Holiday Cooking Classes in Chicago

In this hands-on cooking class, discover how to create your own delicious sushi rolls. Chef Janet will teach you traditional techniques as you combine fresh ingredients with favorite recipes for unforgettable rolls. Craft a smoked salmon roll with refreshing mango, a shrimp roll with creamy avocado and a traditional favorite: the California roll. You’ll also create a fresh surimi roll to add to your selection. Skip takeout and invite your friends to this...

Chef Rakhi gives Indian dishes the garden treatment in this hands-on vegetarian cooking class. You'll learn the secrets for plating up plant-forward dishes with regional flair and flavor to spare! Your lesson begins with savory oven-roasted tandoori potatoes and saag paneer loaded with fresh spinach and juicy tomatoes. You'll also create paratha, a savory fried bread perfect for wrapping and dipping to enjoy with any savory dish. Close out your session wit...

Let your young ones start to cultivate their culinary skills with this engaging kids' cooking class. Chef Andy will teach colorful Italian recipes and child-safe cooking skills that they can replicate in their own kitchen.Begin the gourmet meal with skewers stacked with fresh tomato, cheese and basil, drizzled with a tangy homemade balsamic glaze. Next, everyone will get excited to create multi-colored pasta completely from scratch before serving it in a h...

Grab your apron and discover how to create traditional Chinese favorites in this interactive cooking class. Chef Janet will help you prepare an incredible meal with fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes authentic to the cuisine. Begin by crafting shrimp shumai dumplings brimming with pork and mushrooms. Next, create potstickers with homemade wrappers, beef, pork and fresh vegetables. Cook up chicken wings covered in an addictive ginger soy sauce. End...

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...