Park District of Oak Park

The classes below are for adults. For the Kids Cook! program, please watch for updates .
Classes cover a wide culinary curriculum, from basic techniques to intriguing ethnic cuisine. All classes are taught by professional chefs, and are a combination of hands-on and demonstration. Students will enjoy the convivial mood and social interaction in addition to the culinary instruction, but the best part of all is always the tasting!

Location: Cheney Mansion Catering Kitchen, 220 N Euclid in Oak Park. Please call (708) 383-2612 with any questions!

A minimum of 5 participants must be registered for class to proceed. A max of 8 participants allowed in each class. SIGN UP TODAY!

SPRING 2008 PROGRAMS

Professional chefs teach a combination of hands-on and demonstration classes. Held in the Mansion’s newly remodeled catering kitchen on weekday evenings, from 7-9:30 pm, each class costs $55 for Oak Park residents and $70 for non-residents. Call 708-383-2612, or register on-line at www.oakparkparks.com.

NEW! Special Class - "Woof It Down" - Bake Treats for Your Doggie! Click here for the flyer!

A Taste of Thai #244145-01 Wed, Mar 5 Yasmin Ranney
Authentic Thai ginger chicken soup “tom khing gai”, panang chicken, ajad (cucumber marinated in vinegar), spicy beef salad, jasmine rice and hot, delicious jasmine tea!

Risotto & Polenta #244145-02 M, Mar 10 Stephanie Oelsligle
Fried polenta squares with marinara sauce, creamy gorgonzola polenta topped with asparagus & crispy proscuitto, and wild mushroom risotto

Dinner from Spain #244145-03 W, Mar 19 Karen Horning
Manchego cheese pan tomate, chicken & sausage paella, spinach with raisins, pine nuts & sherry vinaigrette, and Brazo de Gitano cake

Mad for Chocolate #244145-05 Tu, Apr 1 Stephanie Oelsligle
Mango-coconut chocolate truffles, individual chocolate lava cakes, and chocolate brioche bread pudding with white chocolate-Mandarin sauce

The Chinese Gourmet #244145-06 Tu, Apr 8 Yasmin Ranney
Delectable sweet corn chicken soup, stir fried kungpao chicken, traditional egg rolls, vegetable noodles with egg strips, sticky rice and green Chinese tea

Spring Pies & Tarts #244145-07 Tu, Apr 22 Karen Horning
All-American cherry, French pate sucre crust with strawberry chocolate filling, and Italian rustic apple tart with corn meal crust

Spring Fling Appetizers #244145-08 Tu, May 6 Stephanie Oelsligle
Mini corn cakes with mango salsa, crème fraiche & cilantro, plus spring pea soup shooters, smoked salmon & cucumber rolls with black sesame seeds, and mini shortcakes with balsamic glazed strawberries & whipped cream

Herbs from the Garden #244145-09 Tu, May 13 Karen Horning
An appetizer, a salad, a bread and a dessert made with herbs right out of the mansion’s garden. Return on May 18 th for Cheney’s Plant Sale, and start your own herb garden!