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Take a hands-on culinary trip through Spain as you prepare a spread of authentic tapas. You will craft dishes such as Tortilla de Patatas with Aioli, Almond-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Beef Picadillo Empanadas, and Steamed Mussels with Chorizo and Tomatoes. Pick up key skills, from rolling empanada dough to balancing flavors, while building these small plates as a team.

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  • 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours

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Class Description

Description

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Spain by preparing an array of authentic tapas and small plates in this engaging, hands-on cooking class. Through interactive instruction, you will gain practical skills while creating dishes that capture the essence of Spanish cuisine.

Menu Items Prepared:

  • Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Omelet) with Aioli
  • Almond-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates
  • Beef Picadillo Empanadas
  • Steamed Mussels with Spanish Chorizo and Tomatoes

Skills and Techniques You Will Master:

  • Familiarization with authentic Spanish ingredients and traditional cooking methods
  • Proper selection and preparation of potatoes for egg dishes
  • Egg cooking techniques for omelets and other preparations
  • Creating smooth, flavorful cold emulsions like aioli
  • Rolling, shaping, and crimping empanada dough for perfect results
  • Preparing seasoned meat fillings and flavor combinations
  • Balancing and harmonizing complex flavors in finished dishes
  • Selecting fresh shellfish and mastering steaming techniques

During this hands-on class, you will work in collaborative groups of three to five participants. Team-based learning allows you to share techniques, solve problems together, and complete all recipes in a supportive environment.

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Refund Policy

  • All classes have a three (03) day cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps 1 and 2 which have a two-week cancellation policy. 
  • You must email [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation.
  • If you cancel a class other than Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a credit card, you will receive a refund to your card, minus the 15% administrative fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • If you cancel more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a gift card, you will receive an account credit valid toward future classes, minus the administrative fee. 
  • If you cancel within three days of your class, you will receive an account credit equal to 50% of the class price less 15% administrative fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. This credit is valid for one year. 
  • If you are unable to attend, you are also welcome to send a guest in your place. 
  • Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 have a 2-week cancellation policy so any cancellations before 2-weeks will receive a refund minus the administrative fee. 
  • No credits will be given for cancellations within 2 weeks.
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square is Chicago's premier recreational cooking school and offers a variety of cooking classes, wine classes, and private cooking parties. Located in Lincoln Square, they offer classes on cooking basics, intense boot camps, seasonal classes, date nights, healthy cooking, and classes for kids.

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