Cooking Classes at The Inspired Cook for June 2009

The folks at The Inspired Cook (1378 Queen Street East, 416-461-8886) have announced their June series of cooking classes. Fees include a hands-on class, take-home recipes and a 10% coupon to shop at The Inspired Cook.

• Friday, June 12, 7:15 to 9:30: Nice and Spicy! – British chef Neil Lomas introduces cooking with poblano, chipotle, bird’s eye and jalapeno peppers in the styles of Mexico, America, Asia and the Caribbean. $65
• Saturday, June 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m.: English Summertime Fare – Neil Lomas explains the preparation of Waldorf salad, prawn cocktail, Beef Wellington and brandy snaps, accompanied by a Pimm’s Shandy. $85
• Friday, June 26, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.: Tortillias Hecho en Casa – Caterer Natalia Lyall builds a menu around the preparation of fresh tortilla shells for fajitas, including yucca fritters, guacamole, chirimole, salsa and Leche Asada. $75
• Saturday, June 27, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.: La Cocina Latina – A session on Latin American dishes like Shrimp Ceviche with Patacones (fried green plantain), Aji De Gallina with Tacu Tacu (Peruvian yellow pepper sauce chicken with rice and lentils), Beets and Carrot Salad, and passion fruit ice cream, led by Natalia Lyall. $75