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Discover the secrets of French cuisine, perfect your knife skills, and master the art of making homemade pasta in Cooking Techniques classes in Chicago.

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Feast of Resistance Series

Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL

Discover how food shapes culture and how conflict shapes food. In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll explore how iconic dishes from cultures around the world—from Burma to Ethiopia, Syria to Haiti—were created or affected by social or political unrest. Hands-on, BYOB. At the end of class, we’ll share the meal we’ve created at our community table. Feast of Resistance Series: July 26 – Nepal & Burma August 2 – Haiti August...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Botany in Your Kitchen

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

Did you know your tapioca dessert comes from a root? Learn the plant taxonomy of things right in your kitchen. Explore the different parts of a plant that are edible such as fruit, roots, stems, shoots, and seeds, and how these end up on your plate as a nutritious meal.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Pasta: Online Cook Along

Chicago Botanic Garden

Making fresh pasta is easier than you think and well worth your time and effort. Learn to make two kinds of fresh, homemade pasta: a basic egg pasta dough suitable for rolling into sheets for lasagna or cutting into fettuccine, and a semolina dough for hand-formed pasta such as orecchiette.  A stand mixer and countertop pasta roller are helpful for this class, but not necessary.  A full ingredient list, preparation instructions, and recipes...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Pre-Game Essential Mixology

A-List Startenders @ 4401 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL

We believe that knowledge is power--Introducing our Essential Mixology course. Whether you have no experience, have taken a bartending course, or are experienced in bartending - this class is for you.  Take part in our highly interactive course where you will build and enjoy your very own creations. This 2 Hour crash course in mixology will have you entertaining your guests/ clients in no time.  We will take you on a mind blowing excursion...

(17) All levels 21 and older
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Anti-Inflammatory Cooking

Peterson Garden Project

Inflammation is said to be the root of a vast number of chronic disease. In this class, learn about foods that soothe inflammation and heal our bodies. We’ll sit down to a meal around the community table that we make during the class, and you’ll take home some amazing recipes to add to your anti-inflammatory eating plans.  This class is BYOB!

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Special Two-Part Class

Arya Bhavan

Taught in partnership with Monica Yearwood, Ayurveda Expert, Hamsa Center. Part 1:  Learn & Taste the Foundations of Ayurvedic Nutrition Learn the foundations of ayurvedic nutrition and healing foods for the spring season that are good for all types.  In this workshop we will learn: Why the spring season is the best time of year to cleanse the body What foods are naturally cleansing for the lymphatic system What spices naturally...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Budget Friendly Cooking

Peterson Garden Project

During a “lean times” when Elizabeth was transitioning jobs, she fell back on the basic cooking fundamentals to stretch her food dollars. She quickly learned that she could have people over and feed them a nice meal cheaper than it would be to pay for a sitter and meal out. Entertaining on a budget is easy once you have a little know-how. This class will be a hands on cooking class preparing an entire meal, teaching you a lot of technique that...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Yogurt Making Workshop

Mary's Wholesome Living

Learn to make yogurt, yogurt cheese balls and frozen yogurt. You’ll get to take a yogurt starter home with you.

(3) All levels 16 and older
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How to Use Your Pressure Cooker

Mary's Wholesome Living

Did Santa bring you one for Christmas? Or do you have one in the closet still in the box? Well now is the time to bring it out and learn what you have been missing. A pressure cooker allows you to prepare healthy, wholesome, delicious meals in a fraction of the time. Inexpensive cuts of meat become tender and juicy, grains and beans can be cooked daily without long cooking and stirring. Beautiful broths and soups can be made on a weekly basis. We...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Fermentation 101: Homemade Vinegar

Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL

Homemade vinegar is a fun and easy way to get started with fermentation! In this demo class, instructor Greg Tefs will walk you through making your own vinegars at home using two different techniques (whole fruit method and mother starter method).  He’ll demonstrate three different flavors of vinegar pineapple, black currant, and apple cider and demonstrate creative condiment recipes using each of those vinegars. We’ll also...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Under Pressure! Pressure Cooking Basics

Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL

Pressure cookers can save you tons of time in the kitchen and add nutrition to your meals, but many people are intimidated by this incredibly helpful and easy-to-use kitchen tool. In this class, instructor Mike Kostyo will help take some of the fear out of pressure cooking. We’ll demonstrate how to use electric and a stove-top pressure cookers, bust some pressure-cooker myths, and prepare a few common pressure-cooker dishes. Demonstration; tasting...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Summer Salsa to Can

Mary's Wholesome Living

Summertime and warmer weather encourages lighter fare, cook outs and entertaining. Are you tired of the same old red salsa and chips that has become a standard appetizer? We will brighten up your taste buds and BBQs with a cheery pineapple salsa. Great on chips, tacos or roasted fish. You will learn the basics of hot water bath canning and proper preparation of fruits and veggies for preserving this summer favorite. We will be chopping and slicing,...

(3) Beginner 16 and older
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Fermented Sauerkraut

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn, IL

Raw and Lacto-fermented sauerkraut is a far cry from the soft, vinegary stuff in a can we ate as kids. Fermented sauerkraut has many health benefits: It is ripe with probiotic power – a great way to rebuild healthy bacteria in our systems due to the overuse of antibiotics. Is a good source of vitamin C – sauerkraut was packed for long sea voyages to ward off scurvy (caused by vitamin C deficiency) It has cancer-fighting properties, both as...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free Cooking

Arya Bhavan

Are you a raw and vegan food newbie who wants to learn how to cook healthy?Are you looking to expand your gluten-free menu?Are you a long-time raw and vegan foodie in search for new recipes to try?Do you want to learn the secret benefits of Ayurvedic Indian spices and how to use them to make your meals healthier and tastier?Our gluten-free and vegan cooking classes can teach you all that.   Vegan by birth, Chef Kirti shares her passion for healthy...

(10) 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...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$137.50
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Hands-On Sauce Boot Camp

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

Discover the secrets behind creating flavorful and impressive sauces in the comprehensive and hands-on sauce class at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square. You'll learn time-honored and modern sauce-making techniques that are approachable and will boost your culinary skills. From cheddar béchamel to sauce bordelaise, this course will inspire confidence in your sauce-making abilities.

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$316.25
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All American Hands-On Backyard BBQ

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Join us on our patio this holiday weekend for classic American fare in this hands-on class.   Menu: Lemony Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Cocktail Sauce Slow Smoked Baby Back Ribs Red Potato Salad with Dill and Mustard Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chive-Lemon Butter Wood-Fired Seasonal Fruit Cobbler Skills covered in class: How to set up your grill Selecting and grilling shrimp Selecting potatoes Grilling ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Chicken on the Grill

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

Learn how to transform chicken into a world of flavors and textures in this demonstration class. With some simple techniques such as brining and marinating, you'll develop the skills needed to make deliciously grilled chicken every time. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Grilled whole Chicken with Lemon, Oregano and Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce  Green Chili and Cheese Stuffed Grilled Chicken Breasts with Chipotle BBQ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Prost! German Feast on the Grill

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

Keep the German culture of Lincoln Square alive! Celebrate the history of this neighborhood as you learn traditional German cooking techniques and authentic recipes for the grill in this class. Menu: Marinated Grilled Brats with Horseradish Sauce and Potato Salad Grilled Pork Filets with Butter Lettuce and Mache Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Bratapfel (Baked Apples on the Grill with Cinnamon and Sugar a la Mode) Skills Covered in Class:...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$550
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Vegan BBQ on the Grill

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

Think grilling, smoking, and barbecuing are only for carnivores? Think again! With a few tips and tricks in this demonstration class, we'll show you everything you need for an incredible outdoor meal that is sure to impress even your non-vegan friends! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Charred Southwestern Salsa with Tortilla Chips BBQ Smoked Seitan "Brisket" Sandwiches with ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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