Cooking Classes for Beginners in Chicago

Elevate your pasta night with the recipes in this cooking class. Chef Andrew will teach you how to make these Italian classics from scratch. First, you'll learn how to whip up pasta and gnocchi dough using flour, eggs and water as well as fresh potatoes. Master the technique to knead and shape the dough into your perfect pasta pieces. Plus, you'll also learn what sauces to pair them with. Use truffle oil, Parmesan cheese and fragrant herbs to craft a mouth...

Discover how easy it is to fold your own Asian-style dumplings in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Janet. You'll learn how to make delicious fresh dough and mouthwatering meat or vegetarian dumplings from scratch along with an easy dipping sauce to enjoy them with.Begin by practicing your knife skills as you prep fresh veggies and optional beef and pork to create a savory potsticker filling. Next, Chef Janet will guide you as you mix and roll fresh...

Master the art of charcuterie boards in this immersive cooking class. Chef Jen will teach you how to combine cured meats and cheese as well as a variety of other foods to make a charcuterie board that can serve as a snack or for entertaining guests. You'll learn how to pair meats and cheese and techniques to display them among nuts, crackers and fruits. Mix up colors, textures and shapes to entice guests to try different combinations. At the end of the cla...

A Latin culinary classic takes on the flavors of the tropics in this exciting hands-on cooking class from Chef Andrew. It's a gourmet excursion where expected tastes and textures take a sharp turn toward even more delicious territory. You'll follow step-by-step instructions as you blend Caribbean jerk spices with tender chicken and add blackening seasonings to Yukon potatoes for a one-two punch of phenomenal global flavor. Whip up a side of pico de gallo a...

Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She'll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient selections for making an array of enticing rolls in your own kitchen. Discover the professional methods for slicing your sushi ingredients with precision and create can't-miss sushi rice to cradle your delicious fillings. Then, learn the art of the wrap as you assemble a classic California roll...

Discover the art of crafting simple food from fresh ingredients in this immersive cooking class with Chef Janet. Rather than living off of unfulfilling meals like ramen and yogurt, subsist on something stronger: clear-cut recipes and a basic level of culinary knowledge. Begin your meal by preparing a Mexican skillet involving black beans, sweet potato and peppers. Continue by discovering food processing methods for meatballs or a vegetarian option. Allow a...

Give your usual line-up a hearty dose of international intrigue with this interactive cooking class from Chef Andrew. It's your first-hand introduction to making your own take on a recipe love in just about every region of the world. You'll discover the wonders of curry served with tender chicken, sumptuous potatoes and rich vegetables in a creamy sauce made from coconut milk flavored with mint. Try your hand at a global favorite that never fails to deligh...

Discover the joys of probiotics in this lecture and demonstration-style cooking class. Learn above and beyond the basics of yogurt and kimchi for prebiotic and probiotic recipes that delight your tastebuds and improve your diet. Work with fresh ingredients like dark chocolate, dandelions, sunchokes, jicama, sweet potato, quinoa and fruits. You'll craft fare from smoothies to hearty salads and soups to desserts like brownies. Take home a superb set of new s...

This hands-on cooking class focuses on classic steakhouse dishes. With guidance from Chef David, you'll learn to make hearty meats and delicious sides, from achieving the perfect sear on your steak to baking a decadent dessert. Begin by preparing shrimp cocktail with tangy homemade sauce. Then learn to sear a New York strip steak on the stovetop in a cast iron pan. On the side you'll prepare twice baked potatoes and charred broccolini, and for dessert you'...

In this creative cooking class, learn how to craft homemade ravioli from scratch. Chef Janet will introduce you to a classic recipe paired with favorite sides to complement the meal. Begin by preparing a Caprese salad drizzled with zesty oil. Next, use the homemade pasta dough to create butternut squash ravioli with an addictive brown sugar sauce or beef ravioli with fresh vegetable red sauce for your main entree. End your meal by wrapping classic cannoli...

Take a culinary trip through India as you craft four classic Indian dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Rakhi will teach you the cooking techniques to craft these delicious dishes. To start the meal, cook beef kababs flavored with classic Indian spices. Next, make an aromatic Biryani with either chicken or vegetables served with basmati rice. A creamy raita with yogurt and cucumbers serves as a side. To finish the meal, craft a creamy vermicelli kh...

Learn to make a menu of healthy classics in this Mediterranean-themed cooking class. Chef Andy will guide you in combining fresh ingredients to create delectable flavor profiles. Whip up creamy homemade hummus with garbanzo beans and tahini for a staple recipe you'll recreate all the time. You’ll also make a crisp mixed green salad with refreshing cucumbers, flavorful onions and a tasty Greek vinaigrette. Chef Andy will teach you the art of making tender...