Learn to make Bison Ribeye with Sweet Onion Relish and Roasted Fall Vegetables and match it with a Colorado whiskey or Kentucky Bourbon Feb. 23 at the Kitchen Table Cooking School in Greenwood Village. Information: kitchentablegv.co. (AP photo)

AURORA – Cool food classes in the Aura metro area fill this week’s food calendar:

Empanadas, Jan. 19, Colorado Free University Lowry, near E. 1st Ave. and Quebec St. Information: freeu.com. Details: Class teaches savory and sweet versions of Central American pastry treat

Cruciferous Creations, 6 p.m. Jan. 22, Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, Aurora. Information: anschutzwellness.com. Details: Michelle Cardel, RD, demonstrates how to make low-calorie, nutrient-rich cauliflower mashed potatoes that are still comforting

 Say Cheese, Jan. 17, The Truffle Cheese Shop, 2906 East 6th Ave., Denver. Information: denvertruffle.com. Details: Hands-on class teaches how to make and stretch fresh mozzarella cheese

Let My People Eat!, Jan. 19, Expo Recreation Center, Aurora. Information: auroragov.org/cooking. Details: Learn how to make classic Jewish dishes including challah, matzo ball soup, beef brisket, and noodle kugel

Wine and Cheese Pairing Class, Jan. 22, Water2Wine, Centennial. Information: water2wine.us. Details: Learn to match diverse cheese with the right wines

Tea and Tour, Jan. 23, Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Sedalia. Information: cherokeeranch.org. Details: Tea includes scones with clotted cream and jam, finger sandwiches, pastries and sweets, and a tour of the Castle.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Winter Brew Fest, Jan. 25, Mile High Station, Denver. Information: denverbrewfest.com/winter. Information: Tastes from dozens of Colorado and other U.S. craft brewers

Our Daily Greens, Feb. 6, Almost Vegan Cooking School, Centennial. Information: almostvegancookingschool.com. Details: Meatless class focuses on preparing kale, spinach, collard, even mustard greens

Pairsine Chefs Food & Beer Pairing Competition, June 13, Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield. Information: pairsine-beer2013.eventbrite.com. Details: Taste the dishes chefs make to match award-winning brews

FOOD RADIO

The Restaurant Show, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, 950 AM and 103.1 FM. Details: Warren Byrne takes calls on the longest-running local dining show

Gabby Gourmet, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, KHOW, 630 AM. Details: Restaurant guide book author Pat Miller talks eateries

Send information about Colorado food events, classes, festivals and tours to: jlehndorff@aurorasentinel.com.