FOOD EVENTS COOKING FOR GALS IN COMFORTABLE SHOES: Ladies learn how to make healthy meals with Terry Zila, including vegan five onion soup with sauteed garlic croutons, low-fat grilled chicken salad in popovers, spicy stir-fried shrimp with Chinese vegetables and walnut wedges with caramel ice cream. 6-9 p.m. Jan. 15. $60. Reservations required. The Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-351-1144. www.thechefsgallery.com. SOUTHERN ITALIAN COOKING, FAMILY STYLE: 6 p.m. Jan. 20. $33. Reservations required. Pioneer Ridge Freshman Center, 1085 E. Pioneer Trail, Chaska. 612-556-6200. www.ce4all.org. CHEF JOHN MICHAEL LERMA: Learn how to make his award-winning pies. 6-9 p.m. Jan. 20. $60. Reservations required. Culinary Classics, 851 Marketplace Dr., Waconia. 952-442-2512. TRUFFLES: Learn how to make the decadent chocolate treat. 6-9 p.m. Jan. 27. $29. Registration required. Burnsville High School, 600 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville. 952-707-4110.
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