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There’s a finesse and skill to cooking your favorite meals. If you are an aspiring chef, but need a little help from professionals, sign up for a beginners class in Downtown Chicago. Expert chefs will teach you the basics of cooking and provide you with the skills and methods you need to begin creating decadent dishes in your own kitchen. Talented chefs are looking forward to introducing the art of cooking to guests in Downtown Chicago.
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Chicago Cooking Class: Bake Sophisticated French Macarons for Mother’s Day Chicago Cooking Class: Bake Sophisticated French Macarons for Mother’s Day 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Bake Sophisticated French Macarons for Mother’s Day 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Bake Sophisticated French Macarons for Mother’s Day 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Bake Sophisticated French Macarons for Mother’s Day 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Bake Sophisticated French Macarons for Mother’s Day 6 slide
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Bake Sophisticated French Macarons for Mother’s Day

$109
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$109
Create luxurious French macarons from scratch for Mother’s Day. Make sophisticated French macarons in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll craft peach and Champagne macarons and chocolate crème brûlée macarons with attention to detail and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, May 9th at 9:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Mom’s Favorite Macarons Chicago Cooking Class: Mom’s Favorite Macarons 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Mom’s Favorite Macarons 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Mom’s Favorite Macarons 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Mom’s Favorite Macarons 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Mom’s Favorite Macarons 6 slide
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Mom’s Favorite Macarons

$89
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$89
Explore techniques for making perfect macarons every time. In this 3-hour cooking class, you’ll learn the skills to make elegant, delicious macarons. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll master making macaron batters in two flavors — peach and champagne and chocolate créme brûlée, before piping,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, May 15th at 9:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Master Classic Seafood Skills Chicago Cooking Class: Master Classic Seafood Skills 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Classic Seafood Skills 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Classic Seafood Skills 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Classic Seafood Skills 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Classic Seafood Skills 6 slide
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Master Classic Seafood Skills

$89
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$89
Cook restaurant-style seafood dishes with expert guidance. Work through elegant seafood recipes in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll cook salmon with crisp skin, prepare mussels marinières and poach shrimp with precision. You’ll also make a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, May 19th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Cake Decorating Step by Step Chicago Cooking Class: Cake Decorating Step by Step 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cake Decorating Step by Step 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cake Decorating Step by Step 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cake Decorating Step by Step 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cake Decorating Step by Step 6 slide
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Cake Decorating Step by Step

$99
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$99
Learn to create well-crafted layered cakes from scratch. Master the basics of filling and frosting in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll assemble a vanilla genoise cake with Swiss meringue buttercream and raspberry curd, then practice smoothing, piping and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, May 10th at 10:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: An Evening in Paris - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: An Evening in Paris - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: An Evening in Paris - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: An Evening in Paris - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: An Evening in Paris - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: An Evening in Paris - Date Night 6 slide
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An Evening in Paris - Date Night

$99
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$99
Take your date for a dinner in Paris in this cooking class. Transport your date to the cobbled streets of Paris by joining this date night An Evening in Paris cooking class. You and your date will be joined by a top-rated chef who will guide you through the menu. Together, you'll create a luxurious meal of seared...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, May 10th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Surf and Turf Feast - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Surf and Turf Feast - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Surf and Turf Feast - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Surf and Turf Feast - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Surf and Turf Feast - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Romantic Surf and Turf Feast - Date Night 6 slide
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Romantic Surf and Turf Feast - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook a refined surf-and-turf dinner for your next date night. Cook a balanced surf-and-turf menu in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare grilled steak and shrimp, asparagus with chermoula, lemon herb couscous and a refreshing mocktail. End with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, May 22nd at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Cook Timeless French Classics 6 slide
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Cook Timeless French Classics

$99
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$99
Develop reliable French cooking skills from scratch. Cook a well-rounded French menu in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare chicken with white wine sauce, crispy roasted potatoes, steamed artichokes with lemon aioli and lemon sugar crêpes. You’ll...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, May 11th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Master Authentic Mexican Desserts 6 slide
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Master Authentic Mexican Desserts

$89
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$89
Cook authentic Mexican desserts in this cooking class while learning baking and frying techniques. Create a spread of Mexican sweets in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll bake conchas, prepare chocoflan and fry churros served with Mexican hot chocolate...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 1st at 10:00AM
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Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Macarons with Mom 6 slide
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Macarons with Mom

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the secret to crafting decadent macarons. Master the art of crafting macarons in this special mother-child cooking class. A chef will teach you the recipes and techniques for creating this decadent and delicate dessert. You'll make peach and champagne and chocolate crème brûlee macarons while learning how...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, May 15th at 9:00AM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch 6 slide
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Make Homemade Pizzas From Scratch

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Cook authentic pizzas in this cooking class while learning dough handling and baking techniques. Build confidence with dough and pizza techniques in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll mix pizza dough from scratch, shape and bake a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Jun 1st at 7:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night 6 slide
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Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a steakhouse-style menu with your sweetheart inspired by classic Tuscan flavors. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the timeless romance of Tuscany with a decadent gourmet menu. You’ll learn to pan-roast steak enhanced with capers, arugula and Parmesan cheese. Handcraft crunchy bruschetta with olive...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
85 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, May 16th at 4:00PM & other times
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Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille 6 slide
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Authentic French Chicken and Summer Ratatouille

$89
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$89
Cook fresh French summer dishes in this cooking class while learning roasting and soufflé techniques. Prepare a classic French summer meal in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll roast chicken with ratatouille, cook Dijon-seasoned new...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
51 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Jun 2nd at 4:00PM & other times
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