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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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Hands-On Essential Building Blocks

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

Embark on a culinary journey at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square and discover the essential building blocks of cooking. Enhance your skills in the kitchen as you learn the fundamentals of knife techniques, flavor balancing, cooking techniques, and more. Unleash your culinary potential and ignite your passion for cooking.

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$517.50
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Next Level Teen Boot Camp

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

Prepare your teen for the next step towards independence with a week-long culinary boot camp designed for ages 17 to 19. Through hands-on classes focused on practical, nutritious, and cost-effective recipes, they'll learn essential cooking skills and kitchen techniques using basic tools. Culminating in a mystery competition, this experience emphasizes teamwork, timing, and fun, setting the stage for a successful journey into everyday cooking.

(260) All levels 17 - 19 years old
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$1,725

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry

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

Enjoy seasonal flavors in this demonstration class as our chef teaches you how to cook this delicious menu during the most wonderful time of the year! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Mixed Green Salad with Apples, Blue Cheese and Red Wine Vinaigrette Horseradish-Crumb Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom-Shallot Pan Sauce Crème Fraîche-Chive Mashed Potatoes Roasted Green Beans with Toasted...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$121
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Tuscan Feast Demonstration

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

Gather around our table and treat yourself to an evening full of rustic, hand-crafted Italian food while experiencing Italy's diverse culinary regions in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Shaved Fennel, Kale and Orange Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano, Cracked Black Pepper and Toasted Olive Oil Breadcrumbs) Maiale...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$253
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Cooking Lab: The Art of Fermentation

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

Our Cooking Lab classes teach the basic science and techniques all cooks need to know. You will learn to understand the causes and effects of your actions in the kitchen. We examine various cooking methods and ingredients to discover parallels that will amaze you. Your view of cooking may well be transformed.  These interactive demonstration classes focus on dialogue between the chef and student, creating an enriching experience loaded with...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Vegan Boot Camp

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

Vegans eat more than just salad, you know? Join us for an all-day immersion into plant based cooking for every meal, from easy breakfast to indulgent dessert, and see that vegan cuisine can be easy, accessible, and oh so flavorful!  Menu: Seitan Gyros with Vegan Tzatziki Pasta Primavera with Garlic-Cream Sauce Scrambled Tofu Tacos with Black Beans and Salsa Verde Lentil and Farro Soup with Kale Mini Lemon Meringue Pies with Homemade Pie...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$220
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Hands-On New Year's Eve Festa Italiana

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

Have fun this New Year's Eve preparing a scrumptious feast in this hands-on class! A glass of bubbly will be included in the price of the class. Additional adult beverages will be available for purchase.  Menu Includes: Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Pears, Hazelnuts and Balsamic;  Herbed Flatbread with Grapes, Gorgonzola and Pancetta;  Crispy Sautéed Duck Breast with Red Wine-Currant Glaze;  Roasted Broccolini with...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$230
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Hands-On New Year's Eve: Surf and Turf

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

Have fun this New Year's Eve and prepare an elegant meal uniting land and sea in this hands-on class!Menu:  Lobster Tail Thermidor (Lobster Tails with Tarragon Béchamel and Parmesan)   Seared Beef Tenderloin Fillets with Red Wine Reduction  Green Beans Almondine (Sautéed Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Shallots) Roasted Rosemary-Truffle Potatoes  Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes   Skills covered in...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$230
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Sunday Roast

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

Sunday is a time for friends and families to enjoy each other's company while surrounded by delicious food. Menu: Endive and Watercress Salad with Apples and Blue Cheese Crispy Duck Fat Potatoes Honey Roasted Parsnips and Carrots Roast Beef with Shallot-Mushroom Gravy Popovers Figgy Pudding Skills Covered in Class Include:  Preparing Vinaigrette Balancing Flavors Selecting Potatoes Working with Duck Fat Roasting Vegetables Selecting...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Farm to Table

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

Do you love to shop at your local farmers' market, but are puzzled as to what to do with the selection of produce that's available? We will teach you how to expertly approach these summer ingredients, so you can learn how to prepare an amazing meal that's in tune with the season.  Menu:  Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Pickled Watermelon Rinds;  Herb Roasted Bass with Beet Puree and Almond-Herb Pesto; Grilled Green Beans and...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Holiday Hootenanny

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

Kick off the holiday season and learn how to prepare delicious appetizers for your next festive gathering.  Menu: Shrimp Fritters with Tarragon Aioli Caramelized Onion Dip with Endive Leaves Roasted Garlic and Cheddar Gougères Mini Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Arugula and Horseradish Cream Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting and roasting pork Determining pork doneness Preparing pâte à choux Selecting shrimp...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Brunch Al Fresco

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

Come enjoy an Italian-inspired brunch on our outdoor patio that surpasses all others in this demonstration class! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nut Gremolata Grilled Romaine Salad with Crispy Pancetta and Parmesan Grilled Breakfast Pizza with Ricotta, Spinach and Eggs  Wood Fired Berry Crisp with Amaretti Streusel ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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The Kitchen Decoded: Cooking with Tools Successfully

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

Cooking can be intimidating, but with the right equipment and a few great recipes, it doesn't have to be. The Kitchen Decoded by Logan Levant and Hilary Hattenbach, is the first cookbook organized by kitchen tools. Designed to arm every would-be cook with an arsenal of time-tested equipment and foolproof dishes, The Kitchen Decoded is packed with meals guaranteed to impress guests and loved ones. Logan, of the famous Buttercake Bakery in Los Angeles,...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Cooking Demo on the Patio: Cedar-Planked Salmon

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Join us on our outdoor patio for a virtual cooking class with Chopping Block Chef Hans Mooser. Hans will teach you how to cook seafood using a cedar plank via a Zoom demonstration. Grilling classes will be held on our outdoor patio, but we may need to move inside if the weather is uncooperative. Menu: Cedar Planked Salmon with Miso Butter Grilled Sesame Broccoli Skills covered in class: Selecting and grilling fish Using a cedar plank...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Cooking Demo: Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Join us for a virtual cooking class with The Chopping Block's Owner/Chef Shelley Young. Shelley will teach you how to make an Italian favorite via a Zoom demonstration. Menu: Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce Skills covered in class: Making and mixing batter Using ricotta in dessert Using cornstarch as a thickener Our Virtual Cooking Demonstrations, via Zoom, are a fun opportunity to watch your chef in action. During class,...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Vacation: Trip to Thailand

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make Thai food via Zoom. Menu: Vegetable Spring Rolls Shrimp and Mussel Panang Curry with Steamed Jasmine Rice Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Thai ingredients Working with rice paper wrappers Balancing sweet, salty, sour and spicy Selecting...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Cook the Book: Ottolenghi Simple

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

Join us for our new series, Cook the Book, where you will learn how to prepare recipes from a different cookbook each month in our very own kitchen. These classes will give you the opportunity to dive into the cuisines, flavors, methods and techniques of well-known cookbooks, both locally and nationally, that are dear to our hearts and inspire our culinary point of views. This month we are featuring Ottolenghi Simple: A Cookbook.  In Ottolenghi...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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Date Night: Casablanca

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

Explore the delicious combinations of the mouth-watering and vibrant flavors of Morocco!  Menu: Sautéed Scallops with Shaved Fennel, Watercress, Pine Nuts and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette Grilled Strip Steaks with Chermoula (Fresh Herb Sauce) Compound Butter, Harissa Cauliflower and Saffron-Infused Couscous Pistachio-Cardamom Cake with Orange Whipped Cream Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with Moroccan Cuisine and...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$110
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Spring Break: A Trip to Miami

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

Enjoying a staycation this spring break? No worries; let your palate lead you to the culturally diverse and mouth-watering cuisine of Miami. Menu: Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche with Tortilla Chips Beef Picadillo Empanadas with Chipotle-Sour Cream Sauce Sautéed Snapper with Orange-Fennel Slaw and Mojo Verde (Fresh Herb-Jalapeño Sauce) Individual Key Lime Pies with Whipped Cream Skills covered in class: Selecting fish and shellfish Balancing...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$110
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Thanksgiving on the Grill

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Yes, you can cook Thanksgiving outdoors! Watch our chef as they teach you tips and techniques for successfully cooking your holiday dinner on the grill in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Brined and Smoked Turkey Breast with Ginger-Orange Cranberry Sauce Balsamic and Butter-Glazed Grilled Acorn Squash with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Toasted Hazelnuts Barbecue Baked Sour Cream-Chive...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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