🔪 Culinary 101: Foundations of Cooking

Taught by:  Dahlia Abrams

 

Meet the Teacher: Dahlia Abrams

Dahlia is a chef and functional nutrition counselor with 30 years of experience teaching children. She has cooked in professional kitchens, competed on MasterChef, and now runs Nourish by Dahlia, her local culinary and nutrition business where she offers personal chef services and approachable cooking workshops. She also provides simple, practical nutrition support for individuals and families. And as a longtime homeschool parent, Dahlia brings a calm, patient, and supportive hands-on approach to every class, helping students feel capable, confident, and excited to cook.

Tuesdays

10:00–11:15am

Ages 9+

Sept 15–Nov 17 · 10‑week semester

Excellence in Education – West Campus 5537 Temple City Blvd., Temple City, CA 91780

Cost: $400 — materials included (families may provide aprons and to‑go containers if desired)  

Charter funds are not accepted at this time. 

Parents may stay on site or leave at their discretion.  

Liability waiver required upon registration.

A technique‑based cooking course for students ready to build practical culinary skills and explore the art of cooking. Each week, young chefs dive into hands-on lessons that introduce core methods, flavor building, and multi‑step recipes. Students experiment with ingredients, practice essential techniques, and learn how temperature and method transform food.

The semester is designed to challenge older or more experienced students while supporting beginners with clear guidance and confidence‑building practice. By the end, students will have strengthened their kitchen independence, discovered new culinary interests, and created dishes they’re proud of.

Focus areas:

  • Knife skills & kitchen safety
  • Core cooking methods
  • Flavor building & seasoning
  • Kitchen organization, stations, and culture
  • Exploring how temperature and technique change food

Allergy Note:  Upon registering, please inform the instructor of any allergies or dietary restrictions your child has. While reasonable precautions are taken, recipe adjustments cannot be made during class.

Questions? Call (248) 840‑5064 or email DahliaAbrams@gmail.com