Tuscany is a rustic region well known for its rich game and simple cuisine. You begin with a Florentine Pork Chop, dusted with flour, then sautéed in a white wine sauce.  Roasted Potato Wedges, sliced onions, wine and grape tomatoes make the perfect complement, along with a fresh Spinach and White Bean Salad. You will delight in a homemade Blueberry Tart made just for you. Francesca will share her secrets for a perfect flaky crust.  This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Imagine food powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood. They call them super foods and a healthy diet that includes these foods will help you maintain your weight, fight disease, and live longer. Sonia will introduce you to delicious recipes that include Sweet Potato Soup, Kale Chips, Salmon Fillets and a Blueberry Oatmeal Crisp served with a Honeyed Yogurt Sauce.  Here's to your good health! This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Discover the powerful benefits of juicing. Making organic fresh vegetable and fruit juices and smoothies a part of your life will boost your energy, strengthen your immune system and revitalize your body! Understand valuable new information about the healing benefits of wheatgrass, vegetable and fruit juicing and smoothies. Sample a variety of exciting recipes. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Prepare and enjoy three traditional Italian style salads in this class taught by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition. Apprenticed in a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy, she learned to create these Italian favorites using the freshest ingredients available. The menu includes: "fregola in insalata" (large, Sardinian couscous tossed in a lemon vinaigrette with asparagus, crab meat and grape tomatoes); "bistecca in insalata" (thinly sliced, grilled sirloin steak served over baby arugula, sliced Yukon gold potatoes and toasted pine nuts tossed with pureed lemon and sweet green olive dressing); panzanella (Tuscan style bread salad made with croutons, tomatoes, olives, anchovies and fresh basil tossed in a red wine vinaigrette and topped with grilled chicken tenders). The class is primarily demonstration format. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu

Creating the perfect Risotto is an art that takes care and patience. Francesca will teach you how to make a Milanese-style dish where the Arborio rice is sautéed with onions and wine, then simmered in a chicken broth with saffron. The saffron gives the rice a beautiful creamy yellow color and just a taste of smokiness.  The Risotto is paired with another Milanese classic, Veal Shanks. These are braised in wine and vegetables, then topped with a fresh Gremolata. Enjoy these classic dishes with a side of sautéed Black Kale and a Parfait of strawberries and mascarpone cheese for dessert. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203.

Travelers to Italy may be surprised at the diversity of its regional cuisine. We invite you to spend two delicious culinary evenings with our native Italian cooking instructor exploring dishes from northern Italy. Each night a complete rustic Italian meal featuring an entree, side dish and dessert will be prepared and enjoyed together. Week one includes "cotoletta Milanese" (thinly sliced veal cutlet coated with bread crumbs and sauteed, then topped with fresh parsley and lemon juice); wild mushroom risotto (simmered with chicken broth and white wine); a seasonal vegetable or salad; and lemon and green peppercorn sorbet. Week two includes "arista alla Fiorentina" (pork rib roast with garlic and rosemary, topped with an au jus reduction and served with Tuscan white bean ragu); sauteed black kale (in garlic and chilis); and "zuccotto" (a dome shaped sponge cake filled with coffee ice cream, amaretti cookies, marsala wine and walnuts). The class is primarily demonstration format. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu

In traditional Chinese cooking, meat is used as a flavoring instead of a main ingredient, so recipes easily adapt to a vegetarian diet. Chef Lin will show you how to make these tasty dishes: Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Tofu with Bok Choy, Carrots and Shitake Mushrooms in a Ginger Brown Sauce, and Crispy Asparagus sautéed with Baby Bella Mushrooms in a Sesame Sauce. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Squash, canteloupe, and corn - oh my! Summer's bounty is just ripe for the cooking and we'll dish about all of the ways to enjoy your favorites. We'll also celebrate our friends the bees, pollinators we all love and need to keep summer's bounty returning years after year. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Please join Bill Golder as he samples a variety of Crispin Hard Ciders with complimenting Cheeses.

Explore classic Moroccan stews (tagines) using traditional ingredients that are readily available locally. Imagine heady spices and lemony, salty preserves with zesty chili paste and fresh herbs that complement meats and vegetables. Enjoy a Spicy Lamb Kefta (meatballs) Tagine with lemon, Chicken Tagine with preserved lemons and olives, and a Fish Tagine with a chermoula marinade. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

It's here! Time to think about pulling out your backyard grill and creating a truly memorable event for your family and friends! Let our "seasoned" culinary instructor, Francesca, help you plan an amazing Italian meal featuring homemade pizza dough topped three ways: prosciutto, arugula and shaved parmigiano; grilled asparagus, fontina and parmigiano; roasted eggplant, mozzarella, parmigiano and basil. Pizzas will be served with mixed green salad and fresh fruit. The class is primarily demonstration format. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu

Pasta is more than just a delicious entrée or side dish; it’s an essential part of Italian culture. Italians have been creating pasta dishes for generations, varying the shapes and sauces to reflect regional traditions. In this class, led by our native Italian cooking instructor, you’ll prepare and enjoy fettuccine (tossed with sauteed spring artichoke hearts and topped with parmigiano cheese); pappardelle (ribbed egg pasta tossed with sauteed shrimp and asparagus tips in a white cream sauce); fusilli (tossed in a fresh tomato sauce with bits of prosciutto, dry champagne and fresh herbs, topped with pecorino cheese). The class is primarily demonstration format. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu

Local produce, local bread, local cheese - come and share your stories of the local artisans and products you most enjoy. We'll chat about how you find great local products and how to support those that produce them. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.