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Hands-On Winter in Toscana

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

Embark on a culinary journey to Tuscany this winter at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square, where you'll learn to create authentic Italian dishes like Tuscan white bean stew and wild boar ragu. Discover the secrets of balancing flavors, perfect knife skills, and more in this immersive hands-on class.

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$155.25
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Sensational Summer Side Dishes

The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL

Learn to prepare three deliciously easy side dishes representing the flavors of summer in this hands-on class! This is the best part of summer in Illinois, when produce is plentiful in the farmers markets and backyard gardens are bursting at the seams. It’s the perfect time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables for their peak flavor and stellar nutritional punch. In this session, learn to use farm-fresh greens and hand-picked fruit in a variety...

(15) All levels 16 and older
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Healthful Habits Plant-Based Supper Club!

Peterson Garden Project

Chef HC will conduct an interactive cooking demo where participants will learn step-by-step how to create one of his signature gourmet dishes, using fresh organic ingredients. Guests will then dine on a sumptuous five-course dinner around the community table! The evening will be topped off with one of Chef HC’s unique desserts. Guests are encouraged to bring a bottle of their favorite wine.

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Brines, Marinades, and Rubs

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

Get ready for summer grilling with enhanced flavors in the form of spice rubs and marinades in this cooking class. Taste the difference the process of brining has on meat, and take home a batch of sage-garlic brine to use at home. Taste and take home recipes for spicy ribeye with salsa butter and chicken artichoke kabobs. In addition, participants will mix up batches of provençal herb rub and fragrant chili rub to put the sizzle in their grilled...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: Gingerbread House

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

Assemble and decorate a gingerbread house in this cooking class. Learn how to make royal icing and use a pastry bag. As students decorate, a light dinner will be prepared featuring liptauer cheese spread with pumpernickel, beet, horseradish, and apple salad with poppy seed dressing, and mushroom stroganoff with cabbage and buttered noodles. Decorations will be provided; students are encouraged to bring additional candies to add to their 4- x 6- x...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: All About Lentils

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

Lentils are a convenient and nutritious source of plant-based protein eaten worldwide. In this cooking class, you will learn about the many varieties of lentils, including green, brown, red, and black, as well as how to incorporate them into your cooking.  Menu: Two lentil-based recipes will be prepared:  a French-inspired lentil salad  and a Middle Eastern red lentil soup.  Take home a bonus recipe for no-bake lentil...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: Knife Skills for Salad

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

Salads can be either side dish or the main attraction in a meal. Learn and practice basic knife skills in order to prepare summer salads that are full of color and flavor reflective of the harvest season.  Featured recipes include: Spinach strawberry salad with a mint lime vinaigrette Kohlrabi salad with summer berries and fennel Snap pea radish salad with vegan green goddess dressing Roasted asparagus with dill, lemon, and shallots...

(122) 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

(122) All levels 18 and older
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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.

(122) 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...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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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...

(260) 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 ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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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...

(260) 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...

(260) 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...

(260) 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...

(260) 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...

(260) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$143.75
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