Amador Valley High – Culinary Skills (P)
Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester
One-year course. Open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Meets the UC/CSU "G" Requirement for Electives. Culinary Skills is a cooking class appropriate for students with all levels of experience in the kitchen. New foods and flavor combinations are discovered as students learn the science behind the process and ingredients. Nutrition is emphasized as students learn how to prepare any food to be healthy and delicious at the same time. All categories of foods are prepared. Examples are baked goods, breakfast foods, homemade soups, chili, cakes, pies, ethnic foods, barbecue, soft pretzels, Chinese chicken salad, stir-fry, pizza, and microwave apple crisp. Instruction in the kitchen focuses on equipment use, safety, and professionalism. Students work with partners and in small groups to prepare and enjo
Grades: One-year course. Open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Meets the UC/CSU "G" Requirement for Electives.
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