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Gazpacho with Poached Shrimp and Tomato Chicken Skillet : Hands-On!

Friday, July 31
$95.00

Step into a kitchen bursting with color, flavor, and sunshine as we celebrate the magic of tomatoes in every form. This lively, fully hands‑on class invites guests to chop, blend, simmer, whisk, and plate right alongside the chef, creating a vibrant summer feast from the first swirl of gazpacho to the final slice of cake.

You’ll kick things off with a chilled, herb‑bright Green Gazpacho topped with tender poached shrimp, learning how to balance freshness, acidity, and texture. Then the energy moves to the stovetop as you build a rustic, comforting Tomato Chicken Skillet, layered with garlic, juicy tomatoes, and peak‑season aromatics. A creamy, ultra‑satisfying Parmesan Farro rounds out the savory courses with richness and depth.

For a sweet finish, you’ll whisk, fold, and frost your way to a stunning Ricotta Cake with Tomato Marmalade and Cream Cheese Frosting—a playful, unexpected dessert that captures the spirit of summer in every bite.

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.

Chef: Laura

Menu:

Green Gazpacho with poached shrimp

Tomato Chicken Skillet with garlic and tomatoes

Creamy Parmesan Farro

Ricotta cake with tomato marmalade and cream cheese frosting

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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Gazpacho with Poached Shrimp and Tomato Chicken Skillet : Hands-On!
$ 95.00
12 available
Chef
Laura Claude
Date and time
Friday, July 31
6:00pm -
8:00pm
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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Laura Claude

Chef Laura has a diverse background in cultural and culinary arts. Born in an Italian and Korean family, she has a degree in accounting. However, early on in her corporate career, she realized her passion for gastronomy which led her to graduate from Kendall College with a culinary art degree. She worked for various establishments including the Primehouse in River North, and was one of the opening team members of the first Virgin Hotel. Her love language is food and she passionately shares her abundance of culinary mastery with her students. Thanks to her diverse background, her depth in food culture knowledge is limitless. She has a dedicated group of followers who do not miss any opportunity to take her exciting and adventurous classes here at The Joyful Gourmet. When she is not teaching, you will find her in her garden or enjoying time with her children.

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