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Discover the art of gourmet cuisine in the heart of Chicago with hands-on culinary classes ranging from baking and pastry to international cuisines, taught by expert chefs.

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Demo Cooking: Summer Sides

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Summer is the perfect time of year for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. Whether you’re the host or bringing a dish to share, you need go-to summer side dishes that can feed a crowd and stand up to hot weather. In this demonstration cooking class, you will learn you how to make summer sides that will be the star of the party, including brand-new recipes like orzo with basil and pine nuts, tangy cabbage slaw, and no-mayo potato salad....

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: French Fall Favorites

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Few experiences capture magic and romance like autumn in Paris—colorful foliage, crisp breezes, and of course, flavorful seasonal meals. In this demonstration class, instructor and Francophile Emily Paster will transport you to the City of Light with a seasonal, French-inspired fall menu, with all new recipes including: Tomates farcies (stuffed tomatoes) Veal marengo French apple cake

(126) All levels 21 and older
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Demo Cooking: Middle Eastern Mezze

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

The Middle East is famous for its mezze, shared small plates that can start a meal or serve as the meal itself. In this cooking class, you will learn to make classic vegetarian mezze including an authentic tabbouleh, spicy pumpkin chershi dip, and muhammara—a red pepper and walnut spread.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: Make-ahead Holiday Apps

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Join us at the Chicago Botanic Garden as we show you how to take the stress out of holiday entertaining with our Demo Cooking class. Learn to make elegant hors-d’oeuvres that can be prepared in advance, including French gougères, salmon gravlax, and butternut squash soup shooters. Impress your guests with these make-ahead appetizers!

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Demonstration Cooking: Hanukkah

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the versatility of extra virgin olive oil in Hanukkah cuisine and learn how to create delicious treats like olive oil ice cream and Italian olive oil cake in this culinary class hosted by the Chicago Botanic Garden. Join us as we explore new ways to celebrate this festive holiday with the help of this traditional ingredient.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating a delicious and healthy twist on comfort food with a vegetable-based lasagna. Join this cooking class and learn how to make a versatile tomato sauce and master the techniques of roasting vegetables in both the oven and an air fryer. Elevate your culinary skills and embrace the flavors of roasted vegetable lasagna.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: Quick Family Dinners

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Whether you are looking for something for a busy weeknight or weekend, these three easy, flavorful dinners will bring the family together.  Each recipe requires simple preparation but is still loaded with nutrition and flavor. You will learn how to make broccoli and beef stir fry, a hot noodle salad with every color in the rainbow, and chicken and olives paired with a green salad and sourdough bread.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: Sheet Pan Suppers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Sheet pan suppers allow you to be “one and done!” You will learn to prepare three well-rounded meals using only a sheet pan to cook.  Featured recipes include lemon-roasted salmon with feta and olives, Korean chicken with sweet potatoes and yum yum sauce, and ratatouille with goat cheese.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: Appetizers & Mocktails

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Indulge in a culinary adventure this Valentine's Day with a delectable array of tapas-style appetizers and refreshing mocktails. Discover the art of crafting gougères, roasted pepper tartines, peach brie tart, and savory okonomiyaki pancake, perfectly paired with love potion #9, "dirty martiNO," and carrot citrus spritz. Elevate your cooking skills and tantalize your taste buds in this hands-on experience.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: Instant Pot Comfort Food

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unlock the mouthwatering potential of the Instant Pot with our expertly crafted recipes. Discover the art of creating dairy-free mashed potatoes, succulent veal marengo, and indulgent sweet rice pudding in record time. Elevate your comfort food game with this versatile kitchen essential.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Demonstration Cooking: Passover

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Explore the diverse flavors of Passover as you delve into the culinary traditions of the Jewish diaspora. Discover how to create Persian gondi soup, North African-inspired chicken, and a decadent flourless chocolate cake from Mexico City. Expand your culinary repertoire and elevate your Passover menu with this immersive cooking experience.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: House Guest Favorites

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn how to impress your house guests with delicious comfort food favorites and make their stay unforgettable. From mouthwatering frittatas and pear streusel coffee cake to award-winning chili and cornbread, this course will teach you the secrets to creating showstoppers that will leave your guests begging for more.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Demo Cooking: Spring Skillet Suppers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

With the Demo Cooking class at the Chicago Botanic Garden, you will learn to create delicious and effortless spring suppers, featuring vegetarian green shakshuka, chicken alfredo pasta, and salmon with swiss chard and radishes. Perfect for busy weeknights, these meals will impress your family and friends with their simplicity and flavor.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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Flavors of Fall

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Embrace the beauty of the fall season by putting its flavors on your table through healthy recipes. Undhiyu: Sweet Potato, Potato, Tomato, Eggplant, and peas dish from the Gujrati region in India Okra and Sweet Potato Dish: rich in antioxidants, iron, calcium, vitamin C, B and K1 Vegan Indian Sugar-Free Pumpkin Pie: get all the flavor and nutrients of pumpkin without the not-so-healthy ingredients that don’t really serve your body Complementary...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Sunday Supper – Mardi Gras

Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL

Join us one Sunday a month for an inter-generational cooking class! Each month, we’ll cover a new food topic, cook together, and sit down at the end of class to share the meal we’ve created. All ages welcome. FEBRUARY’S TOPIC: MARDI GRAS Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! In this class. we’ll channel the flavors of New Orleans for a Mardi Gras feast and discuss the influences of this delicious and unique regional cuisine....

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Semi-Homemade Cooking: Easy Pantry Recipes

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

If you’re looking for quick weeknight dinners, these shortcut recipes will help you get the job done in no time flat! That’s right—were taking cue from Sandra Lee, author of the best-selling cookbook Semi-Homemade Cooking and one of America’s most sought-after culinary experts! Join us to learn how to make a quick, budget-friendly meals using on-hand ingredients and pantry staples. We’ll share techniques for combining fresh ingredients...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Cooking with Indian Masala

Arya Bhavan @ 2508 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Learn to master healthy cooking with masala, a super spice mix that is a staple of Indian cuisine. One of our most popular classes! Masala Dosa: thin crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions, served with chutney Chana Masala: a chickpeas-based, high-protein Indian dish and Arya Bhavan favorite Masala Tea: Indian spice tea

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Cooking: Stir Fry Party

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Stir-fry recipes are an easy way to incorporate flavors, colors, and textures into meals. Learn to cut ingredients in consistent sizes for quick cooking. Featured recipes include:  cauliflower and maitake mushroom orange-cilantro salmon with bok choy Kung Pao chicken white and brown rice blend.  Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older.

(126) All levels 21 and older
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Demo Cooking: Farmers’ Market Finds

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Do you love to shop at farmers’ markets or have a subscription to a CSA but are not quite sure how to use all of the unusual fruits and vegetables that you find? In this demonstration cooking class, instructor Emily Paster shares her approach to farmers’ market shopping and provides suggestions on how to branch out from familiar crops like corn, tomatoes, and zucchini.

(126) Beginner 18 and older
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Hands-on Cooking: Preserved Lemons

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Preserved lemons are a staple of Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, and they make an impressive edible gift. In this hands-on cooking class, discover how to make and take home a jar of preserved lemons. Learn to use the lemons in farro and preserved lemon salad. 

(126) All levels 18 and older
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