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Simple Suppers Online Cookery Course for Teenagers
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Simple Suppers is an online cookery course perfect for teenagers doing their DofE Cooking Skills and beginner cooks who want to learn how to cook practical, healthy and fun recipes from scratch.
This course includes videos containing over 3 1/2 hours of professional teaching with 12+ recipes which can be done over 3 months (13 weeks) to fit with your DofE Skill requirements. Although, please check with your DofE Leader before booking!
Have fun learning to cook at home with Be in your kitchen using the recipes and online videos which include all the information you will need.
My daughter undertook the cookery course as part of her Duke of Edinburgh award. The recipes were very nice and well suited in providing useful and practical meals for young people to cook for themselves. I would highly recommend the course.
Does this sound like you?
Not confident at cooking, perhaps hardly cooked at all ✔️
Unsure how to use cooking utensils, including a chef's knife ✔️
Want to be able to cook some easy supper recipes ✔️
Would like to be able to cook for family and friends ✔️
Want to learn how to cook a selection of delicious recipes ✔️
Need to complete your DofE skills and want to learn something useful ✔️
I'd like to learn about food that is good for my health ✔️
Watch the Simple Suppers Cooking Course introduction:
What you'll learn on This Simple Suppers Online Cookery Course:
Beef mince - slow and fast cooking methods.
Sticky Lemon Chicken
Thai Green Curry
Spaghetti Bolgnaise
Beef Tacos
Chinese Fried Rice & pan-fried pork fillet withsweet & sour sauce.
Pasta Bake
Creative Pesto
Chinese Fried Rice
Grilled salmon and smoked mackerel pate with Melba toast.
Sweet & Sour Teriyaki Pork
Smoked Mackerel pate & Melba toast
Healthy KFC and shortcrust pastry tarts.
Asian Salmon Skewers
Crunchy Almond Chicken
Shortcrust Pastry Tarts
Why Choose Be In The Kitchen?
Other online cooking courses
Recipes Only
Generic videos with limited support
Lack of DofE experience
Limited Nutrition Knowledge
Lack of adaptability
Be In The Kitchen
Professional chef tuition
Step-by-step instructional videos with great wider support
Designed for students gaining DofE experience
Nutrition Therapist
Dietary, allergen and SEND adaptations available
FAQ'S
Will I need to support my teenager while they cook?
Unlikely, but if your teenager is a bit worried, I suggest getting them off the ground with a bit of guidance and then providing plenty of space for them to learn with me. A large screen to watch the videos is very helpful!
Can I swap ingredients in the recipes if I don't like them?
Yes! But if in any doubt, please contact me so I can make sure you make a good swap with an ingredient that will work!
Will my teenager be cooking a whole family meal each week that we can enjoy for supper?
Generally the recipes are for 4 people, but best to check the recipes first. If you are already a confident cook, you can scale up where needed with ease.
There are more than 12 recipes, do I need to do them all?
For a 3-month DofE course, based over 13 weeks, you will have a Starting Off week where you familiarise yourself with the course and organise your recipes etc. then you'd have 12 weeks of cooking 1 a week. Therefore, if you are doing a 3-month DofE course, you are only expected to do the 12 weeks of 12 recipes. However, if you are a Gold Student, I would expect all the recipes to be completed.
Can the recipes be adapted for gluten- and dairy-free diets?
Yes, they can, but please email [email protected] or contact me here to get proper guidance with this. GF/DF recipes can be complex with ingredient swaps!
I don't like smoked mackerel, is there an alternative recipe?
Yes, just email me, and I can arrange a different recipe that you'd prefer to make: [email protected]
Do I need to make all three of the mini tart recipes?
No, just one will do if you can decide which! They are all delicious, so have fun deciding!!
Can I book this course without doing DofE?
Yes, absolutely! My courses are designed for anyone to book and try.
What equipment does my teenager need?
Each recipe has an equipment list to help guide you; however, we keep the equipment to a minimum, so don't worry!
How long does the Simple Suppers online cookery course take?
This course includes videos containing over 3 1/2 hours of professional teaching with 12+ recipes, which can be done over 3 months (13 weeks) to fit with your DofE Skill requirements. Although, please check with your DofE Leader before booking!
Cook Simple Suppers Whenever You Want
You can learn to cook at home, uni or wherever there is a kitchen. Choose which day and what time suits you.
Simply watch the videos and follow the recipes to become a truly competent and confident cook.
You will have the videos and recipes for life, so there is no rush!
You can learn to cook at home, uni or wherever there is a kitchen. Choose which day and what time suits you.
Simply watch the videos and follow the recipes to become a truly competent and confident cook.
You will have the videos and recipes for life, so there is no rush!
Delicious, Home-cooked Meals Made with Ease Every Day?
These recipes have been tried and tested for over 8 years. The recipes work and the students (and parents) really enjoy them!
Get your friends to book in too and enjoy cooking together!
Beginner Cooking Skills For Everyone
These courses were originally set up for DofE students, but they are fantastic for so many others including younger children with adult supervision, home-schooling students and parents and adults who would like some excellent value professional cookery lessons from the convenience of their own homes.
I'm really proud of my experience which has given me the tools to support you all
If you’re finding yourself nodding along to all this, you’re not alone…
My purpose in life is to teach people (young and old) to cook and I love it!
My students learn, using professional chef skills, how to cook amazing recipes that are simple, fun and rewarding.
I'm a specialist teacher because I have an extraordinary background and I focus on teaching with nutrient-dense ingredients for great health.
In 2022 I qualified as a nutrition therapist because I know how powerful food is and I want to be in the best health myself and to pass that on to my students. I can now be sure that I am offering the best tuition, providing recipes that are not only delicious but are nutrient-focussed.
Introducing The Simple Suppers Online Cookery Course
This course is ideal for anyone, including the following:
Holiday Cooking: for kids
Home Schooling: for parents and children
Off to Uni or Leaving Home: for young adults
Parents: learn to cook fresh food for your family
Want to Feel Healthier? : Learn how to avoid highly processed food
Fast Fresh Food: Learn how cooking at home can be faster than a takeaway.
It's also perfect for teenagers doing the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award in the UK
and abroad (including Australia) as it is designed to run over 3 months or you can add my other courses together for a 6 or 12 month course.
Here’s what you will get when you book a Simple Suppers Online Cooking Course:
01
Instant Access
As soon as you book your course you can get going, with instant access to the recipes and videos. After you have finished you will have access to the videos for life.
02
Dietary Adaptations
All courses are suitable for all diets. Just let me know when you fill in your registration form and I will make sure you have the appropriate recipes to suit your needs. I am a specialist teacher in gluten and dairy-free diets.
03
Recommendations
I strongly recommend purchasing an A4 display folder to put the recipes in, you can create your own personal cookbook of favourite recipes with the wonderful photos of your own cooking. This will be a book to treasure for life.
Courses (with videos for life) available from just £60!
Ready to Start Cooking Some Simple Suppers?
Please come and join me in my kitchen! Be x
See what others have to say about this course:
As parents we’ve both enjoyed Tom's cooking, and we look forward to him doing these recipes again. It’s been great to have days off from providing meals to our children too.
Thank you so much, Be. I personally have really enjoyed watching her create and learn through this course. The recipes were varied and delicious and the delivery of the course was simple and clear.
Thank you soooo much, Be, for your support and in particular for the lightning quick response on this final section. Matthew has learnt loads (and I have also benefited as my cooking skills are very limited!). This has provided the structure and inspiration he needed.
Still not sure?
Try my free "I Can Cook Video"
Download my free cookery video teaching teenagers to cook and enjoy it!
Plan a day, print the recipes and book your online shop. Leave your teenager with me and the ingredients in your kitchen. Be patient and enjoy a miracle meal!
Cook just one recipe or a whole meal.
Suitable for all diets.
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