Skills....
We want you to learn as many new skills to use in the kitchen as possible. Every recipe you cook will use different skills, and you'll find that these are really
transferable. Once you've mastered a skill, you'll be able to use it again and again in loads of recipes.
transferable. Once you've mastered a skill, you'll be able to use it again and again in loads of recipes.
Food PreparationHygienic food preparation
Safe food storage Weighing Measuring Following a recipe Knife safety Knife skills - chopping, slicing, cutting, spreading Peeling/coring fruit Preparing vegetables Preparing salad leaves Making a salad dressing Using a pestle and mortar Using a grater Separating eggs Whisking Marinating Liquidising/blending Skewering Shaping (to make burgers, bread) Rubbing in (to make crumble topping) Rolling wraps Mixing Beating mixtures for baking Mashing Kneading and proving dough |
CookingBoiling
Simmering Steaming Stirring Toasting Frying Grilling Poaching Using a griddle Roasting Baking Scrambling Knowing when food is cooked Timings to prepare a two-course meal |
PresentationAttractive food presentation
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Keeping a cooking skills record
It is important to complete a record of what you have cooked, the skills you have used and your success. This will help you to see how you are developing your skills and what you need to remember next time you use the recipe.
Your tutor/teacher will encourage you to complete the record at the end of every practical session. You should also make a note on the Cooking Skills Record when
you have shared the recipes with someone, or practised cooking at home. This will help you with your assessment.
Your tutor/teacher will encourage you to complete the record at the end of every practical session. You should also make a note on the Cooking Skills Record when
you have shared the recipes with someone, or practised cooking at home. This will help you with your assessment.