Last Wednesday evening I had the opportunity to teach a cooking class at Superior Equipment and Supply, 3101 S. 13th St. Superior recently installed a test kitchen, complete with fancy commercial appliances and a real-time camera, which had me on an overhead television while I chopped away.

Superior's Wednesday night cooking classes feature a guest chef or other foodie who will create several dishes for you in an hour's time. The 6:30 p.m. classes cost $10, and you get to sample the dishes. Class members also receive a $10 gift certificate for any culinary purchases during their visit.

My students learned how to make bruschetta, butternut squash risotto and roasted seasonal vegetables with goat cheese. Other guest chefs have taught homemade pizza recipes, sautéed Brussels sprouts with hone, and apple chutney.

December's schedule is as follows:

Dec. 12: Holiday Fare: Guest Chef from Forty8 Restaurant, 4823 W. National Ave.
Dec. 19: Tablescape Magic: Kathy Krause, floral designer
Dec. 26: More Cheese Please!: Howard Lutz, West Allis Cheese and Sausage