Spice Up Your Life Cooking Class Series

More than just a cooking class, Date Night is a spicy night out for couples seeking an evening that is unique and different. Share an appetite for food, wine and fun in our kitchen with your favorite person. (Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm - $150 per couple)

Menu: Mesclun Salad with Grapes, Walnuts and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, Cream of Carrot Soup with Fresh Ginger, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Poached Halibut with Tomato and Basil, Individual Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Hands-On Saute 101: One Technique, Many Dishes • Sunday, November 2nd
Easily one of the most useful methods in the kitchen, the technique of sautéing is something every good cook should master. You will leave this class with a firm grip of the technique and various ways to apply it. We'll discuss the anatomy of a good sauté pan and discover why not to use non-stick pans. To practice our new skill, we will create four sautés using fish and chicken with a different pan sauce for each. We'll learn the importance of deglazing, fond and reducing our sauces and of course knowing how to check our meat for proper doneness. A few tips and tricks will help us learn this one technique used for endless easy dishes. This is a terrific class for the beginner cook or those just looking to brush up on their skills.

Menu: Sautéed Spinach, Chicken with Garlic Lemon Sauce, Chicken with Hoisin Mango Chutney Sauce, Chicken with Moroccan Saffron Sauce, Tilapia with Ginger Teriyaki and Snow Peas, and Individual Chocolate Molten Cakes ($85)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Delish Dips Demo • Wednesday, November 5th
In this demo class, you’ll learn how to prepare a divine shrimp spread, Smokey eggplant dip with cumin-spiced tortilla chips, rosemary-lemon white bean dip, pecan spinach dip, and caramel dessert dip. Enjoy tastings galore accompanied by wine. ($45)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Culinary Skills 2: Meats • Saturday, November 8th
Participants in this very informative series will learn the various methods of cooking; Sauté, Stir Fry, Searing, Poaching, Boiling, Steaming, Grilling, Roasting and Braising. Learning when and how to properly use these methods and understanding the differences between them will dramatically increase your cooking repertoire and confidence. You will learn the variety of equipment used for each method, recipes, and the proper preparation of product. You will also be trained in food and kitchen safety. ($85)



From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Holiday Cookies Galore • Sunday, November 9th
Have fun and let the kid in you come out! Learn how to bake, decorate, frost, store and freeze gorgeous cookies for the holidays that will impress friends and family. These aren't cookies - they're works of art! ($75)

From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Holiday Party Hors D’oeuvres Demo • Wednesday, November 12th
Holiday entertaining should not take you away from your guests! In this demo class, our Spice Up Your Life Chef Instructor will show you how to make wonderful and simple hors d' oeuvres for the holiday season. You learn how to plan your preparation so that you can spend time enjoying your guests, rather than spending time in the kitchen! Enjoy tastings galore accompanied by wine!

Menu: Bacon-wrapped dates, Grilled Lamb Popsicles, Dungeness Crab Salad on Cucumber, Frittata with Potatoes and Chives, Mussels with Fennel, plus more. ($45)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Spice Up Your Friday – Girls Night Out • Friday, November 14th
Get together with your girlfriends for a great night out: enjoy a great cooking lesson, taste good food, drink luscious wines, and learn some new tricks in the kitchen.

Menu: Virgin Margaritas, Basil Marinated Shrimp with Mango Salsa, Ahi Tuna Sushi with Strawberries, Avocado and Mango, Spinach-Almond Salad with Prosciutto Roses and Poppy seed Dressing, Almond Meringue Cake with Mango Rum Glazed Pears and Deep Chocolate Sauce ($150 per couple)

From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Culinary Skills 2: Fish & Shellfish • Saturday, November 15th
Participants in this very informative series will learn the various methods of cooking; Sauté, Stir Fry, Searing, Poaching, Boiling, Steaming, Grilling, Roasting and Braising. Learning when and how to properly use these methods and understanding the differences between them will dramatically increase your cooking repertoire and confidence. You will learn the variety of equipment used for each method, recipes, and the proper preparation of product. You will also be trained in food and kitchen safety. ($85)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Thai Menu Design • Tuesday, November 18th
Discover the secrets of Executive Chef/Owner Arun Sampanthavivat of Arun’s Thai Restaurant in Chicago. Chef Arun invites you and friends to this one-of-a-kind series of Spice Up’s Adventures in Thai Cooking classes that will be chock full of useful tips and techniques. The Thai Menu Design class aims to guide you in designing your meal, appetizers and entrees in particular. It begins with the correct approach to select various ingredients that are so diverse; yet, at the end, they must be interrelated and work together interdependently. ($85)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Thanksgiving 101 Demo • Wednesday, November 19th
Getting ready for your first turkey or dissatisfied with the dry results you got last year? In this demo class, you will learn how to plan ahead and coordinate the labor to make the day itself more enjoyable. In the class, you will learn absolutely everything you would want to know about buying, thawing, prepping, and roasting a turkey.

Enjoy tasting galore accompanied by wine!

Menu: Roast Turkey with Gravy, Stuffing with Fennel, Chestnuts and Pancetta, Green Beans and Baby Carrots with Hazelnut Butter, Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes, The Ultimate Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin Pudding ($45)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Spice Up Your Friday - Entertaining For Couples • Friday, November 21st
As a couple, come learn simple dishes that can be turned into elegant weeknight dinners – they will make every evening special. Work with a group of other couples to prepare French Cuisine.

Menu: Arugula and Prosciutto Salad, Potage Petite Poi (French Pea Soup), Stemmed Mussels with Leeks Garlic, Thyme, White Wine and Butter and Chocolate Crepes with Fresh Strawberries. ($150 per couple)

From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Pasta 101 • Saturday, November 22nd
Learn to make your own pasta and pasta creations. From versatile ravioli to linguini, discover how easy it is to bring these Italian favorites to your table.

Menu: Fresh Egg Pasta, Spinach and Pine Nut Ravioli with Goat Cheese, Wild Mushroom and Garlic Sauce, Red Pepper and Panchetta Sauce and Classic Tomato Sauce ($85)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Basic Knife Skills • Sunday, November 23rd
Are you amazed by the ease with which chefs handle their knives? You, too, can learn to mince, dice, and julienne with confidence and speed. Practice the proper techniques to mince, dice, chop, slice, chiffonade, Asian julienne, segment citrus, and more. This class also contains information of how to select and properly maintain fine knives. ($55)

From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Risotto and Gnocchi Demo Workshop • Wednesday, December 3rd
In this demo class, you’ll learn the secrets to these Italian favorites. Enjoy tastings galore accompanied by wine. ($45)

From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Spice Up Your Friday - Dazzling Holiday Dinner • Friday, December 5th
Our own home with its bountiful produce and vineyards of the Willamette Valley, the fresh offerings of the coast and the fruit harvests of the Hood River has truly carved its own identity in the culinary world. This is a memorable holiday event whether it be for Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Learn how to shuck oysters, buy, prepare and stuff a crown roast of pork and make the most flavorful gingerbread cobbler for your holiday dessert. ($85)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Cooking with Herbs and Spices • Saturday, December 6th
In this class the chef will take an in depth look at the components and ingredients that can be added to cooking processes to accentuate the flavors by using aromatics as a foundation. You will taste different seasonings, herbs and other flavorings as well as learn how, when, what and why to use them. A very informative class and an integral part of cooking basics.

From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Crepes 101 • Sunday, December 7th
If this ultra thin French pancake isn't part of your repertoire it should be. They can be a casual snack, an elegant luncheon or a delicious dessert. Making a savory and a sweet batter will be the beginning of four delicious concoctions for you to enjoy. The variations are endless. And, don't worry; we'll have some Nutella to slather on too! You'll be surprised to discover how delicious squeezing lemon juice and sprinkling sugar on top can be.

Wine and Cheese: Pleasures of the Palate • Wednesday, December 10th
You won’t want to miss this wine and cheese extravaganza. Whether you are beginning to develop your wine and cheese palate or are already an avid enthusiast, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the comprehensive tasting and discussions. Indulge in, explore, and appreciate the marriage of these two age-old favorites.

Learn:
Proper wine tasting techniques
About the sight, smell, touch, and taste of wine
About wine varietals and their dominant characteristics
The background and history of different cheeses
How to store, serve, and cook with cheese properly
Wine and cheese pairings

Sample Menu: Wines from Burgundy paired with Epoisses; French Valencay paired with Sancerre; Spanish Roncal paired with Rioja; English Stilton with Port; and many more. ($55)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Spice Up Date Night Chocolates • Friday, December 12th
Delightfully sweet and sinfully delicious — what's not to love about chocolate, learn how to bake with chocolate properly by making chocolate lava cakes! This class will teach you the basic principles and the foundation of chocolate from the history, different types and its many uses including proper tempering, handling and storage. Next, get ready to melt down your own chocolate and create smooth, creamy dark chocolate truffles! We’ll finish the class by dipping strawberries, sipping champagne and creating chocolate decorations. ($150 per couple)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Pizza Party For All Ages • Saturday, December 13th
Our Spice Up Your Life Chef Instructors are passionate about making the best pizzas by hand. They cook these artisanal pizzas in a wonderful wood-fired oven for even better results. But you don’t need a wood-fired oven to make delicious pizza at home. Join them in this class to learn all their secrets for making the perfect pizza.

Menu: Spicy Tomato Sauce, Cream Sauce, Pizza Dough by hand, Pesto Sauce, Pizza with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Fontina and Pancetta, Dessert Fruit Pizza, and much more…
($65)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

Gourmet Holiday Cookie Exchange • Sunday, December 14th
Come and enjoy four hours of holiday gourmet cookie baking! In one afternoon we'll make a variety of traditional and gourmet holiday cookies. Bring your favorite cookie recipe to share. When we're finished, each person will go home with cookies for a party, holiday munching or gift giving. You'll spend a very enjoyable four hours with lots to show for it, so sign up early and make sure to bring something to take cookies home in. ($85)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu

The Basics: Classical Sauces and Vinaigrettes • Wednesday, December 17th
Learn all the Classical French sauces including Veloute, Espagnole, Bechamel, Hollandaise and Tomato which form the basis for hundreds of variations. Our Spice Up Chef Instructor will also teach you how to make your own home-made Vinaigrettes. ($65)


From low brow comfort food to high tech haute cuisine, there's a cooking class for every palate, wallet and talent. Consider treating yourself and a loved one to a culinary adventure that's close to home yet a world away. Our recreational cooking classes explore a wide range of topics and techniques. Study chocolate one day and Thai cuisine the next. Learn new skills such as braising, sautéing and flambéing utilizing local and seasonal products. On your own, or with a friend, explore your favorite styles of cooking and baking or take an adventure and try a new cuisine or cooking technique class.

To learn more about Spice Up Recreational Cooking Classes call 312-752-2196 or email: spiceup@kendall.edu