Learn the Basics With Me

I'll help you master the basic culinary building blocks that you'll use again and again. Six weeks, live on Zoom, in your own kitchen.

Starts January 24, 2027 | Live classes on Sundays at 4:00 PM CST

Replays included

Save my seat | $197

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Skills you'll use for the rest of your life!

Basic knife skills to make prepping dinner faster.
Roasted chicken, chicken breast that actually tastes good and the best burgers.
Simple and delicious desserts.

Salad dressings, tomato sauce and my favorite homemade salsa.
Roasting vegetables.
And more! I always include recipe requests for methods and techniques the group wants to learn.

TAKE A PEEK AT WHAT'S PLANNED

Six weeks, six building blocks

WEEK ONE

Eggs & Dressings

Hard-boiled, scrambled & omelets
Protein Egg Bites: A great weekday grab-and-go breakfast.
Super Simple Salad Dressing
Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch
How to make a perfect salad that isn't overdressed

WEEK TWO

Pasta

Better pasta at home: Plus my technique for better gluten-free pasta.
Marcella Hazan Tomato Sauce
Any Greens Pesto
No-boil Lasagna

WEEK THREE

Chicken

Grilled Chicken
Pan-sauteed Chicken
Roasted Chicken: In a cast iron skillet or roasting pan
Shredded Chicken: Instant Pot, slow cooker and stovetop variations

WEEK FOUR

Burgers & Tacos

The Best Burgers
The Best Tacos
Dry-rubbed Flank Steak
Tomatillo Salsa
Pickled Red Onions
Sriracha Mayo

WEEK FIVE

Soups

Lentil Soup
Tomato Soup
Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth

WEEK SIX

Desserts & Breakfast Breads

One Bowl Blueberry Muffins
One Bowl Lemon Olive Oil Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Eton Mess
Homemade Whipped Cream

Plus whatever the group requests along the way.

WHO IT'S FOR

This course is for you if...

You want to cook more at home, but don't know where to start.
You rely on the same few dinners and want more you can make without a recipe in hand.
Your chicken comes out dry and you'd like to know why!
You're cooking for a family and want meals that come together faster.
You learn best by watching someone do it and asking questions.
You wish you had a foundation of culinary basics.
You love to cook!
You love to eat!

YOUR TEACHER

Marcia Smart

Marcia is the chef and culinary instructor behind Smart in the Kitchen. In this course she teaches the everyday methods she relies on, explained clearly and simple so you can repeat them on your own.

I can't wait to cook with you!

ENROLL IN THE BASICS

$197

Six live classes starting January 24, 2027

6 weekly live cooking classes on Zoom
Replays of every class
30+ printable recipes and handouts
Live Q&A and recipe requests from the group

ENROLL NOW

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked

Do I have to attend the classes live?

When are the classes?

I'm a true beginner. Is this too advanced?

Do I need special equipment?

I eat gluten-free. Will this work for me?

Where do I find the recipes and replays?

SIX WEEK FROM NOW

You'll cook dinner with confidence

Learn the basics with me and use them again and again.