FOOD CALENDAR

PUBLIX APRONS COOKING SCHOOL

Polo Club Shoppes, 5050 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-994-4884

■ Around the World

in a Curry, 6 p.m., Th ursday. Learn how curry has influenced dishes from all

parts of the world. Menu: S picy I ndian lamb curry with basmati rice; German

currywurst; South African beef curry inside a baguette; southern country curried peaches with griddled pound cake. $50.

■ Hand Pies, 6p.m.,Friday. Many different cultures have names for hand-held pies. Whether it’s sweet or savory, there’s a pie for every-

one! Menu: Apple and brie; cherry tomato and burata;

chicken empanadas, piroshki

(Russian beef pies); sopapilla cheesecake pies. $45.

■ Couples Cooking: World of Dumplings, 6

p.m., Saturday. Magic happens when flour hits water and these international delights are the proof! Come

learn the techniques to make and taste these exotic, doughy delights. Menu: Bra- zilian chicken coxinhas; Chinese char sui steamed baos;

Germans er viet ten k no ed el pretzel dumplings; Ukrai- nian cherry vareniki. $100 per couple.

SUR LA TABLE

438 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-953-7670

■Chicken Soup

Around the World, 10 a.m. to noon, Friday. Think of chicken soup as comfort in a bowl? So do other cultures around the world. Menu: Moroccan chicken tagine; chicken pozole; tom kha gai (Thai coconut chicken soup) $69.

■ Meatless Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday. Forget the faux-meat and tofu and learn to create super-satisfying vege- tarian dishes starring fresh and nutritious ingredients. Menu: quinoa and leek cakes with tzatziki sauce; beluga lentil salad with preserved lemon vinaigrette; polenta tart with mushrooms and sage. $69.

■ Taco Revolution, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday. Discover global flavors to add to your Taco Tuesday repertoire. Menu: Korean bulgogi steak tacos with quick kimchi; Tex-Mex roasted red pepper, winter squash and black bean tacos with cuminlime crema; Indian-style fish tacos with cucumber-mint raita. $69.

IN THE KITCHEN

Gallery Square North, 389 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, www.inthekitchennow.com

■ Hands-On Cooking:

Chicken, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., today. Discuss fabrication, roasting, stock-making and create three chicken dishes. $100.