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Cooking Essentials (4-week series)
Course Overview
This 4-week introductory cooking series is designed to teach adults (21+) the essential skills needed to feel confident and capable in the kitchen. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your foundational techniques, this hands-on class will guide you through a range of key cooking concepts, from knife skills and kitchen safety to sauce making and plating. Each session builds on the last, giving you the tools, confidence, and know-how to prepare delicious meals at home.
📅 Weekly Breakdown
Week 1 – Kitchen Safety & Knife Skills
Learn how to safely navigate your kitchen, identify key tools, and master essential knife techniques, including chopping, slicing, and dicing. You'll put your skills to use in preparing a fresh chopped salad and a simple stir-fry.
Week 2 – Basic Cooking Methods
This week covers the core cooking techniques: sautéing, boiling, and roasting. You'll gain experience preparing pasta with sautéed vegetables and classic roasted potatoes.
Week 3 – Sauce Making & Simple Proteins
Discover the fundamentals of sauce making — including tomato-based, cream-based, and pan sauces — and learn how to cook basic proteins like chicken or tofu. We'll create a full plate with a sauce, protein, and rice pilaf.
Week 4 – Plating & Final Meal
In the final class, you’ll learn plating techniques to make your dishes visually appealing and prepare your customized grain bowl using everything you've learned from knife cuts to sauces and protein preparation.
🔪 Class Focused Skills:
Kitchen Safety: Best practices to avoid injuries and ensure food safety.
Knife Skills: How to properly slice, dice, chop, and mince a variety of ingredients.
Basic Cooking Methods: Learn to sauté, boil, roast, and bake with confidence.
Sauce Making: Master simple sauces that can elevate any dish.
Plating & Presentation: Make your meals not only delicious but also beautiful.
📘 Post-Class Follow-Up
At the end of the course, participants will receive:
A Cooking Basics Certificate as a reminder of their accomplishment
A beginner-friendly cookbook containing all class recipes, essential techniques, and skill-building guides, including dishes like vegetable stir-fry, pasta with homemade sauce, roasted sides, and pan-seared proteins
Guidance on next steps for culinary growth, including recommended intermediate-level classes and home practice ideas
🎓 Who This Class Is For:
This 4-week Cooking Basics Series is perfect for adults who want to build confidence in the kitchen, learn time-tested techniques, and create flavorful, well-balanced meals from scratch. It's fun, hands-on, and designed to make cooking approachable and enjoyable for everyone no matter your experience level.
***Refund Policy – Cooks & Books***
All class purchases are final sale. While we do not offer refunds, we understand that plans can change. If you’re unable to attend a class, you may transfer your payment toward a future class, provided you notify us at least 48 hours in advance.
Please note:
No refunds or credits will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class.
Class credits are valid for future Cooks & Books classes only and are non-transferable to other services or individuals.
If the instructor needs to cancel the class, a refund will be issued.
We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us plan and deliver the best experience for all attendees!
Course Overview
This 4-week introductory cooking series is designed to teach adults (21+) the essential skills needed to feel confident and capable in the kitchen. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your foundational techniques, this hands-on class will guide you through a range of key cooking concepts, from knife skills and kitchen safety to sauce making and plating. Each session builds on the last, giving you the tools, confidence, and know-how to prepare delicious meals at home.
📅 Weekly Breakdown
Week 1 – Kitchen Safety & Knife Skills
Learn how to safely navigate your kitchen, identify key tools, and master essential knife techniques, including chopping, slicing, and dicing. You'll put your skills to use in preparing a fresh chopped salad and a simple stir-fry.
Week 2 – Basic Cooking Methods
This week covers the core cooking techniques: sautéing, boiling, and roasting. You'll gain experience preparing pasta with sautéed vegetables and classic roasted potatoes.
Week 3 – Sauce Making & Simple Proteins
Discover the fundamentals of sauce making — including tomato-based, cream-based, and pan sauces — and learn how to cook basic proteins like chicken or tofu. We'll create a full plate with a sauce, protein, and rice pilaf.
Week 4 – Plating & Final Meal
In the final class, you’ll learn plating techniques to make your dishes visually appealing and prepare your customized grain bowl using everything you've learned from knife cuts to sauces and protein preparation.
🔪 Class Focused Skills:
Kitchen Safety: Best practices to avoid injuries and ensure food safety.
Knife Skills: How to properly slice, dice, chop, and mince a variety of ingredients.
Basic Cooking Methods: Learn to sauté, boil, roast, and bake with confidence.
Sauce Making: Master simple sauces that can elevate any dish.
Plating & Presentation: Make your meals not only delicious but also beautiful.
📘 Post-Class Follow-Up
At the end of the course, participants will receive:
A Cooking Basics Certificate as a reminder of their accomplishment
A beginner-friendly cookbook containing all class recipes, essential techniques, and skill-building guides, including dishes like vegetable stir-fry, pasta with homemade sauce, roasted sides, and pan-seared proteins
Guidance on next steps for culinary growth, including recommended intermediate-level classes and home practice ideas
🎓 Who This Class Is For:
This 4-week Cooking Basics Series is perfect for adults who want to build confidence in the kitchen, learn time-tested techniques, and create flavorful, well-balanced meals from scratch. It's fun, hands-on, and designed to make cooking approachable and enjoyable for everyone no matter your experience level.
***Refund Policy – Cooks & Books***
All class purchases are final sale. While we do not offer refunds, we understand that plans can change. If you’re unable to attend a class, you may transfer your payment toward a future class, provided you notify us at least 48 hours in advance.
Please note:
No refunds or credits will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class.
Class credits are valid for future Cooks & Books classes only and are non-transferable to other services or individuals.
If the instructor needs to cancel the class, a refund will be issued.
We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us plan and deliver the best experience for all attendees!