Information on upcoming food classes, tastings and demonstrations can be sent to Extra, The Roanoke Times, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke, VA 24010, e-mailed to extra@roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3318. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event. For more information, call Nona Nelson at 981-3402.

Saturday

Super Bowl apps

Plan your game day menu: Buffalo chicken dip, spicy chili and more.

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: $28 per person

Contact: 776-3693 or www.cooking madefun.com

Sunday

Light and Lebanese

Classic dishes that are low-cal and low-fat, including hummus, tabbouli salad and eggplant dip.

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: 5509 Coleman Road SW

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: Marcelle Melki, 598-8334 or e-mail mmelki2001@aol.com

Tuesday

Lasagna 101

Learn new spins on the pasta comfort dish.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: $28 per person

Contact: 776-3693 or www.cooking madefun.com

Wednesday

Sophisticated seasonings

Spice up your favorite recipes with seasonings and flavors.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg

Cost: $55 per person

Contact: 951-1995 or www.gourmet pantryonline

Saturday, Feb. 6

Pasta pairings

Learn which pastas and sauces to combine, and explore the use of fresh herbs as pasta toppings.

When: 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: Claude Moore Education Complex, 109 Henry St., Roanoke

Cost: $40 per person

Contact: 857-6210 or www.virginiawestern .edu/bet/culinary

Tuesday, Feb. 9

Crockpot classics

Pot roast, chili and chicken and dumplings recipes for the slow cooker.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: $28 per person

Contact: 776-3693 or www.cooking madefun.com

Cooking with Bruno

The menu includes maple glazed scallop steak with corn saffron fondue and chocolate ganache cake.

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: The Landing Restaurant, 773 Ashemeade Road, Moneta

Cost: $75 per person

Contact: 721-3028 or www.thelandingsml.com

Friday, Feb. 5

Shooting Creek brews

Brett Nichols and Jason Anderson of Shooting Creek Brewery in Floyd will be pouring and talking about their beers.

When: 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 400-8466 or www.wine gourmet.biz

Wednesday, Feb. 10

A chocolate affair

Sample a variety of chocolate confections.

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Richfield Retirement Center, 3730 Knollridge Road, Salem

Cost: Free. Seating is limited; call for reservations before Feb. 8.

Contact: 380-6511

Saturday, Feb. 6

Lebanese dinner

Traditional Lebanese food and music.

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, 4730 Cove Road, Roanoke

Cost: $20 per person in advance; $24 per person at the door

Contact: 562-0012