Culinary Events Northwest: 3105 Alderwood Blvd., Suite Q, Lynnwood; 425-231-9239; www.culinaryeventsnw.com.
Easy and delicious recipes for fish with Leslie Lightner, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 1, $45; praline-glazed roasted salmon fillets; baked herb-crusted snapper; pan-seared spicy shrimp with cool avocado dip; lemon and fresh herb crab cakes with Cajun remoulade; tips for choosing, storing, freezing and thawing fish.
Asian market tour, Thai and Vietnamese feast, hands-on with Pranee Halvorsen, 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 2, $58; limited to 18; market-inspired curry salad; creative stir-fry dishes plus dipping sauces; participants are to bring shopping lists and grocery bags to stock up their own pantries; class destination is the Ranch 99 Market, 22511 Highway 99, Edmonds.
Farmer’s market gourmet with Karen Lamphere, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8, $40; quinoa-stuffed peppers; zucchini crust pizza with fresh herb pesto and sauteed seasonal vegetables; green bean salad with corn, basil and black olives; tomato and watermelon salad with feta, pine nuts and mint.
Pacific Culinary Studio: 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-6468; www.pacificculinarystudio.com.
Northwest seafood and shellfish, hands-on with Lesa Sullivan, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 9, $58; pan-seared halibut with sorrel salsa verde; rosemary-stuffed trout with roasted tomatoes, garlic and mustard sauce; seared scallops with sweet sake-miso glaze; spinach salad with “po’ boy” deep-fried oyster.
Resident Cheesemonger: 405 Main St., Edmonds; 425-640-8949; www.residentcheesemonger.com. Cheese tastings, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Cheese classes, various times, dates and costs, see website for details.
Sweet Basil’s School of Cooking: 5820 156th SW, Edmonds; 425-743-7438; details by e-mailing sbasils@aol.com. Classes are 7 to 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
County Fair, Aug. 26, $42.50; blackberry lemonade; deviled eggs with various fillings; buttermilk oven-fried chicken; sweet potato fries with basil salt and garlic mayonnaise; lemon coleslaw; corn with cilantro pesto; zucchini pickles; whiskey girl’s caramel-apple pie.
Discovering the world of pizza and flatbread, Aug. 31, $42.50; hands-on, limited to 12; learn to make pizza crust and flatbread and toppings from figs and walnuts, arugula, caramelized onions, roasted garlic and artisan gouda; seven-layer salad with lemon and dill; caramel apple pastis.
Tutti a Tavola Cooking School: 3223 164th Ave. SW, Suite R, Lynnwood; 425-785-1286; www.tuttiatavola.org. All classes are hands-on with Joan Autry. Registration deadline is two days before class date.
Great grill almighty, 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 2, $45; learn to make kebabs; grilled pork chops and beef; side dishes like confetti corn salad and barbecued new potatoes with bacon. Also get tips on preparing meet for grilling; marinades, rubs and brines.
Meat lovers, 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11, $45; pan-fried chicken breast with brown ale and onions; herb-and-citrus pork roast with gravy; grilled asparagus with hollandaise; beef stroganoff.
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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