Why not nibble on decadent dishes to benefit a good cause? Starting in April, mark your calendars for the third Thursday of the month when the Resort at Squaw Creek's Six Peak Grille will host a Chef's Tasting event from 5-7 p.m. for only $15. Proceeds from the April tasting will benefit Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation.

The first in this new tasting series begins with “A Taste of Spain” -- a light tour of the flavors of Spain paired with wine and sangria.

The tasting menu includes:
• Gambas al Ajillo – shrimp in garlic sauce
• Patatas Bravas – potatoes sautéed in a spicy tomato and almond sauce
• Chorizos al Vino – Spanish sausage cooked in red wine
• Calamares a la Plancha – calamari tubes grilled with garlic and smoked paprika
• Pechuga Rellena - chicken breast stuffed with Manchego cheese and serrano ham

This first springtime event takes place in Six Peaks Grille on Thursday, April 17, from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person and all proceeds benefit the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation. In the following months featured themes will include “The Other Side of Chocolate,” which showcases chocolate in unexpected recipes on May 15, and “Tableside Impressions,” on June 19, with ideas to help guests create entertaining home-cooked restaurant classics for their next dinner guest. Each Chef’s Tasting event pairs wine with the samples of the nightly gourmet offering.

“We want people to take advantage of this very affordable way to sample our cuisine,” said Ramon Villegas, director of restaurants. “Plus, it benefits local schools, so it's a feel-good evening all the way around.”

For more information call (530) 581-6621, or visit http://www.visitsquawcreek.com">www.visitsquawcreek.com.

More about Resort at Squaw Creek
The AAA Four-Diamond Resort at Squaw Creek is a Destination Hotels & Resorts-managed property. Recently recognized as one of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 50 Ski Hotels” in North America, the 405-room and suite Resort at Squaw Creek offers quick access to Squaw Valley USA’s more than 4,000 acres of terrain served by an extensive network of 33 chairlifts including North America’s only Funitel and the world-famous KT-22 Express lift. Visitors also can enjoy a host of other activities, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sled tours and an on-property ice skating rink. Plus, the property’s on-site ski shop provides ski and snowboard rentals, expert boot fitting, lift tickets for purchase and complimentary ski lockers. Spa at Squaw Creek, a full service facility, is on-property, too. For more information visit http://www.visitsquawcreek.com">www.visitsquawcreek.com.