Want to try your hand at a cooking class? The Adult School is presenting all sorts of hands-on courses for the novice and seasoned cook alike. Options include a basic skills class, Indian cooking, and Carolina cuisine. Tasting is encouraged. Learn more and register @ www.somadultschool.org or call (973) 378-7620.
- Discover the Wines of Portugal and Spain: Learn about the highest expression of Spanish viticulture: the red wines of Rioja and Ribera del Duero with Diane Letulle, writer, Manhattan Wine Examiner. March 9, 7-9 p.m., Little Cuba, 65 B South Orange Ave., South Orange. Fee: $55.
- Grillin' and Chillin': No backyard barbecue is complete without grilling burgers. Chef Bernice DeCarlo will show you how to turn this simple summer fare into something sumptuous. March 10, 7-9 p.m., South Orange Middle School. Fee: $45.
- Vegetarian Cooking has been designed by Randy Rabney to teach teens nutrition and delicious, easy to make, whole food. Rabney is a trained chef, certified holistic health counselor and founder of The Conscious Plate. For ages 11 and up. March 18, 7-8:30 p.m., South Orange Middle School. Fee: $35.
- Basic Skills and Techniques: Getting started with cooking is easier than you think. Learn with Chef Bernice DeCarlo, March 24, 7-9 p.m., South Orange Middle School. Fee: $45.
- Glorious Greens: Cooking demonstration and tasting will help you rediscover the wide world of dark green, leafy vegetables. Find out how to shop for them and how to prepare quick, delicious dishes with Bernadette Armiento, certified holistic health and nutrition counselor. April 13, 7-9 p.m., South Orange Middle School. Fee: $25.
- Demystifying Indian Cooking: Learn how to use spices correctly and create healthy meals for your family and friends with Monica Puri Bangia, cooking coach and writer. April 15, 7-9 p.m., South Orange Middle School. Fee: $45.
- Heart and Soul: Join Chef Jesse Jones for a cooking demonstration of his famed Carolina Cuisine, a fusion of Southern and French. Come hungry, you'll be able to taste what everyone is talking about. April 22, 7-9 p.m., South Orange Middle School. Fee: $45.
