Upcoming Class
Cooking Fundamentals
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM |
Janet Cobb
Take the first step toward becoming the cook you’ve always wanted to be—right in your own kitchen—by beginning your journey in ours. This class is perfect for aspiring chefs and enthusiastic home cooks alike. We’ll cover a variety of essential cooking skills and techniques designed to build confidence and elevate your time in the kitchen.
What's on the Menu?
Minestrone Soup with Parmesan Topping
Turkey Chili with Cheese, Sour Cream and Onions
Sauted Chicken Thighs with Herb Cream Sauce
What to Expect?
We’ll start with basic knife skills and prep work, then our chef will lead the group through the recipes, keeping things fun, relaxed, and social throughout the class. The recipes are thoughtfully chosen to support meal-planning flexibility, allowing you to apply the skills you learn to a variety of dishes at home.
What skills will be Covered?
How to Read a Recipe - before you can make anything, you need to know how to read a recipe and time recipes. Mise en Place is a French culinary term meaning "everything in its place," referring to the essential practice of gathering, preparing, and organizing all ingredients and equipment (chopping vegetables, measuring spices, setting out tools) before you start cooking to ensure a smooth, efficient process and reduce errors. Knife Skills - how to properly hold a knife, along with chopping and dicing techniques. Cooking Skills - How to properly cook ground turkey and chicken thighs. How to make soup and chili. Making a pan sauce. Kitchen Equipment - knifes, gadgets, cookware, etc... Finally - We'll show you how to apply the skills you learned to a wide range of other recipes!
When will we Eat?
It takes time to make a great meal and in general it will take 2 to 2.5 hours for the food to be served.
Can we bring something to Drink?
Absolutely, our classes are BYOB!
*Please remember the more you drink, the less you'll learn...
What's your Cancellation Policy?
Cancellations must be made by calling us at 773-293-3190. Those who provide cancellation for a class one week (seven days) in advance will receive a full refund or store credit to apply the class cost to a future class. If you must cancel fewer than 7 days before the class, you will receive a store credit, less a $50 cancellation fee per ticket. This policy allows us to cover business operational costs and provide the best service possible for all customers.
Photo courtesy of Gilberto Olimpio
