DATEBOOK

THURSDAY

Holiday Dinner Class: Cathy Rogers demonstrates truffle custards, corn risotto with scallops, lobster salad, lamb loin and more for an elegant holiday dinner. 10:30 a.m. Let’s Get Cookin’, 4643 Lakeview Canyon Rd., Westlake Village. (818) 991-3940. $65.

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SATURDAY

Get Ready for New Year’s: Learn to make a French-inspired New Year’s Eve dinner of warm oysters with caviar sauce, roasted duck and Grand Marnier souffle. 9 a.m. La Cachette, 10506 Little Santa Monica Blvd., Century City. (310) 470-4992. $100.

Christmas Carol Lunch: Eat a three-course lunch (main course is sirloin with horseradish-chive jus) while carolers sing their hearts out. 11 a.m. In the grand ballroom of the Regent Beverly Wilshire, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. Call the holiday line for reservations at (310) 858-2384. $60 for adults; $30 for children younger than 12.

Entertaining 911: A no-fuss menu helps you entertain with ease. This class features roasted tomato soup, leg of lamb in garlic and bread crumbs and a gingerbread berry crumble. 2:30 p.m. Epicurean School of Culinary Arts, 8759 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (310) 659-5990. $65.

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TUESDAY

Buche de Noel Class: A decorated cake in the shape of a yule log is the focus of this class. 6 p.m. Happy Trails Catering, 207 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. (626) 796-9526. $60.

Christmas Eve Menu: Peggy Carr shows how to make a crown roast of pork with wild rice and apricot stuffing. A croquembouche is dessert. 6:30 p.m. Toby’s Kitchen Store, 2721 E. Main St., Ventura. (805) 643-4577; www.tobys cooking.com. $40.

Wine Dinner: Fans of beef Wellington will be satisfied by this five-course meal with Italian wines. Other dishes include gnocchi with mushrooms and venison, and a grandmother cake filled with lemon cream and mascarpone. 7 p.m. Il Tiramisu, 13705 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. (818) 986-2640. $65.