Instructor: Chef Judy Participation: This is a hands on class that allows students to prep the ingredients and try their hand at cooking with the chef. Very instructional. I love […]
Participation Level: Not Required, Volunteers Welcome! Instructor: Chef Laura A note from Chef Judy: I love brunch, it’s the perfect meal! A combination of breakfast food and lunch food, how […]
Chef Liz will be assisting your kids in making : Individual Cakes Homemade frosting What you'll learn: Techniques for decorating and piping the frosting. The variety of piping tips, size […]
I believe Salmon to be one of those fish that has an endless amount of ways to be served. It's also a great fish for summer with it being light […]
Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish that is simply wonderful - the hot stone bowl crisps the rice, then you add vegetables, a small amount of deliciously marinated beef, and […]
Instruction: Chef Laura Participation: Yes, this is a hands On class Menu: Tiramisu Zabagloine  with fresh Berries....just in time for summer Affogato What you will learn: How to make French […]
When we think of steak, we think of BBQing, summer time, and people gathered in the backyard to be served a juicy perfectly prepared steak. Â Whether it's winter time or […]
Treat mom or a special person in your life to a wonderful afternoon at The Joyful Gourmet! Two-time James Beard award winner Chef Gale Gand will demonstrate 3 amazing dishes, […]
I serve this at home every few months as a treat, It's easy and fast, its great for a small dinner party and most of the ingredients you may have […]
There is nothing more soul soothing than fresh hot pastry. With a well chilled, pear-rich white Burgundy (more buttery than honey). Old Fashion pies with amber, glossy tops that shatter […]
Participation Class On this exciting evening, Chef Laura will be introducing you to some Korean favorites! Join our talented Chef as she guides you in preparing Kalbi and Daeji Bulgogi. […]
Not many of us make crepes these days despite their buttery flavor and quite easy to make. Chef Laura will re-introduce you to these gems with by teaching you how […]
Perhaps the most revered macaron of them all hails from Paris institution, La Dureé. Though it started as a small bakery in 1862 on 16 rue Royale, the high-end confectionary […]
Our first wine rule here at The Joyful Gourmet is drink what you enjoy. So if you want a big dry cabernet sauvignon - have it and enjoy! But as […]
What can I say about this dish, its surprisingly flavorful, with mint, oregano, white wine, and a béchamel sauce that contains parmesan cheese, what's not to love. Menu: Moussaka with […]
Menu to come shortly! Participation Level: Hands-On Instructor: Chef Laura All the desserts will be homemade...no store bought cookies here!
Instructor: Chef Dave Participation: This is a hands-on class helping chef prep the ingredients. Those interested can assist in making the dinner or sit back and enjoy the experience. Menu: […]
Participation Level: Demonstration Only Instructor: Chef Andy If you have ever taken a class with Chef Andy, you know the experience and food will be quite memorable! 1st: Grilled Artichokes. […]
Join us every Thursday morning during the Libertyville Farms Market season for small bits, cooking tips, recipes, and helpful product suggestions. Each week one of our chefs will shop the […]
Instructor: Chef Judy Participation: There will be hands on opportunities for making biscuits, BBQ sauce, Pie crust, Infused Cream Menu: Baby Back Ribs Special Sauce (recipe from a restaurant in […]
Join us for another First Friday on MainStreet from 6-9pm! No registration needed for this downtown tradition. Many businesses participate in First Friday with deals and specials all along Main […]
Southern biscuits and gravy are American comfort food and a great traditional breakfast.  Come experience how REAL fresh sausage gravy and (easy - shhhh) biscuits from scratch can elevate this […]
Instructor: Chef Dave Participation: Prepping the ingredients, assisting Chef putting these small plates together Menu: Mediterranean Bruschetta with Eggplant, Mushrooms, Feta Cheese Sautéed Squid with Pickled Vegetables served in a […]
