Food and wine classes

TODAY

French Stockpot Meals Join chef Susan Maddox of Le Titi de Paris as she prepares some of her favorite French recipes at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Terrific Truffles for the Holidays Try your hand at making a variety of tempting truffles in this hands-on class from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Now We're Cookin', 1601 Payne St., Evanston. $65. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

Screwtop Wines Discover the world of screwtop wines. Learn more about these underrated gems at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $45. (773) 248-3905 or www.irishbistro.com.

Irresistible Hors d'oeuvres Join the Chopping Block and learn some easy and interesting appetizers in this hands-on class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773) 472-6700. $75.

THURSDAY

Holiday Cookies Learn to make a variety of cookies for the holidays in this hands-on class from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palatine High School, Room 175, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. $55 ($45 Gold Card). (847) 755-6820.

Holiday Entertaining Join the Chopping Block for a seasonal dinner party menu with lots of make-ahead shortcuts at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. (773) 472-6700. $40.

Couples Cook: Christmas in the Swiss Alps Join the Chopping Block and prepare a Swiss-inspired menu in this hands-on class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. (773) 472-6700. $75.

SATURDAY

Sauces To Serve The Family Kids 8 and up can join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to prepare a variety of sauces in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to noon at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. Lunch follows and should end at 1 p.m. $45. (847) 506-0222.

Kids Cooking Italian Favorites Kids can join Keith Willis, executive chef at Marlowe's Restaurant, and learn to make a variety of Italian dishes. This Cooking with the Best Chefs class runs 10 a.m. to noon at the restaurant, 704 Euclid Ave., Palatine. $35. (630) 980-6800 or bestchefs.com.

Whole Feast Event Class members are paired with skilled chefs to create step by step a wonderful four-course meal in this hands-on class from 5 to 8 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. $50. (847) 776-8080.

Holidays in Italy Couples can learn how to make a variety of Italian dishes to enjoy in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. followed by a seated candlelight dinner at Corner Cooks, 507 Chestnut St., Winnetka. $65. (847) 441-0134 or www.cornercooks.com.

Impressive Holiday Deserts Join the Chopping Block and learn how to make a variety of classic holiday masterpieces at 10 a.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. (312) 644-6360). $50.

SUNDAY

Holiday Desserts with Champagne Pairings Join chef Jackie Shen of Red Light who will feature three of her favorite holiday dessert recipes paired with three champagnes at 11:30 a.m. at Red Light, 820 W. Randolph St.,, Chicago. $40. (312) 733-8880 or redlight-chicago.com.

MONDAY

The Taste or Provence -- Holiday Dishes Join chef Jacky Pluton as he demonstrates and shares a taste of Provence's special holiday dishes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Now We're Cookin' in Evanston. $45. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

Old-Fashioned Holiday Candy Making Join the Chopping Block and learn how to make a variety of candies that make great holiday gifts in this class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. (773) 472-6700. $40.

TUESDAY

Elegant & Easy Desserts Just in time for holiday parties learn to make a variety of desserts in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design Studio, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Fondue For You Make plans to join this class that will help you get ready for the holidays and learn easy to make fondues to serve from appetizers to dessert in this class from 7 to 9 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Palatine. $15. (847) 776-8080.

Fine Christmas and Wintertime Reds The Chicago Wine School and Wine Styles present a 90-minute seminar on wines that are perfect for the holiday season as well as cold weather at 7 p.m. at Wine Styles, 6430 Main St., (at Seven Bridges), Woodridge. $60. www.wineschool.com.

Holiday Entertaining Join the Chopping Block for a seasonal dinner party menu with lots of make-ahead shortcuts. Class meets at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. (312) 644-6360). $40.

DEC. 12

Adult/Child Cookie Decorating Class Children 6 and up (accompanied by an adult) can learn the fine art of cookie decorating with pastry chef Kathryn Engstrom of Le Cordon Bleu in this 6:30 p.m. class at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $65 (for each adult/child pair). (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Holiday Vegetarian Feasting Learn how to create a nutritious vegetarian holiday meal with the experts at Whole Foods Market from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Now We're Cookin', 1601 Payne St., Evanston. $20. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

DEC. 13

Girls' Night Out -- Red Wine and Holiday Meal Pairings The Now We're Cookin' staff will collaborate with Vin DiVino experts to provide pairing suggestions and recipes to sample throughout the evening. We'll also review opening, serving and tasting wines from Old and New World grapes. Class runs 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Now We're Cookin' in Evanston. $45. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

France's Finest Reds The Chicago Wine School and Whole Foods present a 90-minute seminar on great wines and good values at 6:30 p.m. at Whole Foods, 1000 W. North Ave., Chicago. (upstairs tasting room). $60. www.wineschool.com.

Warming Winter Dinner Party Join the Chopping Block and learn how to make a menu to take the chill out of the winter nights at at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) 472-6700. $40.

Holiday Hootenanny Join the Chopping Block and learn some easy and fabulous finger foods in this hands-on class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. (773) 472-6700. $75.

DEC. 14

Warming Winter Dinner Party Join the Chopping Block and learn how to make a menu to take the chill out of the winter nights in this class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. (312) 644-6360). $40.

DEC. 15

Dessert Kids 8 and up can join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to noon at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. Lunch follows and should end at 1 p.m. $45. (847) 506-0222.

Holiday Hootenanny Join the Chopping Block and learn some easy and fabulous finger foods in this hands-on class at 6 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. (312) 644-6360). $75.

Holiday Entertaining Join the Chopping Block for a seasonal dinner party menu with lots of make-ahead shortcuts at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. (773) 472-6700. $40.

Couples Cook: Christmas in the Swiss Alps Join the Chopping Block and prepare a Swiss-inspired menu in this hands-on class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location.

Holiday Cooking Class Join chef Eric Smith, Citizen, Chicago, as he spices up a holiday menu with an eclectic Italian feast featuring some of his favorite recipes at 3 p.m. at Citizen, 364 W. Erie St., Chicago. $35. (312) 640-1156 or www.citizenbar.com.