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Learn the art of meal prepping in Chicago with classes that cover a variety of general meal preparation skills, from knife techniques to time-saving tips, allowing participants to become more efficient and confident in the kitchen.

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New England Lobster Party

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

Let's create an East Coast gala with fresh summer fare. Menu: Boiled Maine Lobsters with Tarragon Beurre Blanc Fennel and New Potato Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette Grilled Corn on the Cob with Dilly Butter Individual Blueberry Cardamom Crisps Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting and Cooking Lobster Hot-Emulsion Sauces Roasting Garlic Using Compound Butter Preparing Fruit Fillings and Streusel Due to the layout of our kitchens...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Night in Barcelona

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

Spice up these already hot summer nights with the bold and zesty cuisine of Spain. Menu: Pa amb Tomàquet (Toasted Bread with Garlic, Tomato and Olive Oil, Topped with Serrano Ham) Escalivada (Grilled Eggplant and Mushroom Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette); Seafood Paella Chocolate Orange Flan Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with Spanish Ingredients Grilling Vegetables Balancing Flavors Preparing Vinaigrette Working with...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Culinary Adventure: A Trip to the Middle East

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

We all know that genies and flying carpets are just make believe.. Come experience the real magic that is the Middle Eastern kitchen. Menu: Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts and Pomegranate Seeds Braised Lamb with Fennel Seeds, Apricots and Currants Saffron Rice with Pistachios and Herbs Clementine-Almond Cake Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with the flavors of the Middle East Roasting vegetables Balancing...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Spring Training: Greens and Grains

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

If you're ready to lose the winter bulge, these recipes will inspire you to make your calories count with delicious whole grains and nutrient-packed greens.  Menu: Freekeh Salad with Caramelized Onions, Artichokes and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette Curried Lentil, Swiss Chard and Chickpea Stew Amaranth-Spinach Fritters with Fresh Herb Salad and Lemon Aioli Skills Covered in Class Include:  Understanding Grains Selecting Greens Caramelizing...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Homemade Meals in a Hurry

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Busy? We know! Solve your dinnertime dilemmas by learning to make these three simple, freezable, do-ahead sauces. On your busy days, just add a few ingredients and have a healthy, homemade dinner ready in a flash. We'll make the sauces together, and then try out some of our serving suggestions in class. You'll go home with 20+ quick-fix meal ideas. Sauces: Ginger Teriyaki Wild Mushroom Cream Ranchero Garlic-Herb Butter Dishes prepared in...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Crawfish Boil

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Part Class, Part Party! If you couldn't make it down to Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest this year, come to our very own bayou bash! Gluten-free Menu: Fried Oysters with Remoulade Crawfish Boil with Corn, Andouille Sausage and Potatoes Bananas Foster Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with Cajun and Creole Ingredients Working with Oysters Deep-Frying Selecting and Steaming Crawfish Flambéing Due to the layout of our kitchens...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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¡Viva la Vegetarians

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

No chicharones here! Enjoy this zesty and meat-free south-of-the-border menu.  Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette;  Roasted Mushroom and Sweet Potato Enchiladas;  Refried Beans;  Quinoa and Black Bean-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Ancho-Spiced Tomato Sauce.  Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Mexican Ingredients and Techniques;  Making Vinaigrette;  Balancing...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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The Italian Garden

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Learn why simple preparations of beautiful vegetables and fruits are the hallmark of Italian cuisine. Vegetarian-friendly Menu: Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Focaccia Fire-Roasted Pepper and Arugula Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Pecorino Romano Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Napoleon with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Summer Berries with Zabaglione Skills Covered in Class Include: Working with Focaccia Dough Roasting Garlic and Peppers Balancing...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Culinary Adventure: La Dolce Vita

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Come learn how to create the zesty, soul-satisfying cuisine of Italy.  Menu: Garlicky Shrimp Scampi; Caprese Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Handmade Fettuccine with Roasted Red Peppers and Gorgonzola Cream; Amaretti-Stuffed Peaches. Skills Covered in Class Include: Choosing Tomatoes; Making and Rolling Fresh Pasta Dough; Cooking Shrimp; Roasting Peppers; Cream Sauces; Rolling Pie Dough; Fruit Fillings.  Due...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Fall Feast à la Française

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Tres Magnifique! Embrace the change of season while traveling vicariously to La Belle France. Petits Choux au Fromage (Cheese Puffs); Beef Bourguignon; Celery Root Puree; Tarte Normande Aux Pommes (Apple Custard Tart). Skills Covered in Class Include: Preparing Pâte à Choux Dough; Selecting and Braising Beef; Working with Celery Root; Rolling and Blind-Baking Pie Dough; Selecting Apples.

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Basque Country Cooking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Explore the food of one of Europe's most unique mountain regions straddling France and Spain.  Shrimp San Sebastian (Shrimp Sautéed with Pernod, Lemons and Cherry Tomatoes); Poulet Basquaise (Chicken Braised with Pancetta, Red Peppers and Garlic); Endive and Fennel Gratin; Sweet Custard Tart. Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with Basque Ingredients; Selecting and Sautéing Shrimp; Selecting and Braising Chicken; Roasting...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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La Vida Loca

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

Let's have a fun and crazy night savoring the bright and bold flavors of Mexico!  Menu: Lime Margaritas Shrimp, Jicama and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette Grilled Chicken and Roasted Poblano Enchiladas Verdes Mexican Rice and Black Beans Kahlua-Flambéed Bananas with Ice Cream and Toasted Coconut  This menu just happens to be gluten free!  One margarita is included in the price of the class   Skills Covered...

(262) All levels 21 and older
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Rock the Casbah

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

Take a trip to the Eastern Mediterranean and experience magical flavor combinations like no other, accounting for their tremendous popularity today.  Menu: Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce Roasted Garlic Hummus with Homemade Pita Bread Falafel with Cucumber-Feta Salad Tabouleh Salad Baklava Pastries Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Ingredients Selecting Ground...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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The Mediterranean Grill: Outdoor Hands-On

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

These Mediterranean classics taste better than ever when cooked out on an open fire.  Menu: Fire-Roasted Baba Ganoush Grilled Summer Vegetable Fattoush Salad with Pita and Feta Cheese Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Tahini Sauce and Tomato-Cucumber Relish. Skills Covered in Class Include:  How to Set up Your Grill Getting Familiar with Mediterranean Ingredients Making Vegetable Spreads Marinating and Grilling Chicken Grilling...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Summery Eats and Drinks

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

Our chefs take a turn at mixology and share samples of these summery cocktails, paired with easy-to-prepare, party-perfect snacks in this demonstration class. Menu: Lagunitas IPA / Fried Cheese Curds with Ranch Dipping Sauce Sparkling Strawberry Sangria / Chorizo-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates Tom Collins / Smoked Salmon and Potato Chip Canapes with Crème Fraîche and Dill Piña Colada / Sweet and Sour Glazed Pork Sliders on Hawaiian Bread...

(262) All levels 21 and older
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Late-Summer Dinner Party

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

Bring a friend and watch one of our expert chefs work some kitchen magic to create a soul-satisfying feast. This demonstration class includes a full meal, so come hungry!  Menu: Fresh Fig, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Flatbread Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Bacon-Corn-Tomato Relish and Arugula Pesto Parmesan Polenta Plum Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream Skills Covered in Class Include:  Working with Seasonal Produce Selecting...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Marrakesh Express

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

Create traditional Moroccan food, and rock the Casbah! Menu: Marrakesh Pizza with Lamb Sausage, Harissa and Feta Grilled Chicken Tagine with Roasted Red Peppers, Kalamata Olives and Couscous Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Fingerling Potatoes with Mint-Yogurt Sauce Honey and Almond Shortbread with Citrus.  Skills covered in class include: Getting Familiar with Moroccan Ingredients Working with Spices Rolling and Shaping Pizza Dough Selecting...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Prost: Celebrating German Cuisine

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

Keep the German culture of Lincoln Square alive! Celebrate the history of this neighborhood as you learn how to prepare authentic recipes using traditional German cooking techniques.  Menu:  Warm Beet Salad with Shallots and Caraway German Rouladen (Rolled Flank Steak) Braised Red Cabbage Schupfnudeln (Potato Noodles) Bratapfel (Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Sugar a la Mode) Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Coqs and Corks: Fried Chicken and Wine Pairing

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

Everyone loves fried chicken, and why not? It's crunchy, salty, juicy, utterly satisfying and, believe it or not, pairs beautifully with wine!  Come taste for yourself as we pair everyone's favorite chicken dish with wines from around the world beginning with Champagne, the instant modern classic.  We will explore both white and red wine pairings, searching for the ultimate gastronomic marriage of flavor, texture and satisfaction. Dive...

(262) All levels 21 and older
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Trip to Mexico Demonstration

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

Join us as we travel south-of-the-border to create a feast that's bold, vibrant, and full of rich and complex flavor combinations in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Mixed Green Salad with Hearts of Palm, Avocados and Pumpkin Seeds Chorizo and Mushroom Queso Fundido with Tortilla Chips Chicken with Ancho Spiced Mole Sauce and Steamed Rice Lime-Coconut Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Frosting...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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