Not specific to the Cookbook Company, but in general in regards to cooking classes.
Let's just say for example there is a hands-on class with a menu with soup, salad, main course and dessert.
Because of time limitations often the class is randomly divided into groups and assigned duties.
So you absolutely might get to work on a complex item of interest to you.Or you might get assigned construction of a salad to toss.
No guarantee if that is how they structure their class. Perhaps that works fine for you, as you all get to eat everything together at the end.
So, selecting a class with less menus items up your odds. So does arriving early and expressing your desire to work on a specific item.But no guarantees. Someone has to make salad.
The other format that I prefer is a demonstration class where the chef does the cooking and the students get to witness each step.
Regardless the right class should be a blast and inspire you. It should be fun and welcoming and create bonding moments with your partner. Good Luck