MIAMI-DADE

• Ayesha D'Mello, 305-254-0693 or easyindiancooking@yahoo.com: The Goa native teaches Indian cooking in her Pinecrest home 11 a.m.-2 p.m. most Saturdays ($75, including lunch); private classes also available.

• Azul, Mandarin Oriental Miami, 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami; 305-913-8358: Periodic small-group classes with chef 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays include three-course lunch with wine, recipes and Azul apron ($150). Next session is Nov. 15.

• Bloomingdale's, Aventura Mall, 19555 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-792-1000, ext. 1266; The Falls Shopping Center, 8778 SW 136th St. Miami, 305-252-6300, ext. 6230. Kitchen departments at both stores offer free demos with local chefs, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays, weekly in Aventura, monthly at The Falls.

• Chef Aliza's, 8441 SW 132nd St., Pinecrest; 305-234-9002, www.chefalizas.com: Evening adult classes ($50), ''Mommy and Me'' kids classes ($45), plus parties.

• Chef Allen's, 19088 NE 29th Ave., Aventura; 305-935-2900, www.chefallens.com: ''The Serious Cook'' allows students to work in the restaurant kitchen with chef Allen Susser and staff; by appointment, usually 3 to 8 p.m. ($195). Customized group classes also available.

• Eleanor Hoh, 305-865-9297; www.eleanorhoh.com: Hong Kong-born chef teaches three-hour, afternoon and evening stir-fry workshops ($65 and up) at galleries, design showrooms and wine shops in Broward and Miami-Dade counties; appetizer and three dishes are demonstrated and served with wine pairings.

• Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651, ext. 3322; www.fairchildgarden.org (click Education, Adult Programs, then Continuing Education): Three-hour afternoon and evening classes on a range of topics; next class ''Holiday Pies and Tarts'' Wednesday (garden members $35-$50, others $55-$75).

• Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151st St., North Miami, 305-919-4500: School of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers a few weekly, noncredit, semester-long classes on such topics as Caribbean cooking and international cuisine ($299 plus university fees for Florida residents). Must first enroll by calling 305-919-4521.

• Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead; 305-247-5727, www.fruitandspicepark.org: Seasonal classes on Asian cuisines, tropical fruits and more. Typically 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays ($25).

• Johnson & Wales University, 1701 NE 127th St., North Miami; 305-913-2108: Saturday morning and Wednesday and Friday evening Chef's Choice classes offered October-April ($75-$101.65). Schedule and registration at www.jwu.edu/florida (click Continuing & Adult Education).

• La Cuisine Gourmet, 50 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, 305-442-9006; www.lacuisinegourmet.com: High-end appliance store hosts an evening Celebrity Chef Demo Series ($50-$75); registration required.

• Macy's, Aventura Mall, 19535 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-682-3352; Dadeland Mall, 7675 North Kendall Dr., Miami, 305-662-3350. Kitchen departments at both stores offer free, weekly demo classes with local chefs 1-3 p.m. Saturdays.

• Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104th St., Room 3129, Miami; 305-237-2612;www.mdc.edu/kendall/ce (select Cooking Classes from the pull-down menu): Noncredit one- to four-session weekday, evening and Saturday classes on such topics as basic cooking skills (in English and Spanish), cheesemaking, fondant making, cake decoration and French cuisine ($39-$205).