{"id":10829,"date":"2024-10-31T13:26:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T17:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/gastronomyblog\/?p=10829"},"modified":"2024-10-31T17:59:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T21:59:20","slug":"course-spotlight-cook-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/gastronomyblog\/2024\/10\/31\/course-spotlight-cook-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Spotlight- &#8220;Cook Like a Pro&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are thrilled to add our revamped course, \u201cCook Like a Pro\u201d to our curriculum next semester: The hands-on, pared-down version of our culinary certificate program, designed for beginners and aspiring cooks alike. In this class you\u2019ll be guided through the fundamentals of meal preparation, ingredient selection, and proper seasoning. You\u2019ll learn how to master essential techniques, from handling a knife like a pro to chopping and saut\u00e9ing to baking and plating, all while developing good kitchen practices and habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classes take place in our state-of-the-art kitchen and are taught by the same team of highly acclaimed chefs who teach in our professional culinary program, including Jody Adams, Barry Maiden and Michael Leviton (instructors subject to change). While completion of this course does not result in a certificate, it offers a scaled-down version of our professional culinary program. The course covers all the basic core skills with a focus on key recipes and techniques.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For more about the course, we got the inside scoop from Chef Chris Douglass, Lead Instructor of BU\u2019s Culinary Arts program.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why offer this course when we already offer a certificate program?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur certificate program, while amazing, is a big commitment. But cooking is an essential and basic skill, one you can employ your entire life. This course is meant to give you the tools to confidently navigate the kitchen and professional techniques without that commitment of our more intense program. Another key aspect of this course is access to some of the most respected chefs in the industry, so whether you have zero cooking experience or are interested in building knowledge, you have a fantastic opportunity to work with professionals and receive real feedback.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What type of student is this course really for?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This class is truly for anyone. We designed the curriculum to accommodate varying skill levels, from someone who doesn\u2019t know how to boil water to someone who wants to refine their technique and palate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should students expect a typical class period to look like?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cStudents can expect to build on fundamentals at the beginning of the course, before moving onto more advanced material. They will prepare 2-4 recipes each week with a focus on technique and exploration of flavors. From basic knife skills and application of heat, all the way to honing techniques, students will learn how to cook with staples like eggs, vegetables, meat and fish.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will students take away from this course?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cStudents will leave with more confidence to tackle recipes on their own without hesitation. What could be better than that?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course details\u2014 Non-Credit Cost: $1,800, Meets: Mondays 6:00 &#8211; 8:45 pm, January 27 &#8211; April 28, 2025<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to add our revamped course, \u201cCook Like a Pro\u201d to our curriculum next semester: The hands-on, pared-down version of our culinary certificate program, designed for beginners and aspiring cooks alike. In this class you\u2019ll be guided through the fundamentals of meal preparation, ingredient selection, and proper seasoning. 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