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Hands-on Cooking: Seasoning Techniques

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

Using proper seasoning adds personality to your dishes. In this cooking class you will:  learn how to apply salt balance acidity add character with fresh herbs or warm spices You will prepare:  lemon sage brined pork chops chicken artichoke kabobs chickpea arugula and pickled carrot salad Make and take home a bag of brine and a portion of Provençal herb rub.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: Seasoning Techniques

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

Salt is perhaps the most important ingredient in all of cooking. It amplifies flavors and alters textures. Home cooks are often confused about which kind of salt to use (table, kosher, or sea salt), when to use it, and how much to use.  In this class, you will learn when and how to add salt when cooking, the differences between the many kinds of salt, the science behind how salt transforms foods, and how to brine meat

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Flavors of Fall

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Embrace the beauty of the fall season by putting its flavors on your table through healthy recipes. Undhiyu: Sweet Potato, Potato, Tomato, Eggplant, and peas dish from the Gujrati region in India Okra and Sweet Potato Dish: rich in antioxidants, iron, calcium, vitamin C, B and K1 Vegan Indian Sugar-Free Pumpkin Pie: get all the flavor and nutrients of pumpkin without the not-so-healthy ingredients that don’t really serve your body Complementary...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Indian Lentils Dishes

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

A versatile and nutritious ingredient, lentils are a huge part of Indian cuisine. In this class, you will learn how to cook with lentils to make dishes that are rich in fiber and protein: Yellow Lentils Soup Utta Pam: lentil and rice pancake with fresh vegetables and chutney Arya Bhavan’s black lentils dish Complementary glass of mango lassi included. Note: All classes held at Arya Bhavan restaurant with proper social distancing and...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Know Your Gnocchi: Summer Menu

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. Your Chef can recommend an Italian wine from our cellar to make your meal molto delizioso!  Menu: Classic Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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Quick-Fix Chicken: Healthy Chicken Made Easy

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

Move beyond the basics of baking a boring chicken breast and discover how easy it is to prepare chicken with amazing flavor any night of the week! ​This class will focus on fun ways that you can easily transform chicken into delicious and nutritious dishes using pantry staples in your home! Plus, you’ll learn why organic and pastured chicken is far superior to your health compared to commercial, factory-farmed products. Don’t wait—go from...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Healthy Weeknight Cooking: Fish in a Flash

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

Cooking fish doesn’t have to be left to the professionals—by learning very basic cooking techniques, you can prepare simple, quick and healthy meals from the sea that your family will be hooked on! ​This class is not about learning to properly de-bone and fillet a whole fish. It’s about teaching you how to purchase high-quality, wild-caught cuts of fish, and how to prepare it fast, fresh and simply any day of the week. Plus,...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Date Night: An Evening in Italy

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

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious, mouth-watering Italian feast. Menu: Pear and Frisée Salad with Fig Vinaigrette, Gorgonzola and Toasted Hazelnuts Sautéed Pork Chops with Pearl Onions, Rosemary and Caper Pan Sauce Warm Farro Salad with Pancetta, Baby Kale and Apple Cider Vinegar Torta Caprese (Dark Chocolate Flourless Cake with Almonds) with Whipped Cream Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Italian ingredients Selecting...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Hands-On Gluten-Free Italian Night Out

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

Yes! You can enjoy an Italian feast without the wheat. Utilizing an array of alternative flours and savvy techniques, you’ll learn how to prepare a delicious gluten-free meal in this hands-on class. Menu: Flatbread with Artichokes, Arugula and Goat Cheese Potato Gnocchi with Bacon, Lemon and Peas Tiramisu with Homemade Sponge Cake and Coffee-Rum Syrup   Skills covered in class: Working with alternative flours Making and shaping gnocchi ...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Hands-On Gluten-Free Italian Feast

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

Yes! You can enjoy an Italian feast without the wheat. Utilizing an array of alternative flours and savvy techniques, you’ll learn how to prepare a delicious gluten-free meal in this hands-on class. Menu: Flatbread with Artichokes, Arugula and Goat Cheese Potato Gnocchi with Bacon, Lemon and Peas Tiramisu with Homemade Sponge Cake and Coffee-Rum Syrup Skills covered in class: Working with alternative flours Making and shaping gnocchi...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Italy in the Spring

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

Learn how to prepare a mouth-watering, Italian seasonal feast in this hands-on class.  Menu: Arugula Salad with Artichokes, Fennel and Crispy Prosciutto Sautéed Salmon with Hazelnut Pesto  Roasted Asparagus with Lemon-Parley Gremolata Fresh Ricotta, Strawberry and Chocolate-Filled Cannoli   Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Italian ingredients Preparing vinaigrette Balancing flavors Selecting and...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Hands-On Pasta Workshop: Fall Menu

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

What's your favorite pasta?  After working with our Chefs in this hands-on class, you'll be able make your own fresh pasta dough, creating noodles of all shapes and sizes as well as seasonal sauces suited to each pasta. Vegetarian-friendly menu! Menu:  Roasted Sweet Potato, Sage and Ricotta-Filled Ravioli with Wilted Brussels Sprout Leaves and Brown-Butter Sauce   Spinach Fettuccine with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Toasted Hazelnuts...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$143.75
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Hands-On Taste of Italy

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

Gather around the table this evening and prepare a soul-satisfying meal in this hands-on class inspired by the flavors of Italy. Buon Appetito!Menu: Shaved Fennel and Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette  Shrimp Scampi with Garlic and Lemon  Chicken Marsala (Sautéed Chicken with Mushroom-Marsala Sauce) with Warm Farro, Fresh Herbs and Parmesan    Orange, Semolina and Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Cream Skills covered...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Teens Cooking: Hands-On Winter Baking

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

Teens, ages 12-16, are invited to join us for a fun hands-on class where you get to eat what you make in class. Our chef will teach your teen all about the tools, ingredients and techniques needed to successfully make an assortment of seasonal baked goods from donuts to cupcakes to pudding.  Menu: Ginger and Cinnamon Spiced Donut Holes with Orange Glaze  Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream  Chocolate Pudding...

(263) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$143.75
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Teens Cooking Class: Hands-On Baking and Pastry

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

Unleash your culinary creativity with our interactive baking and pastry class tailored for young food enthusiasts at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square.

(263) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$143.75
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Hands-On Valentine's Feast: California Wine Country

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

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an elegant multi-course, hands-on meal that you cook together, for each other. One glass of bubbly is included in the price of the class. Menu: Arugula Salad with Grapes, Toasted Almonds, Feta and Green Olive Vinaigrette Dungeness Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Coulis Roasted Prime Rib with Cabernet Reduction Roasted Garlic, Artichoke and Fennel Bread Pudding Grilled Radicchio with Fig-Balsamic Glaze White Wine...

(263) All levels 21 and older
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$150
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Tasting History - Edgewater

Peterson Garden Project

The Broadway Armory and the famous Edgewater Beach Hotel were both built in 1916. The Edgewater neighborhood on Chicago’s north side was a bustling and glamorous place back then—where Chicago’s elite lived, the working class cooked, and immigrant farmers to the west grew fresh produce. Join us for an evening of culinary history as we travel back in time and learn what it was like to be a home cook in 1916 Chicago. What could you buy, what...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Cooking: Stir Fry Party

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

Stir-fry recipes are an easy way to incorporate flavors, colors, and textures into meals. Learn to cut ingredients in consistent sizes for quick cooking. Featured recipes include:  cauliflower and maitake mushroom orange-cilantro salmon with bok choy Kung Pao chicken white and brown rice blend.  Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older.

(127) All levels 21 and older
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Demonstration Cooking: Summer Sides

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

Summer is the perfect time of year for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. Whether you are the host or bringing a dish to share, you need go-to summer side dishes that can feed a crowd and stand up to hot weather. In this demonstration cooking class, you will learn how to make summer sides that will be the star of the party, including green and yellow wax bean salad with tarragon vinaigrette, penne with lentils and feta, and Lebanese potato...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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$68.75
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Hands-On Cooking: Make-Ahead Snacks

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

Do you feel like you are constantly on the go? It is crucial to nourish your body with something energizing and delicious.  In this cooking class, you will learn how to prepare snacks for every type of snacker: healthy-ish chocolate chip cookies will satiate your sweet tooth without the crash and burn of a sugary treat, nourishing carrot soup for a warming reset, and nutrient-rich satisfying dips to pack along with vegetables fruits, or crackers.  ...

(127) Advanced 18 and older
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