Holiday Cooking Classes in Chicago

In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Titik, you'll experience the tastes of incredible regions with both Spanish and Latin American cooking styles. Join Chef Titik as you learn how to prepare a variety of unique dishes, including savory chicken vegetable empanadas with romesco sauce and crispy beef tacos topped with zesty salsa roja and guacamole. Then, you'll learn how to prepare a fragrant Spanish seafood paella, a traditional Spanish dish that can b...

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...

This cooking class features an authentic Italian four-course menu using fresh ingredients. Chef David shares his tips and tricks as he teaches you to master an array of Italian recipes. You'll start with a charred Caesar salad topped with homemade croutons and Parmesan. Next is a creamy risotto with Arborio rice, stock and fresh herbs. Your entrée is a savory lemon and herb-roasted chicken. Dessert is a decadent vegan chocolate mousse. MENUCharred Caesar...

Learn to create a fresher, healthier take on your favorite Chinese dishes in this helpful in-person cooking class with Chef Andy. He'll share the secrets for preparing delicious recipes from Chinese cuisine you can enjoy at your own home table. You'll create your choice of potstickers or eggrolls and a batch of fried rice topped with your choice of chicken, shrimp, beef or fresh vegetables. You'll round out your meal with some healthy and flavorful steamed...

Join Chef Titik on a journey through the exotic fusion of French and Moroccan cuisine. In this in-person cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare a menu that blends French cooking techniques with the flavors and fragrances of Morocco. You'll start with French onion soup with Gruyère cheese and a baguette. Your main course is a lamb chop accented with almonds and fennel accompanied by roasted vegetable couscous. For dessert, you'll enjoy rustic apple gal...

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...

Take a trip south with this cooking class led by Chef David. He shares favorite family recipes and culinary traditions handed down for generations in an interactive setting. You'll start with an authentic Southern cornbread with honey butter. Next, you'll prepare shrimp and grits with cheddar cheese and a side of braised collard greens with bacon and vegetable stock. Dessert is a rich bread pudding with brioche bread, eggs and dried fruit. MENUHomemade Cor...

Learn authentic Mexican cooking techniques to prepare delicious, made-from-scratch recipes in this cooking class with Chef Andy. First, you'll learn to make flour tortillas from scratch. Chef Andy's recipe is tender and chewy, and he'll share his secrets for creating perfect flour tortillas from scratch. Then you'll fill those fresh tortillas with your choice of meat or vegetables. You'll also learn to make creamy, spicy elote corn and finish off the meal...

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...

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...