ChefCali Teaches Community Education Cooking Classes in Barrington, Illinois

Beyond 220, a self-supporting program is a combined effort between the District 220 Educational Foundation and Barrington Community Unit School District 220. Our goal is to offer courses to extend learning opportunities and increase knowledge and skills in order to enrich the lives of community members. Courses range in subject from technology to cooking to financial help and exercise. Most courses are held at Barrington High School. All students must be at least 18 years old. For more information on the Beyond 220 program, please call 847-756-2511 or 847-842-3510 or send an email to gobeyond@cusd220.org, or visit http://www.barrington220.org/ntopnav-community.asp

Knife Skills

The essential class for all home chefs. Learn how to purchase, store, sharpen and care for your knives during the first half of class, then, go “hands-on” and learn to cut your kitchen time in half as we take you through the art of chopping and slicing. This is a must-take class! Please bring the knife you use most from home, a cutting board, dishtowel and apron.

Class fee: $20
Lab fee: $5 per student
Class limit: 12
Two sessions offered
Thursday, September 17, 6:30-8:30 pm or Tuesday, October 27, 6:30-8:30 pm

The Art of Sushi - a Hands-On Class

Experience the art of sushi making … go hands-on as you learn three kinds of maki rolls and three pieces of nigiri, then feast on your artistic, and delicious, creations. Please bring the knife you use most from home, a cutting board, dishtowel and apron. Class includes sake and Japanese beer tasting.

Class fee: $40
Lab fee: $10 per student
Class limit: 12
Two sessions offered
Thursday, September 24, 6-9 pm or Thursday, October 15, 6-9 pm

Global Fish

This exciting and dynamic fish class teaches you not only how to select and store fresh fish but we provide you with award wining recipes! Halibut in Parchment Paper with Dilled Lemon Butter, Whitefish Provence with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Capers, Olives and Eggplant, Asian Tuna Steak with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, Shrimp Scampi, Grilled Santa Fe Salmon with Black Bean Salsa and Chipotle-Tangerine Vinaigrette. Demonstration class; recipe packets will be provided along with tastings.

Class fee: $25
Lab fee: $10 per student
Class limit: 26
Tuesday, November 3, 6-9 pm

Appetizer Extravaganza - Just in Time for the Holidays

The ultimate entertaining class, just in time for holiday parties. Wow your guests with these delicious, creative and beautiful appetizers: Spanish Stuffed Mushrooms, Crostini with Eggplant and Peppers, Shrimp and Mango Spring Rolls with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce, Silver Dollar Crab Cakes, Artichoke Strudel. Demonstration class; recipe packets will be provided along with tastings.

Class fee: $25
Lab fee: $10 per student
Class limit: 26
Tuesday, November 10, 6-9 pm