Whether you cook occasionally or every day, great knife skills are a time (and finger) saver in the kitchen. You will learn the basics, starting with choosing the right tools and properly holding a knife. In this class, practice at least 15 basic cuts, including how to dice, slice, mince, chiffonade, julienne, supreme and zest. With your newly honed techniques, you will become more efficient and consistent, and you will reduce waste and keep yourself safe!

Suggested Menu (to use up what you cut):

• Cucumber, Tomato, and Herb Salad with Suprémed Citrus Vinaigrette

• Seasonal Fruit Cobbler

$29 per email address. Your entire household can participate. All ages. No prep. You might want to turn your cuts into a quick dinner and dessert. Recipes will be provided. No special ingredients or tools required. See below.

What you need:

• cutting board

• knife

• bench scraper, recommended

• peeler

• zester or microplane, optional

• tomatoes

• cucumbers

• 1-2 pounds seasonal fruit

• oranges, limes, and/or lemons

• basil, parsley, and/or mint

• onion

• garlic

• other vegetables if you like — celery, carrots, peppers, etc.

• mixing bowls

• ingredients for vinaigrette, optional (recipe will be provided)

• ingredients for fruit cobbler, optional (recipe will be provided)