Learn to make a classic Thai curry that rivals your favorite neighborhood takeaway spot.
Thai cooking emphasizes lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and a spicy edge. Thai Red Curry Paste is a versatile and flavorful base for many Thai dishes. The classic recipe consists of red chili peppers, garlic, salt, lemongrass, turmeric, and shrimp paste. But, it will work perfectly if you buy the paste at the store ahead of class.
Join Chef Jen in her Chicago kitchen, as she guides you step-by-step in recreating this red thai curry that can be made with chicken or eggplant for a vegetarian option. Once you have created your curry masterpiece, you will serve it over steamed white rice to enjoy a delicious, warming meal.
No experience is required! Invite your friends and family to join you for class, so you can connect virtually and enjoy a fun experience cooking together. No experience is required! You'll have the opportunity to interact with Chef Jen throughout the class. You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list to prepare for class. The main ingredients required to cook along with the chef include: thai red curry paste, ginger, garlic, lime, coconut cream, soy sauce, fish sauce, chicken breast or eggplant, red chili pepper flakes, black ground pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro, thai basil, bay leaves, yellow onion, and white rice. You will have an opportunity to interact with Chef Jen and ask her questions throughout the session.
Prepare your mis-en-place ahead of the session by measuring out your ingredients, grab your favorite drinks, and get ready to join a fun virtual cooking party! Tickets are on a per-person basis. Please note the time is in Eastern Time Zone!
There's nothing more delicious than freshly made pasta and creating it yourself. It's easier than you might think!
Join Chef Michele, in her Cape Cod kitchen, while she teaches you step-by-step how to make the perfect pasta dough and then transform it into beautiful Fettuccine or Tagliatelle noodles. No pasta machine necessary! You will pair your handcut pasta with a delicious pesto sauce, also made from scratch during class. All that's missing is a glass of wine!
Break out your rolling pins and get ready for an arm workout, by way of rolling pasta dough! Invite your friends and family to join you for class so you can connect virtually and enjoy a fun evening of crafting a beautiful meal from scratch, together. No experience is required! You'll have the opportunity to interact with Chef Michele throughout the class and ask questions as you wish.
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required to participate along with the chef in your own kitchen include: all-purpose flour, eggs, olive oil, salt, basil, pine nuts/pecans/walnuts, grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano Cheese, Garlic, and Lemon.
Prepare your mis-en-place ahead of the session, grab that glass of wine, and let’s get cooking!
Join Chef Michele from her Cape Cod kitchen as she treats you to lunch, Parisienne Cafe style. Classically trained in all aspects of French cuisine, Chef Michele invites you into her home (virtually) to teach you how to prepare a cup of warming French Onion Soup with Croque Monsieur, the French version of a melted ham & cheese sandwich. If you're in the mood to fry up an egg and add it one top, then make it a Croque Madam!
The French take their food and drink very seriously. You visit the Boulangerie for your breads and the Fromagerie for your cheese. Supermarkets are definitely not the Parisienne way. The ingredients that really bring this meal to life are the quality breads and cheeses in your recipe. So don't be afraid to venture out of your comfort zone and pick up some specialty items to yield the best tasting meal.
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required to cook along with the chef include: olive oil, butter, onions, stock, thyme, salt, pepper, French bread (baguette recommended), sandwich bread, shredded cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, all purpose flour, milk, and ham.
Prepare your mis-en-place, by measuring out your ingredients, ahead of the session and let’s get cooking together!
Be transported to the whimsical patisseries of Paris as you learn how to create the irresistible classic French Macarons, live from your very own kitchen.
Join Chef Michele from her Cape Cod kitchen for an afternoon of baking. Classically trained in French cuisine, Chef Michele will teach you how to create these infamous French meringue-based cookies!
She will take you through a detailed demonstration, before you will be guided step-by-step in replicating the process of meringue mixing, otherwise known as 'macaronage', piping, baking and assembling. You will learn to make a vanilla buttercream to fill your macarons. But, feel free to break out any jams or spreads you have on hand at home! Nutella is another easy and satisfying option for filling.
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list so you can prepare your measurements ahead of class. The main ingredients required to bake along with the chef include: ground almond flour, confectioners sugar, egg whites, granulated sugar, vanilla, cream of tartar, butter and milk.
Prepare your mis-en-place ahead of the session, by measuring out your ingredients, and get ready to whip up some delicate and delicious French Macarons!
This class combines a cooking lesson on how to master a classic Risotto along with some wine education from Chef Michele, who is also a certified Sommelier!
There is a reason so many restaurants put Risotto on their menus - it’s not a dish most people have the patience to attempt to cook at home! Luckily for us, there's no better time than now to learn something new!
Risotto really is the perfect dish for all seasons. All you need is to master the base technique and the possibilities are endless!
Join Chef Michele in her Cape Cod kitchen as she guides you step-by-step in preparing the perfect Risotto. Choose between two suggested recipes: Mushroom or Seafood Risotto. Based on your choice, Chef Michele has provided some suggested wine pairings to prepare ahead of class (within the recipe you will receive).
How you participate in the wine tasting portion of class is entirely up to you! Choose one of the suggested wines and enjoy a nice glass throughout the class, or partake in a guided tasting by pouring a few ounces of each type into a clean glass. When the Risotto is ready to be enjoyed, Chef Michele will engage the class in a tasting and discussion. Learn which wines accentuate the flavors in your dish and what to look for when choosing a wine to pair with different Italian foods. You may even discover your new favorite variety!
Invite your friends and family to join you so you can connect virtually and enjoy a fun evening of cooking and drinking wine. No experience is required!
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required to participate along with the chef include: onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, broth, arborio rice, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, fresh herbs, and your selected wine(s) of choice.
Measure out your ingredients ahead of the session, break out the wine glasses and let’s get cooking together!
There are few things in life better than handmade cheesy ravioli.
Join Chef Michele for this highly interactive, hands-on class where you get to make ravioli completely from scratch in the comfort of your very own kitchen. No need for a fancy pasta machine - it's time to roll up your sleeves and learn to make pasta the old-fashioned way, just like an Italian Nonna would!
In this virtual class, you will learn to make and knead the egg based pasta dough, then fill your ravioli with a cheese medley filling, and cook these pouches of yum to perfection. Chef Michele will walk you through step by step in real time, checking-in to make sure you are on the same page throughout the entire session. Please note that this class focuses solely on making the pasta. You can have your own pasta sauce ready to enjoy with your ravioli after class.
With this class, you will gain the basic knowledge of hand-rolled pasta and feel more confident to try making other types of pasta. You are encouraged to cook along with the chef, as she will take you through the recipe step-by-step.
Invite your friends and family to join you for class so you can connect virtually and enjoy a fun evening of creating something from scratch, together. No experience is required! You'll have the opportunity to interact with Chef Michele throughout the class and ask questions as you wish.
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required to participate along with the chef in your own kitchen include: all purpose flour, eggs, salt, pepper, olive oil, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.
You don't have to travel to Chicago to get your fill of Deep Dish Pizza. Join us in this 2 hour hands-on class where you will learn to make deep dish pizza from scratch! Start by making your pizza dough (stand mixers with a dough hook attachment or electric mixers are recommended). While it rests, learn to make a simple yet delicious tomato sauce from scratch. Prepare your toppings, choosing between meat lovers, extra cheese, or veggie. We welcome all the creativity!
To ensure that this class is extra sweet, Chef Michele will take you through the process of making homemade Chocolate Panna Cotta for dessert! This class is for the dairy lovers- cheese, cream, and chocolate. We've got you covered on what's sure to be a delicious meal, as well as a laid back, educational, and fun evening in the kitchen!
Chef Michele will take you through the process step by step in creating each recipe. Invite your friends and family to join you for class so you can connect virtually and enjoy creating something from scratch, together. No experience is required! You'll have the opportunity to interact with Chef Michele throughout the class and ask questions as you wish.
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required to participate along with the chef in your own kitchen include: all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, salt, sugar, active dry yeast, butter, olive oil, onion, diced oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic, crushed tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, half and half, gelatin, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and dark chocolate.
Japanese desserts present a variety of flavors and textures that are exciting to the American palate. You may have tried a Matcha tea latte before, but have you ever baked with Matcha?!
Join Chef Jen from her Chicago kitchen as she guides you through an hour and a half of making two tasty and trendy Japanese desserts: Mochi Ice Cream and a tiered Matcha Cake.
Pick out your favorite ice cream and get ready to learn the secret to freezing it in a case made out of rice flour and sugar. Then learn how to fill your Matcha cake layers with a home made Adzuki (red bean) filling.
Invite your friends and family to join you for class so you can connect virtually and make some delicious and creative treats together. This is a fun class for the whole family to enjoy, especially the taste testing part at the end! No experience is required! You'll have the opportunity to interact with Chef Jen throughout the class and ask questions as you go.
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required to assemble your desserts along with the chef include: rice flour, cake flour, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, baking powder, eggs, food coloring, cornstarch, ice cream, canola oil, cream of tartar, red beans, butter, heavy cream, cool whip, and matcha powder.
Empanadas are pastries traditionally filled with seafood, meat, cheese, vegetables or fruit. They're thought to have originated in Spain, where the Empanada Festival is part of Galician culture.
Join Chef Jen in her Chicago kitchen as she teaches you how to make the flakiest homemade empanadas from scratch! You will learn to make two fillings, either vegetarian or beef picadillo. Chef Jen will demonstrate how to fill your empanada disks and fold the edges into a braided seal called \"repulgue\".
No empanada experience is complete without a dipping sauce. So you will also learn Chef Jen's recipe for the perfect Chimichurri sauce!
Please note, you will need to make your dough before class begins so that it has at least one hour to rest. You will then have the option to either fry or bake your empanadas.
Invite your friends and family to join you for class, so you can connect virtually and enjoy a fun experience cooking together. No experience is required! You'll have the opportunity to interact with Chef Jen throughout the class.
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required include: apple cider vinegar, all purpose flour, butter, sugar, salt, egg, olive oil, yellow onion, ground beef (or protein of choice), gold or yellow potato, bell pepper, tomato paste, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, frozen green peas, dried cranberries, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, chili flakes, and chili.
Prepare your mis-en-place ahead of the session (see instructions in the ingredients/equipment sheet), grab a glass of your favorite drink, and let’s get cooking!
Our newest class combines a cooking lesson on how to master the classic Polish dumplings, Pierogies, along with some beer (Pilsner) education from Chef Michele, who is also a certified Sommelier!
Pierogies are similar to dumplings and empanadas on the outside, but the most traditional way to fill them is with potatoes. You will learn two different fillings in this class, classic mashed potato & mashed potato with cheese & onion.
Join Chef Michele in her Cape Cod kitchen as she guides you step-by-step through the process of making your dough from scratch. Together you will make your fillings and assemble your pierogies before dropping them into simmering water to cook.
Then how you participate in the beer pairing portion of class is entirely up to you! Chef Michele recommends having Eastern European Pilsner Beer available to enjoy with your Pierogies, but also to discuss the flavor compatibility and how you can consider pairing brews with your food in the future.
Invite your friends and family to join you so you can connect virtually and enjoy a fun evening of cooking and drinking beer together. No experience is required!
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required to participate along with the chef include: all purpose flour, salt, cream cheese (or sour cream), egg, butter, milk, potatoes, yellow onion, cheddar cheese and your selected beer(s) of choice.
Measure out your ingredients ahead of the session, break out the beer and let’s get cooking together!
Is there any other dessert out there more sophisticated than fluffy and soft vanilla souffle drizzled with rich creme anglaise? Though creating a perfect evenly risen souffle may seem intimidating, once you know the proper techniques, anyone can feel confident to recreate this lovely dessert at home.
Join Chef Michele, in her Cape Cod kitchen, while she takes you through the step-by-step process of making 4 individual (or one large) souffles from scratch.
Invite your friends and family to join you for class so you can connect virtually and enjoy a fun time baking something delicious together, from scratch. The taste testing will surely be the best part!
No previous baking experience is required and all skill levels are welcome! But remember, baking is a science. So it's important to follow the recipe and have the ingredients measured out properly so that at the end of the class you'll be ready to sit down to the most delicious dessert. You'll have the opportunity to interact with Chef Michele throughout the class and ask questions along the way.
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required to participate along with the chef in your own kitchen include: butter, flour, whole milk, vanilla, granulated sugar, eggs and heavy cream. A stand mixer is recommended for this class, but an electric hand mixer will also work.
Tickets are on a per-person basis. Please note our class times are in Eastern Time Zone!
Learn the art of making fluffy, soft, pillowy buns that steal the show on any Chinese food restaurant or takeaway menu.
Follow along with Chef Jen to make the traditional BBQ pork filling, or substitute with your favorite vegan or vegetarian filling. We recommend bean paste, custard, cream cheese, or fruit preserves. Follow the process of making the dough completely from scratch! Stand mixers are highly recommended, but hand mixers can also work!
While the dough is resting we will make our filling and BBQ sauce. Learn how to marinate pork like a pro. Then cut, roll, and fill the bread before egg washing your buns and putting them in the oven to bake.
Invite your friends and family to join you for class, so you can connect virtually and enjoy a fun experience cooking together. No experience is required! You'll have the opportunity to interact with Chef Jen throughout the class.
You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required include: all purpose or bread flour, sugar, brown sugar, instant dry yeast, olive oil, salt, pork tenderloin or boneless ribs, ground pepper, light soy sauce, Chinese Shaoxing wine, garlic cloves, tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Apple Cider Vinegar, garlic powder, cornstarch, and an egg yolk.
Prepare your mis-en-place ahead of the session (see instructions in the ingredients/equipment sheet), grab a glass of your favorite drink, and let’s get cooking!