Culinary Events Northwest: 3105 Alderwood Blvd., Suite Q, Lynnwood; 425-231-9239; www.culinaryeventsnw.com.
Crepes the world over, 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 versus 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.
Cupcakes, hands-on with Carol Richardson, 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 30, $48, limited to 16 students; lemon poppyseed cupcakes; lemon buttercream frosting; devils food cupcakes; dark chocolate buttercream; jelly-filled peanut butter cupcakes with peanut butter frosting; ginger orange cupcakes with ginger cream cheese frosting; also learn techniques for piping, filling and decorating.
Pacific Culinary Studio: 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-6468; www.pacificculinarystudio.com.
The summer slow-cooker with Lindalee McCandlis, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 16, $45; slow-cooked paella; Chinese ribs; Chinese cabbage and peanut slaw; minestrone.
Beginners series, Part 3 — at home on the range top with Lesa Sullivan, 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 17, $55 for individual class, or $50 if taken as part of series; pan-seared carrots with cider glaze; basic vegetable stock; steamed fish; frizzle-fried sage and butter sauce with pasta.
Meet me at the farm with Lindalee McCandlis, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19, $45; learn about organic foods and get seasonal recipes.
Summer foods, summer wines with Dewey and Lindalee McCandlis, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 23, $48; Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, Pinot Noir and Muscato di Asti, paired with plank-roasted salmon with blueberry sauce; lemon asparagus risotto with grilled shrimp; pizza bianca with zucchini; lavender creme brulee.
Salmon-chanted evening, hands-on with Lesa Sullivan, 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 24, $60; spice-rubbed salmon and pan-seared salmon with fresh herb dressing; salmon-filleting demonstration and information about steaking, butterflying, pin boning and skinning fish also to be provided.
Whole grains and vegetable side dishes with Lindalee McCandlis, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 30, $45; Mediterranean whole wheat cous cous; brown rice risotto with roasted cauliflower; farro with fresh tomato sauce and basil; garlicky broccoli rabe; Parmesan-baked fennel; sauteed seasonal greens with crispy shallots.
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.
Pacific Rim barbecue, June 22, $42.50; mai tai served with spiced nuts; lemongrass gazpacho with chile crab; Hawaiian huli-huli chicken with coconut lime rice and a Hawaiian salad with ginger dressing; Kona mud pie.
An evening in Provence with Chef Bertrand de Boutray, June 29, $45.50; pissaladiere; rack of lamb with parsley and garlic crust; tian of potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini; orange meringue tartlets with lavender flowers.
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.
Easy summer appetizers, 6 to 9 p.m. June 18, $45; bruschetta; pesto; spring onion tart; baked brie; stuffed mushrooms.
Kids cooking class, noon to 3 p.m. June 19, $30; spaghetti with meatballs and red sauce; homemade salad dressing; dessert pizza.
The basics of sauces, 6 to 9 p.m. June 25, $45; beef with bearnaise; eggs benedict with hollandaise; chicken with wine-and-mushroom sauce; pasta alfredo; simple brown meat gravy.
Great Grill Almighty, 6 to 9 p.m. June 29, $45; discuss marinades, rubs and brining and learn to grill kebabs, grilled pork chops and beef; side dish recipes will include confetti corn salad and barbecued new potatoes with bacon.
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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