With limited outdoor activities, we would like to whole-heartedly endorse cooking as a family activity. When you want to get busy in the kitchen, check with an adult to see if it is a good time to cook or set up a time to cook with the family.
At Project CHEF we believe in setting people up for success and we want you to become confident, safe cooks. To help you do this, we are sharing our top tips for successful cooking.
GETTING READY TO COOK
Read a recipe all the way through. Have you got the equipment you need? Have you got the ingredients you need? Do you have enough time to make the recipe?
Set out the ingredients you will need before you begin to cook. Check to see if some ingredients need to be at room temperature to cook with (for example, butter). Does the oven need to be turned on?
LETS GET COOKING
Follow the recipe method step-by-step. You will have to read the method to know what to do and you will have to read the ingredient list to know how much of an ingredient you will need. You have to bounce back and forth a bit so it’s a different way of reading.
Reflection Activity
Take some time to reflect on your cooking experience. The best way to become a better cook is to cook and reflect on what you did. Write your reflections in your Food Journal. Some questions to guide your reflection:
- How did it go with cooking this recipe?
- What was your favourite part of making this recipe?
- Was there a step or skill you had trouble with? How can you improve at this?
- Would you make this recipe again?
- How would you rate this recipe out of 10?
- Would you make any changes to the recipe if you made it again?
- What did your family think about your cooking?
- How do you feel about what you made and sharing it with others?
- What will you cook next time? Make a plan for your next cooking adventure.
Curriculum Connections

English Language Arts

Applied Designs, Skills and Technology

Physical and Health Education

Career Education

Science
