Bastyr University: 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; 425-823-1300; www.bastyr.edu.
Herb and Food Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5, various areas on campus; free; cooking demonstrations, samples of homemade food, guest speakers, children’s activities.
Culinary Events Northwest: 3105 Alderwood Blvd., Suite Q, Lynnwood; 425-231-9239; www.culinaryeventsnw.com.
New ideas for the grill with Conni Brownell, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 2, $45; grilled portabella and red pepper sandwich with corn mayonnaise; grilled trout with caper-herb butter; grilled chicken salad with almonds and grapes; Caesar potato salad with grilled red onion; grilled curried pineapple with rum and coconut.
Northwest French brunch, partly hands-on with Joel Garmoran, 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 3, $50, limited to 18 students; chilled cauliflower soup with toasted hazelnuts; flash-cured salmon; homemade yogurt cheese sandys; vanilla beet salad; horseradish pea mash; deep-fried eggs; brown sugar and rhubarb scones.
The power of antioxidants, with Jacob Waller and Leslie Lightner, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 10, $25; bean and salsa noodle soup; lemony spinach-artichoke dip; plum upside-down cake; four-berry smoothie.
Crepes, hands-on with Leslie Lightner, 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 16, $50, limited to 18 students; Asian moo shu pork crepes; French crepes with roasted spring vegetables and fresh herbs; buckwheat bilinis with smoked salmon and creme fraiche; Northwest beer-batter crepes with spinach and mushrooms; Hungarian crepes with almonds and chocolate sauce; German crepes with fresh fruit.
Italian desserts with Iole Aguero, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 17, $45; summer tiramisu; polenta plum cake; raspberry custard tart; panna cotta with fresh berries; homemade lemoncello.
The Depot Cafe and Smokehouse excursion with Gilbert Ruiz, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 22, $45; takes place at The Depot Cafe, 3201 McDougall Ave., Everett; 425-257-3140; learn to make Texas-style brisket; Carolina-style pork; baby back pork loin ribs served wet or dry with Red Wolf BBQ sauce. Also discuss smoking meats vs. grilling; wood and fuel types; smokable meats and optimal cuts; rubs and sauces.
Portable palate pleasers with Leslie Lightner, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 23, $42; shrimp and asparagus salad; grilled chicken and fresh basil wraps; spiced bulgur and chickpea salad; roast turkey and havarti pita with apricot curry sauce; Mediterranean pasta salad.
Pacific Culinary Studio: 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-6468; www.pacificculinarystudio.com.
Cooling inflammation with food with Karen Lamphere, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 2, $45; pan-steamed salmon with curried greens; edamame-basil dip; roasted winter vegetables with balsamic drizzle; baked cinnamon-maple apples with nut butter filling.
Beginning sushi rolling, hands-on with Naomi Kakiuchi, 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 3, $58; miso soup; inside-out roll; big roll; appetizer roll; sunomono cucumber salad.
Small plates and wine cocktails with Lindalee McCandlis, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 9, $45; strawberry champagne bowlers; Venetian spritz; fresh herb and cheese gougeres; baked mussels stuffed with mint pesto; curried shrimp-stuffed eggs; shredded chicken in blackberry sauce on fresh tortillas; house-pickled vegetables.
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