Jess Dang – CookSmarts Nourish 2017 Lessons 4 – 5 – 6: Q&As

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Jess Dang – CookSmarts Nourish 2017 Lessons 4 – 5 – 6: Q&As

It can be stressful to work in the kitchen, as no one has taught you how.

Home ec wasn’t an option in school.

Although your parents taught you to ride a bicycle and to read your first words, they never taught you how cook healthy meals. This is a vital life skill that often goes untaught.

You know that a homecooked meal is better for you and your family. So you look for recipes. You go to the grocery store. But once you’re in the kitchen, it never quite goes as planned.

Chopping takes forever cause you just don’t feel comfortable using your knife. Finally, you start cooking and follow every step of the recipe.

Your meal is ready (!). an hour and a quarter later. It is disappointing that you give it a try. . . it’s dry, not that flavorful but you don’t know where you went wrong or how to fix it.

Do you find this familiar?

Well it doesn’t have to be this way. Nourish It is here to transform the way you cook.

Our 6 week course will teach you how to cook and give you the confidence to cook in your own kitchen.

You will be inspired by recipes. You won’t be attached to every step because you’ll be able to just wing it with your new understanding of how different ingredients cook.

Your knife will be your best friend. How do you chop an onion? It’s easy. You’ll be able to do it while sipping a [insert beverage of choice] Chatting with a friend (who is, by the way, watching in amazement).

But best of all, you’ll know how to cook, a skill that will change your entire approach to food, to your health and to how you nourish yourself and your family.
Nourish Graduates cook smarter and are happier.

“Jess and the team did a tremendous job!  I almost felt like I was taking personal cooking class.   It was obvious that Jess really cares for the course and the people taking it.” -Elena M.

“It may sound a little dramatic, but this was a life-changing event for me. It made me realize that I can make healthy and delicious meals for my family and not spend hours in the kitchen. I work full time and spend 2+ hours a day commuting. I don’t have a lot of time to get dinner on the table during the week, but since I started this program, I’ve pulled it off at minimum 4 nights a week.” -Erin B.

(*4*)  -Jessica F.

“I loved waking up every Friday morning to a new Nourish lesson! Jess has a great way of training, and her enthusiasm and love of cooking really shines through. It inspires me to be a better cook – she makes it look so easy and fun, and has a laid back way of pulling it all together. Nourish taught me that   confidence in the kitchen can be built through breaking cooking down into small, easy-to-learn steps.”  -Fran M.

“Nourish has greatly increased my confidence in the kitchen. I now recognize what meals I can make with ingredients that I have on hand, without having to rely on specific recipes. My knife skills have improved as well. Now that I know how to chop properly, I not only don’t mind doing it, but I am much faster. This is worth its weight in gold!” -Christy T
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We’ve designed each of our 6 lessons to help you go beyond recipes and actually learn to cook

NOURISH YOURSELF-GUIDED: HOW IT WORKS

For Nourish Self-Guided. All materials will be made accessible at the beginning of the course, Friday June 9th. 2017 Available for you 4 Months full
All materials will be available online so you can participate from anywhere around the globe, whenever you like!
Each Nourish The lesson is made up easy-To-You can understand videos and delicious recipes. You’re welcome to print everything out and keep it organized in a binder

Download Syllabus     Preview of Materials

BONUSES!

You will receive 3 bonus lessons as part of the course to help you build the foundation for your future. Nourish Kitchen success. All will have access to these lessons until June 7, 2017. Only enrolled students will have the ability to access these lessons after this period.
Every lesson comes with an additional credit recipe that will help you improve your cooking skills.
The right music can make cooking more enjoyable. That’s why each lesson comes with a 10 song playlist to keep you groovin’ in the kitchen!

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HOW IT’S DIFFERENT THAN NOURISH LIVE

Nourish Self-Guided students will have the same access to all materials Nourish Live. You’ll receive materials all in one go, so starting on June 9th, 2017All students enrolled in the program will have access to all lessons
Self-Guided students will be able to 4 You can take the material through at your own pace for up to 3 months (instead 1 year for Live students).-Guided pace (hence, the name).
What’s missing: Nourish Live is a high-touch program that offers lots of access. Jess And the Nourish community. For the Self-Guided version, you’ll be missing access to the Facebook community, weekly office hours and email support from Jess (though of course we’ll always help with any website technical issues!). Many of them go through. Nourish Do not live without these resources.-To-have, they’re not crucial to your learning. You’ll still get all the awesome Nourish Materials that do not receive the same level or support from staff and community.

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LESSON TWO
How to Get Your Stir-Fry on
You’ll always have a quick, healthy, and tasty dinner on hand with our smart stir-Steps to fry.
Chicken Stir-Fry with Carrots & Celery // Fluffy, Light Rice
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LESSON THREE
How to make tender, juicy chicken
Our fool will make sure you never eat any dry or tough chicken again-Proof, sauté, simmer, and prepare the sauce recipe
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Pan Sauce // Kale & Apple Salad
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LESSON 4
How to Create Fluffy Scrambled Eggs & Roast Veggies
Learn how to make the best eggs and caramelized roasted vegetables.
Egg and Roasted Potato Breakfast Burrito // Beats-Any-Restaurant Guacamole
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LESSON FIVE
How to En Papillote Fish & Saute Veggies
You’ll never be afraid of cooking fish again once you learn this simple (but fancy-looking) method.
Sauteed Broccoli and Salmon En Papillote with a French Vinaigrette // Rice Pilaf
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LESSON ONE
How to Chop Like a Pro & Make Your Own Vinaigrette
Get your knife and say good-bye to all those bottled beverages.
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Cheesy Quesadilla With Pico De Gallo // Mixed Green Salad With a Balsamic Vinaigrette
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LESSON SIX
How to cook Pasta like an Italian
With our simple Italian secrets, you can make a pasta dish that is as good as the one at your local trattoria.
Spaghetti With Sauteed Shrimp // Mixed Salad with Your Pick of Vinaigrette
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About JessYou Nourish Guide & Cheerleader

Hello! I’m Jess Dang.

While I believe that cooking is the best way to nourish your body, it’s also one of the most beneficial things you can do. Unfortunately, many people have never been taught how to cook.

At the age of 30 I quit my corporate job to make a change. Cook Smarts began in early 2012, offering cooking lessons to home chefs from all walks of the food industry.

My teaching experience allowed me to observe firsthand the greatest challenges faced by home cooks in their kitchens, and the reasons they avoid cooking. Some people were frustrated at not being able to use a knife properly and felt that they had to adhere to the recipe’s requirements.

I was determined than ever to learn everything I could to create a course that could appeal to all people, not just those who live in the Bay Area.

The curriculum was created in 2014. Nourish. My team was busy designing, planning, filming and coding all of the course materials. It was a great time. The course launched in May 2015, 3 months after I gave birth.

It was an incredible first class, and I loved it! “meeting” I am proud to have students from all parts of the world. I hope I get to meet you soon too and learn all about why you’ve decided to join Nourish How we can help you succeed in the kitchen

I’d be honored to serve as your guide and your cheerleader through this journey, but first, I’d love for you to get to know me (after all, we might be spending a good amount of time in the kitchen together).

Click on the video below to learn more about my cooking journey and why I’m so excited to have you join Nourish:
Three Reasons to Learn How to Cook

For your family

Wouldn’t it be lovely to end the day by enjoying a simple home cooked meal with your family?

Becoming a mother has been one of the best things that has happened to me, but it’s also been one of the most challenging.

Pre-parenthood, I already felt like I didn’t have enough hours in the day to get everything done. Now, I wish I had more time!

Understanding how to cook has helped me to be a better cook.-Do list so much lighter. I no longer feel stressed about meal time.

Plus, I’m so excited to be able to pass on my love of cooking to my daughter (and future children). They may not love everything we cook and probably will go through various phases of picky eating, but hopefully when they’re older, I’ve equipped them with the skills to care for themselves through cooking.

For your health

Are you concerned about how your current food choices could affect your health in the future?

There are many choices of food available these days. Not all are good for us.

I don’t believe we have to make healthy decisions 100% of the time. We are humans, and even if we choose to cook the majority of the time, it will not matter if we decide to indulge in a delicious, but well-deserved, treat.

We choose to control what we put in our bodies when we cook. We choose to nourish our bodies with love and respect.

The menus available in Nourish’s lessons are not about depriving yourself. Instead, they’re all about empowering yourself with the skills to cook real, whole foods.

Because you deserve it

Have you ever invested in yourself before?

We often forget that even as adults we have the right to learn new skills and pursue new interests. But life is long and it’s never, ever too late to make changes that will positively affect how we enjoy our days.

It’s easy to think of cooking as another chore you have to do, but I’m gonna ask you to think about it as a time for self care, which is another thing we so often neglect in our demanding lives.

People who are sick tend to be more inclined to give them comforting, nutritious food. You don’t have to be sick to realize that good health starts with good food, and we need to start treating ourselves in the same way.

You have the right to take time to care for your body, to nurture, and to create.

FAQ

We want to be certain Nourish It is the right choice for you.

Hopefully all your questions are answered below in the video and extensive FAQs, but if not, feel free to email us at [email protected]
NOURISH IS RIGHT FOR ME
I’m a complete beginner in the kitchen. It is Nourish What’s the right thing for you?
Yes! I designed Nourish The in-Person cooking lessons that I taught to novice cooks. The lessons begin with the basics and progress over six lessons.

We cannot guarantee you’ll cook like a professional chef by the end the course, but you will transform into a much more confident cook and possess the skills for a lifetime of nourishment in the kitchen.

For testimonials, click here Nourish alumni.
I’ve been cooking for a long time. Is it? Nourish What’s the right thing for you?
If you’re already a very proficient cook who doesn’t rely on recipes and feels very comfortable using a knife, then Nourish It is likely that it is not the right choice for you.

However, if you’re someone that feels comfortable following recipes but aspires to think more like a chef, then Nourish You have the tools to get there.

Instead of focusing on recipe development, we place more emphasis on skill building.-The following will assist you in your kitchen navigation using knowledge and intuition.
I’m already a member of Cook Smarts’ meal plan service. What can I expect to learn from Cook Smarts? Nourish?
If you’ve been using our meal plan service for some time and watching the videos included with the service, chances are you’re probably fairly comfortable following recipes and prepping a wide variety of ingredients.

This knowledge is not only valuable but also a source of inspiration. Nourish You will be able to grasp some basics. ‘cooking formulas.’ We’ll focus more on the underlying cooking techniques so that you can go beyond recipes and learn the fundamentals behind those recipes. About 50% Nourish’s students are also meal plan service members.
I’m a vegetarian. What is your opinion? Nourish What’s the right thing for you?
Vegetarians can still benefit from a lot of the same benefits. NourishBut not all lessons will apply (e.g. how to make a tender and juicy chicken breast). If it is possible, we will provide vegetarian alternatives.

We will highlight vegetable preparation and cooking techniques in each meal, even though some videos may not be as relevant to vegetarian cooks.
I don’t live in the US. Can I still participate? Nourish?
Yes! Yes! Nourish Members come from all parts of the globe. There are many international alumni living in Germany, India, Singapore, and other countries.

Access to basic American or Western ingredients in a grocery store should make it possible to purchase everything necessary for the lessons.

All recipe downloads can also be translated to the metric system.

To make it easy for you to pay internationally, we accept PayPal.
What did past students think about the course?
We’ve received wonderful feedback from our alumni. Here are some testimonials from alumni Nourish community.
HOW TO NOURISH YOURSELF-GUIDED WORKS
What is the best time to start lessons?
For Nourish 2017’s Spring Self-Guided session, all lessons will be made available starting Friday, March 10th, 2017.

For Nourish 2017’s Summer Self-Guided session, all lessons will be made available starting Friday, June 9th, 2017.
What’s the lesson schedule for Nourish 2017The Spring Self-Guided session?
You can download the Lesson Plan here or it’s also below.

For Nourish 2017’s Spring Self-Guided session, all lessons will be made available starting Friday, 3/10/17. Access will last through Monday, 7/10/17.

For Nourish 2017’s Summer Self-All lessons will be offered in a guided session starting Friday, June 9, 2017. Access will be available until Monday, 10.9/17.

Lesson #1: How To Chop Like A Pro + Make Your Vinaigrette
Lesson #2: How To Get Your Stir-Fry on
Lesson 3: How to Make Tender, Juicy Chicken
Lesson #4: How to Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs and Roast Vegetables
Lesson #5: En Papillote Fish + Saut Veggies
Lesson 6: How to cook Pasta Like an Italian

What does each lesson contain?
Each lesson includes a recipe, a grocery list, steps to make the meal, and, most importantly, the why and how behind each step. Each lesson comes with a mini-extra-This credit recipe will help you to improve your practice and keep your skills in check. Plus, we’ll have some fun stuff too – like music playlists – to make your time in the kitchen feel like a true party!

Get your instant download Jess Dang – CookSmarts Nourish 2017 Lessons 4 – 5 – 6: Q&As

We don’t want you to just follow a recipe blindly. Our goal is not to teach you how to cook, but to help you think beyond the recipe.

This is why each lesson has many easy additions.-To-follow videos and downloadable resources that break down the underlying skills you’ll be acquiring when creating your meal.

Then you can take these skills and use them in your cooking adventures. Nourish.
Do I have to complete every lesson in a given time?
No. Because it is self.-Guided course. You can also go through the material at your own pace.-Guided pace (hence, the name).  Access to the materials will be provided. 4 Full months starting from March 10 – the beginning of class 2017 Up to July 10 2017 (Spring Self)-Guided Session (or starting June 9). 2017 October 9th 2017 (Summer Self)-Guided Session
SUPPLIES, TOOLS & TIME
What are the requirements for the course?
You’ll need:

A device that can access the internet (this could be a phone or tablet).
A kitchen for cooking
To purchase ingredients for your meal, you can visit a grocery shop or grocery delivery service. This PDF has page 8 containing the list of ingredients.
These are basic cooking tools.

We also recommend getting a 1” / 2.5cm binder with some plastic sheet protectors if you want to print out the recipes and resources.
What is the average grocery cost per meal?
We provide a grocery list with 2 meals for each lesson. We encourage you to share each lesson with a friend. Cooking can be a lot more fun when you have a friend to help.

Based on how well-stocked your pantry already is and also where you’re located, the cost of groceries per week can range from $15 to $35 (still less than a meal out for two!).

We have designed Nourish This guide will help you build a functional pantry that you can use for future needs.

In addition, we don’t use any hard-To-find ingredients. All ingredients should be easily found in any grocery store. This PDF file contains page 8 with a list of all the ingredients.
How long does each lesson take, and when should I finish them?
Each lesson should take approximately an hour to an an hour and a quarter. You should have enough time to read the instructions, view the videos and prepare and cook the meal.

We recommend that you partner up with a friend if you like cooking and social learning.

We recommend taking 1 lesson per week. Alternating between the lesson or the extra credit recipe is a good idea.
What if I don’t have any kitchen tools?
It is essential that you have basic cooking tools in order to make your meals. Nourish. The list is here and we’ve made sure that these are all tools that will help you build a functional kitchen.

If you’re not ready to make the investment in your kitchen, consider signing up for Nourish We will offer the course once again in the future. We are excited to offer another Self-Begin your guided course in June 2017. Next Nourish The live course will be held in January 2018.

Another option is to ask your friend for a well.-If they are available to teach, you can use their equipped kitchen. You can treat by purchasing groceries, and it’ll be a much more fun experience to work through the meal together!

PRICING & REFUND POLICY
How much does Nourish cost?
Take part in Nourish’s Self-A guided course with a one-on-one instructor-Time investment of $129 4 Monthly payments of $36

Nourish It is far less expensive than group cooking lessons, where you may only get to take part in a small portion of the meal. With Nourish, you’ll build a foundation of practical cooking skills to last you a lifetime in the kitchen.

If the investment is in Nourish If this is beyond your budget, we encourage saving up for the next offer. Nourish (Nourish Live tentatively set for January 2018,
Can I buy Nourish You are giving it as a gift
Absolutely. Nourish This book makes a great gift for anyone looking to develop a basic cooking knowledge. It makes a great graduation or wedding gift. Gifts can be purchased at any time. The gift recipient can redeem the gift anytime and we will notify them when our next class starts.
Can I get a reimbursement if I do that? Nourish Is this not the right place for you?
If the course is not for you, we are happy to refund you. This can be done after you have completed a few lessons.

You can request a refund within 21 days of the course’s start (March 31, 2012). 2017 The Spring Session is June 29. 2017 For the Summer Session For a refund request, please email Jess www.nourish [at] Cooksmarts [dot] Photos of dishes prepared from at least one lesson are available on com.

As long as you take at least one lesson prior to March 31st (Spring self), it’s okay-Guided) or June 29, (Summer Self)-Guided), we are more than happy to provide a full refund if you find that the course doesn’t meet your needs.

So far, we’ve only had 1 student request a refund, which I think speaks to the quality of the course.
Can I get a refund if I just don’t have the time to complete the lessons?
Unfortunately, we won’t be offering refunds for this reason. After you sign up, we won’t be able to offer refunds. Nourish, you’ll have access to these six lessons for 4 You will have plenty of time to finish them in full months.

We encourage you to sign-up Nourish At a point in your life where you are ready to make cooking a regular part of your daily life. Nourish Live will resume in January 2018.
Are you willing to provide corporate pricing?
Yes! If your company is interested to reduce their healthcare costs, and would like to purchase Nourish Email hello to its employees [at] Cooksmart [dot] For more information, visit www.com.

Here’s what you’ll get in Jess Dang – CookSmarts Nourish 2017 Lessons 4 – 5 – 6: Q&As

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