In this course, you will learn how to handle your chef's knife like a pro. You will also learn about basic nutrition and what the heck macro and micro nutrients are and how they fit into your diet. This course will also teach your how to roast the perfect chicken as well as delicious roast vegetables. You will also learn about pan-frying, roasting, steaming, sweating, making salads, how to cook grains, how to buy and cook pasta and so much more.

You will also learn about the Map of Cooking, a framework for thinking about cooking food, modeled after the thought process of real professional chefs. This top-down view helps students not only understand the landscape of cooking, but breaks cooking down into clear, conceptual pieces that can be mixed and matched to better understand, master or create new dishes.

This course can be taken on demand, at your own pace. Once purchased, you have access to the course content.

In this course you will learn about how exciting plant-based cooking can be. We will help to arm you with the tools needed to live and eat a plant-strong diet — from basic knife skills, to basic nutrition, to learning about how to convert or substitute recipes. You will also learn how to begin integrating more plant-based ingredients into your daily life, both inside and outside of your own kitchen. This course can be taken on demand, at your own pace.

Start chopping! Learning to use a knife will radically change your kitchen experience. The more comfortable you are cutting food, the more you will cut. The more you cut, the more you cook. The more you cook, the better you feel, so get chopping and change your life.

In this course, you will learn the importance of selecting and caring for your knife- the most useful tool in your kitchen. You will be shown the correct techniques for cutting a variety of foods safely and effectively, and be introduced to cutting skills such as chopping, dicing and mincing. As you practice your skills and become more comfortable and proficient using your knife, you will be given a series of delicious recipes to prepare.

This course can be taken on demand, at your own pace. Once purchased, you have access to the course content and instructor support.

Becoming a master of your fry pan is within reach. You only need to learn a few key techniques and learn how to use and manage pan temperature.

This course helps you become comfortable with using a fry pan, and allows you to practice and become proficient at some of the main dry-heat cooking techniques that use the fry pan. It will introduce you to skills such as how to properly heat a pan for cooking, how to pan fry, how to sear, sauté, sweat and pan-toss.

This course can be taken on demand, at your own pace. Once purchased, you have lifetime access to the course content.

Pasta is one of the most loved dishes around the world. In Italy, eating a plate of pasta is a daily ritual – a plate of properly-cooked pasta that is. Remarkably, however, most people inadvertently have been eating improperly cooked pasta for most of their lives.

In this course, you will learn the essentials in order to properly select and cook pasta, including the anatomy of wheat and how gluten works. You will learn how to cook both dried and fresh pasta and how to test each type for doneness. You will also learn how to properly drain, sauce and serve pasta.You will be introduced to how to make your own fresh pasta at home, and finally, you will learn how to match different sauces to the type of pasta you are cooking.

Even though cooking pasta is perceived to be very simple, you may be quite surprised to find out how many mistakes are commonly made. If pasta is a mainstay in your culinary repertoire, this course is sure to change the way you enjoy it.

Incorporating more vegetables into your life definitely does not have to mean boring, woody salads and overcooked carrots! There are many simple, delicious cooking methods and ways to bring more veggies, and therefore more health, into your life! Properly-cooked vegetables are hard to come by. They are either too crunchy or terribly over-cooked. When cooking vegetables, the main objectives are to preserve flavor and color, while achieving the desired texture.

In this course you will learn the basics of vegetable cookery. By understanding vegetable pigments and how to preserve them, the differences between boiling, simmering, blanching and parboiling, steaming and roasting you won’t ever have those childhood fears of eating poorly-cooked vegetables again.

Become the steak master you want to be and learn how to properly apply heat to meat! There is nothing more impressive in a meal than a juicy, fresh-out-of-the-pan or off the grill steak that has been prepared, cooked and rested correctly and deliciously!

In this course, you will learn how to identify premium cuts of meat, and understand how to temper and prepare them for cooking. You will learn to cook premium steaks using two different methods, and we will show you how to determine doneness and why it is vital to rest meat prior to serving. You will also learn about the advantages of cooking steaks on the grill and in a pan.

Finally, using the pan method, we will teach you how to make a quick and delicious sauce to accompany your steak.

By learning just a few simple techniques, you will be able to confidently and consistently cook moist and juicy steaks every time.

This course can be taken on demand, at your own pace. Once purchased, you have lifetime access to the course content and instructor support.

Rice too mushy? Lentils too tough? Quinoa too bitter? This course will turn on your cooking brain and help you understand how to make wholesome grain-based dishes that are fluffy, healthful and delicious!

Grains and legumes are the staple of many cultures around the world, and have been for centuries. If you are going to incorporate them into your diet, best that you know how to make them taste delicious, every time. This course will help lay a foundation for how to cook many popular grains. It will take a deep look at many varieties of rice and how it can be prepared by methods such as steaming, making a pilaf and risotto. Once you learn these methods, we will show you how to use them in a variety of delicious ways.

This course will then discuss how to properly cook various grains and the techniques behind preparing legumes. You will be be able to practice your skills by preparing tasty and healthful recipes.

This course can be taken on demand, at your own pace. Once purchased, you have lifetime access to the course content and instructor support.

Eggs are one of the most versatile foods on earth and a popular breakfast item in many cultures. Cooking eggs properly can make all the difference to flavor and the speed of your breakfast preparation time. Egg cookery skills are not difficult to master but once you get the hang of them, you will be able to quickly and expertly handle the first and most important meal of the day.

In this course, you will learn about the anatomy of the egg, and how to choose and store them properly. You will learn how to properly pan fry eggs, how to season and cook eggs to the desired doneness – from sunny-side up all the way to over-hard and even crispy. You will also learn what basted eggs are and how to cook them to the desired doneness. Finally, you will learn how to properly poach eggs to a soft – medium – or hard doneness. You will also learn about the different types of liquids used to poach eggs, including butter, and how to poach eggs ahead of time to make service that much easier.

Whether served for breakfast, brunch or as part of a main dish, properly-cooked eggs are the sign of a good cook. With just a bit of practice, you will be able to prepare eggs like a pro.

A stir-fry is the ultimate one-pan dish and literally any combination of ingredients can be used to create a stir-fry.
Whether chicken, shell-fish, pork, beef or simply vegetables are used, with the stir-frying technique, you can prepare highly flavorful meals in a matter of minutes.

In this course, you will learn about the importance of high heat and the many advantages of this extremely versatile cooking technique. You will learn about the basic equipment required for stir-frying and how to choose a wok or pan that works best for your heat source. You will learn about the five main components of a stir-fry and how to properly prepare these ingredients prior to cooking. You will learn about a technique known as velveting, as well as many other valuable tips for successful stir-frying so you can avoid those soggy and disappointing dishes. Finally, you will learn a very common sequence used to properly and quickly stir-fry a dish over very high heat.

Nothing symbolizes home cooking as much as a roast chicken. Roast chicken should be part of every cook’s repertoire, as it is one of the easiest dishes to prepare. Not only does roast chicken make for an incredibly satisfying meal, but any leftovers can be used to make a variety of quick and delicious dishes. The leftover bones can even be used to make a flavorful stock, utilizing every part of the bird.

In this course, you will learn how to roast a chicken with the least amount of fuss and clean up. You will learn what type of chicken to choose and how to prepare it for roasting, how to check it for doneness, rest it and carve it. No longer will you have to rely on those dry, pre-cooked, supermarket birds! You will learn how to prepare a delicious gravy and side dishes to accompany your chicken, and recipes that will demonstrate how to use leftover parts of the bird to make quick and delicious weeknight meals.

This course can be taken on demand, at your own pace. Once purchased, you have lifetime access to the course content.

A great variety of dishes are cooked using moist heat methods - whether you are referring to soups, stews, steamed foods, or braised dishes. These are all beloved foods around the world because they evoke a feeling of sharing or community. In understanding the differences between specific most-heat cooking methods, you will be able to successfully understand and practice a great number of recipes from around the world - as many world cuisines use these methods. You will also use this knowledge and skills to perfect and hone old family favorites and to use as a way to explore new culinary creations.

Steaming and submersion are most methods that use hot moist vapor and hot liquid, respectively, to cook foods. Depending on the specific dish, these can be executed very quickly (i.e. steaming small pieces of fish) or over a longer period of time (slow poaching a whole fish). Combination cooking techniques of braising and stewing use dry heat to add color, flavor, and moist heat with extended cook times to break down fibrous matter or connective tissue.

In the United States, it’s estimated that one in six people gets foodborne illness each year—the equivalent of about 48 million cases of foodborne illness. Many people get foodborne illness but don’t realize it. Foodborne illness can be as harmless as an upset stomach, but can commonly appear as nausea, diarrhea or vomiting. However, in some cases it can cause life-threatening illness or death. Everyone is susceptible to foodborne illness, and especially children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems. Whether you cook for yourself or for others, it’s important to be able to handle food in a safe manner.

In this course, you’ll learn how to adopt foodsafe practices to avoid foodborne illness. You’ll learn about common causes of foodborne illness and the importance of handwashing. You’ll also learn how to purchase, store, prepare and cook food in a safe manner. Finally, you’ll learn how to keep a clean and sanitary kitchen.

This unit contains eight lessons:
* Overview: Why Learn about Food Safety?
* Lesson 1: Introduction to Food Safety
* Lesson 2: Handwashing
* Lesson 3: Buying Food
* Lesson 4: Storing Food
* Lesson 5: Preparing Food
* Lesson 6: Cleaning Up
* Summary and Quiz