Considering your microwave food repertoire, mastering the art of French cooking is a lofty goal. (To your credit, you excel at puncturing plastic wrap.)

Chef David Amar can introduce you to your neglected appliances.

The Provence native has a relaxed manner, whether he’s teaching you how to use cutlery or make ganache. Simply tell Amar the number of people you’ll be entertaining, and he’ll help plan a menu, shop for ingredients, and aid with preparation.

Beef daube, ratatouille, and boar chops are just some of the principal plates he can coax you through. Appetizers like salmon tartare and French onion soup, fresh-baked baguettes, and delicious desserts complete an impressive spread.

While there, Amar will explain French cooking terms as well as the regional history of dishes.

Giving you the Gaul to be the hostess with the mostest.

Regional French Cuisine (206-789-0523 or regional-french-cuisine.com).