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Unlock Your Culinary Potential with Back 2 Basics Cooking

Transform from a kitchen novice to a confident home chef in just 6 weeks with our hands-on cooking classes in Columbia, Missouri.

  • Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience with each class, ensuring you leave with skills you can use immediately.
     

  • Expert Guidance: Learn from Chef Ashley, a seasoned professional who will guide you through each step with patience and expertise.
     

  • Diverse Recipes: Expand your culinary repertoire with a variety of dishes, from savory stir-fries to delightful baked goods.

​What You Can Expect From This Series:

Hands-On Learning
Gain practical experience with each class, ensuring you leave with skills you can use immediately.

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​​Expert Guidance

Benefit from Chef Ashley's decade of culinary teaching experience. She will patiently guide you through each step, sharing her passion and expertise to help you succeed.

 
Interactive Classes

Our classes are engaging and interactive, allowing you to ask questions, receive feedback, and participate in hands-on activities. This fosters a personalized learning experience tailored to your needs.

 
Small Class Sizes
We believe in quality over quantity, which is why our class sizes are limited to ensure each student receives individual attention from Chef Ashley. 

 

Confidence in the Kitchen
Overcome your kitchen apprehensions and build confidence to cook meals from scratch.

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"Chef Ashley helped me to beat my anxiety in the kitchen and taught me the basic skills in a fun way. Her courses feel more like a fun night out than a class. And, I left full each evening!
My husband watched me do my first round of classes and asked if he could join for the second. We’re looking forward to six more weeks of classes now." 

-Shay Ochoa

Series Details:

When: Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm, starting January 14, 2025, for 6 weeks. February 25th is reserved for any rescheduling needs due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Where: Como Cooks Kitchen  
14 Business Loop 70 E  
Columbia, Missouri 65203

Who: Designed for adult beginners. Ages 16 and up are welcome.

Cost: $400 per person, all-inclusive with no extra fees.

Class 1: Culinary Foundations 
 

Embark on your culinary journey with essential skills that form the backbone of cooking:
 

  • Knife Skills: Master proper knife handling with a chef's knife to prepare a vibrant veggie stir-fry.

  • Kitchen Safety: Learn crucial safety practices to ensure a confident cooking environment.

  • Plating Basics: Enhance your presentation skills with fundamental plating techniques.

  • Food Safety: Understand and apply essential food safety practices.
     

Build a strong foundation to practice and perfect these invaluable skills in your kitchen.
 

Class 2: Side Dish Success
 

Explore essential techniques like boiling and roasting to elevate your everyday meals with versatile and delicious side dishes: 
 

  • Potato Salad: Discover the art of boiling for a creamy, flavorful potato salad.

  • Kale Chips: Create perfectly crispy kale chips through expert roasting.

  • Cucumber and Tomato Salad: Prepare a refreshing salad bursting with flavor.

  • Garlic Herb Cheese Bombs: Whip up mouthwatering cheese bombs. 
     

These techniques make cooking side dishes easy and enjoyable.
 

Class 3: Saucey Secrets

Broaden your flavor palette and master sauce-making skills: 
 

  • Creamy Alfredo: Learn the secrets of a classic creamy Alfredo sauce.

  • Caramelized Onion Gravy: Master savory gravy with caramelized onions and a roux.

  • Honey Soy Sauce: Whip up a mouthwatering honey soy sauce.

  • Aromatic Pesto: Create a pesto bursting with herbal delight.

  • Caramel Sauce: Finish with a luscious caramel sauce perfect for desserts. 
     

This class equips you with confidence and techniques to elevate your meals with an impressive range of sauces.

Class 4: Flavor Enhancement 101
 

Elevate your kitchen skills from good to gourmet with this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure:
 

  • Compound Butters: Discover the power of compound butters to add depth to dishes like lemon garlic parmesan shrimp pasta.

  • Sheet Pan Meals: Learn to create aromatic meals by selecting spice blends, applying dry rubs to proteins, and tossing vegetables with spices and oil. 
     

Transform your cooking with these essential techniques and ingredients. 
 

Class 5: Breakfast Bonanza 
 

Transform your mornings with enhanced breakfast skills and creativity: 
 

  • One-Handed Egg Cracking: Master this impressive technique to streamline cooking.

  • Savory Quiche: Create a bacon, white cheddar, and scallion quiche, balancing flavors and textures.

  • Fresh Fruit Salad: Craft a vibrant, nutritious accompaniment.

  • Homemade Whipped Cream: Add a touch of indulgence to your breakfast spread. 
     

Redefine your breakfast experience with these delightful dishes. 
 

Class 6: Creative Cooking Challenge 
 

Unleash your culinary creativity in this thrilling finale: 
 

  • Ingredient Selection: Choose from a variety of random ingredients to craft a unique dish.

  • Skill Application: Apply skills honed throughout the course, such as knife handling and sauce-making.

  • Experimentation and Innovation: Embrace the opportunity to experiment and bring your culinary ideas to life. 
     

This challenge is your chance to showcase your creativity and mastery in the kitchen.

Ready to Secure Your Seat?

Click the "Book Now" button below to reserve your seat. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis!

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