Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

Our most popular class! A hands-on chopping session that'll have you mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro. Knife care, sharpening and honing, and selection and manufacturing are also covered.

Our most popular class! A hands-on chopping session that'll have you mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro. Knife care, sharpening and honing, and selection and manufacturing are also covered.

French macarons take a bit of finesse to get that...je ne sais quoi. Our expert pastry chef will guide you through every step of the technique as you learn and practice how to make three different, delicious varieties. You will go home with a box of your beautiful masterpieces! Menu: Chocolate Macarons with Raspberry Jam and Coffee Buttercream ...

The tour experience gives an inside-look at every step of the production process. The tour ends with a tasting of our flagship product, Rhine Hall Apple Brandy. Cocktails are available in the tasting room. Tours typically take up to 45 minutes.

Learn the main health benefits of organic Fenugreek, how to grow it in your home all year long and how to make 3 gluten-free recipes that have Fenugreek as their main ingredient: Fenugreek Pancakes Fenugreek Bread A Steam-Cooked Fenugreek Dish Note: All classes are held at Arya Bhavan Restaurant and include instruction handouts, a cup of Indian...

What's your fear of fish? Can't find affordable options? DonÂ’t have confidence to cook seafood dishes? Hate that "fishy" smell?  Our Chefs will help you conquer your fears with professional techniques and recipes that reap the health benefits and international flavors of seafood, flown fresh daily to Chicago from the oceans and seas of the...

Be your own sushi master! With a little practice and our chef's helpful hints, you will learn how easy it really is to make sushi in your own kitchen.  Menu: Maki Rolls Inside-Out Rolls Spicy Tuna Rolls Shrimp Tempura Salmon and Eel Nigiri Skills Covered in Class Include:  Preparing and Seasoning Sushi Rice Purchasing and Handling...

The cost of class is $125 per couple. Ingredients are not included in the pricing. During this 2 hour class, the pair will make 6 gallons of wine together.   Make 28 to 30 bottles of excellent wine the first time. Experience the fine art of wine making as we take you through the step-by-step procedure of making your first varietal wine. Chardonnay...

Pucker up! Learn how to make a variety of mouthwatering dishes with the bright, sunshiny flavor of lemons. They're not just for cocktails anymore! Menu: Bruschetta with Arugula, White Beans and Fried Lemons Grilled Shrimp with Preserved Lemon and Parsley Pesto Lemon Linguine with Parmesan Cheese and Basil Lemon Pudding Cake with Raspberries...

Join us for Happy Hour at The Chopping Block! Enjoy tastings of two select food-friendly wines paired with a charcuterie-cheese board to nosh on.  This is a great way to get your evening started, especially if you roll right into one of our evening classes.  All bottles of wine purchased during happy hour will be 10% off!

Food in small packages is a worldwide phenomenon. Have fun preparing and devouring these comforting tidbits of all shapes, sizes and ethnicities.  Menu: Indian Samosas with Cilantro Chutney Chicken Bao (Chicken-Filled Buns) with Hoisin Sauce Black Bean and Chorizo Empanadas with Avocado Crema Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting...

Learn the basics of working with yeast doughs and the art of properly shaping and baking them to perfection!  Menu: Carrot-Rosemary Braided Whole Wheat Loaf Pecan Sticky Buns Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Calzones Skills Covered in Class Include: Mixing Yeast Dough Understanding Ingredient Functions Using Different Flours...

Chicken is America's favorite poultry, but too often, it's dry and bland. Learn to transform chicken into a world of flavors and textures, and your everyday dinner staple into a delicious dining experience. Coq au Vin (Red Wine-Braised Chicken);  Chicken Saltimbocca (Sautéed Chicken Cutlets with Sage, Prosciutto and Provolone);  Whole...

Any celebration can be improved by a toast. Discover Italy’s variety of bollicine, or bubbles, and add a sparkle to the festivities. Whether red, white, or rosé, brightly spumante (sparkling) or lightly frizzante (semi-sparkling), Italy’s effervescent vini will make you forget all about France’s Champagne! Join us as our beverage manager guides...

Join the Monday movement! The goal of this chef-driven campaign is to reduce meat consumption in order to improve personal health and the health of our planet.  Menu: Cream of Brussels Sprout Soup with Sweet Potato Biscuits Warm Roasted Delicata Squash and Pear Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette and Toasted Hazelnuts Quinoa and Black Bean...