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Learn the fundamentals of cooking in the vibrant city of Chicago, with classes ranging from knife skills and basic techniques to creating delicious appetizers and desserts.

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Culinary Adventure: A Trip to Provence

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

Come learn how to prepare the sun-drenched food of this rustic yet sophisticated countryside cuisine.  Menu: Roasted Beet Salad with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Croutons;  Sautéed Chicken with Peppers, Olives and White Wine Sauce;  Saffron Rice;  Apricot and Almond Cakes. Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with French Ingredients and Techniques;  Roasting Vegetables;  Making Hard-Boiled Eggs; ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Passport to Provence

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

Come learn how to prepare the sun-drenched food of this rustic-yet-sophisticated countryside cuisine. Menu: Soup au Pistou (Summer Vegetable and Bean Soup with Basil-Garlic Puree) Tomato and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tart Grilled Tuna Niçoise Salad with Potatoes, Green Beans, Tomatoes and Hard-Boiled Eggs Lavender-Infused Crème Brûlée Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with French ingredients Selecting seasonal produce Working with...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Southern Comfort

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

We're not just whistlin' Dixie! Join us for a delicious down-home dinner. Menu: Fried Chicken with Honey-Tabasco Sauce Skillet Mac-n-Cheese Roasted Green Beans with Pecans Apple Pandowdy with Whiskey-Spiked Whipped Cream Skills covered in class: Selecting chicken Deep-frying Making a spice rub Using a deep-fry thermometer Determining meat doneness Roasting vegetables Preparing béchamel Making fruit filling Rolling pie dough Whipping...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Bayou Bash

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

Let the good times roll as you explore the vibrant flavors of The Big Easy and bayou beyond!  Menu: Muffuletta Salad with Olives, Pepper, Salami and Provolone Crispy Cornmeal-Fried Oysters with Remoulde Gumbo with Crawfish and Andouille Sausage Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Cajun and Creole Ingredients Selecting and deep frying oysters ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Journey to a Healthier You: 6-Week Series

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

We know there’s not just one way to be healthy, and finding a successful healthy lifestyle can take some trial and error. There are many different opinions and outlooks when it comes to choosing the best route, and to help you through the process, we have created a special 6-week virtual class series designed to open your mind to many different concepts and practices. Chopping Block chef and owner, Shelley Young, will be collaborating and co-teaching...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Holiday Brunch

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season and make time for an elegant brunch! Prepare a seasonal meal, perfect for the holiday season in this hands-on class.  Menu:  Mixed Green, Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad with Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette  Crab and Spinach Frittata with Hollandaise Sauce Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta and Sweet Potato Hash  Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Drizzle ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Wine Harvest Dinner

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Celebrate this year's harvest by incorporating wine in your recipes to create a delicious meal that's perfect for a special night out. Menu: Field Green Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese and Port Wine Vinaigrette Sautéed Pork Chops with Mushrooms, Pearl Onions and White Wine-Mustard Reduction Butternut Squash and Sage Stuffing Flourless Chocolate Cake with Red Wine-Caramel Sauce Skills covered in class: Making vinaigrette Balancing flavors...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Girls' Night: Booze Cruise

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Climb on board, and enjoy an intoxicatingly delicious feast. Woohoooo! Menu: Rum-Spiked Apple Cider Warm Nut-Crusted Brie with Port-Infused Fruit  Sautéed Chicken with Apple, Sage and Brandy Sauce Herb Risotto Chocolate and Amaretto Mousse Skills Covered in Class Include:  Using Spirits in Recipes Making Nut Crusts Infusing Fruit Selecting and Sautéing Chicken Making Pan Sauce Working with Arborio Rice Whipping Egg Whites...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Spring Break

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Warm up your staycation with sunshiny flavors of Florida. Menu: Avocado, Cucumber and Hearts of Palm Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing Achiote Grilled Mahi Mahi with Black Bean, Mango and Corn Salsa Arroz Verde (Herb Rice) Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting and Cutting Avocados and Mangoes Preparing Vinaigrette Selecting and Grilling Fish Steaming Rice Working with Fresh Herbs Preparing Custard...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Girls' Night: Venetian Cicchetti

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Didn't make it to Venice this year? We didn't either, so we're bringing Venice to you! Cicchetti (chi-KEH-tee) are small snacks or side dishes typically served with vino in traditional cicchetti bars in Venice. Menu: Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Antipasto Meatballs with Pancetta Tomato Sauce Focaccia with Olives and Herbs Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms and Asiago Skills Covered in Class Include: Roasting Peppers Balancing Flavors Selecting...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Girls' Night: A Night in Venice

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Didn't make it to Venice this year? We didn't either, so we're bringing Venice to you! Cicchetti (chi-KEH-tee) are small snacks or side dishes typically served with vino in traditional cicchetti bars in Venice. Menu: Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Antipasto; Meatballs with Pancetta Tomato Sauce; Focaccia with Olives and Herbs; Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms and Asiago. Skills Covered in Class Include: Roasting Peppers; Balancing...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Girls' Night: Beauty from the Inside

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

"You are what you eat!" Learn to cook with foods that will make you feel great from the inside out. Menu: Whole Wheat Pizza with Oven-Roasted Vegetables Avocado and Orange Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette Sautéed Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Cucumber Dill Yogurt Sauce Vanilla Angel Food Cake with Blueberry Sauce Skills Covered in Class Include: Making, Rolling and Baking Pizza Dough Selecting Potatoes Roasting Vegetables and Potatoes...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Making the Most of Your CSA Box

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Patronizing our local farmers and cooking seasonally is one of the best ways to support local agriculture, and do our part to minimize climate change. Our Chef will be utilizing local produce at the peak of freshness from our CSA box (Community Supported Agriculture), and will demonstrate creative options for putting these sometimes unfamiliar ingredients to delicious use! We will also discuss storage and freezing options for excess veggie quantities. ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Learn how to make low-stress and no-fuss recipes that are great for everyday cooking.  Menu: Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Warm Tomato Vinaigrette; Roasted Salmon with Rice Noodles and Wilted Asian Greens; Quinoa Salad with Kale Pesto and Sautéed Butternut Squash.  Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting and Grilling Beef; Selecting and Roasting Fish; Determining Meat Doneness; Making Vinaigrette and Pesto; Balancing Flavors;...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Sausage Party

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

Our expert chef will give you the pointers you need to make fresh sausages at home. Audience participation will be encouraged as we demonstrate the process step-by-step.  Get ready to wow your friends at your barbecues!  Tasting portions of the sausage and accompaniments will be served in class.  Menu: Spicy Italian Sausage Sheboygan-Style Cheddar Brats Vietnamese Chicken Sausage with Ginger and Lemongrass Seafood Sausage with...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Healthy Harvest

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

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Amy Klassman, will teach you how to navigate the change of seasons with several approachable and realistic techniques that will keep you satisfied, allowing you to indulge in your favorites without the accompanying guilt.  It's a fact, we all struggle to stay the healthy course, and the constant temptations are a real challenge. Amy will showcase how filling salads, healthy fats, bright green vegetables,...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$71.50
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Plant-Based Universal Meals with Dustin Harder

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

Our favorite celebrity vegan chef, Dustin Harder, is back in our kitchen for a special hands-on class featuring recipes that are all plant-based and void of the top nine allergens: milk, soy, wheat, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame. Dustin, the Culinary Specialist with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, will teach you recipes from Universal Meals, a recipe platform designed to create a healthier world with an...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Family Night Cook Along:Beef & Broccoli Lo Mein

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you and your family cook together with Chopping Block Chef Sara Salzinski. Cook with Sara in real time as she shows you how to make dinner from scratch via a Zoom Cook Along. Menu: Cabbage and Mixed Green Salad with Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Asian ingredients Making vinaigrette Selecting beef Making Asian sauces Blanching...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Family Night: Mexican Fiesta

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you and your family cook together with Chopping Block Chef Sara Salzinski. Cook with Sara in real time as she shows you how to make dinner from scratch via a Zoom Cook Along. Menu: Tomato, Corn and Black Bean Salsa Chicken Tinga Tacos with Steamed Rice Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Mexican ingredients Knife skills Balancing flavors Working with fresh herbs and spices Selecting and...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Cook Along: Fried Chicken Picnic Dinner

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you cook along with Chopping Block Chef Sara Salzinski. Cook with Sara in real time as she shows you how to make juicy fried chicken via a Zoom Cook Along. Menu: Crispy Fried Chicken Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Mint Green Chili and Cheddar Cornbread Muffins Skills covered in class: Selecting poultry Dredging Brining Deep frying Determining poultry doneness Working with fresh herbs and...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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