Easy to understand Basic Cookery Course

All the information on these pages is available thanks to the Italian Down’s Syndrome Association (Down Italian Association). The basic cookery course (easy to understand) is aimed at those who wish to learn all about cooking and its history, who works in a kitchen, the tools they use and the menus. Lessons:

1. Theory: Italian Cooking in History
2. Theory: Chef's Uniform
3. Theory: Kitchen Brigade
4. Theory: Chef's Tools
5. Theory: The Storage Area
6. Theory: The Storage Area - Proteins
7. The Menu in Practice: Starters
8. The Menu in Practice: First Courses
9. The Menu in Practice: Second Courses
10. The Menu in Practice: Desserts

  Theory: Italian Cooking in History This is a lesson about the origin of Italian cooking. Theory: Chef's Uniform This video lesson will illustrate what a chef must wear. Theory: Kitchen Brigade Tasks and names in a large kitchen explained by Chef Bartolo. Theory: Chef's Tools In this video lesson we will learn which are the right kitchen tools to use, to make cooking much easier. Theory: The Pantry Area Chef Bartolo will explain the qualities of the food in our pantry . Theory: The Pantry Area - Proteins In this lesson we’ll talk about dairy products, eggs, meat and fish. The Menu in Practice: Starters Chef Bartolo will teach us how to prepare simple but really tasty starters. The Menu in Practice: First Courses In this video we will learn how to make homemade pasta and the sauces to use. The Menu in Practice: Second Courses In this lesson we’ll cook both meat and fish dishes and excellent side dishes. The Menu in Practice: Desserts Let’s learn with our chef how to make crostata cake and a chocolate mousse.