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Discover the art of flavorful vegetarian cooking in Chicago, as you learn how to prepare delicious plant-based dishes using fresh ingredients and innovative techniques.

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Vegetarian Thai

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Hold the fish sauce, please. By the way, these dishes are vegan, too! Menu: Mango and Cucumber Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Tom Kha Gai (Mushroom and Coconut Milk Soup) Vegetarian Pad Thai Sweet Potato and Eggplant Yellow Coconut Curry with Steamed Jasmine Rice Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with Thai Ingredients Balancing Sweet, Sour, Salty and Sweet Working with Rice Paper Wrappers Selecting Mangoes...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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¡Viva la Vegetarians

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

No chicharones here! Enjoy this zesty and meat-free south-of-the-border menu.  Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette;  Roasted Mushroom and Sweet Potato Enchiladas;  Refried Beans;  Quinoa and Black Bean-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Ancho-Spiced Tomato Sauce.  Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Mexican Ingredients and Techniques;  Making Vinaigrette;  Balancing...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Vegan Gourmet: The Art of Raw Food

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

Join us for this special class featuring our very own Chopping Block chef, Maria Clementi, as she shows you the art of preparing delicious and seasonal raw and vegan food. Menu:  Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho with Spicy Lime Almonds;  Green Mango and Thai Basil Salad with Red Chili and Star Anise;  Collard Crunch Wraps with Walnuts and Avocados;  Zucchini and Green Zebra Tomato Lasagna with Cashew Herb Ricotta Skills Covered...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Vegan Voyage: Bayou Blast

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

Laissez les bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!) We'll show you how easy it is to recreate the big bold flavors of New Orleans cuisine without the andouille and crawfish!  Menu: Hurricane "Oyster" Mushroom Po' Boys with Roasted Garlic Remoulade Seitan and Red Bean Gumbo with Steamed Rice Beignets with Chocolate-Bourbon Sauce One hurricane per person is included in the price of the class.  Skills Covered in Class Include:...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Global Healing Kitchens: Japan

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

In the global healing kitchens series, wellness chef Alia Dalal explores authentic, home cuisine from cultures with strong food-as-medicine traditions. In this class, we'll explore the plant-centered cuisine of Japan and the Japanese island Okinawa, known for having the world's longest life and health expectancies.  Stepping aside from restaurant traditions like sushi and ramen, this class will focus on home-style food and ingredients like...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Vegan Indian Cooking

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

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. Learn the health benefits of over 15 Indian spices and...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: Chunky Vegetarian Soup

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

Chilly temperatures call for comfort food, and a hearty soup is a healthy answer. This class will feature a chunky butternut squash, kale, and white bean soup, packed with colors, flavors, and texture, and topped with a garnish of crunchy homemade croutons.  During recipe preparation, you will gain knife and sauté skills, as well as learn how to cook both canned and dried beans in an instant pot.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

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

Discover the art of creating a delicious and healthy twist on comfort food with a vegetable-based lasagna. Join this cooking class and learn how to make a versatile tomato sauce and master the techniques of roasting vegetables in both the oven and an air fryer. Elevate your culinary skills and embrace the flavors of roasted vegetable lasagna.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Raw Food Cooking – I

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

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. Take your vegan diet to the next level of healthy! All...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Ayurvedic Soups

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

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 vegan cooking classes can teach you all that. Learn 3 recipes per class. Instructions handout included. No prior experience...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Umami in Winter Vegetables

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

Umami has been described as the “fifth taste.” Learn new techniques including specialized knife cuts and how to work with sushi rice, and apply these to recipes that bring out the umami in winter vegetables.  Assist in cutting vegetables to use in the featured recipes that highlight this savory taste sensation, such as Mushroom Stroganoff over Cabbage “Noodles” and a California Roll Salad. Students will sample the dishes made in this...

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Demonstration Cooking: Warm-Season Veggies

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

Discover recipes and techniques for preparing fresh summer produce. You will learn four different preparation methods: roasting blanching marinating sautéing to create: eggplant with bell pepper vinaigrette roasted pepper and tomato bake stir-fried corn and beans marinated cucumbers with chili and peanuts

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Pasta Workshop

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

What's your favorite pasta?  After working with our Chefs in this hands-on class, you'll be able make your own fresh pasta dough, creating noodles of all shapes and sizes as well as seasonal sauces suited to each pasta!  Menu: Crab-Stuffed Ravioli with Herb Cream Sauce, Toasted Breadcrumbs and Crispy Pancetta Fettuccine Primavera with Arugula Pesto Skills covered in class: Making fresh pasta dough Using a pasta roller Assembling...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$115.50
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Hands-On Pasta Workshop

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

Learn to make fresh pasta of all shapes and sizes at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square. Join our hands-on workshop and discover the secrets behind making delicious seasonal sauces suited to each pasta. Get ready to enhance your culinary skills and indulge in a menu featuring ricotta and spinach tortellini and spinach pappardelle with shrimp.

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Basics of Vegan Indian Cooking

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

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. Intro to Ayurvedic Spices: get to know the health benefits...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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$50

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Vegan Indian Treats to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day

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. Morning Love (GF): an energizing juice to start your...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Vegan Indian Recipes for the Fall Season

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

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. Menu: Undhiyu (GF): A mixed vegetable dish from the...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Vegan Cooking for your Vitamin Boost

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

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. Menu: Green Mung Bean Soup (GF): packed with...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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A Truly Healthy Vegan Burger Meal

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Vegan burgers have taken the market by storm but the “vegan” label doesn’t necessarily mean healthy. Pre-packaged vegan burgers are still processed food; they often contain preservatives, additives, and are high in sodium. In this class, we bring you a truly natural, homemade alternative – condiments included! Menu: Chef Kirti’s Vegan Indian Protein Burger: made with beans, seeds, and spices Vegan Indian Mayo: healthy homemade mayonnaise...

(10) All levels 3 and older
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Protein Rich Dishes for Vegans

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Who says vegans can’t get enough protein? Dal Fry: popular Indian lentils dish Chef Kirti’s Black Chickpeas Recipe Opo Chana Dal: Indian lentils with opo squash Complementary glass of Indian spice tea included.

(10) All levels 18 and older
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