Plant-Based Cooking Course For Kids And Families (Module 1)

Module 1: Basics of Beneficial Foods - Learn basic kitchen skills while creating healthy and tasty vegan meals

What you'll learn

Develop essential kitchen skills while having fun with interactive lessons.

Discover the health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet for lifelong well-being.

Engage in science experiments and learn fascinating food facts to deepen understanding.

Create a variety of kid-friendly plant-based recipes that the whole family will love.

Cultivate healthy eating habits in children by involving them in the cooking process.

Gain confidence in meal planning and preparation to ensure balanced and nourishing meals.

Requirements

No prior skills or experience required. This course is designed for beginners and parents who want to introduce their kids to healthy cooking.

Students will need basic kitchen equipment including a freezer, a blender, and standard cooking utensils.

To create the dishes featured in this course, you will need a diverse assortment of fruits and vegetables at their disposal.

Description

Welcome to the first module of a culinary adventure that not only nourishes your family but also ignites a passion for plant-based cooking in your child's heart! Dive into the enticing world of plant-based foods and uncover their powerful health benefits with our 'Tiny Green Chef' course.Designed specifically for kids (aged roughly 4 to 13) and their families, our course ensures quick, easy, and delectable meals while continuously stoking your child's culinary curiosity. It's not just about teaching your little ones what to eat, but why they should choose wholesome, plant-based foods – building their appreciation for nutritious choices from the get-go.Module 1 lays the groundwork for this enlightening journey. With engaging video lessons, interactive activities, and immersive cooking exercises, young chefs will explore the wonders of a plant-based diet and acquire vital kitchen skills. They'll go from learning about nutritious ingredients to whipping up their own simple, scrumptious plant-based recipes.We don't just stop at cutting, peeling, and measuring. Your child will learn how to assemble an entire meal – from appetizers to desserts! And to add an element of fun, we've also included 5 engaging kitchen science experiments along with enlightening mini-health lessons and quirky food facts.By the end of this module, your child will have the skills to create 5 easy yet incredibly flavorsome and healthy meals, and you'll have a budding chef adding a dash of joy to your kitchen routines. So, are you ready to empower your child with a lifetime of wholesome cooking habits and delightful kitchen adventures?This course uses 100% whole plant-based foods and no processed foods. It's gluten-free, soy-free, and allergy-friendly. This is the first of four modules.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome to Tiny Green Chef - Course Overview

Lecture 2 Module 1 - Basics of Beneficial Foods

Section 2: Lesson 1 - Zesty Citrus Apple Salad

Lecture 3 Downloads and resources for Lesson 1 - Zesty Citrus Apple Salad

Lecture 4 S.T.O.P. - Important Kitchen Safety

Lecture 5 Experiment Set-Up

Lecture 6 Experiment Overview: Why Do We Eat?

Lecture 7 Basket Review: Zesty Citrus Apple Salad

Lecture 8 R.I.G.H.T. Start

Lecture 9 Skills Introduction

Lecture 10 Skills Demo: Important Knife Safety

Lecture 11 Skills Demo: Choosing the Right Knife

Lecture 12 Skills Demo: When to Use Straight Edge or Serrated Knives

Lecture 13 Skills Demo: Cutting With a Sharp Edge Knife

Lecture 14 Skills Demo: Cutting With a Serrated Knife

Lecture 15 Skills Demo: Zesting Citrus Fruit

Lecture 16 Skills Demo: Juicing Citrus Fruit

Lecture 17 Skills Demo: Removing Citrus Fruit Pulp

Lecture 18 Cooking Demo: Zesty Citrus Apple Salad

Lecture 19 Wrap Up

Section 3: Lesson 2 - Mango Salsa Lettuce Cups

Lecture 20 Downloads and resources for Lesson 2 - Mango Salsa Lettuce Cups

Lecture 21 S.T.O.P. - Important Kitchen Safety

Lecture 22 Experiment Set-Up

Lecture 23 Experiment Overview: Citrus Lava Experiment

Lecture 24 Basket Review: Mango Salsa Lettuce Cups

Lecture 25 R.I.G.H.T. Start

Lecture 26 Skills Introduction

Lecture 27 Skills Demo: Washing Leafy Greens

Lecture 28 Skills Demo: How to Choose a Ripe Mango

Lecture 29 Skills Demo: Cutting Mango Cubes

Lecture 30 Skills Demo: Cutting Bell Pepper Cubes

Lecture 31 Skills Demo: Hand Squeezing Limes

Lecture 32 Skills Demo: Hand Tearing Cilantro

Lecture 33 Cooking Demo: Mango Salsa Lettuce Cups

Section 4: Lesson 3 - Guacamole Stuffed Cucumber Boats

Lecture 34 Downloads and resources for Lesson 3 - Guacamole Stuffed Cucumber Boats

Lecture 35 S.T.O.P. - Important Kitchen Safety

Lecture 36 Experiment Set-Up

Lecture 37 Experiment Overview: Cucumber Seed Greenhouse Experiment

Lecture 38 Basket Review: Guacamole Stuffed Cucumber Boats

Lecture 39 R.I.G.H.T. Start

Lecture 40 Skills Introduction

Lecture 41 Skills Demo: How to Choose a Ripe Avocado

Lecture 42 Skills Demo: How to Cut Open an Avocado

Lecture 43 Skills Demo: How to Mash an Avocado

Lecture 44 Skills Demo: How to Grate Garlic

Lecture 45 Skills Demo: How to Use a Vegetable Peeler

Lecture 46 Skills Demo: Deseeding a Cucumber

Lecture 47 Cooking Demo: Guacamole Stuffed Cucumber Boats

Section 5: Lesson 4 - Zesty Citrus Granola and Oat Milk

Lecture 48 Downloads and resources for Lesson 4 - Zesty Citrus Granola and Oat Milk

Lecture 49 S.T.O.P. - Important Kitchen Safety

Lecture 50 Experiment Set-Up

Lecture 51 Experiment Overview: Trailmix and Measurements

Lecture 52 Basket Review: Zesty Citrus Granola with Oat Milk

Lecture 53 R.I.G.H.T. Start

Lecture 54 Skills Introduction

Lecture 55 Skills Demo: How to Use Measuring Tools

Lecture 56 Skills Demo: How to Safely Use an Oven

Lecture 57 Skills Demo: Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients

Lecture 58 Skills Demo: How to Prepare Food on a Baking Sheet

Lecture 59 Skills Demo: How to Safely Use a Blender

Lecture 60 Skills Demo: How to Make Oat Milk

Lecture 61 Skills Demo: How to Store Dry Foods

Lecture 62 Cooking Demo: Zesty Citrus Granola with Homemade Oat Milk

Section 6: Lesson 5 - Frozen Chocolate Berry Kebabs

Lecture 63 Downloads and resources for Lesson 5 - Frozen Chocolate Berry Kebabs

Lecture 64 S.T.O.P. - Important Kitchen Safety

Lecture 65 Experiment Set-Up

Lecture 66 Experiment Overview: Banana Ripening

Lecture 67 Basket Review: Frozen Chocolate Berry Kebabs

Lecture 68 R.I.G.H.T. Start

Lecture 69 Skills Introduction

Lecture 70 Skills Demo: How to Hull and Wash Strawberries

Lecture 71 Skills Demo: Cutting with a Butterknife

Lecture 72 Skills Demo: How to Freeze Fruit

Lecture 73 Skills Demo: How to Melt Chocolate

Lecture 74 Cooking Demo: Frozen Chocolate Berry Kebabs

Calling all food-loving families and young culinary explorers aged 4-13! This course is tailor-made for those eager to embark on a flavorful journey into the world of healthy, plant-based foods. If you're curious about making nutrition a joy-filled adventure, and excited to weave wholesome, plant-based ingredients into your family's meals, this course is your perfect companion. Let's get ready to turn mealtime into a fun-filled exploration of taste, health, and creativity!