Give a guy a fish, and he'll eat for a day; teach a guy to make perfect sushi rolls, and he'll be the culinary king of the cul de sac. Find out why your soufflé always falls or learn the basics of braising and roasting and the dark art of broasting with today's deal: for $45, you get one cooking class at Heirloom Catering (a $95 value).

During Heirloom Catering's hands-on cooking classes, aspiring epicureans can arm their culinary artillery with Italian, French, and Asian cuisine know-how. In each class, participants learn essential techniques and recipe development from seasoned chef Ryan Cutchins, who has more than 15 years of experience and has cooked in New York City and Hawaii. Classes are small enough to provide each student with plenty of one-on-one instruction and oxygen. After the class, studious gourmands will be treated to the perfectly diced fruits of their labor, a recipe card, and an opportunity to sign up for future classes at a discount.