Lessons · Social dimension
Cooking for Others and Hosting
Plan, budget, cook and host safely, from iftar to a birthday dinner. 8 lessons, about 1.6 hours in all.
- 01Planning a simple dinner for friends12 min The difference between a relaxed host and a frantic one is almost never cooking skill. It is a plan written down the day before, with most…
- 02Cooking for a crowd on a budget13 min Feeding 10 or 12 people does not need a big budget, just the right dishes, careful scaling and a little maths. This lesson walks you…
- 03Food safety when cooking for others13 min When you cook for friends, you are responsible for their health as well as your own. A buffet left out too long in a warm room is one of…
- 04Dietary needs and allergies of your guests12 min For a guest with a serious food allergy, a dinner invitation involves trust. Getting this right is one of the kindest and most important…
- 05Hosting iftar, Eid and potlucks away from home13 min Your first Ramadan or Eid away from family can feel quiet. Hosting friends, Muslim or not, is one of the best ways to bring the warmth of…
- 06Being a gracious host: the logistics11 min The Etiquette module covers greeting guests and introductions. This lesson is about the practical side: the room, the table, the flow of…
- 07Three crowd-pleasing dishes as frameworks14 min You do not need twenty recipes to host well. Learn three flexible frameworks (a layered rice dish, a big salad and a make-ahead dessert)…
- 08Clearing up, leftovers and sharing costs fairly11 min The party is over, the sink is full and the group chat is asking who owes what. Handling the end well keeps your kitchen safe and your…