DofE Online Cookery Courses
GOLd award
Cookery is always a popular choice for the Skills requirement of the DofE Award, and from our experience of cooking with young people, we know the sense of achievement they get from cooking great recipes, as well as building skills that will stay with them for life.
We offer courses suitable for those taking part in the Gold Award. For participants undertaking the 6 month option for their skills requirement, choose two courses from the following:
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DofE Course 1
The recipes are delicious and nutritious and have become family favourites amongst our students. Course 1 is suitable for beginners. The course content is shown below:
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Week 1
Introduction to Cooking/Omelette
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Week 2
Stuffed Jacket Potatoes
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Week 3
Pasta Bake
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Week 4
Flat Bread Pizza
Week 5
Pancakes
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Week 6
Teriyaki Noodles
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Week 7
Chocolate Fridge Cake
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Week 8
Minestrone Soup
Week 9
Scones - sweet/savoury
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Week 10
Salmon Fishcakes
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Week 11
Stir Fried Rice
Week 12
Cupcakes/icing
All recipes can be adapted to suit dietary requirements.
DofE Course 2
This intermediate course is suitable for students that have already completed Course 1, or who already have some cooking experience. The course content is shown below:
Week 1
Chilli con Carne
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Week 2
Macaroni Cheese
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Week 3
Leek and Potato Pie
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Week 4
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Week 5
Thai Green Curry
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Week 6
Carrot & Lentil Soup
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Week 7
Apple/Blackberry Crumble
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Week 8
Risotto
Week 9
Stuffed Peppers
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Week 10
Chocolate Cheesecake
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Week 11
Chicken Traybake
Week 12
Doughnut Muffins
All recipes can be adapted to suit dietary requirements.
DofE Course 4
This intermediate course is suitable for students that have already completed Course 2, or who already have some cooking experience. The course content is shown below:
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Week 1
Chicken Milanese
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Week 2
Quiche Lorraine
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Week 3
Burgers and Wedges
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Week 4
Chocolate Pots &
Shortbread
Week 5
Fish Tacos
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Week 6
Tomato Soup &
Bread Rolls
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Week 7
Pad Thai
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Week 8
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Week 9
Samosas & Raita
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Week 10
Lasagne &
Garlic Bread
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Week 11
Chicken Sriracha
Week 12
Profiteroles