tuesday 07.31.07

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Get your relationship cooking by spending some quality time together in the kitchen.

Preparing your own meals is not only a fun way for you to reconnect at the end of a busy day, but you'll also eat healthier without all the fat and calories you'd get from take-out. So it's good for your relationship and your body.

But if you consider boiling water a culinary challenge, or are just a little rusty around the kitchen, take advantage of these upcoming cooking classes at The Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan:

How to Be a Great Home Cook
(8/2-8/3, 10am-3pm)
This two-day class will show you how to create dozens of simple and quick weeknight entrees using chicken, fish, seafood, beef, pork and vegetarian protein sources ($440 for two).

More Dinners in Under 45 Minutes
(8/17, 6-10:30 pm)
You can never have enough quick dinner ideas, so learn how to prepare delicious meals in less than 45 minutes such as Broiled Lamb Chops, Coconut Creamed Spinach, Cardamom Basmati Rice, Seared Scallops, Chorizo, and Mango Quinoa Salad ($190 for two).

Couples Like it Hot
(9/7, 6-11pm)
Let ICE keep things hot in your kitchen with their class on making hot and spicy treats like Cajun Meatloaf with Andouille Sausage and Spicy Braised Collards ($200 for two).

Sushi Making for Couples
(9/14, 6pm-11pm)
You'll learn everything you need to know about equipment, technique, and presentation to make a beautiful assortment of sushi and maki rolls ($220 for two).