The Heart of the House Dinner Cooking and Baking Course 1
In this cooking course your student will step into the heart of the home, the kitchen, to learn delicious and seasonal meals to cook and share with family and friends.
Athalia Lyons
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What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
If students submit finished photos of dishes, I would be able to give an assessment.Grading
A certificate of completion is offered.Class Experience
In the culinary industry, the heart of a restaurant is its kitchen! In this course, students will venture into the heart of their own homes to cook delicious meals that can be served to the people they love the most. This course is great for after school students, homeschool students, or students that will enjoy learning to cook online while moving at their own pace. Learning to cook provides an excellent opportunity for your student to develop essential life skills. Cooking requires reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and managing time efficiently, all of which enhance a child’s math and reading skills, as well as their ability to follow instructions and manage their time. These are critical skills that will serve them well beyond the kitchen. Additionally, cooking is a hands-on activity that can boost self-confidence. The sense of accomplishment children feel when they successfully prepare a meal can be incredibly empowering, nurturing their self-esteem and encouraging them to take on new challenges. The dishes in this course have been chosen with beginner students and intermediate students in mind. Most of the dishes are planned seasonally so that your student will be able to use fresh and in-season ingredients. Your student will not only learn delicious cooking, but ways to make dinner healthier too. Entrees: Lesson 1: Mediterranean Pasta Lesson 2: Sauteed Teriyaki-Glazed Chicken and Vegetables Lesson 3: Fish en Papillote Lesson 4: Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Lesson 5: Easy Chili Lesson 6: Maple Salmon with Roasted Vegetables Lesson 7: Baked Macaroni and Cheese Lesson 8: Chicken Parmesan Lesson 9: Shepherd's Pie Lesson 10: Vegetable Minestrone Soup Lesson 11: Meatloaf and Scalloped Potatoes Lesson 12: Tuscan Chicken over Linguine Your student will be able to view my original videos that will demonstrate the recipe for each lesson. I have one camera that is dedicated just to the work station so your student can see exactly what is taking place. Students are encouraged to share pictures of the finished product with me for feedback. If your student has any allergies, please contact me and I would be happy to provide you with a recipe with substitutions.
Learning Goals
1. Your student will learn to cook a recipe from scratch.
2.. Your student will become more confident in the kitchen.
2. Cooking/ Baking involves learning and practicing measurement and math.
3. Your student will practice reading and following directions.
4. Your student will practice problem solving, creativity and science.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Mediterranean Pasta
In this lesson your student will learn the process of boiling pasta to the perfect al dente texture, and the art of balancing flavors to create a harmonious dish. Students will discover the origins of the dish and the significance of some of the ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine. Lesson 2:
Teriyaki-Glazed Chicken and Vegetables
In this lesson your student will learn how to cook steamed rice in a saucepan and explore the origins of teriyaki sauce and its significance in Japanese cooking. Lesson 3:
Fish en Papillote
In this lesson your student will see how the chemistry of cooking comes alive with Fish en Papillote. Your student will see how heat transfers through the parchment paper, causing the moisture inside to turn into steam, which then cooks the fish and vegetables. Lesson 4:
Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
Your student will learn patience, attention to detail, and the value of following a process to achieve a desired result when they learn to cook Lasagna. Other Details
Parental Guidance
While kitchen safety will be addressed, parental supervision is recommended for students who are not familiar with the use of the oven, stove top, knives and other kitchen equipment we will use.
If your student has any allergies and you need a recipe with substitutions, please contact me for a personalized recipe.
Supply List
The recipe that will be posted with each lesson and will have a supply list. The supply list will list everything your student needs to have in place before cooking. For example, gathering ingredients, bowls, baking dishes, measuring cups etc. Usually these items are already in your kitchen. This is called Mise En Place and I would list this on each recipe for class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Associate's Degree from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Miramar, Florida
My second degree is in Culinary Arts and I graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Miami. Since graduation, some of my industry experience includes cooking at a Disney Resort as well as Catering for Aramark. I have also owned my own catering and cake business. I have taught cooking and baking classes to both adults and kids online and in person.
I enjoy baking and cooking in my kitchen. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge with kids, including my own elementary school son. Baking and Cooking are one of our favorite classes to do together in our homeschool.
I am so excited to be able to share my knowledge and look forward to seeing your student in class! Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$15
weekly or $180 for all content12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 9-14
