Almost Vegan Cooking School
Dec. 12: Bake It Vegan. Learn the secrets behind vegan baking. $55. 10 a.m.-noon. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial; 303-699-8661; .
Charcoal Restaurant
Dec. 12: Saint Lucia Traditional Swedish Buffet prepared by Patrik Landberg . $35. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 43 W. Ninth Ave., Denver; 303-454-0000; .
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts
Dec. 12: Kids Class: Cookies and Cupcakes. The dough, a selection of shaping and decorating tools, as well as a selection of toppings and icing will be provided. $99. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 13: Kids Class: Holiday Gifts. Create thoughtful homemade gifts for the holiday season. Tools and ingredients provided. $125. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1937 Market St., Denver; 303-308-9300; .
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Dec. 11: Holiday Beer Pairing Dinner. Evan Treadwell and his culinary team coordinate with selected breweries to provide a specially created, three-course menu with craft beer pairings. Reservations recommended. $39, inclusive of dinner and pairings; tax and gratuity additional. 5-11 p.m. 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash; 970-726-8231; .
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Dec. 10: Italian Regional Cuisine, Winter in Tuscany. $95. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11: Simply Spain, Winter Wonderland of Madrid. $95. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12: Christmas Brunch, Everyone’s Home for the Holidays. $80. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 12: Romance in Rome Couples’ Class. $240 per couple. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13: Baking with your Children, Holiday Cookies and Cupcakes. $80 per pair (child and adult). 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 15: Secrets of Soups, Warm Winter Chowders. $80. 6-9 p.m. 6380 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 108-A, Greenwood Village; 303-220-9769; .
The Seasoned Chef
Dec. 14: The Feast of the Seven Fishes: From Humboldt. $75. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 15: The Ultimate Christmas Dinner: From The Avenue Grill. $69. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 999 Jasmine St., Denver; 303-377-3222; Reservations required at .
South Denver Heart Center
Dec. 9: Heart Disease Reversal Diets. Heart health nutrition class with cooking demonstration. Free. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton; 303-744-1065; .
Sur La Table Cooking Classes
Dec. 9: French Favorites with Le Creuset and free Gratin Dish. $100. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 10: Girls Night Out: Cookie Swap. $69. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11: Spectacular Winter Soups and Stews. $69. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Flavors of Italy. $69. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12: Easy and Delicious Holiday Brunch. $69. 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Dec. 13: Festive French Macarons. $69. 10 a.m.-noon; Cookies Decorating Workshop. $69. 2-4 p.m.; Thai Favorites at Home. $69. 5-7 p.m. 121 Clayton Lane; 303-780-7800; Reservations required at .
