Food and wine classes
THURSDAY
Five Recipes to Kick Start Your Diet Join this hands-on class and learn how to create delicious meals that feature lean proteins, the right carbs, healthy fats and flavor to spare. Class meets at 6:30 p.m. at Sur la Table, 55 S. Main St., Naperville. $65. (630) 428-1110.
FRIDAY
Couples Cook -- French Bistro Couples cook some classic French Bistro dishes followed by a seated candlelight dinner in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Corner Cooks, 507 Chestnut St., Winnetka. $65. (847) 441-0134 or www.cornercooks.com.
SATURDAY
Kids Cooking Around the World Kids 10 to 13 are invited to participate in a four-session class exploring the cuisines of Mexico, Asia, Greece and France. This Cucina Della Rosa class meets from 3 to 5 p.m. at McCauley Design, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. $150 per student (other dates are Jan. 12, 19 and 26). (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.
SUNDAY
High Tea Join Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun for a relaxing afternoon re-envision of the British concept of High Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at Now We're Cookin', 1601 Payne St., Evanston. $45. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.
MONDAY
Cooking With Beer Just in time for the football playoffs, learn to make a special dish with your favorite beer in this class from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vernon Hills Public Library District, 300 Old Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Free (registration required). (847) 634-3650 or www.vapld.info.
TUESDAY
Soup for Dinner Learn how to make a variety of soups in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Corner Cooks, 507 Chestnut St., Winnetka. $55. (847) 441-0134 or www.cornercooks.com.
JAN. 9
From the Pantry to the Table A pantry stocked with the right basics is worth its weight in gold, especially to busy home cooks. We'll share easy and delicious recipes that can be made on the fly just by adding a few fresh ingredients to food you already have on hand. This hands-on class meets at 6:30 p.m. at Sur la Table in Naperville. $65. (630) 428-1110.
Easy as Pie Join chef Rose Frane and learn to make old-fashioned, creamy chicken pot pie with a flaky homemade pie crust. For dessert, enjoy an apple dumpling pie served warm with vanilla ice cream in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $55. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.
Knife Skills Everything you always wanted to know about knives and then some in this hands-on class at 6 p.m. at Corner Cooks in Winnetka. $25. (847) 441-0134 or www.cornercooks.com.
Get Stuffed Learn how to choose the right bottle of wine to go with a meal at home or in a restaurant in this class at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $45. (773) 248-3905 or www.irishbistro.com.
JAN. 10
Simply Bistro Learn how to make some favorite corner bistro dishes in this class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Now We're Cookin' in Evanston. $45. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.
JAN. 11
Couples Night Out Tired of the same old restaurant date? Then join this Cucina Della Rosa class and prepare a delicious meal to enjoy from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design in Barrington. $75 per adult. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.
Lunch & Learn Join chef Patrick Chabert, a Michelin starred chef from France, and formerly of Le Francais restaurant in Wheeling, who will prepare some of his favorite recipes in this class at noon at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $40. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.
Cooking from the Mesa Grill Cookbook Couples cook some Bobby Flay dishes followed by a seated candlelight dinner in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Corner Cooks in Winnetka. $65. (847) 441-0134 or www.cornercooks.com.
JAN. 12
Shellfish Michael and Susan Maddox focus on preparing shellfish in this 10 a.m. class followed by a three-course luncheon with wine pairings at Le Titi de Paris, 1015 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. $60. (847) 506-0222.