LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Kitchen Gallery presents its culinary class schedule for the remainder of March featuring Esther Oertel, the “Veggie Girl,” columnist for Lake County News, culinary educator and owner of “The Sage Coach” and Ming-Chao Chang, an area resident versed in Asian cuisine.

Students will receive recipes and generous tastes of the dishes presented.

On Sunday, March 13, Oertel will present her take on Irish cooking.

Opening the menu is leek and parsnip soup with horseradish and frizzled carrots. This creamy soup is made with traditional Irish vegetables, and the “frizzled carrots” present an interesting garnish.

A shepherd’s pie made with Guinness (rich Irish stout) and lamb, one of Ireland’s most popular meats, also will be presented. To round out the meal, Irish burnt oranges, a flambéed dessert that hearkens back to the 18th century (and a favorite of poet Jonathan Swift) will be enjoyed. This class starts at 2 p.m.

On Saturday, March 26, you're invited to Ming-Chao Chang's demonstration of authentic Asian Cuisine.

Her class will include potstickers (dumpling), pork buns, Vietnamese rolls and green onion pancakes. Bring your appetites as this class is filling up fast and will start at 3 p.m.

To sign up, contact The Kitchen Gallery at 707-262-0422. The class fee of $25 includes the demonstration, servings of dishes presented and complete recipe booklet.

Sign up soon as spaces are limited and classes fill quickly. A vegetarian version of shepherd’s pie is available with advanced notice.