Vegetarian Cooking Classes in Chicago

Level up your taco night game in this hands-on Mexican cooking class with Chef Janet! You'll learn to make authentic-tasting tacos from scratch that are sure to rival those from your favorite taqueria. Chef Janet will teach you to mix up a traditional masa harina dough and the techniques behind hand-forming your own rustic tortillas. From there, you'll prep, sauté and season the proteins and veggies of your choice to make a spicy filling with a hint of li...

You’ll never have to leave the comfort of your own kitchen again to enjoy a round of tasty dumplings after this interactive cooking class with Chef Angel. From potstickers to gyoza to momo and mandu, Asian cuisine features a diverse range of dumplings making them a versatile dish great for any occasion big or small. Chef Angel will show you how to use a dumpling wrapper base to form a flavorfully packed dish using edamame, truffle, coconut aminos and gin...

Prepare a springtime-fresh take on traditional pasta in a hands-on cooking class that's much more than your garden variety lesson! Chef Maria is ready to share her technique for transforming eggs, flour, water and a touch of juice from ripe peas into a silky dough that becomes handmade pasta in a snap. She'll also show you how to prepare a herbed ricotta filling to make your pasta into pillow ravioli, robed with a creamy carrot and butter sauce. It's a pla...

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You'll learn how simple it is to transform wholesome ingredients into fabulous pasta to serve your friends and family. Start your cooking lesson by mixing together eggs, flour and oil to form a traditional dough, then cut it into impeccable pasta strips. Next, finely dice onions, mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes to prepare a rich Marinara sauce that wil...

Give your springtime tabletop something to celebrate with this exciting in-person cooking class that keeps berries front of mind. Chef Maria has prepared a lesson in the art of cream puffs, a session that shows you how to create your own pastry dough using an array of fresh ingredients. Explore expert methods for crafting a silky pastry cream to fill your shells, swirled with a compote composed of ripe berries bursting with the sweetest flavors of the seas...

Roasted beets are the hero of this cooking class with Chef Maria at the helm. She'll demonstrate her gourmet methods for transforming humble root vegetables into a meal worth savoring. You'll learn to roast fresh beets to tender perfection and use them to top zesty arugula with orange slices and goat cheese sharing the plate. Then, prepare a zingy green garden dressing sweetened with honey and orange juice and garnish your finished salad with crunchy pista...

Learn how to create your favorite Chinese recipes in this fun and interactive cooking class. Chef Andy will teach you how to prepare authentic recipes with a vegan twist. You'll start with mushroom and cabbage potstickers with soy sauce, wrappers, scallions and ponzu sauce. Your main entrée is orange tofu served over rice with ginger, onions and garlic. For dessert, enjoy fried Chinese sesame seed balls with rice flour and a sweet red bean paste. MENUMush...

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...

This fun cooking class for kids is a great way to get little hands involved and skilled in the kitchen. Chef Andy will patiently help these eager chefs create a menu of Japanese favorites that they can be proud of. To start, they'll learn all about safe and proper knife skills while slicing cucumbers to make a refreshing salad. They’ll also learn to make an impressive sushi roll, filled with colorful fresh veggies like bell peppers, carrots and scallions...

Explore a whole new array of plant-forward Tex-Mex flavors in this exciting hands-on cooking class with Chef Rakhi. With her expert guidance, you'll discover an array of tastes and textures that lie beyond your most familiar favorites. You'll craft a silky butternut soup with a spicy kick added to the mix and turn refried beans, ancho chiles and humble mushrooms into gourmet tacos even meat-eaters would love. Try out a new twist on guacamole with the zing...