Courses

Tamale Class

Learn how to prepare traditional tamale masa and create classic fillings from meats and veggies to sweets.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen
Thursday, December 11, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Seafood Delights: Shrimp & Salmon with Delicious Sides

Learn how to prepare shrimp appetizer skewers, shrimp scampi and healthy salmon en papillote (in paper).

Tuesday, September 23, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Friday Night Lights & Football Bites

Students will make easy and delicious snacks using premade puff pastry, perfect for serving at your next football party.

Thursday, September 25, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

We will breakdown part of a chicken and use the pieces in some delicious food.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Cake Decorating for Beginners

Learn the basics of cake decorating in this fun, hands-on beginner workshop, perfect for anyone new to baking or looking to enhance their skills.

October 1-22, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Eat This Not That When Meal Planning

Learn how to turn your favorite meals into healthier choices!

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Indian Cuisine

Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with three authentic Indian dishes.

Thursday, October 9, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Your Favorite Chinese Restaurant is Just a Bite Away

Let's take some simple ingredients to create your favorite Chinese takeout dishes.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Master the Art of Cutting a Chicken

This interactive class will teach you the basics of cutting, deboning and portioning chicken.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Cheese Balls & Cheese Logs: Festive Holiday Favorites

Blend both classic and creative ingredients to craft a variety of irresistible cheesy masterpieces.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Some Like It Hot, I Like It Chili

Learn to layer flavors to make different types of chili.

Monday, November 10, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Fall Mini Tarts

Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, these elegant bite-sized treats are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Thursday, November 13, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Thanksgiving Cookie Platter

Decorate a delicious yet beautiful platter of decorated cookies for your family this Thanksgiving.

Thursday, November 20, 2025, Romeoville Campus, RMA-1017 CCS Kitchen Classroom/Servery

You Deserve a Cookie Break

Let's go beyond chocolate chips by combining flour, sugar, butter and eggs with seasonal flavors to create some delicious cookies.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Mexican Desserts: Churros, Conchas and Arroz con Leche

In this special baking class, you will learn the step-by-step process to make traditional Mexican conchas, creamy arroz con leche and churros.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Healthy Breakfast and Snack Meal Prep

Discover simple, nutritious recipes and meal prep strategies to fuel your busy lifestyle.

Saturday, December 6, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Perfect Pairing 3: Global Bites & Craft Beer Pairings

Our chef will guide you through preparing four to five make-ahead hors d'oeuvres inspired by global cuisines that are perfect for impressing your guests.

Monday, December 8, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Family Time: Holiday Healthy Snacks

Join us for a fun and interactive cooking class where an adult and child can learn together how to make delicious and nutritious recipes that are perfect for snacking during the holiday season.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Christmas Yule Log

In this festive workshop, you'll learn how to bake a light sponge cake, whip up a rich filling, as well as roll and decorate a traditional Buche de Noël.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen