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 a good pasta dish, but I find some dishes have been 'Americanized' to be heavy and full of calories. Â This carbonara you will make still […]
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 could you go wrong? During this class you will learn to make two varieties of egg bites, your main dish, candied bacon, and fresh fruit […]
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 of bags, tools, making the right consistency of icing, coloring. Full Participation PARENTS: Shop the day of class and received 10% off regular priced merchandise.
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 in flavor plus it can be grilled right ton the grate or put on a cedar plank. Â Here it will be made in a more […]
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 top with an egg and some savory-spicy Gochujang sauce! It is delicious, and actually healthy! This will be a participation lunch - you'll build yours, […]
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 Pastry Cream Italian Custard A 'pour over' for Gelato or Vanilla Ice Cream. Coffee and Tea are complimentary. Wine, beer, soda, and Pellegrino are available […]
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 the midst of summer in the Midwest this class is must for learning the techniques of using cast Iron to cook your steaks. You will […]
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, perfect for your gourmet brunch, afternoon tea treats or really anytime you want something beautiful and delicious.  Chef Gale is an award winning pastry chef […]
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 in the pantry......except for the lobster. Instructor: Chef Judy Menu: Spicy Lobster Pasta w/Tomatos, lemon zest, red pepper flakes (Heat is optional) Homemade pasta, will […]
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 at the tap of a spoon stuffed with nuggets of tender torn chicken, herbed veggies & lumps of juicy, sweet lobster. Elevate the ingredients, always […]
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. The main dish will be served with traditional Banchans and rice. We will also be putting our creative skills to work and making a Soju […]
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 to make a flavorful crepe and bring new and delicious options to the table for you to fill your own ie: buffet style, Â whether it […]
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 is now a chain with shops from New York City to Japan. Made with Almond Flour, Egg whites, sugar and vanilla, Chef Laura will teach […]
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 summer approaches, there definitely are some wines that are more suitable for summer meals and warmer weather. But that doesn't mean just white wines! Sommelier […]
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 lamb, ground sirloin, and eggplant topped with a Béchamel sauce incorporated with Pecorino & Parmesan cheese. Tomato and Bacon tart Charred Brussel Sprout with a […]
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: Beef Enchiladas, corn and flour tortillas Elotes (Mexican Street Corn) on the Cob Caldo de camaron (mexican shrimp soup) Ice cream nachos Margaritas What you […]
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. House made ricotta, honey, extra virgin olive oil, preserved kumquats, sunchoke chips 2nd: Lobster. Herb butter, sugar snap peas, lemon buerre blanc 3rd: Cavatelli. Ramp butter, […]
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 market in the morning, return to the store to create a delicious sampling of something sweet or savory featuring the food of the markets variety […]
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 MN, Metropolitan) Buttermilk Biscuits Southern Style Kohlrabi Coleslaw (Purple) Sweet Potato Pie with Earl Grey Tea Infused Whipped Cream What you will learn: My rib […]
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 Street. Be sure to stop in at The Joyful Gourmet! Wine Bar Free Appetizers Chris Calhoun, local Musician! 🎉Different deal every month!
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 classic into something special.  This is a hands-on class where you will be making biscuits and the classic sausage gravy. Also learn the technique of […]
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 Ramekin Smoked Brisket with Crispy Polenta Rounds and a poached Egg Arancini - Risotto balls stuffed with Peas and Fresh Burrata What you'll learn: Unique […]
