Online Class: Italian Cooking 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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12Lessons
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21Exams &
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1,917Students
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3Hours
average time -
0.3CEUs
Course Description
Since this is a 101 course, the recipes are intentionally uncomplicated. The simplest preparation method has been presented for the benefit of the novice home chef. As you become more adept, you can try more difficult approaches to these recipes. Don't be fooled by the simplicity however, while it is a beginner's course, it has a lot to recommend it to a more accomplished cook as well.
The goal of Italian Cooking 101 is to teach you how to prepare delicious, economical Italian meals at home, with confidence. To get the most out of the course you should cook along with the recipes as often as you can. It is much easier to learn by doing. Don't fret if the meal you've prepared along with the lesson isn't perfect the first time around. As you learn new techniques and experiment with ingredients, your cooking will get better and even more delicious with time. You will soon discover that your Italian food tastes just as good as your favorite restaurant's, minus the extra expense of eating out!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1 : Buongiorno! Welcome to the World of Italian Food and Cooking
Lesson 1 Video
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete Exam: Lesson 1 : Buongiorno! Welcome to the World of Italian Food and Cooking
Lesson 2 : Pantry Staples for Italian Cooking
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment: Supplies
Complete Exam: Lesson 2 : Pantry Staples for Italian Cooking
Lesson 3 : Basic Equipment, Simple Cooking Techniques, Meal Courses
Lesson 3 Video
Review 3 Articles: Conversion chart; Italian Cooking Supply Store; Must-Have Kitchen Tools
Complete Exam: Lesson 3 : Basic Equipment, Simple Cooking Techniques, Meal Courses
Lesson 4 : Easy Italian Appetizers
Lesson 4 Video
Review Article: Top 20 Italian appetizers
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment: Make Some Appetizers
Complete Exam: Lesson 4 : Easy Italian Appetizers
Lesson 5 : Hearty Italian One-Pot Soup Meals
Lesson 5 Video
Review Article: Italian Soups and Stews
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Making Soup, Italian Style
Complete Exam: Lesson 5 : Hearty Italian One-Pot Soup Meals
Lesson 6 : Preparing Perfect Pasta
Lesson 6 Video
Review 2 Articles: Pasta Recipes; Pasta Shapes and Sizes
Complete Exam: Lesson 6 : Preparing Perfect Pasta
Lesson 7 : Pasta Sauces and Toppings
Lesson 7 Video
Review Article: Pasta Sauces from Scratch Recipes
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment: Cook a New Pasta Sauce
Complete Exam: Lesson 7 : Pasta Sauces and Toppings
Lesson 8 : Meat, Chicken, and Fish -- Italian Style
Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment: Making a Meat Dish
Complete Exam: Lesson 8 : Meat, Chicken and Fish Italian Style
Lesson 9 : Healthy Italian-Style Salads
Lesson 9 Video
Review Article: Healthy Italian Menus
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment: Making an Italian Salad
Complete Exam: Lesson 9 : Healthy Italian Style Salads
Lesson 10 : Italy's Favorite Beverages
Lesson 10 Video
Review Article: Italian Drinks
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment: A Favorite Beverage
Complete Exam: Lesson 10 : Italy’s Favorite Beverages
Lesson 11 : Creating Sumptuous Italian Desserts
Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: Italian Dessert
Complete Exam: Lesson 11 : Creating Sumptuous Italian Desserts
Course Conclusion And Resources
Lesson 12 Video
Review 3 Articles: Best Italian Websites; Italian Cuisine; Italian Food Forever
Take Poll: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Final Assignment: Make an Italian Meal
Learning Outcomes
- Describe pantry staples for italian cooking.
- Summarize basic equipment, simple cooking techniques, and basic meal courses.
- Demonstrate making easy italian appetizers.
- Demonstrate making hearty italian one-pot soup meals.
- Demonstrate preparing perfect pasta, pasta sauces, and toppings.
- Describe cooking meat, chicken and fish italian style.
- Demonstrate making healthy italian style salads.
- Summarize Italy's favorite beverages.
- Create Italian desserts, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Student Testimonials
- "I liked that the course provided recipes and pictures....The course taught me a lot about the Italian cuisine. I liked that the course provided recipes and pictures." -- Joshua F.
- "She was a good Italian cuisine instructor!" -- Jill A.
- "Very fast feedback once an assignment was completed....She is very understanding about some of the things I did not cook because they just did not appeal to my family." -- BJ P.
- "I enjoyed the different recipe options....I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED THIS COURSE! The instructor is OUTSTANDING!" -- Sharon S.
- "Delightful to work with." -- Mohammad H.
- "What was most helpful was the MAKING of the different meals, it was fun and very tasty." -- Frances G.
- "I loved learning how to make great Italian foods, and learning some of the history of some of the dishes...I loved learning how to make great Italian foods, and learning some of the history of some of the dishes. Thank you!" -- Vickie W.
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