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Kitchen Table

Cooking classes that help kids build confidence, independence, and joy in the kitchen.

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Class Overview

Start with Class A, then continue building skills through Class B and Class C.

Cooking Basics

Class A · Learn the Kitchen

Kitchen safety, cleanliness, recipes, kid-safe knife skills, spices, table setting, and food presentation.

  • Total time: 9 hours
  • Requirement: Required first class

Meal Makers

Class B · Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Students prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner while practicing the skills learned in Class A.

  • Total time: 9 hours
  • Requirement: Must complete Class A first

Start to Finish

Class C · Plan, Shop, Cook, and Serve

Students choose a recipe, make a shopping list, budget, grocery shop, cook, and serve parents.

  • Total time: TBD
  • Requirement: Must complete Class A first

Lesson Outline

Each class includes three hands-on lessons with simple recipes and practical life skills.

Class A — Cooking Basics

A1 — Basics and Brownies

Students will make: Brownies and sweet date bites.

Students will learn: Kitchen tour, kitchen safety, parts of a recipe, and clean cooking habits.

A2 — Chopping, Cutting, and Cookies

Students will make: Fruit art plates and tahini cookies.

Students will learn: Kid-safe knife skills, table setting, and food presentation.

A3 — Spiced Savory Snacks

Students will make: Sweet potato fries, lemon tahini dip, and guacamole.

Students will learn: Spices, flavor, and the “Name That Smelly Spice” game.

Class B — Meal Makers

B1 — Time for Breakfast

Students will make: Stewed spiced apples, muffins or quinoa porridge, and orange juice.

Students will learn: Breakfast preparation and basic meal planning.

B2 — Time for Lunch

Students will make: Fried rice, green beans, and carrot salad.

Students will learn: Lunch preparation and combining ingredients.

B3 — Time for Dinner

Students will make: Veggie rice soup, tahini sauce, and Japanese sweet potato.

Students will learn: Dinner preparation, hospitality, and serving parents.

Class C — Start to Finish

C1 — Plan the Meal

Students will make: Recipe selection and shopping list.

Students will learn: Choosing a recipe, ingredients, and cost.

C2 — Shop for Ingredients

Students will make: A grocery trip.

Students will learn: Finding ingredients, asking for help, adding costs, and paying.

C3 — Cook and Serve

Students will make: A student-selected recipe.

Students will learn: Preparing the meal and serving parents.

Completion Gift

My Kitchen Keepsake

Students who complete all three ABC cooking classes will receive a photo booklet made by Kellie.

Students will also personalize an apron and create a recipe book with recipe cards while practicing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, patience, and concentration.