For each private cooking lesson, you receive a customized cooking lesson plan that includes the collection of recipes you will learn. All cooking lessons are hands-on in your own kitchen with your own equipment.

Plan on spending about 2 or 3 hours per cooking lesson depending upon what kind of food is being prepared. Private cooking lessons allow you to reserve a time that suits your schedule without the hassle of traveling to a cooking school. Personalized attention guarantees you will learn new cooking skills and get all your cooking questions answered. Cooking lessons are scheduled at a mutually agreeable time.

"Hi Lia: I cannot express the appreciation and gratitude I feel toward you and my friends for such a wonderful birthday gift. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson. The food was delicious. I truly loved the entire experience. Thank you for a great day. I will be talking about it for a long time. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you." - Toni T.

"I had a great time at the lesson as well. DInner was AWESOME! Thanks again. So much fun. I might even start cooking again on a more regular basis."- Robin L.

"Dear Chef Lia, I wanted to respond to our experience from Thursday, February 12.  I was so impressed with your professional attitude and organization.  With that you were also capable of maintaining a relaxed , free-flowing work environment.  I felt instantly comfortable with you in my home and enjoyed working with you as you taught me the recipes I wanted to learn more about.  My friends have no idea the "total birthday gift" they gave me.  It was such a fulfilling experience for a gal like me who loves to cook.  I shared our results with different friends all weekend-long. I wish you the best and thank you so much." - Tricia C.

"Hi Lia, I just wanted to thank you again! We had a great experience during our lesson. We have sampled all the food we made that day, and it was all great. We just made the chicken recipe, which was very yummy. I actually froze one of the chocolate flourless cakes and took it out last night for this weekend. The case was absolutely wonderful, and we can't wait to have it this weekend! Our onion chopping skills are great now too! We can chop an onion in no time now! Thanks so much! " - Jennifer A.

A referral letter from a cooking client written to a potential client:

Hi Donna,
Hope this finds you well. Where do I begin? My new husband and I received a gift that was surprising to us.

A gift certificate for cooking lessons with Chef Lia. Our first and initial reaction was the same.....What an awful gift!!!!! What were these people thinking. I hate to cook, haven't cooked in years, and really don't want to.

Months went by, and I started to get the urge to make my husband happy with a home cooked meal......So......I decided to finally make the call to Chef Lia. Set up an appointment. She came to my house with the groceries for the menus I chose, some of the utensils I didn't have.....

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!! Her enthusiasm and love for cooking generates. Her knowledge of food, knowledge of why we use certain utensils,the correct way to use them, her organization in a kitchen.....I could go on and on. She has made it so, that I am now asking for recipes even when I don't have classes with her. I soooooooooooo look forward to her visits with new lessons, and new recipes.....Most of all I made one man VERY HAPPY!!!!! He has truly enjoyed my home cooked meals. My daughter is coming over next weekend wirh her boyfriend, and is soooooo looking forward to dinner.....For someone who really didn't like or appreciate the gift of "CHEF LIA" All I can now say is I am forever grateful!!!!! I really enjoy the kitchen now.....Truly a room I never enjoyed going into. Now thanks to Chef Lia, I am enjoying the kitchen.

If I can be of any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me. If you have any questions it would be my pleasure. Good Luck and Happy Cooking! Enjoy! Susan

This was one FANTASTIC GIFT!!!!! I soooooooooooo recommend her to anyone.

"The lesson with Chef Lia exceeded my expectations as it did my dinner guests. It was a very enjoyable experience. I really admired the quality of ingredients she brought with her." - Rob W.

"We had a great time (during our lesson) and my neighbor and I loved the food. We were fighting for the leftovers. Thank you again." - Chris N.

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What Can I Learn to Cook?

The question is, "What would you like to learn to cook?" The sky is the limit! There are so many different cuisines. Below is a list of a few of the types of culinary styles taught. But these are just a sampling! Ask for a free consultation to learn more about what YOU or your family and friends would like to learn how to cook!

And, if you've never cooked before, don't worry. Even beginner recipes are delicious and fun to cook! Recipes are customized to match your cooking skill level. So you will always have a great, tasty lesson. You will truly become a confident cook and will be able to make great meals on your own.

Here are some cuisines to get your tastebuds going. But any request is considered. So let us know you'd like to take some lessons and one of our chefs will discuss the details with you personally.

Italian
Vegetarian
Spanish
Mexican
French
Low Fat
Low Carb
Fish and Seafood
Grilling
Japanese
Thai
Indian
Mediterranean
Cooking with a Pressure Cooker
Knife Skills
Cooking Basics
Pantry Organization
Healthy Recipe Variations of Favorite Dishes

Kids Can Cook!