There are more than 100 cooking classes and culinary demonstrations being offered now through the end of May. Here five (from this full list) that caught my eye.



*Dim Sum at Viking Cooking School, 2233 S. 300 East, Salt Lake City. Learn how to fold and roll these small, flavorful Cantonese morsels. May 15, 6 p.m.; $79.

*Mexican mole. This class is free and taught by a native cook at Bosch Kitchen Center, 8940 S. 700 East, Sandy. today at 4 p.m.

*Flavors of Spain. Steven Rosenberg, owner of Liberty Heights Fresh Market is conducting this outdoor cooking class at the Jewish Community Center. Paella, horchata and flan are on the menu. May 21, 7 p.m. $85 for dinner, wine pairings an additional $15.

*Japanese Bento Boxes at the Park City Cooking School, 6042 Fox Point Circle, Kimball Junction. Chef Jaxon Stallard shows you how to make these traditional on-the-go meals that are great for picnics and lunch on the go. May 29, 6 p.m.; $55.

*Recipes inspired by favorite tools at Sur La Table in the Gateway Mall. Learn a new way to use that immersion blender, fish spatula, mortar and pestle and other utensils sitting in your kitchen drawer. May 29, noon; $69.

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Learn how to spot fabulous bargains on food, clothes and household items during the Utah State University Extension Service "Bargain Bonanza" class.

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Learn to make classic Italian food during a five-week cooking class at Martin’s Fine Desserts, 2163 Richards Street, Salt Lake City.

The first class is Saturday, April 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Roberto Deni, chef at Cucina Toscana, will show participants how to make ravioli, tortelloni and fettuccine. Cost is $55 per person and includes food and beverages.

On May 2, Deni will demonstrate how to make gnocchi and pizza. May 9, the topic is focaccia, scaloppine and caprese; May 23, cannelloni and two kinds of lasagna are on the menu; and on May 30, students will learn to make crepes.

To reserve a spot, call 801-244-0823 or email: martins.desserts@gmail.com

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A free solar cooking class takes place today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at The Cove at Herriman Springs, 7200 W. 14200 South.

Sponsored by Sun Oven, the class is free and will highlight how solar cooking has be a valuable tool in developing countries and following natural disasters

The Sun Oven harnesses the power of the sun to cook meals and sterilize equipment. Learn more at the website.

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Liberty Heights Fresh Market is looking for faithful followers interested in attending its April 19 "Sunday School" class on Port Wine and Chocolate. Come "worship at the altar of authentic, full-flavored food," says owner Steve Rosenburg, pictured here.


Class begins at 3:30 p.m. at Liberty Heights, 1300 S. 1100 East, in Salt Lake City. Cost is $45 per person and requires advance registration. Call 801-583-7374 to reserve a spot.

During the class, Rosenburg and Michael Heidinger, owner of The Vintner's Palate, will share stories, tips, and offer samplings of top-quality chocolates and port wines.

Amen!

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