Specialist Diets

Welcome to C.H.E.F.S. Plant-Based Program!
C.H.E.F.S. stands for Cooking, Healthy Eating, and Food Strategies. It is a virtual, self-paced program designed to s

Welcome to C.H.E.F.S!

Meet Simone, your course tutor

Orientation

Quick Start Guide for Digital Meal Planner

START HERE! Course Introduction

This lesson introduces you to basic knives, essential kitchen equipment, and basic culinary skills to prepare simple food. 

Lesson 1 The Basics Knife Skills and Kitchen Equipment

Kitchen Sync E-Book

Versions of Mirepoix Handout

Lesson 1 Knowledge Check

Apple Prep: Slice, thinly slice, chop and dice

Bell Pepper: Slice, thinly slice, chop and dice

Carrot Prep: Slice, Chop, Julienne/Baton, & Dice

Celery Prep: Slice, Sticks, Chop, & Dice

Cucumber Prep: Slice, Chop, Rough Chop, & Dice

Onion Prep: Thinly sliced, Chop, Slice, & Dice

Potato Prep: Slice, Chops, Fries, & Dice

S.M.A.R.T.Goals

Week 1 The Basics: Knife Skills & Kitchen Equipment

This lesson introduces participants to basic nutrition concepts to apply to food selection and preparation.

Lesson 2 Nutrition 101

Nutrients Necessary for Life

Plant-based Plate Handout

The Basics: Nutrition 101

Knowledge Check for Lesson 2: Nutrition 101

Vegetable Taco Soup

African Peanut Stew

Broccoli Stem Slaw

Carrot Zucchini Ribbon Salad

How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Week 2 The Basics: Nutrition 101

This lesson introduces you to the significance of maintaining a home environment conducive to healthy eating behaviors.

Lesson 3 Presentation: Building a Healthy Kitchen

Lesson 3 Knowledge Check

Food Safety and Storage Times

Kitchen Essentials

Pantry Essentials

Frozen to Fabulous E-book

Reading a Nutrition Label

How to make Flavoured Oils & Vinegars

Warm Carrot Lentil Salad

Two dressings two ways

Black Bean Burrito Bown

Ultimate Minestrone Soup

No-cook Vanilla Granola

Set S.M.A.R.T.Goals for lesson 3

Week 3: Building A Healthy Kitchen

Lesson 4 Building A Plant-Based Plate

Meat Alternatives

How to make a Plant-based Burger

Weekly Food Guide 1

Lesson 4 Knowledge Check

Warm Cabbage Salad with Chickpea Crumble

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

TECHNIQUE VIDEO How to remove pomegranate arils

Set Lesson 4 S.M.A.R.T.Goals

Week 4: Building a Plant-based Plate

Lesson 5: Vegetables

Lesson 5 Knowledge Check

Rainbow of Nutrition

Non-starchy Vegetables Food List

Mediterranean Flavour Guide

Quick Pickling Guide for Vegetables

Seasonal Produce Guide

Food Guide 2 for Meal Planning

Fragrant Cauliflower and Chard

Kale Chips with Tahini

Chocolate Fudge Smoothie

TECHNIQUE VIDEO: How to Steam Broccoli

TECHNIQUE VIDEO How to Pan Glaze Carrots

TECHNIQUE VIDEO: How to steam collard leaves for wraps

How to Make A Vegetable Puree

Set Lesson 5 S.M.A.R.T.Goals

Week 5: Vegetables

Whole Grains

Week 6: Whole Grains

Lesson 7: Legumes and Beans

Week 7: Legumes and Beans

Lesson 8: Seeds, Nuts and Healthy Fats

Week 8: Seeds, Nuts and Healthy Fats

Lesson 9: Fruits

Week 9: Fruits

Lesson 10: Dairy Alternatives

Lesson 11: Convenience Cooking

Lesson 12: Flours and Gluten-free Baking

Lesson 13: Meal Preparation & Planning

You'll have access to&nbsp;a library of&nbsp;13 culinary nutrition lessons&nbsp;to gain knowledge and confidence in preparing simple,&nbsp;delicious meals and snacks you can count on to deliver big&nbsp;health benefits.<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Here's what you can expect from this program:</h3>👉 Access to 13 lessons that you can complete&nbsp;at your own pace. Looking for support with preparing vegetables? Skip ahead to that lesson and review the others as needed.📚 Nutrition lessons to learn about different foods and their health benefits🔪&nbsp;Culinary lessons to learn about key kitchen tools and how to use them to create simple, delicious meals and snacks🧑‍🍳 Cooking demonstrations that illustrate nutrition and culinary lessons learned&nbsp; [no cooking skills required - just the basics here!]📝&nbsp;Lesson-specific&nbsp;materials and guides to support you in applying what you have learned🍽 Access to 1,000s of recipes so you can practice weekly&nbsp;skills with recipes that meet your preferences👉 Resources&nbsp;to support you in building a&nbsp;kitchen with the tools and ingredients you need to get nourishing, delicious meals to the table fast

C.H.E.F.S. stands for Cooking, Healthy Eating, and Food Strategies. It is a virtual, self-paced program designed to support you with basic cooking skills instruction while exploring the health benefits of foods.

C.H.E.F.S. Culinary Skills Programme for Health (Plant-based)

Whether you are looking for ways to use your food as medicine, or if you want to improve your mental health and wellbeing naturally with art, craft and Mindfulness, you are sure to find a course here to suit you! 

Course content

C.H.E.F.S. Culinary Skills Programme for Health (Plant-based)

Simone Buehner

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