Need a little help learning your way around the kitchen?  This class is just right for the inexperienced cook or novice who wants to brush up on basic kitchen skills.  This three-class series (July 13, 20, 27) builds on basic techniques and gives you the skills to create a simple dinner each class around those techniques.

Class One (July 13):  Class covers basic kitchen equipment and uses, including knives, measuring, and stovetop cooking techniques.  The meal includes simple pasta sauce made from pantry ingredients, vinaigrette dressing and a marinated vegetable salad, and a simple fruit dessert.

Class Two (July 20): Class covers saute and steaming, plus some basic baking skills.  Meal includes sauteed chicken breast with pan sauce, stir-fried vegetables, rice pilaf, and a simple cake.

Class Three (July 27): Class includes roasting and oven cooking, sauces, and gravies.  Meal includes roasted chicken with gravy, a potato dish, vegetable with simple sauce, and dessert with fruit sauce.

By registering for the July 13 class, you have registered for the three class series.