Good cooking is essential to a hearty meal and eager for a wholesome bite are the newly weds, and girls out to impress their guys and vice versa. From refreshments and main course to an array of delectable desserts, there’s a gamut of treats that you can build your culinary oeuvre with, thanks to skilled housewives and professionals who impart the art of cooking to young hopefuls.

For freshmen
Learn everything from starters and salads to main course and desserts at Marilyn’s Quick N’ Easy Cooking Classes (Khar). Classes are offered for newly weds, kids and students, starting out to live on their own.

Expert in multicuisine meals
Bawarchi (Matunga) charges according to the number of dishes you choose to learn. This may range from Punjabi and Chinese to Mexican and includes soups, sandwiches and juices as well. Bharti Kothari (Mulund W) imparts the secrets of scrumptious Punjabi veg fares, traditional Gujarati sweets, besides Italian, Mexican and Chinese delicacies.

Veg-buffs
If you are keen on veggies then Jain Cookery Classes (Kandivali W) is the place to go to. Health buffs can master oil-free and healthy fares here.

At Renu Chawla’s (Andheri W) you learn the secrets behind the perfect ice cream and mouth-melting sweets. Renu holds classes for veg dishes as well.

Only Rajasthani
For understanding the art of making kanjiwada, dahiwada, sangar ki sabzi, dal bati churma, kachori and more enrol at Kanaklata Institue for Rajasthani Cooking (Parel).

Chocolates and more
Learn how to make these sinful delights like coconut chocolates, marble, almond drops, and centre-soft chocolates at 5 Star Chocolate Classes (Byculla). They also teach you how to rustle up that perfect soufflé and ice cream.

Besides assorted chocolates, chocolate bouquets, ice creams, tiramisu, mousse, cheese cakes, brownies and eggless desserts Mahek’s Good Housekeeping Classes (Andheri W) conducts sessions for Mughlai, Chinese, Italian and seafood dishes as well.

For the health conscious
At Anjali Gupte’s (Andheri W) class, apart from mastering veg and non-veg main courses from Punjabi and south Indian to Thai and Italian you get to learn how to prepare squashes, jams, and low-cal and microwave dishes. Sharda Pagral’s (Santa Cruz W) another place for healthy fares.

Master in a couple of hours
The specialty of Madhuram Cooking Classes (Napean Sea Rd) is their two-hour sessions, wherein they impart the skills of preparing ten dishes for a nominal charge. Their gastronomic lessons cover multicuisine items like sizzlers, biriyani, paneer dishes, pizzas, burgers, raitas and desserts.

Veg carving n’ masala making
Bindu and Rupal Dalal (Jogeshwari E) teaches you the unique art of veg carving. They are also well known for their classes on parathas, naans and preparation of dry masalas.

Happy cooking!