Culinary Events Northwest: 425-231-9239; www.culinary eventsnw.com. Lessons at Albert Lee, 18620 33rd Ave. W., Lynnwood, unless otherwise noted.
n Pasta-making workshop — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 20, $55. Hands-on, class limited to 20. Tips and techniques for shaping, drying and freezing pastas such as fettuccine, ravioli, tortellini, angel hair, paparadelle and tagliolini, including recipes with many of them.
n All-star game day buffet; 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 22, $42. Fan favorites including buffalo chicken wraps, tailgate chili, chicken-and-apple sausage pigs in a blanket, sweet and spicy pretzel dip.
n Comfort with a twist — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 27, $45. Chicken pot pie with chive mashed potato crust; grilled beef stroganoff; Gorgonzola risotto with tomato-basil topping; and smoked salmon ravioli.
Le Gourmet Depot: 110 Cedar Avenue, Suite 102, Snohomish, 360-217-7145, www.legourmet depot.com. (See also classes for Tutti a Tavola Cooking School below).
n Four-part pasta class, $40 per person or $140 for the whole series; 7 to 9 p.m Thursdays through Feb. 3. Tomato-based sauces, cream-based sauces, pasta from scratch and making perfect risotto and lasagna.
Pacific Culinary Studio: 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-6468; www.pacificculinarystudio.com.
n Organize for better health — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 20, $45. Tips for organizing the pantry and stocking basics for cooking and eating healthy all year. Snacks for class include cannellini and tuna hummus with veggies, meatless chili and spaghetti with homemade meatballs.
n Cooking for the week — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 27, $45. Planning and preparing a progression of three meals that are healthful and cost effective.
Sweet Basil’s School of Cooking: 5820 156th SW, Edmonds; 425-743-7438; www.sweetbasil gourmet.com, e-mail sbasils@aol.com.
n Fast breads — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 22, $55. Recipes for breads that can be made easily, including mushroom and feta cheese pockets; olive and ricotta rolls; jam-filled orange muffins with homemade blueberry jam; spiced apple pecan streusel bread with apple butter.
n Meatloaf, pot pies and stews — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 25, $55. Dishes include Mexican meatloaf with fire-roasted corn and chipotle mayo; chicken and root vegetable stew with chive dumplings; andouille sausage pot pie with cornmeal crust.
n Spectacular side dishes — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 26, $50. An array of side dishes for family meals and entertaining: savory winter squash tart with ricotta; roasted fingerling potatoes with smoky pepita romesco sauce; charred asparagus with creamy cracked pepper zabaglione, to name a few.
n Chinese specialties — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 26, $55. Chinese cooking methods, ingredients and techniques with dishes such as wonton soup; spicy beef and sweet potato stir fry; steamed salmon wrapped in napa cabbage, pepper, ginger and scallion sauce; plus candied banana fritters.
n Beautiful brunch — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27, $50. Recipes include turkey crepes with tarragon; asparagus cheese strata; 90-minute cinnamon rolls; strawberry spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette and toasted walnuts; dessert of blueberry blintz souffle.
n Phyllo and puff pastry — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 27, $60. Techniques of working with these special doughs for use in such things as sun-dried tomato and basil palmiers; mini lobster pot pies; herbed goat cheese and market salad in phyllo cups; pear tarts with chocolate rum sauce.
Tutti a Tavola Cooking School: 425-785-1286; www.alltothetable.com. All classes are $40 per adult and are held at Le Gourmet Depot, 110 Cedar Avenue, Suite 102, Snohomish, 360-217-7145, www.legourmetdepot.com. Registration at either phone number.
n Comfort foods — 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 25. Recipes include homemade mac and cheese, pork roast, beef stew and tomato bisque.
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