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Hands-On Build a Better Grain Bowl

Elevate your meal prep with the art of building the perfect grain bowl! Master techniques like cooking grains, roasting vegetables, pickling, and preparing proteins, all while creating vibrant bowls featuring bold dressings and fresh garnishes. From chipotle-lime chicken to miso-glazed salmon, customize your creation and enjoy a healthy, flavorful dining experience!

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  • 18 and older
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  • 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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Class Description

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We love grain bowls because they are hearty and customizable meals comprised of various whole grains, vegetables, garnishes, proteins and sauces to complement. Ingredients can be mixed and matched to your liking, and they can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner! In this hands-on class, we’ll teach you how to cook different grains, how to prepare vegetables in a variety of ways, how to successfully cook proteins and how to make three distinct varieties of dressings. Come learn a multitude of cooking techniques and have fun building your customized grain bowl!

Menu:

  • Quinoa Grain Bowl with Grilled Chipotle-Lime Chicken, Pickled Red Onions, Black Beans, Cumin-Roasted Zucchini, Cilantro Vinaigrette and Toasted Pepitas 
  • Brown Rice Grain Bowl with Miso-Glazed Salmon, Sweet and Sour Cucumbers and Carrots, Roasted Sesame Broccoli, Edamame, Chili-Peanut Dressing and Toasted Peanuts
  • Farro Grain Bowl with Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Toasted Walnuts, Dried Cranberries and Apple Cider-Thyme Vinaigrette

Skills covered in class:

  • Cooking whole grains
  • Roasting vegetables
  • Pickling
  • Balancing flavors
  • Marinating
  • Selecting and grilling chicken
  • Selecting and roasting fish
  • Determining chicken and fish doneness
  • Preparing vinaigrette
  • Working with fresh herbs and spices 

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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Refund Policy

  • All classes have a three (03) day cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps 1 and 2 which have a two-week cancellation policy. 
  • You must email [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation.
  • If you cancel a class other than Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a credit card, you will receive a refund to your card, minus the 15% administrative fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • If you cancel more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a gift card, you will receive an account credit valid toward future classes, minus the administrative fee. 
  • If you cancel within three days of your class, you will receive an account credit equal to 50% of the class price less 15% administrative fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. This credit is valid for one year. 
  • If you are unable to attend, you are also welcome to send a guest in your place. 
  • Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 have a 2-week cancellation policy so any cancellations before 2-weeks will receive a refund minus the administrative fee. 
  • No credits will be given for cancellations within 2 weeks.
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square (285)

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  • Hands-On Build a Better Grain Bowl

    Staff was warm, informative, and accepting - including those of us with no skills. Food was great. Definitely useful and applicable lessons learned.
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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square is Chicago's premier recreational cooking school and offers a variety of cooking classes, wine classes, and private cooking parties. Located in Lincoln Square, they offer classes on cooking basics, intense boot camps, seasonal classes, date nights, healthy cooking, and classes for kids.

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