Lesson Title

Grade

Lesson Time

Prep Time

Summary

Keeping the Kitchen Safe

6-8

15 minutes

1 hour

Youth will be introduced to their kitchen space and learn about kitchen safety with an emphasis on safe knife usage.

Everything in its Place

6-8

20-25 minutes

30 minutes

Youth will be introduced to some basic culinary terms, basic meal timing principles and chopping techniques.

Ingredient Substitutions

6-8

25 minutes

30 minutes

Youth will explore how to substitute ingredients in recipes. They will learn how to replace unhealthy ingredients with healthier options and how to adjust a recipe when they are missing an ingredient.

Using Ingredients in a Variety of Ways

6-8

20 minutes

30 minutes

Youth will explore different ways to prepare fruits and vegetables and other common ingredients to change the texture and flavor for a variety of different dishes.

Top Cooking Techniques every Chef should Know

6-8

60 minutes

30 minutes

Youth will review chopping techniques and be introduced to basic culinary terms and cooking techniques.

Additional Nutrition Information

6-8

Varies

varies

Many of these topics are woven throughout each session of Master Chefs. The information included in this document is meant as a resource guide for instructors. In addition, wherever possible, links have been provided to relevant Healthy Youth Program handouts.