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Complete clauses 1, 2 and 3 and then choose three
others from the list.
1. Design a poster or set of postcards, or make up a short
mime or drama, to show how accidents can happen in the kitchen
and/or the importance of good hygiene.
2. Explain what you understand by the term ‘healthy
eating’. Draw up a week’s healthy eating menu for your family. Show
it as a wall chart or similar, and highlight the number of portions
from each food group.
3. Find out about particular diets that people might follow
for health reasons. Cook a dish that is suitable for one of the
following diets: diabetic, gluten free, low fat, lactose free.
4. Cook one of your family’s favourite dishes.
5. Cook a traditional dish from a country other than the
6. For a group of friends or your family, make a main
course using convenience foods and then make the same dish entirely
from fresh ingredients. For example, spaghetti bolognese can be made
using a ready-mix sauce or from fresh ingredients like tomatoes,
garlic and basil – you could even try using fresh pasta. Explain
which tasted better, and
why. How did the cost of the two dishes compare?
7. Plan, cook and serve a meal for a group of friends, your
Patrol or your family.
8. Make a dish using a specialist piece of cooking
equipment, eg microwave, slow cooker, ice cream maker, bread
machine, pasta maker, blender or griddle.
9. Be prepared to show the correct and safe use of
equipment, such as a chopping board or knives, by making two dishes
that show your basic skills at cooking. For example, you could make
a salad, a fruit salad, or a ratatouille.
