Basic Italian Cooking Skills
For lovers of Italian cuisine, Basic Italian Cooking Skills can jump-start a lifelong passion in starters, pasta, main courses and side dishes.
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For lovers of Italian cuisine, Basic Italian Cooking Skills can jump-start a lifelong passion in starters, pasta, main courses and side dishes.
For lovers of Italian cuisine, Basic Italian Cooking Skills can jump-start a lifelong passion in starters, pasta, main courses and side dishes.
This course centered on authenticity and aptitude in Italian Cooking. In 16 lessons, you will cover topics including pasta, vegetables, seafood, meat and fish.
More specific, students will learn how to prepare soffritto, and use it for tomato sauce and spaghetti with tomato sauce and basil.
Five other lessons are focused on pasta: Carbonara, Pesto sauce, Risotto with saffron, Linguine with fresh clams and Spaghetti with seafood and shell food.
Other two lessons are focused about vegetables. You will learn how to prepare Caponata and perfect Roasted and baked potatoes.
Fish and meat complete the course focusing about Meatballs with fresh tomato sauce and Milanese steak.
Finally you will leant how to cook four fish main courses: Octopus and potatoes, Whole fish in crust salt, Swordfish with veggies and herbs and Filet of fish in foil with potatoes.
I will offer my knowledge about Italian cuisine, which I learned during my long experience as a chef and owner of three Italian restaurants.
Students will gain an intensive overview of Italian culture and cooking, that are then yours for a lifetime of sharing with family and friends.
UPGRADE MAY 2020:
I add a special certificate.
The course will teach you how to cook 15 Italian recipes.
Students will send me pics of 10 different recipes will receive a nominative printable certificate.
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Course preview: Basic Italian Cooking Skills
Soffritto, is for italians, the holy trinity of italian cuisine.
Soffritto is the Italian word for “under-fried” or “fried slowly” and perfectly describes the process of gently cooking the vegetables in oil to soften them and release their flavor.
These ingredients are usually cooked in extra virgin olive oil to release their flavors and are used commonly when creating soups, sauces, stews, or braises
In Italian cuisine, soffritto include onions, celery, and carrots in a 2:1:1
In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare and cook a perfect italian soffritto.
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Syllabus
Soffritto, is for italians, the holy trinity of italian cuisine.
Soffritto is the Italian word for “under-fried” or “fried slowly” and perfectly describes the process of gently cooking the vegetables in oil to soften them and release their flavor.
These ingredients are usually cooked in extra virgin olive oil to release their flavors and are used commonly when creating soups, sauces, stews, or braises
In Italian cuisine, soffritto include onions, celery, and carrots in a 2:1:1
In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare and cook a perfect italian soffritto.
After learned how to prepare soffritto, it's time to use it with the most famous italian sauce, the tomato sauce.
In this lesson you will learn how to use soffritto and tomato sauce to prepare and cook a typical italian pasta: spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce and basil.
Authentic Pasta Carbonara is easy to make, full of bacon flavor, and smothered in a cheesy egg sauce that will make you crave more.
Learn how to cook this delicious pasta, a classic italian dish which is quick and easy to master.
Learn how to make pesto for use as a sauce or dip. This Italian condiment adds a burst of fresh flavor to any dish and it's perfect with pasta!
Pesto is an essential condiment traditionally made from fresh basil leaves, ripened Pecorino Romano cheese, Parmigiano cheese, garlic, pine nuts and a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
Risotto alla Milanese (with saffron) it's a beautiful bright and easy risotto with butter added at the end to give a lovely silky richness. Perfect for lunchtime entertaining
Roasted Potatoes are a very simple but delicious side dish that goes with pretty much any meal.
You can vary the seasonings on these oven-roasted potatoes based on what’s in your spice cupboard or what herbs are growing in your garden!
The World’s Best Meatball Recipe: An authentic recipe for Italian style meatballs.
Learn how to coow with my original grandma's recipe.
As the name suggests, the steak Milanese recipe comes from Lombardy, the region around Milan.
Learn how to prepare the authentic steak Milanese, an authentic italian icon.
These sweet and sour marinated vegetables have Sicilian origins.
Serve as a side dish or slather on some thick crusty Italian bread.
Just beyond the best-loved Italian pasta recipes,there is one dish that ideally combines pasta and the sea.
How to prepare linguine with clams, a delicious and traditional Italian pasta recipe prepared with five ingredients only: find out the best cooking tips.
A classic, easy seafood pasta made using a seafood marinara mix: prawns / shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels tossed through a simple, tasty tomato sauce. Made properly, the real proper Italian way, this Seafood Spaghetti is dinner on the table in 20 minutes
A refreshing salad made with potatoes and octopus dressed with olives, herbs and olive oil.
This method is common in Sicily and produces a really moist, perfectly seasoned fish.
If you love fish, this is a technique you should try. Not only is it remarkably simple, it is almost foolproof, resulting in a perfectly cooked fish with little effort.
This easy swordfish recipe is packed with Mediterranean flavours.
Quick and easy to prepare crowd pleaser, featuring the fragrances and flavours of summer.
A very easy italian recipe ideal for a genuine and healthy quick meal.
Baking fish fillets is the easiest way to ensure a tender, flaky entrée that maintains its flavor and doesn’t dry out
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Read The Silver Spoon
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Provides general knowledge on Italian cooking and tools and techniques used
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Get yourself a copy of The Silver Spoon by Phaidon Editors. It is widely considered one of the best cookbooks on Italian cuisine.
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Take some time to read through the book, especially the introductory sections.
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Choose a recipe and make it.
Practice cooking basic Italian dishes
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Practice preparing simple Italian dishes with focus on knife skills, sautéing, boiling pasta
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Cooking Techniques
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Practice how to hold a knife and how to chop.
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Practice sautéing vegetables.
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Practice boiling pasta.
Brush Up on Basic Cooking Techniques
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Strengthens foundational skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for more advanced concepts and techniques introduced in the course.
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Knife Skills
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Review basic knife skills, such as holding the knife correctly and making different cuts.
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Learn or refresh mise en place techniques for efficient kitchen organization.
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Practice controlling heat levels on the stovetop and oven to ensure accurate cooking temperatures.
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Organize and Review Course Materials
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Enhances comprehension and retention by reinforcing key concepts, organizing information, and creating tailored study materials.
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Organize the materials by topic or module.
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Gather all course materials, including notes, handouts, and assignments.
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Create summaries or flashcards for key concepts.
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Review the materials regularly to reinforce learning.
Attend a cooking workshop on Italian cuisine
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Learn Italian culinary techniques and skills from a professional chef.
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Italian Cuisine
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Find a cooking workshop on Italian cuisine in your area.
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Attend the workshop and take notes.
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Try to recreate the dishes you learned at the workshop.
Practice Cooking Techniques Repeatedly
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Enhances proficiency in fundamental cooking techniques, building muscle memory and improving overall cooking skills.
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Cooking Techniques
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Identify a specific cooking technique you want to improve.
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Find exercises or drills that focus on that technique.
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Practice the drills regularly, focusing on accuracy and precision.
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Seek feedback from a more experienced cook or instructor to refine your technique.
Cook a Meal Using a Recipe from the Course
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Reinforces learning by applying it immediately, providing hands-on experience with key skills and concepts taught in the course.
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Choose a recipe from the course that you are interested in trying.
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Gather the necessary ingredients.
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Follow the recipe instructions carefully.
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Taste the dish and make any necessary adjustments.
Attend Food Festivals or Culinary Events
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Exposes students to diverse cuisines, emerging trends, and the broader culinary community, broadening their perspectives and inspiring new ideas.
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Research upcoming food festivals or culinary events in your area.
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Attend the event and explore the various culinary offerings.
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Sample different cuisines and flavors.
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Interact with chefs, food vendors, and other attendees.
Join a Cooking Club or Attend Cooking Classes with Others
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Provides opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and learning from others' experiences, fostering a sense of community and supporting progress.
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Find cooking clubs or classes in your area.
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Join the group and participate regularly.
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Share your cooking knowledge and skills with others.
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Seek feedback and advice from other members.
Watch Online Cooking Tutorials Related to Topics Covered in Course
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Complements the course material by providing additional perspectives and demonstrations, reinforcing understanding and expanding knowledge.
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Identify areas where you would like to improve your cooking skills.
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Search for online tutorials on those topics.
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Watch the tutorials and take notes on key techniques and tips.
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Practice the techniques you learned in your own cooking.
Create an Italian cookbook
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Provides opportunity to use and reinforce knowledge on preparation of various Italian dishes
Browse courses on
Italian Cuisine
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Write down the recipes for your favorite Italian dishes.
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Take photos of your dishes.
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Combine the recipes and photos into a cookbook.
Create a Cooking Blog or Recipe Collection
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Encourages students to synthesize their learning by organizing, structuring, and sharing their knowledge, fostering deeper understanding and retention.
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Choose a platform or format for your blog or recipe collection.
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Plan the content you want to include, covering various topics and techniques from the course.
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Create and write high-quality recipes, providing detailed instructions and clear photos.
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Share your blog or recipe collection with others and gather feedback.
Read The Silver Spoon
Show steps
Provides general knowledge on Italian cooking and tools and techniques used
Show steps
- Get yourself a copy of The Silver Spoon by Phaidon Editors. It is widely considered one of the best cookbooks on Italian cuisine.
- Take some time to read through the book, especially the introductory sections.
- Choose a recipe and make it.
Practice cooking basic Italian dishes
Show steps
Practice preparing simple Italian dishes with focus on knife skills, sautéing, boiling pasta
Browse courses on
Cooking Techniques
Show steps
- Practice how to hold a knife and how to chop.
- Practice sautéing vegetables.
- Practice boiling pasta.
Brush Up on Basic Cooking Techniques
Show steps
Strengthens foundational skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for more advanced concepts and techniques introduced in the course.
Browse courses on
Knife Skills
Show steps
- Review basic knife skills, such as holding the knife correctly and making different cuts.
- Learn or refresh mise en place techniques for efficient kitchen organization.
- Practice controlling heat levels on the stovetop and oven to ensure accurate cooking temperatures.
Organize and Review Course Materials
Show steps
Enhances comprehension and retention by reinforcing key concepts, organizing information, and creating tailored study materials.
Show steps
- Organize the materials by topic or module.
- Gather all course materials, including notes, handouts, and assignments.
- Create summaries or flashcards for key concepts.
- Review the materials regularly to reinforce learning.
Attend a cooking workshop on Italian cuisine
Show steps
Learn Italian culinary techniques and skills from a professional chef.
Browse courses on
Italian Cuisine
Show steps
- Find a cooking workshop on Italian cuisine in your area.
- Attend the workshop and take notes.
- Try to recreate the dishes you learned at the workshop.
Practice Cooking Techniques Repeatedly
Show steps
Enhances proficiency in fundamental cooking techniques, building muscle memory and improving overall cooking skills.
Browse courses on
Cooking Techniques
Show steps
- Identify a specific cooking technique you want to improve.
- Find exercises or drills that focus on that technique.
- Practice the drills regularly, focusing on accuracy and precision.
- Seek feedback from a more experienced cook or instructor to refine your technique.
Cook a Meal Using a Recipe from the Course
Show steps
Reinforces learning by applying it immediately, providing hands-on experience with key skills and concepts taught in the course.
Show steps
- Choose a recipe from the course that you are interested in trying.
- Gather the necessary ingredients.
- Follow the recipe instructions carefully.
- Taste the dish and make any necessary adjustments.
Attend Food Festivals or Culinary Events
Show steps
Exposes students to diverse cuisines, emerging trends, and the broader culinary community, broadening their perspectives and inspiring new ideas.
Show steps
- Research upcoming food festivals or culinary events in your area.
- Attend the event and explore the various culinary offerings.
- Sample different cuisines and flavors.
- Interact with chefs, food vendors, and other attendees.
Join a Cooking Club or Attend Cooking Classes with Others
Show steps
Provides opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and learning from others' experiences, fostering a sense of community and supporting progress.
Show steps
- Find cooking clubs or classes in your area.
- Join the group and participate regularly.
- Share your cooking knowledge and skills with others.
- Seek feedback and advice from other members.
Watch Online Cooking Tutorials Related to Topics Covered in Course
Show steps
Complements the course material by providing additional perspectives and demonstrations, reinforcing understanding and expanding knowledge.
Show steps
- Identify areas where you would like to improve your cooking skills.
- Search for online tutorials on those topics.
- Watch the tutorials and take notes on key techniques and tips.
- Practice the techniques you learned in your own cooking.
Create an Italian cookbook
Show steps
Provides opportunity to use and reinforce knowledge on preparation of various Italian dishes
Browse courses on
Italian Cuisine
Show steps
- Write down the recipes for your favorite Italian dishes.
- Take photos of your dishes.
- Combine the recipes and photos into a cookbook.
Create a Cooking Blog or Recipe Collection
Show steps
Encourages students to synthesize their learning by organizing, structuring, and sharing their knowledge, fostering deeper understanding and retention.
Show steps
- Choose a platform or format for your blog or recipe collection.
- Plan the content you want to include, covering various topics and techniques from the course.
- Create and write high-quality recipes, providing detailed instructions and clear photos.
- Share your blog or recipe collection with others and gather feedback.
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