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Flavors of Comfort: Cauliflower & Garlic Soup, Roasted Chicken with Zesty Lemon-Herb Sauce

Monday, March 10
$85.00

Join us for a hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to create a comforting, flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion. In this class, Chef Mickey will guide you through each step of preparing a creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup—a rich and velvety soup packed with savory roasted flavors. Chef Mickey will create a vibrant Herb Oil to drizzle over your dish, adding an extra layer of flavor and freshness. You’ll also master the art of Pan-Roasting Chicken Breasts to achieve a golden, crispy exterior and a juicy, tender interior. To finish, we’ll teach you how to make a bright, aromatic Lemon-Herb Pan Sauce to complement your chicken perfectly.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, you’ll walk away with new skills and a delicious meal to share with friends and family.

This interactive class is designed to teach fundamental techniques such as roasting, pan-searing, and making flavorful sauces, all while having fun in the kitchen. At the end of the session, you’ll enjoy your creations in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to roast cauliflower and garlic for maximum flavor
  • Techniques for pan-roasting chicken breasts to perfection
  • Properly chopping herbs to make a fresh herb oil and a zesty lemon-herb pan sauce
  • Pan Searing
  • Tips for plating and presentation

Perfect for home cooks of all levels, this class will elevate your culinary skills while teaching you how to prepare a sophisticated, yet approachable, meal.

Hands-On – Participation Cooking Class: Aprons and workstations will be set up for you while your Chef-Instructor walks you through each course and giving you lots of tips and tricks along the way.

Menu:

  • Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup, Herb Oil
  • Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts, Lemon-Herb Pan Sauce, Roasted Winter Vegetable
  • Chocolate Pots de Crème with Orange Whipped Cream
Chef: Mickey
One glass of wine or beer is included with the event.  Additional glasses are available for purchase at the wine bar.

10% off all regularly priced merchandise during the event.

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Flavors of Comfort: Cauliflower & Garlic Soup, Roasted Chicken with Zesty Lemon-Herb Sauce
$ 85.00
1 available
Chef
Mickey Knutson
Date and time
Monday, March 10
6:00pm -
9:00pm
Location
The Joyful Gourmet
542 N Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Cancellation Policy

If you cannot make your reservation, we do encourage you to attempt to find someone that would enjoy attending. We can only issue a credit for you to attend a future event (6 month expiration). Within 72 hours we are not able to offer a credit as we’ve already incurred food and help costs.

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Mickey Knutson

Michael ‘Mickey’ Knutson is a 17-year Chicago culinary veteran and creative professional with a wealth of knowledge & experience in high-level cuisine, service, and leadership. His career turns have ranged from intimate, chef-driven kitchens to expansive catering & events operations; high-volume American bistro and barbecue to upscale seafood and steakhouse brigades. He has a particular loving interest in the traditional foldaways of the American South and Northwestern Europe. Mickey lives in Rogers Park with his wife Laura and their three daughters.

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