Cooking & Meal Prep – Practical Skills for a Healthy Kitchen

What Will You Learn?

• Cooking Techniques: Master basic skills like chopping, sautéing, baking, and steaming for nutrient preservation and flavor.
• Kitchen Safety: Learn proper tool use and cutting techniques to stay safe and efficient in the kitchen.
• Flavor Balancing: Understand how to balance sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami—especially in simple things like salad dressings.
• Meal Prep Fundamentals: Plan and prep meals ahead of time for convenience and consistency, without falling into perfectionism.
• Kitchen Setup: Discover how zoning (e.g., refrigerator zones, workstations) and organization can make healthy cooking easier.
• Storage & Tools: Learn how to store fresh and cooked food safely, and which tools can make cooking faster and more enjoyable.
• Quick & Balanced Meals: Explore hacks for creating nourishing meals in under 30 minutes using pantry staples.
• Recipe Resources: Find trusted websites and apps that support inspiration without diet culture messaging.
• Mindset in the Kitchen: Recognize how flexibility, creativity, and self-kindness can make cooking more sustainable and fun.