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Learn more about a model healthful school lunch program during a vegetarian potluck supper hosted by EarthSave Cincinnati, beginning 6 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Unitarian Church in Clifton. Bring a vegan dish. Suggested donation: $2. Information: 929-2500 or cincinnati@earthsave.org.

What Is This?

Cornichon (KOR-nih-shohn) are crisp, tart, French pickles made from tiny gherkin cucumbers. Cornichon are a traditional accompaniment to rich pates and smoked meat and fish.

Tube Food

Experience the International Tamale Festival in Indio, Calif., and learn to make pork and strawberry tamales on All-American Festivals at 10 p.m. Thursday on the Food Network.

Hot Date

Meet singles (ages 30-55) while learning to cook during a special "Dinner in a Dash" class taught by Rita Heikenfeld at Ridge Market in Pleasant Ridge, beginning 7 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $65, including food and wine. Registration deadline is Friday at www.singletomingle.com.

Cool Stuff on the George Foreman Grill

Marinate 4 boneless pork chops with small can sliced pineapple in 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, 1/2 cup Italian dressing, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 3 tablespoons soy sauce about 8 hours in refrigerator. Drain chops and pineapple (discard marinade) and grill chops 4 to 5 minutes. Grill sliced pineapple about 1 minute. Serve chops with grilled fruit.

Gen Beran, New Richmond

E-mail favorite George Foreman recipes and tips: cmartin@enquirer.com. If we use yours, we'll send you a cookbook.