Cookie Decorating: Pool Party
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New! Celebrate summer with a fun, pool-themed cookie decorating class. In this beginner-friendly session, you will learn to decorate sugar cookies with royal icing through step-by-step guidance. Designs include a swimming pool, flamingo float, pink lemonade pitcher, lemon slice, and flip-flop. You will receive five vanilla cookies and icing bags. Key skills include using tipless icing bags, outlining and flooding, wet-on-wet techniques, section flooding, and creating layered designs. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 6 – 8 p.m.Jamie Haddad, owner, One Happy Cookie Bakeshop ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Cookie Decorating: Summer Strawberries
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New! Celebrate the sweetness of summer with strawberry-themed cookie decorating. In this beginner to intermediate class, you will learn to decorate sugar cookies with royal icing through step-by-step instruction. Designs include strawberries on and off the vine, strawberry jam jar, and a pint of strawberries. You will receive five vanilla cookies, icing bags, and royal icing transfers. Key skills include working with tipless icing bags, outlining and flooding, wet-on-wet techniques, flooding in sections, creating layered designs, and using icing transfers. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6 – 8 p.m. Jamie Haddad, owner, One Happy Cookie Bakeshop ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Demo Cooking: Guilt-free Desserts
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Indulge in delicious treats without guilt. In this cooking class, learn how to create healthier desserts by understanding macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fat that provide energy) and incorporating ingredients that are low in sugar, high in protein, and nourishing for your body. Recipes include almond flour scones with seasonal berries, banana breakfast cookies, carrot zucchini bread, strawberry rhubarb muffins, and tahini banana bread. Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nicole Putzel, certified nutrition coach, classically trained chef, and owner, Putzel Kitchen ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Demonstration Baking: Fruit Cobbler
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New! Indulge in the flavors of the season with a delicious, homemade fruit cobbler. In this hands-on class, explore a variety of fruit combinations and master the techniques for creating the ultimate cobbler. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned baker, discover how these versatile, quick-to-make fillings can also be used for mouthwatering homemade pies. Monday, August 11, 2025, 6 – 8 p.m. Karianne Soulsby, executive pastry chef, The Gwen Hotel ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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8/11/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Demonstration Cooking: Summer Greens
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New! Summer gardens are bursting with fresh, healthy greens. In this cooking class, you will learn essential knife skills, sautéing techniques, tips for creating homemade dressing, and how fresh herbs can brighten up any dish. Enjoy spinach salad with strawberries and fennel topped with a mint vinaigrette; sautéed swiss chard with onions, black beans, and goat cheese; and beet pizza with kale pesto and a seeded crust. Sunday, June 22, 2025, 1 – 3 p.m. Nicole Putzel, certified nutrition coach, classically trained chef, and owner, Putzel Kitchen ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Demonstration Cooking: Summer Squash
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New! Summer squash grows quickly and is incredibly versatile, ideal for both savory and sweet dishes. You will learn various techniques for preparing squash, including grilling, roasting, sautéing, and baking. The menu features zoodles (zucchini noodles) served with pesto and cherry tomatoes, a mixed squash dish topped with lime and green goddess dressing, chocolate zucchini muffins, and classic ratatouille. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nicole Putzel, certified nutrition coach, classically trained chef, and owner, Putzel Kitchen ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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8/20/2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Detox and Digestive Tea Blends
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New! Explore the soothing and healthy powers of tea. Sample teas that are known for their cleansing properties and learn how teas can support digestion and overall wellness. Craft a custom tea to take home and enjoy. Friday, August 22, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m. Joe and LaShanda Lewis, owners, The Irie Cup ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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8/22/2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Hands-on Baking: Cake Decorating 2
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Unleash your inner artist and transform a simple cake into a showstopper. In this hands-on class, learn the art of cake decorating with essential techniques like piping, writing, and filling. With expert guidance, work with high-quality tools—piping bags, tips, a turntable, and offset spatulas—to design a breathtaking cake that will wow at any celebration. Monday, June 30, 2025, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Karianne Soulsby, executive pastry chef, The Gwen Hotel ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Craving warm, homemade donuts? In this class, discover how easy it is to make fresh donuts that are far tastier than store-bought. Learn expert tips and tricks to create three irresistible types: light and airy French crullers, indulgent filled Boston cream, and rich, tangy sour cream old-fashioned. Plus, enjoy a hands-on experience by filling your own donuts to take home and savor. Monday, July 21, 2025, 6 – 8 p.m. Karianne Souslby, executive pastry chef, The Gwen Hotel ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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7/21/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Hands-on Cooking: Artichokes
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New! Native to the Mediterranean, artichokes are a species of thistle cultivated as food. In this hands-on class, discover delicious ways to prepare them: steamed and accompanied by a garlic lemon aioli; stuffed with guanciale, herbs, and crisp breadcrumbs and then roasted; deep fried in an heirloom tomato caponata; and blended into a bisque soup finished with cream sherry and crisp onion curls. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Hands-on Cooking: Breakfast Battle
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New! Sweet or savory? At this breakfast showdown, everyone wins. In this cooking class, you will make chimichurri eggs with bourbon brown sugar bacon and French toast stuffed with cinnamon cream cheese and raspberries. Sunday, August 24, 2025, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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8/24/2025 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Hands-on Cooking: Canning Italian Sauces
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New! Preserve the summer tomato harvest with classic Italian sauces. Discover how to prepare and can three delicious variations: arrabbiata with spicy garden peppers; puttanesca with anchovies, capers, and olives; and norma with grilled eggplant and sweet marsala wine. Friday, August 15, 2025, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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8/15/2025 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Hands-on Cooking: Ceviche and Gazpacho
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New! Beat the summer heat with two refreshing, chilled dishes. Learn to make a vibrant ceviche with fresh fish marinated in lemon, lime, and grapefruit juices, topped with crispy tortilla strips. You will also prepare a flavorful gazpacho with spicy peppers, avocado oil, and fresh bread for added richness. Sunday, July 27, 2025, 2 – 4:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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7/27/2025 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Hands-on Cooking: Deviled Eggs
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New! Elevate your appetizer game with three creative twists on deviled eggs. Start with the classic version, then explore bold flavors like curry with savory chutney, and a luxurious topping of beef tartare, fried prosciutto, caviar, and crispy onions. Sunday, July 20, 2025, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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7/20/2025 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Hands-on Cooking: Eggs Benedict
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New! Perfect poached eggs are key to a great eggs benedict. Learn the secrets to prepare poached eggs and then stack them in two delectable variations: the classic with ham and a rich, buttery hollandaise sauce and a seafood version featuring lobster and a fragrant saffron herb béarnaise sauce. Sunday, June 29, 2025, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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New! Fresh and juicy, versatile grapes elevate savory dishes. Enjoy learning how to prepare an elegant Montreal-inspired salad featuring Belgian endive, pears, and mimolette cheese dressed in a roasted grape vinaigrette; a curried chicken salad with red grapes; and a roasted rosemary and grape crostini topped with a nutmeg and pine nut ricotta. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2 – 4:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Hands-on Cooking: Grilled Summer Harvest
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New! Make the most of the late-summer harvest by grilling fruits and vegetables to bring out their bold flavors. Create a vibrant mix of plum tomatoes and acorn squash with eggplant, portabella mushrooms, and corn to serve with beef; marinated Brussels sprouts and smashed fingerling potatoes to pair with salmon; and stone fruit cobbler topped with amaretto gelato. Sunday, August 17, 2025, 2 – 4:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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8/17/2025 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Hands-on Cooking: Indian Breads
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Learn the art of crafting fresh, stuffed North Indian flatbreads, known as paratha. In this hands-on class, you will make a variety of parathas, including aloo (potato), gobi (cauliflower), paneer (cottage cheese), palak (spinach), and lachha (layered). Discover tips and techniques to prepare the dough and to cook to achieve a golden, crispy texture. Enjoy tasting instructor-prepared parathas and take home your own dough to finish cooking. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Shilpi Saxena, culinary instructor ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Hands-on Cooking: Lyonnaise Fish
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New! Learn to prepare this classic French pie with a choice of two methods: individual pie plates or in a roasting pan. In this hands-on class, you will discover the techniques for both, along with two delicious topping options—flaky pastry or buttery mashed potatoes. Serve your Lyonnaise fish with a crisp garden salad to balance the rich flavors and velvety texture. Sunday, June 8, 2025, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Hands-on Cooking: Mozzarella and Burrata
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New! Discover the fun of making your own cheese. Learn how to prepare fresh, organic mozzarella and creamy burrata. Explore ways to enhance your creations with summer herbs and get tips for serving them in a tomato basil salad, as part of a charcuterie board, or spread on warm baguette topped with garden vegetable caponata. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 2 – 4:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Dive into the world of onions in this hands-on cooking class. You will explore the versatility of the onion and learn caramelization techniques. Then use them in a sweet and savory jam as well as a flavorful tart with a buttery, flaky crust. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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8/9/2025 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Hands-on Cooking: Pasta Salads
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New! A summertime staple, pasta salads are versatile and delicious. Learn to make three creative versions: penne verde with asparagus, basil, scallions, peas, parsley, and pistachios; rigatoni with toasted walnuts, fried prosciutto, shaved pecorino, and an orange-fennel vinaigrette; and orecchiette with lemon, ricotta, spinach, and pine nuts in a delicate elderflower champagne dressing. Saturday, July 26, 2025, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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7/26/2025 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Hands-on Cooking: Quick Indian Meals
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New! Discover quick, healthy, and flavorful Indian recipes in this hands-on class. You will prepare a variety of vegetarian dishes from across India, including a vegetable-packed vermicelli (semolina) dish, crispy ghee-infused potato snacks, and hearty dried white peas topped with fresh ginger, tomatoes, onions, lemon, and cilantro. Learn to use essential ingredients like mustard seeds, ghee, and fresh curry leaves to elevate your dishes. Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Shilpi Saxena, culinary instructor ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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Hands-on Cooking: Rhubarb
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New! Rhubarb harvest occurs twice in Illinois—first in late May or early June, and then again in mid-August. Learn to make a variety of dishes: a rustic rhubarb tart served with a scoop of coconut gelato; a chunky rhubarb barbeque sauce for grilled pork loin; and a delightful rhubarb syrup ideal for cocktails—fabulous in a margarita, gimlet, bellini, or sparkling soda. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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8/13/2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Hands-on Cooking: Summer Berries
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New! Transform blackberries and raspberries into a variety of delicious dishes. Learn to prepare brightly colored sherbet, a juicy marinade for pork chops stuffed with wild rice, a tangy vinaigrette for a roquefort and frisée salad, and a sweet syrup to enhance cold cocktails. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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8/28/2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Hands-on Cooking: Veracruz Red Snapper
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New! Transport yourself to the shores of Puerto Vallarta with this vibrant, flavor-packed dish. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to prepare a whole Veracruz-style red snapper, complemented by garlicky smashed potatoes. Discover how to balance fresh summer herbs and vegetables to create a stunning dish sure to impress your guests. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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New! Beat the heat with refreshing cocktails featuring fresh summer herbs and vibrant veggies like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Enjoy a fun tasting session that will leave you inspired to create your own garden-to-glass drinks. Take home recipes, step-by-step instructions, and a plant to grow your own cocktail ingredients at home. Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older. Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6 – 8 p.m. Sonja Kassebaum, co-founder and co-owner, North Shore Distillery ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center |
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8/14/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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