She likes going out to dinner and she likes cooking. I thought a cooking class (one night thing) would be a good idea - I just don't want to come on too strong. Too much?
Start small and keep trying, if it works keep it. My Greek FIL has a saying' "the camel's nose is in the tent." Meaning once he gets his nose in eventually his whole body will be in. Make it her choice to participate or not, "there is a new bistro that just opened. I want to try it out, I have heard good things. How does dinner on Friday sound to you?" If she says no go with a buddy.
Start slow and steady to keep moving down the process. Be prepared for setbacks and tests. Get your groove on.
Cheers
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.
