Chicago Cooking Classes

Chicken Breast Basics

2012-07-17T17:18:00Z

The boneless skinless chicken breast has long been a healthy, low fat staple in every home kitchen. It’s also been the foundation of too many lackluster home-cooked meals. Learn how to create new and different favorites from this convenient, economical recipe ready cut. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase before the class from our retail store. Bar set up will be provided.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

$75.00 per person

Sauces for Healthy Eating

2012-06-12T20:45:00Z

We constantly receive questions from home cooks about how to make sauces to complement everyday meals. We all have experienced how a particular condiment or sauce can transform a good dish to a really great, memorable one. But let’s face it, classic butter and cream based sauces popular on restaurant menus are great indulgences, but are not appropriate for regular, everyday healthy dining.

Come join us in a hands-on treatment of alternatives to traditional sauces. Experience the fresh, clean taste of pestos, relishes, salsas, chutneys and vegetable coulees, all made without high saturated fats. Our focus will be on items that can be made quickly at home to complement simply prepared meats, fish and poultry, as well as their use in vegetarian dishes. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase before the class from our retail store. Bar set up will be provided.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

$75.00 per person

Highballs and High Heels: A Girl’s Guide to Old Man Drinks

2012-06-10T14:54:00Z

This class was so popular the first time, we’ve added a second date! Lynn House, Chief Mixologist for Blackbird Restaurant, has designed a class for you gals that is dedicated to classic cocktails, otherwise known as “old man drinks.” Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, Highballs, and Sidecars have become highly fashionable in the cocktail scene. Grab your girlfriends and head over to Cooking Fools to learn about these prohibition-era classic cocktails. Lynn has tweaked these classic recipes and twisted them to become more user-friendly for those who may have feared these libations in the past. You will sample and take home the recipes for twists on these classic cocktails including the Sidecar, Old Fashioned, Manhattan, French 75, and a few other surprises to ensure a memorable Sunday afternoon.

Sunday, June 10, 2012; 2:00 - 4:30 PM

$50.00 per person

Tamale Making

2012-06-01T17:07:00Z

Travel south of the border and learn how to prepare traditional tamale masa (dough), make both chicken and vegetarian fillings, and fill a dozen tamales exactly how you like them. Once the tamales are in the steamer, you will prepare three styles of salsas that will quickly find their way into your kitchen repertoire. You will also learn the secret to making the perfect Mexican style rice and the class will be rounded out with a crisp green salad alongside a cilantro citrus vinaigrette. Grab a Tecate with lime - on special for $2.00 during the class - and get ready for one tasty dinner. You will make plenty of tamales to take home and enjoy after the class as well. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase before the class from our retail store. Bar set up will be provided.

Tamale Class Registration

Friday, June 1, 2012; 6:30 - 9:00 PM - SOLD OUT

Friday, June 15, 2012; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

$75.00 per person

Basic Pasta Making Techniques

2012-05-25T17:59:00Z

Ever wonder how good restaurants have such delicious, light pasta? The secret is fresh made! Roll up your sleeves and come join us for a hands-on class where we’ll teach you how to make homemade pasta from scratch paired with quick, tasty sauces. Enjoy a casual dinner after the cooking instruction featuring the fruits of your newly acquired skills. This is one of our most popular classes and is perfect for a night out with friends and a great place to meet new ones. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase before the class from our retail store. Bar set up will be provided.

Groupon Class Registration

For non-Groupon customers, please call 773.276.9377 to sign up for one of the dates below.

Friday, May 25, 2012; 6:30 - 9:00 PM - SOLD OUT

Friday, June 8, 2012; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Saturday, June 9, 2012; 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Saturday, June 9, 2012; 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Monday, June 11, 2012; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Friday, June 22, 2012; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Saturday, June 23, 2012; 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

**More dates will be added as classes fill**

$80.00 per person