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Discover the art of gourmet cuisine in the heart of Chicago with hands-on culinary classes ranging from baking and pastry to international cuisines, taught by expert chefs.

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Summer Soirée

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

Bring your friends, and prepare a fresh feast featuring the seasonal bounty of summer! Menu: Sweet Corn-Bacon Fritters with Fresh Herb Salad and Lemon Dressing Grilled Pork Chops with Roasted Red Pepper-Caper Relish and Arugula Pesto Parmesan Polenta Plum-Almond Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream Skills covered in class: Working with seasonal produce Preparing vegetable fritters Working with fresh herbs Making vinaigrette and fresh herb sauces...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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The Breakfast Club

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

Creating a luxurious breakfast is easy like Sunday morning. Join us for a scrumptious feast including some all-time favorites, and some exciting recipes featuring international flavors. After class today, you're sure to look at breakfast with a new lens. Menu: Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spiced Tomato-Pepper Sauce with Feta Cheese) Corned Beef Hash Skillet Chilaquiles Verdes (Tortilla Chips and Shredded...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Filipino Feast

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

From the outdoor kitchens of small villages in the Philippines to Chicago, it is indeed possible to experience the vivid flavors of Filipino cuisine right in your very own kitchen. Menu: Lumpia Shanghai (Pork and Cabbage Spring Rolls) Pancit Guisado (Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp and Vegetables) Chicken Adobo with Steamed Rice Cassava Cake with Custard Topping and Citrus Caramel Sauce Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Filipino ingredients...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Culinary Adventure: A Trip to India

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

Join us as we open India's spice chest to explore this dynamic cuisine with its centuries-old tradition in satisfying and delicious recipes. The mango lassi will be served upon your arrival. Menu: Mango Lassi Vegetable Pakoras with Coconut-Cilantro Chutney Aloo Paratha (Potato-Stuffed Griddle Bread) Chicken Tikka Masala Spiced Rice with Currants and Cashews Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with Indian Cuisine Preparing Batter...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Noon Year's Eve

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

Enjoy the opportunity to celebrate New Year's Eve with the whole family! Have fun preparing and eating an Italian feast while ringing in the New Year. Children ages 6 and older are invited to help their families prepare a fabulous feast. Menu: Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Homemade Fettuccine with Grilled Chicken Alfredo Sauce Oven-Roasted Broccoli Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes Skills covered in class: Preparing...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Clean in '15: Charged-Up Carbs

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Carbs have gotten a bad rap in the last decade, and the bad news isn't entirely incorrect. Simple and processed sugars contribute to cravings, blood sugar spikes and drops, fatigue, obesity and a host of chronic illnesses. However, carbohydrates are essential to our surviving and thriving, and as part of a clean eating diet, they keep us energized and full.  In this class, Health and Wellness Chef Alia Dalal will explain the benefits of whole...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Football Food: AFC vs. NFC!

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

Super Bowl Sunday is an opportunity to play your best menu moves. Whether you are entertaining for a big group of fans or a small team, you'll want your snacks to score. This year we will be featuring cuisine inspired by the cities of the division champs, so stay tuned for our menu!  During class students will sample all the dishes prepared by the chef. 

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Clean in '15: Plant-Powered Protein

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

Health and Wellness Chef Alia Dalal kicks off the clean eating series with a class dedicated to picking and preparing quality plant-based protein sources. While animal proteins are certainly not off limits in a clean eating diet, incorporating plant proteins into your diet as well allows you to simultaneously consume a variety of vitamins, minerals and fiber, while minimizing exposure to antibiotics, hormones, heavy metals and other toxins. ...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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One Dish Wonders: Lightened Up

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

Comfort food without all of the calories! You'll enjoy these healthier versions of your favorites without sacrificing flavor.  Menu: Butternut Squash and Kale Risotto Salmon Pot Pie with Leeks and Fennel Cassoulet (White Bean, Turkey Sausage and Chicken Stew) Skills Covered in Class Include:  Working with Winter Squash and Dark Leafy Greens Using Arborio Rice Selecting and Roasting Salmon Determining Seafood Doneness Making...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Healthy at the Holidays

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

Treat your family this holiday season with dishes that are both delicious and good for them. Using abundant fall produce like squash, kale and cranberries as inspiration, Health-supportive Chef Alia Dalal will showcase a holiday spread full of flavorful healthy dishes, ranging from a crunchy kale salad that stands up to hearty fall flavors to a knockout plant-based entree.  Whether you are scrambling to come up with a dish that will satisfy...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Global Healing Kitchens: India

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

In the global healing kitchens series, wellness chef Alia Dalal explores authentic, home cuisine from cultures with strong food-as-medicine traditions. In this class, we'll explore spice-laden and vegetable-rich Indian cuisine. Having worked at an Ayurvedic spa in India and growing up in a South Asian home, Chef Alia will share healing dishes and techniques that you won't find at your local Indian restaurant.  We'll cover the basics of Ayurveda...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Clean Eating: Plant-Powered Protein

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

Health and Wellness Chef Alia Dalal kicks off her clean-eating class series with a class dedicated to picking and preparing quality plant-based protein sources.  While animal proteins are certainly not off-limits in a clean-eating diet, incorporating plant proteins into your diet, as well, allows you to simultaneously consume a variety of vitamins, minerals and fiber, while minimizing exposure to antibiotics, hormones, heavy metals and other...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Clean Eating: Very Vegetable

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

In this brand new clean eating class, Health and Wellness Chef Alia Dalal will show how delicious and easy it is to eat more vegetables! These everyday recipes demonstrate how to eat 2 servings of vegetables at each meal and how to turn kale into a crunchy, craveable snack.  Plus you'll see real life magic when Chef Alia transforms an eggplant into a creamy "cheesy" sauce for mac and cheese!  Learn about different families of vegetables...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Global Healing Kitchens: Japan

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

In the global healing kitchens series, wellness chef Alia Dalal explores authentic, home cuisine from cultures with strong food-as-medicine traditions. In this class, we'll explore the plant-centered cuisine of Japan and the Japanese island Okinawa, known for having the world's longest life and health expectancies.  Stepping aside from restaurant traditions like sushi and ramen, this class will focus on home-style food and ingredients like...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Girls' Night: Italian Stallion

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

Assemble your squad and join us for a chock-full evening of heavenly Italian noshes.  Menu:  Antipasto Salad with Salami, Arugula and Chickpeas Quattro Formaggi White Pizza Meatballs with Pancetta-Tomato Sauce Fresh Ricotta and Chocolate-Filled Cannoli.  Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Italian Ingredients Making Vinaigrette Balancing Flavors Preparing Yeast Dough Selecting Ground Meat Making...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Summer BBQ Bash (For Kids 11 yrs old and Younger)

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

Everyone loves a backyard barbecue! Join us as we transform our entire Lincoln Square location into a fun, festive, family-friendly barbecue for one special evening. You'll enjoy an evening full of elevated classics, as you learn how to recreate the dishes at home with the help of our professional chefs. You'll travel from room to room, including our outdoor patio, tasting and learning all about the art of smoking, grilling and barbecuing from our...

(263) All levels 2 - 11 years old
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Clean Eating: Healthy Digestion

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

This Holistic Nutrition cooking class with Health and Wellness Chef, Alia Dalal, focuses on cooking techniques, ingredients and nutrition to help build a vibrant, whole foods-based diet from a holistic perspective. In her new "Flow, Go and Glow" classes, Chef Alia will explain to get healthy digestion, naturally-derived energy, and a leaner, glowing body. Good digestion is at the core of a healthy person. An unhealthy gut can lead to digestive upset,...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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The Non-Diet Diet

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

Are you tired of spending energy over which diet is best for your busy lifestyle? And, trying countless diets in hopes of achieving a healthier lifestyle? Stop Google searching the cabbage soup diet, and come learn about tasty-yet-healthy diet modifications you can successfully implement into your busy schedule. Menu: Arugula and Butter Lettuce Salad with Roasted Corn and Blueberry-Thyme Vinaigrette Paprika and Garlic-Spiced Roasted Chicken Thighs...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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The MIND Diet

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

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Amy Klassman, will teach you the benefits of The MIND Diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) which may be associated with slowing down cognitive decline and delaying Alzheimer's disease onset.  Not only does it promote brain health, it also has the potential to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and aid in weight loss. Created in conjunction with...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Meatless Monday Cook Along: Indian Vegetarian

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you cook along with The Chopping Block's Owner/Chef Shelly Young. Cook with Shelley in real time as she shows you how to make a vegetarian Indian Feast via a Zoom Cook Along. Menu: Vegetable Pakoras with Coconut-Cilantro Chutney Aloo Gobi (Potato and Cauliflower Curry) with Steamed Rice Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Indian ingredients Working with...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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