Chef Council Culinary Classes
Local chefs share their passion and knowledge with CPS students
CPS students love when chefs and other culinary experts come to share their knowledge and expertise. Watch as students explore delicious new recipes, learn helpful culinary techniques and get the stories behind our chef’s successful careers in the field in the informative video demonstrations.
Chef Chloe Gould Celebrates Black History Month with Dunbar Students
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 2:44
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Dunbar alumni, Chef Chloe Gould, demonstrates her Southern Curry Jumbalya recipe with Dunbar Career Academy students to celebrate Black History Month.
Chef Demonstrations
Chef Gabriel Alvarez
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 49:11
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Chef Gabriel Alvarez with Chef Michelle Perrucci shares insight into culinary instruction at Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute and uses his culinary skills to instruct students to prepare a Fajita Quesadilla with Pico De Gallo and Guacamole.
Chef Eddie Garza
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 42:31
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Chef Eddie Garza, a champion of plant-forward recipes, gives an exciting lesson on preparing Chipotle Lentil Tacos.
Chef Chloe Gould
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 53:35
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Chef Chloe Gould is described as the “food translator,” for her amazing ability to introduce culturally diverse flavors into the most tried and true American dishes. In this video she instructs students to cook Southern Curry Jambalaya.
Chef Melissa Graham
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 31:05
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Melissa Graham is a former Big Firm law partner who turned a passion for social impact into a career and founded the Chicago-based non-profit, Purple Asparagus. In this video, she instructs students to prepare a One-Pot Broccoli-Tomato Sauce with Pasta recipe.
Chef Lisa Kalabokis
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 40:35
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In the time between graduating from Kendall College in 2012, and today as the Chef Educator at Green City Market, Chef Lisa Kalabokis immersed herself in a rich variety of roles within Chicago’s culinary landscape. In this video, she uses her skills to instruct students on how to prepare veggie fried rice.
Chef Cindy Mojica
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 36:56
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Chef Cindy Mojica of Silver Folk, Center on Halstead Chef Cindy Mojica has over 17 years of professional culinary experience and instructs students how to prepare a Savory Fall Galette.
Chef Leigh Omilinsky
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 31:06
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Chef Leigh Omilinsky is a master at creating a balance between simplicity and depth of flavor. In this video, she instructs students to bake Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Chef Michelle Perrucci
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 29:57
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Chef Michelle Perrucci with Chef Gabriel Alvarez provide career advice and uses their culinary skills to instruct students on how to prepare a Fajita Quesadilla with Pico De Gallo and Guacamole.
Chef Ken Polk
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 01:00:53
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Chef Ken Polk has served as an Adjunct Culinary Instructor with Le Cordon Bleu Chicago and as current Executive Chef of Batter & Berries in Lincoln Park. His passion for people and food is clear. In this video, he instructs students how to make Pan Roasted Chicken & Parmesan Crusted Vegetables.
Chef Shaticka Robinson
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 30:48
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Chef Shaticka Robinson shares her passion for food and uses her culinary skills to instruct students to prepare Brown Sugar Baked Chicken and Southern Candied Yams.
Chef Cliff Rome
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 39:02
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Chef Clifford Rome developed an early interest in food after helping his grandmother prepare meals fresh from the garden of his childhood home in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. Those moments with her laid the foundation for his career culinary experiences which now span the globe. In this video, he instructs students how to use cooking techniques to prepare a Duck Bowl.
Chef Erin Swanson
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 50:21
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Chef Erin Swanson attended the culinary school at Chicago’s Kendall College and her love of pastry has allowed her opportunities to travel and work in many places. In this video, she instructs students how to prepare White Chocolate Bread Pudding Crème Brûlée.
Chef Kathleen Tinaglia
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 35:58
Chef Kathleen Tinaglia is a chef at Aramark who is responsible for advancing culinary initiatives for the school dining program for students at Chicago Public Schools. In this video, she instructs how to prepare a Duck Bowl.
Chef Alison Velazquez
VIDEO PLAYTIME: 01:10:31
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Alison Velazquez is a wellness expert, founder & CEO of Skinny Souping, and author of “Souping”. Both an entrepreneur and thought-leader she is at the forefront of the new souping trend. She guides students to prepare a Fennel and Tomato Soup in this video.