Cooking is a really enriching experience with endless combinations of flavors, ingredients and techniques. The class builds from the absolute basics like knife skills, understanding ingredients, stocks, mastering techniques of cooking eggs and chicken.
This class covers all the details and fundamentals required for you to master Basics of Cooking Skills
It combines simple ingredients through techniques and precision and enables us to make something really beautiful for the ones we love. The satisfaction of making beautiful dishes is so satisfying.
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Cooking is a really enriching experience with endless combinations of flavors, ingredients and techniques. The class builds from the absolute basics like knife skills, understanding ingredients, stocks, mastering techniques of cooking eggs and chicken.
This class covers all the details and fundamentals required for you to master Basics of Cooking Skills
It combines simple ingredients through techniques and precision and enables us to make something really beautiful for the ones we love. The satisfaction of making beautiful dishes is so satisfying.
Cooking is a really enriching experience with endless combinations of flavors, ingredients and techniques. The class builds from the absolute basics like knife skills, understanding ingredients, stocks, mastering techniques of cooking eggs and chicken.
This class covers all the details and fundamentals required for you to master Basics of Cooking Skills
It combines simple ingredients through techniques and precision and enables us to make something really beautiful for the ones we love. The satisfaction of making beautiful dishes is so satisfying.
This course is designed for you to learn and understand concepts like types of knives , french knife cuts, techniques to make vegetable and chicken stock, different type of eggs and a classic French Fricasse
This is a Course suitable for students just starting out in their cooking adventure or have experience and want to improve their Cooking Skills. We will be making all the recipes from scratch and we will follow the step by step directions of the whole process together. I will also explain everything about the ingredients we are using.
The course will help everyone from complete BEGINNERs who have never baked before to PROFESSIONALS who cook in professional kitchens
The course will also make an amazing gift to your friend or a family relative who are aspiring bakers and want to pursue to become professionals or just want to have fun baking
Some skills you will learn:
Understanding the Different Types of Knives
Mastering Knife Skills by learning different French Cuts
Understanding Ingredients and Making Vegetable Stock
Essential Concepts to Build Strong Knife Skills
How to Make French and Asian Style Fried Egg
How to Make Mushroom and French Style Omelettes
How to Make Poached Eggs
How to Make Different Textures of Boiled Eggs
How to Debone a Chicken and Make Chicken Stock
How to Make Chicken Fricasse
Who this course is for:
"Cooking 101: Basics of Cooking" is a Class is for people passionate about Cooking
Beginners who havent cooked before but aspire to learn how to cook at home
Seasoned Chefs who want to improve their skill
This Course makes an excellent gift as well for your friends
Who this course is for:
Aspiring Chefs, Home Cooks, Professionals
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Learning objectives
- Understanding the different types of knives
- Mastering knife skills by learning different french cuts
- Understanding ingredients and making vegetable stock
- Learning different textures of boiled eggs
- How to make different types of fried eggs
- How to debone a chicken
- Making a chicken stock from scratch
- How to make chicken fricasse
- Mastering country style and french omelettes
- Understanding the different types of knives
- Mastering knife skills by learning different french cuts
- Understanding ingredients and making vegetable stock
- Learning different textures of boiled eggs
- How to make different types of fried eggs
- How to debone a chicken
- Making a chicken stock from scratch
- How to make chicken fricasse
- Mastering country style and french omelettes
Syllabus
Introduction
Class Outline and How to Download Class Resources
Tools to Start your Cooking Journey
Tools Required for the Class
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Activities
Familiarize yourself with classical techniques in one of the iconic French cookbooks
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Reviewing a classic cookbook will allow you to familiarize yourself with classical French cooking techniques, ingredients, and dishes before embarking on this course.
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The French Chef Cookbook
on Amazon
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Acquire a copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking
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Read the introduction and skim the table of contents
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Choose 2-3 recipes that interest you and thoroughly read through the ingredients and instructions
Review the basics of nutrition
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Understanding the basics of nutrition can help you to develop healthy eating habits and meal plans.
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Nutrition
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Read through a basic nutrition textbook or online resource
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Watch videos or tutorials on the basics of nutrition
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Take a quiz or assessment to test your knowledge of nutrition
Review basic cooking techniques
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Reviewing basic cooking techniques will help you to refresh your memory and ensure that you have a strong foundation before starting this course.
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Cooking Techniques
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Read through a basic cooking textbook or online resource
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Watch videos or tutorials on basic cooking techniques
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Practice basic cooking techniques, such as chopping vegetables, sautéing, and roasting
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Practice holding a knife and cutting vegetables
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Practicing knife skills is essential for success in cooking and will help you to be more confident and efficient in the kitchen.
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Knife Skills
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Watch a video tutorial on how to hold a knife
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Practice holding a knife and cutting vegetables with supervision from a qualified chef or instructor
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Practice cutting vegetables independently
Practice making different types of sauces
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Practicing making different types of sauces will help you to develop your skills and confidence in the kitchen.
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Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment
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Follow a recipe to make a basic sauce, such as a bechamel or veloute
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Experiment with different variations of the basic sauce
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Make a more complex sauce, such as a hollandaise or beurre blanc
Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or food bank
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Volunteering at a local soup kitchen or food bank will allow you to gain valuable experience in a kitchen while also giving back to your community.
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Research different soup kitchens or food banks in your area
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Contact the organization and inquire about volunteer opportunities
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Attend a volunteer training session
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Volunteer at the soup kitchen or food bank on a regular basis
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Assist with food preparation, serving, and cleanup
Create a recipe book of your own favorite dishes
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Creating your own recipe book will help you to organize and document your favorite recipes, and it will also serve as a valuable resource for future cooking endeavors.
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Recipe Development
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Gather your favorite recipes from various sources
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Organize the recipes into categories, such as appetizers, entrees, desserts, etc.
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Write down the ingredients and instructions for each recipe
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Add personal notes and tips to each recipe
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Compile the recipes into a physical or digital recipe book
Familiarize yourself with classical techniques in one of the iconic French cookbooks
Show steps
Reviewing a classic cookbook will allow you to familiarize yourself with classical French cooking techniques, ingredients, and dishes before embarking on this course.
View
The French Chef Cookbook
on Amazon
Show steps
- Acquire a copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking
- Read the introduction and skim the table of contents
- Choose 2-3 recipes that interest you and thoroughly read through the ingredients and instructions
Review the basics of nutrition
Show steps
Understanding the basics of nutrition can help you to develop healthy eating habits and meal plans.
Browse courses on
Nutrition
Show steps
- Read through a basic nutrition textbook or online resource
- Watch videos or tutorials on the basics of nutrition
- Take a quiz or assessment to test your knowledge of nutrition
Review basic cooking techniques
Show steps
Reviewing basic cooking techniques will help you to refresh your memory and ensure that you have a strong foundation before starting this course.
Browse courses on
Cooking Techniques
Show steps
- Read through a basic cooking textbook or online resource
- Watch videos or tutorials on basic cooking techniques
- Practice basic cooking techniques, such as chopping vegetables, sautéing, and roasting
Practice holding a knife and cutting vegetables
Show steps
Practicing knife skills is essential for success in cooking and will help you to be more confident and efficient in the kitchen.
Browse courses on
Knife Skills
Show steps
- Watch a video tutorial on how to hold a knife
- Practice holding a knife and cutting vegetables with supervision from a qualified chef or instructor
- Practice cutting vegetables independently
Practice making different types of sauces
Show steps
Practicing making different types of sauces will help you to develop your skills and confidence in the kitchen.
Show steps
- Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment
- Follow a recipe to make a basic sauce, such as a bechamel or veloute
- Experiment with different variations of the basic sauce
- Make a more complex sauce, such as a hollandaise or beurre blanc
Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or food bank
Show steps
Volunteering at a local soup kitchen or food bank will allow you to gain valuable experience in a kitchen while also giving back to your community.
Show steps
- Research different soup kitchens or food banks in your area
- Contact the organization and inquire about volunteer opportunities
- Attend a volunteer training session
- Volunteer at the soup kitchen or food bank on a regular basis
- Assist with food preparation, serving, and cleanup
Create a recipe book of your own favorite dishes
Show steps
Creating your own recipe book will help you to organize and document your favorite recipes, and it will also serve as a valuable resource for future cooking endeavors.
Browse courses on
Recipe Development
Show steps
- Gather your favorite recipes from various sources
- Organize the recipes into categories, such as appetizers, entrees, desserts, etc.
- Write down the ingredients and instructions for each recipe
- Add personal notes and tips to each recipe
- Compile the recipes into a physical or digital recipe book
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