1. Cook with bouley
Living Pantry at Bouley Test Kitchen, 88 West Broadway; 212-964-2525
Some of the classes held at the Bouley Test Kitchen are taught by Chef David Bouley himself including Living Pantry, a lesson in swapping out processed condiments and other junk with healthier options you can — and will — make yourself. This class includes a recipe booklet and a meal paired with wine. $175. Next class: March 25. To sign up, e-mail office@bouleynyc.com.
2. Foodie’s heaven
EDU dining at Del Posto, 85 10th Ave.; 212-497-8090
Taught by Chef Matt Abdoo, or another of the kitchen’s great chefs, the highly interactive two-hour cooking classes at Del Posto are followed by a meal paired with wine, and include a recipe booklet and cucina kit including items such as a pasta wheel cutter, an apron and a rolling pin. Plus, you take home whatever you make. Next up: The Art of Stuffed Pasta, March 23, $200. Sign up via delposto.eventbrite.com.
3. Kids cook too!
Pasta-making for kids at Rana Pastificio & Cucina, 75 Ninth Ave., 212-370-0975
Cooking is an all-ages activity y’know. Every Sunday at 10 a.m., learn to make family-friendly pasta recipes with the rugrats. Taught by co-owner Antonella Rana, the “pasta-making for kids” course includes a brunch beverage (before), a lunch pasta dish (after), recipe cards and a certificate of completion for young ’uns. It costs $70 for first parent/kid, $25 for each additional kid, $35 for each additional adult. Next class: March 24. Sign up by calling the restaurant.