...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$316.25
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Blue Ribbon Baking

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

These recipes are first place in our book. Come learn how to make our favorite summertime desserts that are sure to score a blue ribbon. You'll bring home a box of the assorted desserts from class. Menu: Mini Lemon-Meringue Pies Mini Chocolate-Zucchini Bread Raspberry-Nectarine Hand Pies Blueberry-Buttermilk Cake Skills Covered in Class include: Understanding Baking Ingredients Making Curd Whipping Egg Whites Preparing Cookie Crumb...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: Knife Skills

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Improve your knife skills by practicing mince, dice, julienne, and chiffonade cuts in this cooking class.  You will cut up vegetables for a classic rice pilaf, and watch how to prepare, cook, and carve a classic roast chicken. Take home a portion of prepped, uncooked vegetables.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Knife Skills 101

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

A sharp knife–and knowing how to use it correctly–is one of the most important tools in the kitchen. It can also be one of the most intimidating! 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...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Baking: Scones and Lemon Curd

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 tender and flaky scones via Zoom. Menu: Blueberry-Buttermilk Scones with Lemon Curd and Vanilla Glaze Skills covered in class: Understanding baking ingredient functions Preparing flaky quick breads by hand Making glazes Using eggs...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: Garden Party Apps

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Spend a fun night exploring delicious recipes perfect for outdoor entertaining. As you make corn fritters with aged cheddar, zucchini-cilantro soup shooters, tomato crostini with whipped feta, scallion crepes with roasted eggplant filling, and shochu watermelon lemonade, learn knife cuts, crepe-making, and frying, braising, and marinating techniques.  Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older.

(122) All levels 21 and older
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$112
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Demo Cooking: Luscious Lemons

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Versatile lemons work in everything from drinks to main courses to breakfast muffins. Discover a multitude of easy recipes that feature lemons as a primary flavor in this cooking class.  You will learn: how to make limoncello, a golden aperitif from Italy’s Amalfi Coast that you can serve to guests or give as a gift simple syrups you can use in chilled cocktails or frosty lemonade on a hot summer day a quick Sicilian lemon and pistachio...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$109
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Double Date: Hands-On Spring Dinner Party (In-Person)

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

Enjoy seasonal flavors as you learn how to cook this delicious menu while discovering fresh new ways to make dinner fun in this hands-on class! Menu: Herb Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Parsley-Mint Pesto Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Green Beans with Sherry-Mustard Vinaigrette Strawberry-Almond Cake with Whipped Cream Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with spring produce Balancing flavors Selecting and roasting...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$110
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Double Date: Hands-On Tapas on the Grill

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

Learn how to cook an assortment of authentic Spanish snacks on the grill in this hands-on class. Menu: Grilled Asparagus with Serrano Ham, Shaved Manchego Cheese and Romesco Sauce Grilled Octopus and Potatoes with Smoky Paprika Aioli Pinchos Morunos (Cumin and Paprika-Spiced Grilled Pork Skewers) Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Spanish ingredients How to set up your grill Grilling vegetables and potatoes Roasting peppers...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$104.50
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Double Date: Hands-On Paella Party

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Eat your way through sunny Spain in this hands-on class! Enjoy traditional favorites as you celebrate this bold, zesty, and flavor-packed cuisine. ¡Olé!  Menu: Arugula, Avocado and Orange Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Shrimp with Fino Sherry Chicken and Chorizo Paella Flan (Caramel Custard) Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Spanish ingredients Segmenting citrus Making vinaigrette Balancing flavors Working with...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Festive Family Baking

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

Bring the whole gang and join us for a hands-on, festive family baking class at Lincoln Square! Children ages 6 and older are invited to bake an assortment of holiday confections with their parents, families or guardians. Each group will go home with a box of treats to share with additional friends or family, or to keep for yourselves!   This hands-on class is designed for children ages 6 and older to cook with their parents, families or...

(260) All levels 6 and older
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$172.50
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