Cooking
In this project, youth learn about foods by partnering with adults in the kitchen to plan and cook food. Explore the science, nutrition and history of cooking while promoting healthy eating and resource management.
- Learn how to select, prepare and store cooked food items.
- Explore the many methods of cooking, which include roasting, stir frying, grilling, barbecuing, smoking, boiling, steaming, braising and microwaving.
- Use USDA’s MyPlate to plan meals and make balanced food choices