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Lesson overview:How can we prepare ingredients for a ready meal?

  • how to use a broader range of preparation techniques and methods when cooking, e.g. stir-frying, steaming, blending
  • how to modify recipes and cook dishes that promote current healthy eating messages
  • how to use date-mark and storage instructions when storing and using food and drinks
  • how to select and prepare ingredients
  • how to use a broader range of preparation techniques and methods when cooking, e.g. stir-frying, steaming, blending
  • how to modify recipes and cook dishes that promote current healthy eating messages
  • how to use date-mark and storage instructions when storing and using food and drinks
  • how to select and prepare ingredients

Equipment Required

Frozen/chilled ready meals (or packaging for analysis). Variety of food stuffs and food equipment.

Content guidance

Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision Level

Adult supervision recommended.