Italian Cooking Classes in Chicago

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...

Learn to cook like a true Italian grandma in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Andy!You'll prepare a three-course menu using traditional techniques and timeless recipes that have nourished Italian families for centuries. You'll start with a rustic bruschetta featuring ripe tomatoes and handcrafted olive tapenade. Then, craft tender chicken marsala perfumed with wine and fresh herbs for your main course. And for the finale, prepare a layered tiramisù w...

Add some Italian flair to your meal rotation with a hands-on cooking class led by Chef Janet.This culinary session focuses on the essential techniques behind some of the most beloved Italian dishes. You'll start by making a delicious bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes and a savory olive tapenade. For the main course, immerse yourself in earthy mushroom flavors as you choose between making creamy mushroom risotto or tender chicken marsala. Then, you'll w...

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...

This is an awesome kid-friendly cooking class designed to get future foodies involved with making their own meals. Anyway, what kid doesn’t love a pizza party? In this hands-on class, they get to create their own pizza menu to serve and enjoy. First, Chef Andy will guide young participants in making homemade pizza dough, teaching them hands-on rolling and kneading techniques. Then, they’ll use the dough to make their own customizable pies with their fa...

Learn to make handcrafted Italian pasta in this interactive cooking class with Chef Janet. With Chef Janet's guidance and support, you'll learn fundamental techniques for preparing flavorsome pasta dishes like gnocchi and tagliatelle. The session starts with a tasty bruschetta appetizer featuring tomatoes, basil and olive oil on crispy bread. You'll then move on to the main course, choosing between tagliatelle or soft gnocchi made from scratch and paired w...

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...

Discover all the secrets behind authentic Italian pizza in this fun and interactive cooking class.First, you'll make a colorful Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil. Then comes the best part; you'll learn how to mix and stretch your own pizza dough from scratch. Once your dough is ready, you'll top it with your favorite ingredients and watch it bubble and crisp in a real wood-fired oven. Make sure to save some room for des...

Enjoy a delicious pizza made with your own hands in this fun cooking class with Chef Janet. From preparing the dough to choosing the perfect toppings, you’ll learn all the steps that go into creating a delicious homemade pizza. You'll start with a refreshing Caprese salad to start your meal, the perfect accompaniment to any pizza. Then, make and shape your pizza dough from scratch and top it with your favorite ingredients. To finish on a sweet note, you'...

Dive into this interactive cooking class based on hit TV series "The Bear". Chef Andy will guide you through the creation of several delectable dishes that celebrate Chicago and the flavors of your favorite characters. Discover how to form Sydney's French Omelette with eggs, potato chips, Boursin cheese and chives. Prepare a spicy Italian beef sandwich with a side of homemade "quick" giardiniera full of fresh produce. Complete your meal with a delectable C...

Explore the secrets of creating flatbreads and pizzas with help from Chef Andy in this in-person cooking class. From techniques for creating dough that's crispy and tender to choosing fresh, tasty toppings, you'll become a master of the craft in your own home kitchen. Your lesson will cover margherita pizza and flatbread topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil and an Italian sausage pizza and flatbread sweetened with honey and topped with cara...

Learn to make some of Italy's most famous dishes in Chef Andy's immersive cooking class.During this culinary lesson, you’ll prepare a traditional Italian meal from scratch from a master chef known for his expert yet approachable techniques. Your three-course menu begins with classic bruschetta, featuring juicy tomatoes and aromatic basil. Next, roll up your sleeves and get ready to handcraft pasta dough and shape it into pillowy gnocchi, perfectly paired...