"You
have to ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries
taste."
-Goethe
"There is no love sincerer than the love of food."
-George Bernard Shaw
"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."
-Luciano Pavarotti
"After eating chocolate you feel godlike, as though you can conquer enemies, lead armies, entice lovers."
-Emily Luchetti
"All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast."
-John Gunther
:: Entree Classes ::
A=Adult Class :: C=Children's Class :: B=Both
The best meals come from the best ingredients, right? Not always! In these great classes, our chef will guide you through some amazing dishes that can be made on a budget or on a splurge.
The entree classes will help you deliver breakfast in bed, grill with the best or learn to cook together.
Breakfast in Bed...PLEASE! (In-home/Private Class)
Surprise your mom or dad with a mouth-watering breakfast that will have them smiling all weekend. Maybe they'll let you stay up!
Sample Menu:
Oatmeal Pancakes with maple syrup :: Monkey Bread :: Yogurt & Granola Fruit Parfaits :: Fruit Scones with Honey Butter
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Couples Cooking (In-home/Private Class)
You and your sweetie (or friend) will prepare an enticing three-course dinner. Learn professional cooking techniques that will make any night a special occasion.
$300 per couple Price includes all menu planning, shopping, food, use of equipment during event, set up and clean up and over 2 hours of professional cooking instruction...all within the comfort of your own home.
Sample Menu:
Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto :: Braised Chicken with Peppers & Oven Baked Polenta :: Molten Chocolate Cakes
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Customer Testimonial :
My daughter and I had a great time, in the cake class on Nov. 8th. She couldn't wait to get home and show all of her friends the cake and tell them about how much fun she had.
She has also been bugging me about making a cake of our own. I also want to let you know that was the best butter cream frosting I have ever had. Thanks again for the great ending to our mother daughter weekend.
-Michelle Sims , Marengo, IA
Grilling (In-home/Private Class)
If you are a true Chicago native you grill out 364 days a year. Get fired up at this class where hamburgers and hot dogs are a thing of the past.
Sample Menu:
Pork Tenderloin with Honey Glaze :: Grilled Seasonal Vegetables :: Petit grilled potatoes with Garlic-Lemon Butter :: Brown Sugar grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Pizza From Scratch (In-home/Private Class)
Tired of the old stand-by of pizza delivery? Throw away those delivery menus and learn how to do it yourself! Learn how make a simple pizza dough
Sample Menu:
Caramelized Onion, Apple and Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza :: Meat Lovers Calzone :: BBQ Chicken Pizza :: Veggie and Cheese Pizza
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Customer Testimonial :
"Through the years, Chef Alekka has proven to be a very patient and knowledgeable instructor. We would recommend her to anyone who is looking to further their skills in the kitchen!"
-Michelle & Tony Chidichimo, Chicago
Smoking Allowed (In-home/Private Class)
Stove Top Smokers are a "hot" item.
In this class we will learn how smoke food indoors on the stove using the CAMERON stove top smoker. We will also learn how to create different flavors with a variety of infused wood chips
Breakfast in Bed...PLEASE! (In-home/Private Class) 
