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Popular cooking shows, culinary competitions and social media platforms have brought global flavors into our homes. As a result, interest in cooking international dishes has grown significantly. People are increasingly curious about how to prepare meals they’ve seen online or tasted at a restaurant. They want to recreate these experiences with their families, enjoy new flavors and connect with different cultures. This is especially true in rural areas where access to global dining options and specialty cooking classes is limited.  \nOur Response  \nDue to the interest in learning how to cook international dishes, we began keeping track of the number of calls and asked the callers what types of dishes they wanted to learn how to cook. The most common answers were Asian, Indian and European.  \nIn response, we designed and hosted a three-day hands-on international cooking school. To ensure authenticity and quality instruction, we partnered with  \nMaking Naan bread to go with the chicken tikka masala. Photo by Lance Hansen  \nMaking Naan bread to go with the chicken tikka masala. Photo by Lance Hansen.  \nTiffany Nelson, a former intern and experienced culinary professional with a background in international cuisine. Together, we planned our menu and lessons, which highlighted dishes from France, India and Asia, utilizing cooking methods accessible to rural home kitchens, such as stovetop cooking, frying, oven baking and electric pressure cooking. The classes were held in November to increase participation. We limited enrollment to 10 participants to maintain a high-quality, hands-on experience. We wanted participants to have the confidence and skills to apply what they learned and replicate it at home.  \nThroughout the course, we emphasized practical skills and shared different cultural information about the dishes that were prepared. Each session included:  \nUI Extension, Madison County  \n208-359-6297  \n134 E Main Street Suite 202., Rexburg, ID 83440  \n• Instruction on cooking techniques using commonly available tools in Idaho homes.  \n• Information and context for each dish.  \n• Nutrition information and kitchen safety practices, including safe food handling, knife skills and electric pressure cooker usage.  \n• Discussions on where to locally source ingredients in Rexburg and Idaho Falls.  \n• Tips on meal planning, budgeting and how to convert recipes into freezer meals.  \nProgram Outcomes  \nThe international cooking class was advertised for just two weeks and filled quickly, demonstrating strong local interest and demand for hands-on culinary experiences. Participants ranged in age from 18 to 50 years old. They represented a diverse mix of household types and cooking skill levels from beginners to experienced home cooks, including both single adults and married couples.  \nThe participants completed a short evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the classes. Before the class, 60% of attendees reported they had never attempted cooking recipes from Asian, Indian or European cuisines. Additionally, 70% reported that they had never used spices commonly found in Asian or Indian dishes. After the three-day class series, 90% of participants reported feeling confident and ready to prepare recipes from Asia, India and Europe, and felt confident using international spices common in Asian and Indian dishes.  \nThe impact went beyond skill-building. An overwhelming 90% of participants reported that they planned to apply what they learned about healthy eating and meal planning in their own homes. 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