Are you a beginner cook?

New to cooking on your own and unsure of how to use your stovetop?

Have you ever learnt how to properly boil an egg?

Maybe you’re tired of the same old recipes because you’re only comfortable with a few simple veggies?


If you answered yes to any of those questions then this is the course for you!

In this course, you will learn:


·       What equipment every home cook needs to make a variety of meal options

·       The simple fundamentals of cooking that once you know, will help you elevate your cooking for good

·       how to cook food using what is in your pantry and a foolproof list of what to keep in your pantry 

·       how to properly prepare your meals using the correct cutting techniques and knife handling

·       The different kinds of cooking methods (yes theres more than one!)

·       Some professional cooking techniques practiced in commercial kitchens

·     Use herbs and spices for more flavourful additions

·       How to prepare raw meat, carve poultry and makes stocks and broths

·       How to perfectly time your cooking so everything is hot and ready at the same time! (and cooked evenly everytime!)

·       Culinary lingo to understand and communicate like the pros 


The best part? You don't need to have any previous skills or knowledge! We will teach you everything you need to know and soon enough you will be creating you're own unique recipes to share with family and friends!

Lets get cooking

Course Curriculum

  Welcome to the Essential Cooking Skills Course
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  Module 1: The Basics of Kitchen Equipment
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  Module 2: Pantry Basics
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  Module 3: Before adding the Heat - 'Mis En Place'
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  Module 4: Stove Top Skills
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  Module 5: Dry Cooking / Working with the Oven
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  Module 6: Classic Starches: Grains, Rice, Pasta + Pulses
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  Module 7: Meat 'Mis En Place'
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  Module 8: Let's Cook a 4 Course Meal!
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  The Leftovers: Course Resources
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Meet Your Instructor


Ashton McLaughlan is a certified red seal chef that has been in the culinary industry for over ten years.

You'll enjoy this course immensely!

Are you ready to start cooking?

Mamie HT

This course changed my life!!

Brennan M


Didn't know how to cook rice let alone make a fancy meal for my girlfriend.. then I watched the course videos and I always cook now! WOW thanks Ashton!



Patty Solis-Papagian

Damn, this course is legit.