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Hands-On Things to Bring: Delicious Side Dishes for Holiday Gatherings

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
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Elevate your holiday contributions with standout sides and desserts in this hands-on class. Learn to create nut-crusted baked brie, twice-baked sweet potatoes, cranberry-apple relish, chive-studded cheddar biscuits, and pumpkin cheesecake squares with salted caramel. Gain skills in flavor balancing, preparing savory fillings, and crafting crumb crusts to impress at any festive gathering.

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Hands-On Things to Bring: Delicious Side Dishes for Holiday Gatherings
Hands-On Things to Bring: Delicious Side Dishes for Holiday Gatherings
Hands-On Things to Bring: Delicious Side Dishes for Holiday Gatherings
Hands-On Things to Bring: Delicious Side Dishes for Holiday Gatherings
Hands-On Things to Bring: Delicious Side Dishes for Holiday Gatherings
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Have you been tasked with bringing a side dish or dessert to a holiday party, or do you just need some new and fresh ideas to spruce up your own festive gathering? In this hands-on class, learn how to prepare a variety of go-to recipes from appetizers to desserts that are sure to stand out from the rest.

Menu: 

  • Nut-Crusted Baked Brie with Seasonal Preserves 
  • Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes 
  • Cranberry-Apple Relish 
  • Cheddar Biscuits with Chives 
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares with Salted Caramel Sauce 

Skills covered in class: 

  • Preparing nut crusts 
  • Roasting potatoes 
  • Making savory potato filings 
  • Working with fresh cranberries  
  • Balancing flavors 
  • Making quick bread 
  • Working with fresh herbs 
  • Preparing cookie crumb crust 

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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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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