Learn the tricks of the trade from the experts.

If you want to cook in your kitchen more frequently and use your quality appliances and cookware, start thinking of this "hub of the home" as an intimate gathering spot instead.

• Try a private lesson.
  Get cookin' and reserve your "date night" for a private cooking lesson.

• Know your appliances.
  If you're a cook who's intimidated by your appliances and afraid of over- or under-cooking, a chef's advice might be just what you need to be more comfortable.

• Learn trade secrets.
  As with anything, bringing in the experts will teach you the tricks of the trade -- like how restaurants achieve the perfect grill marks on pieces of meat. Any chef will tell you, the presentation counts as much as the flavor!

• Get cookin'.
  Working in your kitchen together while learning new things is a recipe for success. Make it a goal to cook together a few nights a week. It's a healthy habit that leads to healthier eating.

Find more information about getting inspired with cooking lessons at:
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