Hands-On St. Paddy's Day

There's nothing quite like St. Paddy’s Day in Chicago! Kick off the celebration with a mouth-watering Emerald Isle feast in this hands-on class. Afterwards, you'll be ready to paint the town green!

Menu:

• Baby Kale and Apple Salad with Cider-Mustard Vinaigrette
• Shepherd’s Pie with Lamb, Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes 
• Irish Soda Bread
• Irish Whiskey-Chocolate Mousse   

Skills covered in class: 

• Selecting ground meat
• Using flour as a thickener
• Selecting potatoes
• Making quick breads
• Working with fresh herbs and spices
• Preparing vinaigrette
• Balancing flavors
• Whipped heavy cream and egg whites 

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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