Vegetarian Cooking Classes in Chicago

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 begin by smashing some baby potatoes with a spicy kick of crema to accompany them. For the main course, make some homemade flour tortillas with tasty black beans and spinach filling. Wrap it up to make a hearty vegeta...

Imagine yourself in a French bakery while making sweet pastries in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the secrets to French baking and how to craft a laminated dough from scratch to make three sweet treats. First, make palmier cookies dusted with cinnamon sugar. Fold the dough and fill it with crisp apples for gooey and crispy apple turnovers. Then, embark on a baking journey to make a decadent Kouign-Amann, a cake with buttery,...

Join Chef Aunt V for an immersive culinary journey delving into the heritage of the Mediterranean, where time-honored recipes come alive through a palette of vivid and lively ingredients. Embark on this interactive cooking experience that celebrates the richness of chickpeas, tomatoes, zesty herbs, and invigorating lemon. Begin by crafting a radiant red pepper hummus infused with the aromatic essence of garlic and olive oil. As the centerpiece, master the...

Learn how to make an Italian feast from scratch in this fun cooking class. To begin the class, enjoy a Mediterranean salad with mixed greens and a homemade salad dressing prepared in advance by the chef. Next, whip up pasta dough from scratch using flour, eggs and water. Master the technique of kneading and rolling the dough, then cutting it into fettuccine noodles. As the pasta boils, cook up a savory turkey Bolognese or an earthy walnut and spinach pesto...

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...