CLASSES

Virtual Classes

The Chopping Block is now offering virtual classes! Virtual cooking has been part of our strategic planning for years, and we are excited to bring this curriculum to fruition. Get cooking in the comfort of your own kitchen with our virtual Cooking Demonstrations and Cook Along classes. 

Our Virtual Demonstration classes, via Zoom, are a fun opportunity to watch your chef in action. During class, your chef will teach you how to  prepare the dishes while you observe and take notes. Our Zoom moderator  will make sure your questions submitted through the chat option are answered during or after class. The recipe packet will be provided upon registration. Please note that some recipe steps may be prepared ahead due to the length of the class.

Our Virtual Cook Along classes, via Zoom, will have you and your chef cooking together in real time. We’ll provide you with the recipe packet and equipment list upon registration, so you’re prepared to get cooking, and when it’s over you’ll have dinner on the table! Our Zoom moderator will make sure your questions are answered live by the chef either during or after class. 

Virtual Family Night Cook Along: Ricotta Gnocchi with Basil Pesto

• Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
• Ricotta Gnocchi with Basil Pesto
  
  

Monday, July 6, 2020 5pm CST

Chef Sara Salzinski

Virtual 3-Day Kids Baking Camp

• Day 1: Lemon Bars with Brown Sugar-Oat Crumble
• Day 2: Pop Tarts with Homemade Jam and Vanilla ​Glaze
• Day 3: Devil's Food Cupcakes with Roasted Banana Buttercream

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3pm CST

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 3pm CST

Thursday, July 9, 2020 3pm CST

Virtual Cook Along: Shakshuka with Hash Browns

• Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce with Peppers, Spinach and Cheese)
• Hash Browns

Saturday, July 11, 2020 10am CST

Executive Chef Lisa Counts

Virtual Cook Along: Fried Chicken and Waffles

• Fried Chicken and Waffles

Sunday, July 12, 2020 10am CST

Chef Hans Mooser

Virtual Family Night Cook Along: Tapas Party!

• Baked Goat Cheese with Tomato Sauce
• Bacon-Wrapped Dates
• Gambas Con Ajillo (Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Saffron)
  
  

Monday, July 13, 2020 5pm CST

Chef Sara Salzinski

Virtual Cooking Demo: Chilies en Nogada

• Chilies en Nogada (Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Spiced Pork and Dried Fruit with Walnut Crema)

Thursday, July 16, 2020 6pm CST

Owner/Chef Shelley Young

Virtual Cook Along: Sauteed Steaks with Bacon-Blue Cheese Butter

• Sautéed Steaks with Bacon-Blue Cheese Butter
• Summer Succotash

Friday, July 17, 2020 6pm CST

Chef Sara Salzinski

Virtual Cook Along: Eggs Benedict

• Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce

Saturday, July 18, 2020 10am CST

Owner/Chef Shelley Young

Virtual Cook Along: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Summer Farro Salad

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Peppers, Capers and Pine Nuts
• Farro Salad with Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Basil Vinaigrette

Sunday, July 19, 2020 4pm CST

Chef Hans Mooser

Virtual Family Night Cook Along: Chicken Tinga Tacos

• Tomato, Corn and Black Bean Salsa
• Chicken Tinga Tacos with Steamed Rice

Monday, July 20, 2020 5pm CST

Chef Sara Salzinski

Virtual Cooking Demo: Bacon-Jalapeno Mac-n-Cheese

• Southwestern Chopped Salad
• Bacon-Jalapeño Mac-n-Cheese

Thursday, July 23, 2020 6pm CST

Owner/Chef Shelley Young

This class is in partnership with the North Side Housing and Supportive Services, and you can choose to make a donation to this comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness.  All of the donations will go directly to the organization. 

Virtual Cook Along: Fish en Papillote with Warm French Lentil Salad

• Fish en Papillote (Fish Steamed in Parchment Paper with Leeks, Capers and Compound Butter)
• Warm French Lentil Salad with Spinach

Friday, July 24, 2020 6pm CST

Chef Hans Mooser

Virtual Family Night Cook Along: Teriyaki Salmon with Soba Noodle Salad

• Roasted Teriyaki Salmon
• Soba Noodle Salad with Carrots and Broccoli

Monday, July 27, 2020 5pm CST

Chef Sara Salzinski

Virtual Cooking Demo: Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken

• Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
• Herbed Couscous Salad

Thursday, July 30, 2020 6pm CST

Owner/Chef Shelley Young

Virtual Cook Along: Roasted Garlic and Herb Naan with Chutney

• Roasted Garlic and Herb Naan
• Cilantro Chutney and Mango Chutney

Friday, July 31, 2020 6pm CST

Executive Chef Lisa Counts

Virtual Cook Along: Individual Cherry Galettes with Whipped Cream

• Individual Spiced Cherry Galette with Whipped Cream

Saturday, August 1, 2020 10am CST

Executive Chef Lisa Counts

Since our stores remain closed for COVID-19, we unfortunately cannot accept gift cards as form of payment for virtual classes at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience!