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Chicago Botanic Garden – June 26 at 11 am: Main Course Salads. Main course salads, packed with vegetables and protein, keep you satisfied for hours, whether you enjoy them for lunch or dinner. In this online cooking class, you will learn to make two hearty salads: France’s salade niçoise and the Middle East’s fattoush, made even better with pan-fried halloumi cheese. $38 non-members/$30 members.

Chicago Botanic Garden – July 11 at 4 pm: Mezze. The Middle East is famous for its mezze, shared small plates that can start a meal or serve as the meal itself. In this online cooking class, you will learn to make classic vegetarian mezze including an authentic tabbouleh, spicy pumpkin chershi, and muhammara—a red pepper and walnut spread. $38 non-members/$30 members.

The Chopping Block – July 17 at 10 am: Introduction to the Instant Pot. Do you have an Instant Pot that you don’t really know how to work? Learn just how useful the beloved multi-cooker can be in your kitchen during this special virtual demonstration with The Chopping Block, Chicago’s premier cooking school. $45 per screen.

Chicago Botanic Garden – August 7 at 4 pm: French Cocktail Hour Snacks. In this online cooking class, you will learn about the ritual of the cocktail hour, the world of French apéritifs, and how to prepare classic French snacks to enjoy with your favorite libation. Featured recipes include gougères (savory cheese puffs made with choux pastry), marinated olives, and spicy glazed bar nuts. $38 non-members/$30 members.