Cook Like a Pro: Mastering Culinary Essentials Class

This hands-on class is designed for beginners and aspiring cooks alike and guides you through the fundamentals of meal preparation, ingredient selection, and proper seasoning. You’ll learn how to master essential techniques, from handling a knife like a pro to chopping and sautéing to baking and plating, all while developing good kitchen practices and habits. Classes take place in our state-of-the-art kitchen and are taught by the same team of highly acclaimed chefs who teach in our professional culinary program. While completion of this class does not result in a certificate, it offers a scaled-down version of our professional culinary program. The class covers all the basic core skills with a focus on key recipes and techniques.

Meets Monday* evenings 6-8:45 pm, starting January 26, 2026

*Schedule: Due to University holidays, some of the classes will be held on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The full course schedule is as follows:

• Mon. Jan. 26
• Mon. Feb. 02
• Mon. Feb. 09
• Tue. Feb. 17
• Mon. Feb. 23
• Mon. Mar. 02
• NO CLASS Mar. 09 (Spring Recess)
• Mon. Mar. 16
• Mon. Mar. 23
• Mon. Mar. 30
• Mon. Apr. 06
• Mon. Apr. 13
• Wed. Apr. 22
• Mon. Apr. 27

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