Home Ec. Course: Week 8

Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Lesson 

Watch the video where Dr Richie Kirwan breaks down in detail all the ways we can cook our food (boiling, grilling, baking and so on), and lets us know the pros and cons of each cooking method. It might surprise you which cooking method is the healthiest.

Best Cooking Methods From A Nutritionist 

Project Description

With the help of your parents or teacher, you will make your own version of chicken breast, or potatoes, or both. If your dietary preference doesn’t involve animal products, you can choose to cook potatoes only.

Learning Objectives

Learning the various cooking methods like boiling, grilling, and baking in your home economics course is important as it expands your culinary repertoire and teaches you the science behind cooking. Understanding these techniques not only enhances your cooking skills but also empowers you to create delicious and nutritious meals with confidence.

Instructions

Important Note: Make sure you are following your kitchen safety rules and checking with your parents or teacher when you use the oven or any sharp tools.

Read these recipes:

Recipes For Chicken 

Recipes For Potatoes

Choose one cooking method you like to eat. Check if you already  have the ingredients you need at your home kitchen and try to keep it simple for now. If you don’t have the ingredients, plan to buy them next time your family goes grocery shopping.

Document  

Before you enjoy your tasty meal, take photos of your amazing food creations when you are done and share with your family!