Nutrition Kitchen

Basics of Cooking for Busy People

Katie Kormanik and Brad Kunkel

“Hey babe, what should we do for dinner tonight?”

“Oh, uh, we could go to that restaurant down the street…”

“We just ate there the other day and spent $60.”

“Yeah...maybe we should just go to Subway.”

“Again? I’m sick of Subway. Should we just eat cereal?”

“I think we have some eggs…”

“Whatever let’s just go to that restaurant.”

“Hey babe, what should we do for dinner tonight?”

“Oh, uh, we could go to that restaurant down the street…”

“We just ate there the other day and spent $60.”

“Yeah...maybe we should just go to Subway.”

“Again? I’m sick of Subway. Should we just eat cereal?”

“I think we have some eggs…”

“Whatever let’s just go to that restaurant.”

If this sounds like you, this course is for you. A lot of people don’t know what they’re going to eat for lunch or dinner, and then end up eating fast food or going out where they spend a lot more money than they would like. By learning a few simple cooking techniques, you can eat healthy, delicious food without spending a lot of time or money.

This is not a traditional cooking class in that the focus is on specific cooking techniques rather than recipes (although, you will also find many simple recipes). You’ll learn how to prepare food; how to cook meats, vegetables, and grains in several ways; how to bring a lot of flavor to your meals by putting together flavor profiles composed of certain spices; and how to safely clean your cooking area. Throughout the course, you’ll also learn about basic nutrition (e.g., carbs aren’t the enemy).

About Your Instructor

Your instructor, Brad Kunkel, has been a personal chef for the last eight years and founded 1505 Kitchen in San Jose, California. He is passionate about helping people eat well, eat healthy, be well, and be healthy.

This course will help you develop a healthy eating lifestyle, and integrate it into your day-to-day.

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Learning objectives

Select the right cooking equipment
Stock up on basic ingredients useful for any recipe
Cut meats and vegetables safely and efficiently
Cook meats, vegetables, and grains using various techniques

Select the right spices for various flavor profiles
Meal plan and streamline your life
Eat delicious, nutritious food without spending too much time or effort

Select the right cooking equipment
Stock up on basic ingredients useful for any recipe
Cut meats and vegetables safely and efficiently
Cook meats, vegetables, and grains using various techniques
Select the right spices for various flavor profiles
Meal plan and streamline your life
Eat delicious, nutritious food without spending too much time or effort

Syllabus

Cooking equipment and basic ingredients

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Kitchen supplies

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Nutrition Kitchen: Basics of Cooking for Busy People with these activities:

Review basic knife skills

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Review knife skills covered in previous culinary courses to prepare for advanced techniques.

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Read online tutorials on proper knife techniques
Practice cutting techniques with different vegetables

Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or food bank

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Volunteer to gain a deeper understanding of food insecurity and develop a sense of community.

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Identify a local soup kitchen or food bank in need of volunteers
Contact the organization and inquire about volunteer opportunities
Sign up for a volunteer shift and arrive on time
Follow instructions and assist with tasks such as food preparation, meal distribution, or cleaning

Read 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' by Samin Nosrat

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Read a culinary classic that explores the fundamental elements of cooking to deepen understanding of flavors and techniques.

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Purchase or borrow a copy of 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat'
Set aside dedicated time for reading and reflection
Take notes or highlight important passages for future reference

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Learn to make a classic vinaigrette

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Follow online tutorials on creating vinaigrettes to enhance the flavors of home-cooked meals.

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Locate online video tutorials on preparing vinaigrette dressings
Follow the instructions carefully, adjusting ratios to taste

Attend a cooking workshop on knife skills

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Attend an in-person knife skills workshop to refine and enhance cutting techniques.

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Research and locate a knife skills workshop in your area
Sign up for the workshop and pay any necessary fees
Attend the workshop and actively participate in the demonstrations and hands-on exercises
Practice the techniques learned in the workshop at home

Plan and cook a meal from scratch

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Plan and execute a meal to consolidate cooking techniques and recipe building skills.

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