
Keep high quality low sodium chicken broth and beef stock on hand to build flavor, and use Dijon, olive oil based mayonnaise, tamari, lime and lemon juice with fresh ingredients.
Learn how braising develops flavor by browning Brussels sprouts on the cut side, finishing until tender, while highlighting the vegetable’s fiber and gut microbiome benefits.
craft versatile salads using greens such as spinach, kale, and lettuces, and whip up vinaigrettes with three parts oil to one part vinegar and a mustard emulsifier, avoiding store-bought dressings.
Learn to bake eggs in a silicone muffin pan at 350 degrees for 15 minutes with vegetables, for quick meal-prep breakfasts, a frittata-inspired finish, and almond meal topping.
Learn to make gluten-free sweet potato pancakes with almond milk and eggs, using baking powder and a touch of salt, plus variations like blueberry or zucchini for nutrition and protein.
Plan and prep with a production list, grill panini bread for weeklong lunches, and pair salmon with a green salad with grilled peaches; spaghetti squash serves as a carbohydrate alternative.
Batch cook five days of salads for two in half a day, including Greek salad, salad with grilled peaches, and avocado black bean salad, using lime and cumin for nutrition.
“Hey babe, what should we do for dinner tonight?”
“Oh, uh, we could go to that restaurant down the street…”
“We just ate there the other day and spent $60.”
“Yeah...maybe we should just go to Subway.”
“Again? I’m sick of Subway. Should we just eat cereal?”
“I think we have some eggs…”
“Whatever -- let’s just go to that restaurant.”
If this sounds like you, this course is for you. A lot of people don’t know what they’re going to eat for lunch or dinner, and then end up eating fast food or going out where they spend a lot more money than they would like. By learning a few simple cooking techniques, you can eat healthy, delicious food without spending a lot of time or money.
This is not a traditional cooking class in that the focus is on specific cooking techniques rather than recipes (although, you will also find many simple recipes). You’ll learn how to prepare food; how to cook meats, vegetables, and grains in several ways; how to bring a lot of flavor to your meals by putting together flavor profiles composed of certain spices; and how to safely clean your cooking area. Throughout the course, you’ll also learn about basic nutrition (e.g., carbs aren’t the enemy).
About Your Instructor
Your instructor, Brad Kunkel, has been a personal chef for the last eight years and founded 1505 Kitchen in San Jose, California. He is passionate about helping people eat well, eat healthy, be well, and be healthy.
This course will help you develop a healthy eating lifestyle, and integrate it into your day-to-day.