About Course
Course Overview
This comprehensive cooking course is designed for beginners, home cooks, and aspiring chefs. It covers everything from basic kitchen skills and ingredient knowledge to advanced cooking techniques and international cuisines. Students will learn how to cook confidently, plan meals efficiently, and present food professionally.
What Will I Learn?
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Essential Cooking Skills – Master chopping, sautéing, boiling, frying, roasting, and baking.
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Kitchen Safety & Hygiene – Learn proper food handling, sanitation, and safe cooking practices.
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Ingredient Knowledge – Identify, select, and store vegetables, meats, spices, and herbs.
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Flavor & Spice Combinations – Understand how to balance flavors and season food perfectly.
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Meal Planning & Time Management – Plan recipes and meals efficiently to save time.
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Regional & International Cuisine – Explore diverse cooking styles and traditional dishes from around the world.
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Advanced Cooking Techniques – Learn grilling, slow cooking, sauce making, and creative plating.
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Healthy Cooking – Prepare nutritious and balanced meals without compromising taste.
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Food Presentation & Plating – Make dishes visually appealing like a professional chef.
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Confidence in the Kitchen – Cook independently, innovate recipes, and impress family or guests.
Target Audience
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Beginners with no prior cooking experience
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Home cooks who want to improve their skills
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Food enthusiasts and hobbyists
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Aspiring chefs or culinary students
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Individuals who want to cook healthy meals at home
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People interested in starting a small food business or catering
Course Duration
Total Duration: 6–8 Weeks (20–25 Hours)
Weekly Plan:
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Week 1: Kitchen safety, tools, and basic skills
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Week 2: Ingredient knowledge and basic recipes
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Week 3: Cooking methods: boiling, steaming, sautéing, frying
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Week 4: Advanced techniques: grilling, roasting, sauce making
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Week 5: International cuisines and flavor combinations
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Week 6: Meal planning, plating, and food presentation
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Week 7–8: Practical assignments, experimentation, and final evaluation
Materials Included
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Step-by-step video tutorials for all cooking techniques
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Printable recipe guides and ingredient charts
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Kitchen tools and equipment checklist
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Worksheets for meal planning and recipe creation
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Tips & tricks for healthy and delicious cooking
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Quizzes and assignments to test knowledge
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Example plated dishes for inspiration
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Optional community access for sharing results and feedback
Requirements / Instructions
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No prior cooking experience required
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Access to a basic kitchen and cooking tools
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Willingness to practice recipes at home
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Dedicate 3–4 hours per week for lessons and assignments
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Follow lessons in order for best results
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Take notes and complete practical exercises
Course Chapters / Lessons
Chapter 1: Kitchen Basics & Safety
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Introduction to kitchen tools, knives, and appliances
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Food hygiene, storage, and safety practices
Chapter 2: Essential Cooking Techniques
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Chopping, marinating, boiling, steaming, sautéing, frying, and roasting
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Tips to avoid common mistakes
Chapter 3: Ingredient Knowledge
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Vegetables, grains, meats, seafood, herbs, spices, oils, and dairy
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Selecting fresh ingredients and proper storage
Chapter 4: Flavor, Spices & Nutrition
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Balancing spices and flavors
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Creating healthy, balanced meals
Chapter 5: Advanced Cooking Techniques
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Grilling, slow cooking, sauce preparation, and creative plating
Chapter 6: Regional & International Cuisine
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Traditional dishes from India and other countries
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Understanding cultural influences on cooking
Chapter 7: Meal Planning & Time Management
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Efficient recipe planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting
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Cooking strategies for busy schedules
Chapter 8: Food Presentation & Plating
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Arranging food, color combinations, and garnishing techniques
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Making meals visually appealing
Course Content
Kitchen Basics & Safety
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Ingredient Knowledge
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