COOKING

SPICE, SPICE, BABY

Breaking News! There have been recent reports of record-breaking temperatures here in Flavor Town. If you can’t beat the heat, get IN our kitchen and join us to prepare some haute and delicious dishes. Spice, Spice, Baby! Menu: Ancho Chile Flourless Chocolate Cake, Fiery Shrimp Diabla with Charred Garlic Bread, Spicy Cucumber Salad with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette and a Classic Moscow Mule.

62711 May 5

• Fri., 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Paella Maestro

Join us on the streets of Valencia and learn to make this iconic Spanish dish. Menu: Perfect Paella, Spanish Citrus Salad and an Orange Almond Tart.

62712 May 11

• Thu., 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Little Eatily

Join us for a taste and tour of Italian inspired dishes. In this class, we will prepare a few simple, fun and delicious small plates to enjoy with a glass of wine. Menu: Crispy Fried Artichokes with Lemon Basil Aioli, White Wine Steamed Mussels and Charred Tomato Bruschetta.

62713 May 12

• Fri., 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Street Food Around The World

Get a global taste of some of the worlds’ most popular street foods. Menu: Falafel with Tzatziki, Pakora (Indian Vegetable Fritters) with Mint

Chutney and Gyoza (Japanese Pork and Shrimp Pot Stickers) with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce.

62714 May 18

• Thu., 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Cooking With Wine

Wine is not just great for drinking, but also cooking! Learn how to make impressive wine-infused dishes while sipping on your favorite wine. Menu: Chicken Marsala, Creamy Parmesan Polenta and Red Wine Poached Pears with Crème Anglaise.

62715 May 19

• Fri., 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

COFFEE, COCKTAILS AND DONUTS

Coffee and Donuts? Yes, please! In this class we will learn to make some top shelf donuts and a delicious cocktail perfect for dunking or sipping while you enjoy your efforts.

Menu: Salted Caramel Crunch Old Fashioned Donuts, Blueberries and Cream Filled Donuts with a Coffee Cocktail.

62716 May 20

• Sat., 9 a.m.-noon

• Central Recreation Center

Tipsy Tamales

Grab a freshly made paloma and gather around the tamale steamer. In this class, we will master the basics of homemade tamales. Please join us for a fun-filled cooking class, where we will surely be having too “masa” fun. Menu: Chicken Tinga Tamales, Salsa Roja and Curtido (Mexican Slaw).

62717 May 26

• Fri., 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center