Culinary (Meals) Classes in Chicago, IL

The gastronomy of the Yucatan is among the most exciting in Mexico. Cultural influences on the cuisine range from European and Caribbean to Middle Eastern and indigenous, all putting their spin on regional favorites. Warm up this winter with hot flavors from south of the border. On the menu:  Crema de Cilantro Sopa Pulpo Asado and Roasted Potato...

Learn how to maximize your instant pot, slow cooker, and pressure cooker to cook delicious summer meals while keeping your kitchen cool in this cooking class.  Diverse recipes include: Ming Tsai’s Asian short ribs Cheese and green chili tamales Chickpea salad with lemon, feta, and dill Shrimp and corn chowder Students will sample dishes...

Fresh citrus, sugar-sweet root vegetables, cinnamon, and warm bread – winter has flavors all its own. Each season suggests a different palate of ingredients, and different ways of preparing and serving them.  Explosions of color, flavor, and texture is the combination that draws people to good food. What better reason to gather your closest...

Telluride Ski Resort has become a destination for food-lovers with the ambition to enrich the winter enthusiast experience through culinary excellence. Pairing surrounding natural beauty with epicurean delights is Telluride’s specialty. Whether feasting on duck cassoulet al fresco in the shadow of Palmyra Peak or grabbing a bowl of Chuck’s Famous...

The flavorful cuisine of Cuba reflects the country’s Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences. While the cubano sandwich has made it big stateside, there are a whole slew of delicious Cuban dishes that deserve our attention.  Simple but robust, warming with depth of flavor, from the land of mojo-marinade and sweet guava, Chef Brandy is bringing...

Bring your friends and family, and prepare a delicious brunch perfect for the festive season. Menu: Arugula, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Toasted Pistachios Quiche with Sautéed Mushrooms, Leeks and Goat Cheese Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta and Fingerling Potato Hash Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake    Skills...

Eating more plant-based foods means more antioxidants, and more vitamins and minerals. These essential nutrients help slow the aging process, and are crucial for proper energy production, digestion, cellular repair, cancer prevention and more! Plus, a plant-based diet is highly anti-inflammatory, and is rich in fiber which aids weight loss, promotes...

Winter is in the air – it’s the perfect time to learn the basics of making Italian Insalata (salad), Risotto and Crostata in our Cooking 101 series.  Our Chef at La Scuola has created the perfect menu for a Sunday afternoon: Kale and Pecorino salad, Mushroom Risotto, and seasonal Crostata.  Join us for this demonstration class where...

One of our favorite cooking methods! Fill your home with deep aromas, and astound your friends and family with your culinary prowess. With little effort you can develop rich, crave-worthy flavors and expand your knowledge on a technique that will forever change the way you cook at home. Spend a day with us and learn how to...

Change your outlook on cooking and nutrition to achieve long term, healthy lifestyle goals. With pre-planning tips and basic techniques, Chopping Block chef and nutritionist, JC White, will give you the tools and knowhow needed to create filling and delicious meals designed to support the best nutritional practices. You'll explore what healthy...

Celebrate this year's harvest by incorporating wine in your recipes to create a delicious meal that's perfect for a special night out. Menu: Field Green Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese and Port Wine Vinaigrette Sautéed Pork Chops with Mushrooms, Pearl Onions and White Wine-Mustard Reduction Butternut Squash and Sage Stuffing Flourless Chocolate...

This refined-yet-hearty French repast, enjoyed while sipping wine, will transport you to a magical evening in the French countryside. Menu: Salade Lyonnaise (Poached Egg and Bacon Salad) Red Wine-Braised Lamb with Root Vegetables Pomme de Terre Puree (Potato Puree) Profiteroles with Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce Featured Wines:  Macon-Charnay,...

Italy's flavors are as unique as its regions, each with their own blend of ingredients and flavors and always made with passion and reverence for tradition. We invite you to join us for our new series, Il Pranzo della Domenica, where we take you through a journey of regional Italian cuisine, Sunday dinner style!  Our chef will lead a demonstration...