Enfield Public Schools
Family & Consumer Sciences
Culinary Essentials (806)
Grades 9,10,11,12
½ Credit
Course Description
Students will develop basic cooking skills and will learn basic cooking and baking terms and preparation techniques. Class members will work cooperatively to plan and carry out a variety of experiences to apply what they have learned. An internship is available for students who qualify.
Course Outline
- Kitchen Basics – how to ensure the foods you prepare are safe to eat
- Food Safety and Storage
- Preventing Kitchen Accidents
- Equipping the Kitchen
- The Art of Cooking – recipes, preparation techniques, and cooking methods
- Using Recipes
- Preparation Techniques
- Cooking Methods
- Food Preparation - how to choose, prepare, and cook healthy foods
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Grain Products
- Dairy Foods
- Eggs
- Sandwiches and Pizza
- Stir-Fries and Casseroles
- The Art of Baking – techniques for making quick breads, yeast breads, and baked goods
- Baking Basics
- Quick and Yeast Breads
- Cakes, Cookies, and Candies
- Pies and Tarts
- Careers - explore the many different food-oriented careers
- Culinary Arts
- Hospitality
- Nutrition
- Tourism