Welcome to Core Cooking Skills.
Build your confidence in the kitchen with our series of online cook-alongs and practical learning activities. Whether you’re new to cooking or looking to refresh your skills, these courses will help you prepare healthy, delicious meals while making the most of your food budget and reducing food waste. Throughout the courses, you’ll develop essential cooking techniques that can be used every day, helping you save money, cook with confidence, and create nutritious meals for yourself, your family, and your community.
About this Course
This first course, Core Cooking Skills, contains 14 learning activities divided into two key sections:
Vegetable Preparation Skills – learn safe, efficient techniques for preparing a variety of vegetables.
Go-To Sauces – master versatile sauces that can be adapted to create a wide range of meals.
Together, these foundational skills will give you the confidence to cook from scratch and experiment with new recipes.
How to Use This Resource
The course includes approximately three hours of guided content. You can work through the activities at your own pace, revisiting topics whenever you need to.
We recommend following the activities in order, as each one builds on the skills learned in the previous session, but you are welcome to dip in and out of the content as it suits your learning needs.
At the end of each section, please complete the feedback form. Your feedback helps us improve the course, support future learners, and helps you reflect on your learnings.
Ready to get started? Gather your ingredients, prepare your workspace, and let’s get cooking!