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Deep Dish Pizza and Calzones

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

From crust to core, learn the secrets of preparing your favorite pizza specialties.  Menu: Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Deep Dish Pizza with Sauteed Mushrooms and Italian Sausage Individual calzones with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Skills Covered in Class Include:  Making Vinaigrette Preparing Croutons Balancing flavors Making and Rolling Yeast Dough Preparing Tomato Sauce Selecting and sautéing mushrooms...

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

(263) 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...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Home-Style Fall Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Warm up the chilly days with these "just-like-mom-used-to-make" (but even better!), seasonal and satisfying baked goods. Menu: Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce; Apple Walnut Torte; Cranberry Almond Crostata; Pumpkin Donut Holes with Cinnamon Sugar. Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting Chocolate; Making and Baking Custard; Preparing Caramel Sauce; Mixing Cake Batter; Determining Cake Doneness; Making and Rolling Pie Dough;...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Italian Feast: Cacio e Pepe

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make an Italian meal from scratch via Zoom. Menu: Shaved Fennel, Kale and Orange Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano, Cracked Black Pepper and Toasted Olive Oil Breadcrumbs) Ricotta Fritters Powdered Sugar ...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Double Date: Hands-On Sushi Workshop (In-Person)

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

Be your own sushi master! Learn how to make sushi from scratch as our chef virtually guides you through the all of the essential sushi-making techniques, ingredients and tools in this 2-hour intensively interactive cook along. With our chef’s helpful hints and tips along the way (and a little practice), you will learn how easy it really is to make sushi in your own kitchen. Menu: Maki Rolls Inside-out Maki Rolls Spicy Tuna Nigiri Skills covered...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$137.50
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Unbeatable Brunch

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Creating a luxurious brunch is easy like Sunday morning. Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy; Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce with Spinach and Feta Cheese; Chilaquiles Verdes (Tortilla Chips and Shredded Chicken Simmered in Tomatillo Salsa). Skills Covered in Class Include: Poaching Eggs; Making Tomato Sauce; Preparing Quick Breads; Making Béchamel; Poaching Chicken; Working with Tomatillos.

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Couples Cooking: Hawaiian Luau

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Take a break from old man winter, and immerse yourself in the sun-drenched food of the Hawaiian Islands. Menu: Mango and Shrimp Spring Rolls Macadamia Nut-Crusted Mahi Mahi with Volcano-Spiced Pineapple Relish Coconut Rice Passion Fruit Chiffon Pie Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting and Cutting Mangoes and Pineapple Working with Rice Paper Wrappers Selecting and Sautéing Fish Determining Fish Doneness Making Nut Crusts Steaming...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Date Night: Country Cookin'

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Menu: Fried Green Tomatoes with Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce Roasted Chicken with Peach Barbecue Glaze Bacon, Corn and Zucchini Succotash Thyme and Lemon Shortcakes with Macerated Peaches Skills Covered in Class Include: Breading and Pan-Frying Selecting and Roasting Chicken Making Barbecue Sauce from Scratch Rendering Bacon Sautéing Vegetables Making Quick Breads Working with Puff Pastry Fruit Fillings Due to the layout of our kitchens...

(263) 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...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Celebrating Julia Child

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Julia Child revolutionized American cuisine by presenting an approachable version of sophisticated French cooking techniques. Join us as we pay tribute to this Master Chef and prepare dishes inspired by her most famous book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." Menu: Pissaladière (Caramelized Onion Tart) Lobster Thermidor Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce Chocolate Mousse Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with French...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Couples Cooking: Savoring Summer

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Let's enjoy every last drop of the summer season, and prepare a feast for the senses!  Tomato and Cucumber Panzanella; Sweet and Spicy Barbecued Chicken with Fennel, Celery and Apple Slaw; Spiced Peach Bread Pudding.  Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting Tomatoes; Making Croutons; Balancing Flavors; Selecting and Roasting Chicken; Determining Meat Doneness; Working with Spices; Balancing Flavors; Making and Baking Custard.  ...

(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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Girls' Night: Easy After-Work Meals

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Bring a girlfriend and we'll teach you how to whip up some low-stress recipes that are great for everyday cooking. Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Sauce; Lemon Sole en Papillote with Leeks, Roasted Peppers and Herb Compound Butter; Sweet Potato, Zucchini and Chickpea Stew with Steamed Couscous. Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting Chicken and Fish; Sautéing Chicken; Roasting Vegetables; Making a Pan sauce; Determining...

(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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Hands-On Pasta Workshop

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

Learn to make fresh pasta of all shapes and sizes at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square. Join our hands-on workshop and discover the secrets behind making delicious seasonal sauces suited to each pasta. Get ready to enhance your culinary skills and indulge in a menu featuring ricotta and spinach tortellini and spinach pappardelle with shrimp.

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Hands-On Next-Level Sushi Workshop

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

Elevate your sushi-making skills with a chef-led workshop at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square. Learn the art of selecting and cutting fish, creating intricate maki rolls and hand rolls, and mastering sushi rice preparation. Unleash your creativity with new techniques and impress with dishes like Rainbow Roll and Caterpillar Roll.

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$166.75
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Pasta Workshop: Winter Menu

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

What's your favorite pasta? After working with our Chefs, 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!  Menu: Ricotta and Spinach-Filled Manicotti with Roasted-Garlic Tomato Sauce Spinach Pappardelle with Italian Sausage, Sautéed Mushrooms and Red Chilli Flakes Fettucine Alfredo with Fresh Herbs Skills Covered in Class Include:  Making...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Know Your Gnocchi: Fall 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 in this hands-on class.   Menu:  Potato-Rosemary Gnocchi with Tomato-Vodka Sauce  Cauliflower Gnocchi with alla Carbonara (Bacon, Eggs and Parmesan) Skills covered...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$143.75
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Teens Cooking Class: Hands-On Ramen and Dumpling Workshop

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

Learn how to make ramen noodles from scratch! 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 and ingredients needed to successfully make ramen and dumplings, and with a little practice and our chef’s helpful hints, you’ll learn just how easy it really is to make a Japanese-inspired meal in your own kitchen. Menu: Steamed Pork...

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