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Every Sunday

Join Us for a Delicious Empanada-Making Experience! Embark on a flavorful journey as we dive into the rich history and delicious craft of empanadas! In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn:

The fascinating origins of empanadas and how they’ve evolved around the world How to roll the perfect empanada dough and fill it with mouth-watering ingredients Tips and tricks to perfect your technique, from folding to sealing

At the end of the class, you’ll enjoy the empanada you made, served alongside a flavorful rice dish and a tasty side. Bring your appetite, your creativity, and a passion for great food!

Spaces are limited, so sign up today and let’s roll up our sleeves for some empanada fun!

90-minute experience includes recipe and traditional Puerto Rican rice.

Duration: 60–75 minutes Skill Level: All levels welcome

Event Description: Freshness is just as important as comfort.

In this hands-on class, we’ll focus on balance, brightness, and bold finishing flavors inspired by Latin kitchens. You’ll learn how to build vibrant salads, make dressings from scratch, and prepare a versatile chimichurri that brings everything on the plate to life.

This class is all about contrast—acid, fat, herbs, and seasoning—and how small adjustments can completely transform a dish. These techniques are simple, adaptable, and powerful tools you’ll use far beyond this class.

Whether you’re joining the series here or continuing from earlier sessions, this class stands confidently on its own.

You’ll leave with:

Confidence in building balanced salads and dressings

A go-to chimichurri you can use on vegetables, meats, and grains

Techniques for adjusting flavor without recipes

A fresh, satisfying meal to enjoy during class

All ingredients, supplies, and recipes are included. Just bring your appetite and curiosity.

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Grab your best green garb and join us for St. Patrick's Day!

Roll, Fold & Feast: An empanada making experience This final class celebrates everything we’ve learned—bringing skill, flavor, and community together at the table. Duration: 60–75 minutes Skill Level: All levels welcome

Event Description: This is where everything comes together.

Roll, Fold & Feast is a hands-on empanada-making experience inspired by Latin home cooking traditions and designed to be fun, interactive, and deeply satisfying. You’ll learn how to work with dough, prepare fillings, and master folding techniques—then cook and enjoy your empanadas together.

This class is about more than technique. It’s about gathering, sharing, and celebrating the joy of making food with your hands.

Whether you’ve joined us for the full series or are jumping in for the first time, this class stands on its own and welcomes everyone.

You’ll leave with:

Confidence working with empanada dough

Folding techniques you can recreate at home

Recipes to continue the tradition

A full empanada feast enjoyed during class

All ingredients, supplies, and recipes are included. Come hungry and ready to roll.

Monthly on every last Wednesday

Cook like Mama and wear it with pride. Our Chicago Mama’s Kitchen Signature Apron is officially available! Featuring our embroidered empanada logo and a sleek black design, this apron is made for real kitchen work — whether you’re cooking at home or serving at an event.

Come celebrate Easter with us!

Grab your best fiesta hat and join us for Cinco de Mayo!

Join us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!

Come celebrate the long weekend with us!