Better knife skills will improve your cooking beyond measure. There’s so much more than just slicing and dicing, and with proper knife techniques, prepping will be easier and quicker. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics, plus simple and beautiful garnishes. Learn how to choose a good knife without spending a fortune, and how to keep your knives sharp and well cared for. You’ll leave with recipes and a bounty of chopped produce ready to turn into dinners for the week. Please bring a chef’s knife, a paring knife and a cutting board to class.

Instructor: Dionisio Esperas, A Healthy Kitchen

Price: $45 (includes chopped vegetables to take home)

Location: American River Ranch in the Farmhouse Kitchen and Patio, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670