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Chef Diane began hosting small cooking classes—until the demand grew. Now, she is the executive chef and founder of a company centered on interactive culinary experiences. Prior, she established a cooking program for children, which is still thriving today. As a chef instructor at French Culinary Institute and New York Restaurant School, she generated the highest percentage of students placed in 4-star restaurants. She has been featured in numerous articles, including in the Wall Street Journal.

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Your cooking skills will be a cut above the rest when learning from Chef Diane. In this hands-on class, you will sharpen your knife skills with Chef Diane as you work your way through five dishes, all showcasing different cuts. You will cover proper techniques, skills, and safety, as well as foundational basics like...

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Chef Diane's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 1 review

Reviews Chef Diane received outside of Cozymeal

Rebecca

12/06/17

I really enjoyed learning how to make homemade pasta with Chef Diane. She is very knowledgable and the pasta turned out delicious. I now feel confident that I can make pasta on my own whenever I want!

12/06/17

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