We’ll use this thread to share free cooking learning resources.

Websites

  1. Food Network

    • Offers a variety of recipes, cooking tips, and video tutorials.

  2. BBC Good Food

    • Features a vast collection of recipes, cooking techniques, and meal planning ideas.

  3. Allrecipes

    • A community-driven platform with a wide range of recipes, user reviews, and cooking advice.

  4. Epicurious

    • Provides expertly tested recipes, cooking guides, and food articles.

  5. Serious Eats

    • A source for in-depth cooking techniques, science-based food explanations, and recipes.

YouTube Channels

  1. Tasty

    • Known for visually appealing recipe videos and cooking hacks.

  2. Gordon Ramsay

    • Renowned chef Gordon Ramsay shares cooking tips and recipes.

  3. Jamie Oliver

    • Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s channel includes easy-to-follow recipes and cooking inspiration.

  4. Maangchi

    • Korean cooking expert Maangchi shares authentic Korean recipes.

  5. Binging with Babish

    • Recreates dishes from movies and TV shows, along with cooking basics.

Online Courses

  1. Coursera - The Science of Gastronomy

    • Explores the scientific principles behind cooking.

  2. Udemy - Cooking Basics: Cooking Fundamentals

    • Covers essential cooking techniques and skills for beginners.

  3. Skillshare - The Art of Baking: A Beginner’s Guide

    • Focuses on the art and science of baking.

  4. America’s Test Kitchen Cooking School

    • Offers a variety of online cooking classes with detailed instructions.

  5. Rouxbe Cooking School

    • Provides professional-level online culinary courses.

Books

  1. The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer

    • A classic cookbook with a comprehensive collection of recipes.

  2. Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat

    • Explores the fundamental elements of good cooking.

  3. The Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt

    • A scientific approach to home cooking with detailed explanations.

  4. Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child

    • A classic French cooking reference by the legendary Julia Child.

  5. How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • A comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced cooks.