The Chopping Block (LS): Sushi boot camp

Sushi Boot Camp

Sushi lovers rejoice! Learn the intricate ins and outs of everything sushi related in this intensive hands-on class offered by the Chopping Block in Lincoln Square.

Mario Scordato, sushi chef and Chopping Block instructor, will teach you how to perfectly cook and season rice, how to select and properly cut tuna, salmon, yellowtail (hamachi), eel (unagi), soft shell crab and shrimp for creating basic and more intricate maki rolls, hand rolls and nigiri.

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The Chopping Block (LS): Valentine’s feast

Valentine's Feast

The Chopping Block knows the way to your hearts and nothing starts a perfect night like a sumptuous dinner. Bring the object of your affection, and they will treat the two of you to a fun, romantic and delicious evening.

Treat yourselves to a lavish meal complete with cooking lesson! A complimentary glass of bubbly is included. 

Instructor Jeff Adamek will teach you how to make Sautéed Scallops with Brussels Sprout and Bacon Hash and Brown Butter Sauce; Endive and Watercress Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Apples and Goat Cheese; Dijon and Herb-Crusted Pork Loin with Sauce Robert; Aged Cheddar and Potato Gratin; Chocolate Amaretto Mousse.

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The Chopping Block (LS): You had me at chocolate

You had me at Chocolate

The Chopping Block invites you to sign up for “You Had Me at Chocolate”.

Lose control with these insanely decadent chocolate masterpieces. Bring an assortment of your edible treats home for your Valentine!  Instructor Kimberly Schwenke teaches you how to make Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow Filling; Chocolate Pecan Bars; Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting; Chocolate Toffee Cookies. 

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The Chopping Block (MM): Baking boot camp

Baking Boot Camp

The Chopping Block invites you to sign up for “Baking Boot Camp” cooking class.

Roll up your sleeves and spend a three day, dough-filled weekend in the pastry kitchen. 

Day One - Doughs and Batters: Yeast Dough; Pie and Tart Dough; Brioche Dough; Croissant Dough; Devil's Food Cake; Lemon Lavender Cookie Dough; Linzer Cookie Dough. 

Day Two - Pâté a Choux, Custards and Filling: Pastry Cream; Chocolate-Glazed Éclairs; Chocolate and Caramel Ganache; Pistachio Crème Brûlée; Buttercream. 

Day Three - Assembly and Garnishing: Shape and Fill Croissants; Frost and Assemble a Layer Cake; Bake and Assemble Cookies; Assemble Chocolate Raspberry Tart.

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The Chopping Block (LS): Sweets for the sweet

The Chopping Block: Sweets for the Sweet

The Chopping Block invites you to sign up for “Teens’ Cooking Class: Sweets for the Sweet”.

The Chopping Block, Chicago's largest recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes offered at two locations cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes.

Students (ages 12 -16) are guided through the preparation of simple-yet-sophisticated menus that they will enjoy recreating at home. They will learn the basics of knife skills, menu planning, and organizing prep work. The menu includes Cherry Divinity; Buttery English Toffee. 

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The Chopping Block (LS): Love at first bite

The Chopping Block: Love at First Bite

The Chopping Block invites you to sign up for “Love at First Bite: Appetizers to Put You in the Mood”.

The Chopping Block, Chicago's largest recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes offered at two locations cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes.

Start your Valentine's weekend off right with these sexy aphrodisiacs you can sink your teeth into. Instructor Hugh Amano will teach you how to make Warm Nut-Crusted Brie with Port-Infused Pears; Rum-Glazed Shrimp with Avocado Salad; Honey, Fig and Blue Cheese Tartlets; Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus; Fried Plantains with Fiery Jalapeño Dipping Sauce. 

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The Chopping Block (LS): Midnight in Paris

The Chopping Block: Midnight in Paris

The Chopping Block invites you to sign up for “Midnight in Paris” cooking class.

The Chopping Block, Chicago's largest recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes offered at two locations cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes.

Oh la la! These Parisian recipes bring a whole new meaning to the City of Light. Instructor Sara Salzinski will teach you how to make Mussels Steamed with Fennel and Crème Fraîche; Coq au Vin (Chicken Braised in Red Wine with Pearl Onions and Mushrooms); Celery Root Puree; Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème.

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