Whisk into springtime magic: where sunshine meets spatulas, and every dish blooms with joy!

Hands-On! Spring Pea Risotto paired with Rustic Herb Chicken

Thursday, March 20
$85.00

Join us for a hands-on cooking experience as we dive into the art of making a creamy, vibrant Spring Pea Risotto! In this class, you’ll learn the technique of preparing the perfect risotto, while celebrating the flavors of fresh spring peas and seasonal vegetables.

Our Chef-Instructor, Mickey Knutson, will guide you step-by-step through the process—from selecting the best ingredients to mastering the art of stirring and achieving the perfect consistency for Risotto. You’ll also learn essential tips on how to infuse the dish with aromatic herbs, create a velvety texture, and enhance the flavor with a delicate balance of cheese and butter.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, this class will leave you feeling confident in preparing a delicious and elegant risotto, soup and dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

What you’ll learn:

  • Transform whole, fresh leeks and potatoes into a simmering, blended soup.
  • Create compound butter.
  • Hands-on experience perfecting classic risotto techniques to achieve a creamy, flavorful Risotto.
  • Learn to make a Lemon Olive Oil Cake Batter at home while you whip up mascarpone

Let’s welcome the new season with fresh, wholesome flavors—reserve your spot today and take your risotto game to the next level!

Hands-On – Participation Cooking Class: Aprons and workstations will be set up for you while your Chef-Instructor walks you through each course and giving you lots of tips and tricks along the way.

Menu:

  • Spring Leek and Potato Soup with Creme Fraiche
  • Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Spring Pea Risotto, Lemon-Thyme Butter
  • Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Mascarpone and Berries

Chef: Mickey Knutson 

One glass of wine or beer is included with the event.  Additional glasses are available for purchase at the wine bar.

10% off all regularly priced merchandise during the event.

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Hands-On Spring Pea Risotto paired with Rustic Herb Chicken
$ 85.00
3 available
Chef
Mickey Knutson
Date and time
Thursday, March 20
6:00pm -
9:00pm
Location
The Joyful Gourmet
542 N Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Cancellation Policy

If you cannot make your reservation, we do encourage you to attempt to find someone that would enjoy attending. We can only issue a credit for you to attend a future event (6 month expiration). Within 72 hours we are not able to offer a credit as we’ve already incurred food and help costs.

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Mickey Knutson

Michael ‘Mickey’ Knutson is a 17-year Chicago culinary veteran and creative professional with a wealth of knowledge & experience in high-level cuisine, service, and leadership. His career turns have ranged from intimate, chef-driven kitchens to expansive catering & events operations; high-volume American bistro and barbecue to upscale seafood and steakhouse brigades. He has a particular loving interest in the traditional foldaways of the American South and Northwestern Europe. Mickey lives in Rogers Park with his wife Laura and their three daughters.

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