Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

This is without a doubt the most essential cooking class you'll ever take! You will learn how to slice, dice, julienne, and much more in the safest and most efficient manner. Make your every day prep faster and fun, learning how to use a knife like professional chefs do. Materials needed to fully participate: A chef knife Cutting board 1 Vegetable...

If you've been looking to learn more about wine, look no further! With my 2 decades of professional wine experience and your thirst for... knowledge... we'll go on a journey through the world of wine together. We’ll begin with learning how to taste wine in proper fashion and then delve into the individual varieties. We’ll discuss prominent...

Mild and milky, smooth and silky: any way you stretch it, I love fresh mozzarella! In this live online crash course I'll teach you how to make it at home, from home! First I'll set you straight on coagulation as I tell you how milk turns from fluid to firm curds.  Then I'll demonstrate how the mozzarella is made. You'll have a chance to roll...

Roll up your sleeves and get your pizza stone out for this 2-hour class! We’ll jump right into making our dough from scratch, then we’ll do a garlic confit and a marinara sauce to top our pizzas with. A few slices of mozzarella and torn pieces of basil, and you’ve got yourself a margarita! Or you can top it with slices of olives, capers, and...

Is there another food with such a cult following and a larger number of fanatics? Probably not. Welcome to the world of “Hot Sauce”: a healthy, fun and addictive way to season almost everything you eat. Learn how to make your own signature hot sauce to enjoy at home or to give as a gift to your friends.  Learn to:  ● Choose your...

Become the master of your own home bar! We will kick off with learning bar tools (and substitutions!) and key skills, then move on to how to master a few classic cocktails. Special skills you will learn include how (and when) to use egg whites, alcohol infusions best practices, how to choose the appropriate base spirit, and more! We will learn...

Do you feel comfortable chopping, dicing, mincing? Have you already taken a Knife Skills class but want to go one step further? This is the class you are looking for! You will learn how to break down and debone a whole chicken, how to slice avocados, supreme an orange, dice tomatoes and work with fresh herbs.  Materials needed to fully participate:...

Learn how to make delicious cocktails from a Master Mixologist who knows how important it is to start with the classics- like the Martini and Manhattan, so you can move on to the craft cocktail realm- perhaps a Key West Sunset or Lavender Lemontini. During this course, important details about liquor, cocktail recipes and mixers pair with fun and...

We're going to make the iconic pastry - the croissant. Our chef will guide you through the entire process from folding in the butter to rolling and "turning" the dough, to shaping. This class happens in two sessions over two days. Please see the calendar below for schedule details. Total in class instruction is 3.5 hours. [First Session] We'll...

Become the master of your own home bar! Virtual Mixology 201 takes the basic up a level, with a focus on gin and rum drinks. We will cover everything you need to know about making the perfect Martini (To Shake or to Stir?), head into the world of fizzes, and close it out with a swizzle. Taking the 101 class is not a prerequisite but it is highly suggested,...

In this live online crash course you will learn how to make fresh pizza from scratch from the comfort of your own home! You Will: Make and roll pizza dough Add the toppings of your choice Bake pizza to perfection Eat delicious, home made pizza No experience is required!  Materials Needed to Participate Fully: 3 cups Bread Flour (for crisp...

Learn how to make a delicious sandwich bread, that also happens to be gluten, dairy and nut free. We'll start with a brief explanation of the ingredients, move into a demo of the measuring and mixing, and proofing of the dough. I will also have a previously mixed dough that has risen and a description of the final product, with a loaf of fully baked...

Get your tiki mugs ready! This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Rum, Tequila, Mezcal, Vodka, or Gin (this class works great with alot of different spirit!) We will be mixing up 3 unique but Tiki inspired cocktails using a variety of fresh fruit and garnishes. This class includes our Basil Mojito, Pineapple Flip, and Strawberry...

This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, or Irish Whiskey. We will be going through 3 unique fall inspired Whiskey Cocktails including our Maple Old Fashioned, Orchard Chiller with fresh apples and cinnamon, and a unique concoction featuring Figs and fresh Mint We’ll be going through each recipe and feature...

Lighter-than-air Chocolate Soufflé, decadent Mille Feuille (aka Napoleon), creamy Tiramisu. If these classic desserts seem intimidating to make at home, Angela will dispel your fears with step-by-step instructions and a few make-ahead secrets that will simplify each dessert. She will also demonstrate plating techniques to help your desserts really...