Develop essential cooking skills

Use these to prepare a wide array of dishes by learning how to build balanced, customizable meals.

Culinary Nutrition

Cooking Essentials, Ingredients for Life is a six-session culinary nutrition education program specifically for young adults – or those 18 to 25 years old.

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

Understand a variety of cooking methods, cooking tools, and ingredients
Grow skills in meal planning and meal prepping
Participate in hands-on cooking experiences
Explore your flavor preferences
Utilize money saving strategies to manage food resources

Click here to learn more about Cooking Essentials, Ingredients for Life program and team.

Kitchen and Cooking Basics

Handheld Meals

Bowl Meals

One-Pan Meals

One-Pot Meals

Prep like a Pro

Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos

This versatile recipe brings together simple ingredients to produce a flavorful combination.

Banh Mi

Bursting with crunchy pickled carrots and a kick of heat from the jalapeno, this Vietnamese-inspired sandwich uses your choice of protein and is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty.

Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Rich, cheesy, and creamy, if you love broccoli cheddar soup, you’ll love this twist on a classic mac and cheese.

Coconut Hot and Sour Soup

This one-pot soup really hits the spot! The coconut milk makes for a creamy, silky texture while the red curry paste adds a depth of flavor.

Southern Style Chicken and Vegetable Sheet Pan

Marinating your chicken adds moisture to the meat helping to prevent the chicken from drying out during the cooking process.

Chicken Shawarma

This homestyle shawarma makes easy work of a meal that traditionally takes all day slow roasting.

Resources

Downloadable handouts to help you implement the principles of the Cooking Essentials, Ingredients for Life program.