Chicago Cooking Classes

Knife Skills

Cooking Fools — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 16:44:00 +0000

Do you cringe when you see a cleaver? Wish your Wusthof worked on its own? You’re not alone! This class will help you do away with your knife anxieties and teach you the basics of cutting and chopping. Here, you’ll learn the parts of a knife, purposes for common knives, and basic knife cuts to improve your speed and precision when cooking at home. At the end of the class your hard work will pay off with a delicious meal, centered around a pasta dish made with the vegetables you’ll have cut, and finished with goat cheese and fresh basil. Beverages will be available for purchase before the class from our retail store. Bar set up will be provided.

Saturday, June 22, 2013; 12:00 - 2:30 PM

$75.00 per person

** When making a reservation through our online system, please make sure to select both the date and the time of your desired class before clicking ‘Continue’ and proceeding with your reservation.

If you would like to use a Gift Certificate to sign up for a class, please call 773.276.9377

Fish Cookery with Global Flair

Cooking Fools — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:40:00 +0000

Freshly prepared fish is a favorite of many, but few tackle preparing it at home. We will show you basic techniques of fish cookery that will enable you to prepare delicious and interesting fish dishes for you and your family and friends. Grill, sear, poach, and steam fresh fish, and learn which fish are best suited for each cooking method. This is a great class for people that want to include more fish dishes in their diet. Menu items may include Seared Salmon with Pineapple Mango Salsa, Thai Glazed Mahi Mahi, Coconut Curry with Grouper, Tilapia en Papillote with Moroccan Spices, and Roasted Tilapia with Tomatillo Salsa, among others. 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 11, 2013; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

$ 80.00 per person

If you would like to use a Gift Certificate to sign up for a class, please call 773.276.9377

Tamale Making

Cooking Fools — Fri, 31 May 2013 23:30:00 +0000

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 meal 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.

Friday, May 31, 2013; 6:30-9:00 PM

$75.00 per person

If you would like to use a Gift Certificate to sign up for a class, please call 773.276.9377

International Dumplings

Cooking Fools — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:46:00 +0000

Tibetan Momos, Chinese Shumai, Pot Stickers and Har Gow, Italian Tortellini and Gnocchi, Japanese Gyoza, American sweet and savory dumplings, Polish Perogis and Indian Samosas are a few of the variations of those delightful pieces of dough we call dumplings. Cultures from all over the world have been flavoring and wrapping foods in dough for thousands of years. Come join us to explore how this inexpensive, satisfying modular food can be used for simple meals as well as entertaining your friends. Menu Items may include Mexican Chicken Empanadas with Salsa Rojo, Indian Samosas with Mint and Cilantro Chutney, Chinese Shumai with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce, and Traditional Chinese Potstickers. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase before the class from our retail store. Bar set up will be provided.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

$75.00 per person

If you would like to use a Gift Certificate to sign up for a class, please call 773.276.9377

Pastry Chef Secrets: Chocolate Desserts

Cooking Fools — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:57:00 +0000

Join us for a behind the scenes look at how to transform chocolate into simple and decadent desserts. In this hands-on class, you will learn various techniques as you prepare an assortment of delicious cakes, candies, and Cooking Fool’s signature Chocolate Nibby Pudding! Whether this is your first time at a stand mixer or you whip frosting in your sleep, this is the class for you. You will leave the class worry free with your own desserts to take home and enjoy with your friends and family. This class is truly every chocoholics dream. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase before the class from our retail store. Bar set up will be provided.

Saturday, May 25, 2013; 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM

$75.00 per person

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** When making a reservation through our online system, please make sure to select both the date and the time of your desired class before clicking ‘Continue’ and proceeding with your reservation.

If you would like to use a Gift Certificate to sign up for a class, please call 773.276.9377

Pasta Making Techniques

Cooking Fools — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:59:00 +0000

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.

More dates will be added as classes fill.

Friday, May 24, 2013; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

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

Wednesday, June 5, 2013; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Friday, June 7, 2013; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

$ 80.00 per person

If you would like to use a Gift Certificate to sign up for a class, please call 773.276.9377

*GROUPON CUSTOMERS: If you would like to redeem multiple Vouchers, you must fill out an individual reservation for each Voucher. Please complete your first reservation and then visit this page again to complete the reservations for any additional vouchers.

Chicken Cookery 101

Cooking Fools — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:43:00 +0000

Chicken has long been a healthy, low fat staple in every American 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 healthy and economical ingredient, and spice up your Chicken repertoire with simple dishes that will impress your family and friends. Menu items may include Chicken Roulades with Basil, Asiago, and Roasted Red Pepper, Chicken Croquettes with Mango Ketchup, Chicken Tikka Masala, Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Mediterranean Salsa Verde, and Seared Chicken Milanese. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase before the class from our retail store. Bar set up will be provided.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013; 6:30 - 9:00 PM

$ 75.00 per person

If you would like to use a Gift Certificate to sign up for a class, please call 773.276.9377