Cook delicious meals from scratch. Master cooking basics through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.
This Cooking Basics short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online cooking basics course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.
Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.
Course Curriculum
1
Kitchen Essentials
Knife skills, techniques, and flavor
essential knife cutsbasic cooking methods (sauté, roast, braise)seasoning and saltbuilding flavor layersreading a recipekitchen safetymeal prep basics
2
Kitchen Essentials
Set up for success
essential equipmentknife types and usescutting board safetymeasuring toolspantry staplesorganizing your kitchenkitchen safety rules
3
Cooking Techniques
Core methods of cooking
sautéingroasting and bakingboiling and simmeringbraising and stewinggrilling basicssteamingfrying (pan and deep)
4
Knife Skills
Cut like a chef
holding the knifethe claw gripbasic cuts (dice, mince, julienne)chopping herbsslicing techniquesknife sharpeningspeed vs safety
5
Flavor Building
Make food taste amazing
salt and seasoningacid and brightnessbuilding umamiherbs and spices guidethe Maillard reactionfat as flavor carrierbalancing flavors
6
Cooking Proteins
Master meat, fish, and alternatives
cooking chicken safelybeef doneness levelsfish and seafoodeggs (scrambled, poached, fried)tofu and tempehbeans and legumesmeat thermometer use
7
Baking Basics
Flour, butter, and magic
measuring for bakingunderstanding leaveningcreaming methodcookie basicssimple cakesbread fundamentalstroubleshooting baking failures
8
Global Cuisines
Cook around the world
Italian pasta basicsAsian stir-fryMexican tacos and salsasIndian curriesMiddle Eastern mezzeFrench fundamentalsThai flavors