“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.”
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“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.”
“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
Review Brad's kitchen supplies
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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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Knife Skills
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Read online tutorials on proper knife techniques
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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
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Contact the organization and inquire about volunteer opportunities
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Sign up for a volunteer shift and arrive on time
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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'
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Set aside dedicated time for reading and reflection
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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
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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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Skill Development
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Research and locate a knife skills workshop in your area
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Sign up for the workshop and pay any necessary fees
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Attend the workshop and actively participate in the demonstrations and hands-on exercises
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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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Meal Planning
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Develop a meal plan based on dietary needs and preferences
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Research recipes and modify to suit the meal plan
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Gather necessary ingredients and equipment
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Prepare the meal according to the recipes
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Evaluate the meal for flavor, presentation, and overall satisfaction
Review basic knife skills
Show steps
Review knife skills covered in previous culinary courses to prepare for advanced techniques.
Browse courses on
Knife Skills
Show steps
- Read online tutorials on proper knife techniques
- Practice cutting techniques with different vegetables
Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or food bank
Show steps
Volunteer to gain a deeper understanding of food insecurity and develop a sense of community.
Show steps
- 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
Show steps
Read a culinary classic that explores the fundamental elements of cooking to deepen understanding of flavors and techniques.
Show steps
- 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
Learn to make a classic vinaigrette
Show steps
Follow online tutorials on creating vinaigrettes to enhance the flavors of home-cooked meals.
Show steps
- Locate online video tutorials on preparing vinaigrette dressings
- Follow the instructions carefully, adjusting ratios to taste
Attend a cooking workshop on knife skills
Show steps
Attend an in-person knife skills workshop to refine and enhance cutting techniques.
Browse courses on
Skill Development
Show steps
- 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
Show steps
Plan and execute a meal to consolidate cooking techniques and recipe building skills.
Browse courses on
Meal Planning
Show steps
- Develop a meal plan based on dietary needs and preferences
- Research recipes and modify to suit the meal plan
- Gather necessary ingredients and equipment
- Prepare the meal according to the recipes
- Evaluate the meal for flavor, presentation, and overall satisfaction
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