A Chef’s Kitchen: Classes with professional chefs, private setting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted; $55, registration required; 206-406-1517, e-mail achefskitchen@ comcast.net.
J. Matheson Kitchen &Gourmet: 2609 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-4589, www.jmatheson.com. Registration required.
* “15-Minute Meals,” 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26; nutritionist Karen Lamphere will show how to prepare healthy meals with great taste in under 20 minutes, $35.
* “Thanksgiving Side Dishes,” 2 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Jeanie James will demonstrate how to prepare a series of homemade side dishes from cranberry chutney to twice-baked maple sweet potatoes; $35.
* “West Coast Cooking,” 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2, Greg Atkinson shares items from his new cookbook; $65.
Kusler’s: 700 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-568-7787; www.kuslers.com.
* Second annual pumpkin pie baking contest: 2 p.m. Oct. 28. Call or visit store in person by Oct. 26 to reserve a spot as a competitor. Bring pies between 1 and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28. First, second and third place prizes available.
* “Amazingly Appetizing Appetizers,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8, chefs Jeff and Doree Pratt, owners of A Spice for All Seasons, Stilton butterflies; gruyere and caramelized onion crostini; won ton purses; mulled wine; an encore presentation of stuffed grapes; $35.
Pacific Culinary Studio: Pacific Culinary Studio, 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-231-9239, www.pacificculinarystudio.com.
* “New Sweet Seasonal Favorites,” noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 25, Leslie Lightner instructs on cranberry orange scones, chocolate shortbread, pumpkin maple custard with toasted pecans; $22.
* “Pies,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Susan Klingler demonstrates everything from the most basic crusts to the fancy final touches for everything from lemon meringue to Margarita Pie; $35.
* “Holiday Buffets with Flair,” 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 28, hands-on with Hope Sandler. Plan and design a holiday buffet with decorations and a menu including sweet-spicy pecans, wild mushroom and gruyere tartlets, shrimp cakes with chipotle mayonnaise, fresh crudite with dilled smoked salmon mousse, mini apple-cranberry cobblers with marscapone cream and assorted chocolate truffles; $55.
To have your cooking class or food event published, send it to Food Calendar, The Herald Features Department, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, or e-mail it to features@heraldnet.com.
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