Chef Koochooloo is an educational application funded and endorsed by the National Science Foundation. Our easy, Cook to Learn lessons are aligned to relevant learning standards that help teach our students teaches kids global competency and STEAM concepts through cooking healthy international recipes and our engaging curriculum.
Sign up for our four-week session including 45-minute classes on Thursdays from 5 pm - 5:45 pm ET starting January 21st. Enrollment is $5 a student for kids ages 8-12.
In these easy, cook along lessons, we will embark on several culinary journeys to El Salvador, Thailand, Morocco, and Mexico with Chef Gabriela as she uses the Science through Cooking approach to make international recipes while learning geography, history, and math facts to explore the scientific concepts behind each dish. During each lesson, students will discover new recipes, countries, cultures, and peoples! All lessons will include recipes with vegan and gluten free alternatives and align with relevant learning standards.
Week 1: Expedition to El Salvador on January 21st
Pupusa Ingredients:
Week 2: Expedition to Thailand on January 28th
Spring Roll Ingredients:
Week 3: Expedition to Morocco on February 4th
Moroccan Cauliflower with Lemon:
1 large head of cauliflower
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Black or cayenne pepper, to taste
Lemon juice, to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
Week 4: Expedition to Mexico on February 11th
Guacamole
Time: 5 pm - 5:45 pm ET
Hello! My name is Gabriela and I am a current senior at Washington State University pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with a focus in English as a Second Language. As a passionate future educator my own mission statement is to provide children with a voice and representation in education they will see and hear in order to foster a positive and more inclusive world. Creating quality programs that educate, enlighten, and inspire future generations to come is the reason I want to work in education.