Course overview

Welcome to the Fruitful Kitchen Mastery course.

In this comprehensive program, we delve into the versatile realm of fruit beyond traditional perceptions. From understanding the myriad menu possibilities beyond smoothies and desserts to unlocking the nutritional value of canned and frozen options, we debunk myths and showcase the practicality and creativity that fruit brings to the kitchen. Whether you're exploring innovative trends or honing essential techniques, this course empowers you to reimagine fruit as a dynamic and essential ingredient across all culinary endeavors.

Course curriculum

    1. Debunking the Fresh Fruit Myth Introduction

    2. A Closer Look at the Fruit Food Group

    3. Fruit in the Diet

    4. Frozen & Canned Fruit: 10 Common Misconceptions

    5. Frozen & Canned Fruit: Back-of-House Benefits

    6. Test your fruit knowledge!

    7. Sources

    1. Fresh Vs. Frozen and Canned Fruit Introduction

    2. Challenge: Food and Labor Costs

    3. Here is a short video to further illustrate the point.

    4. More Challenges

    5. A Tale of Two Strawberries

    6. How pre-prepared fruit adds efficiency back-of-house (8)

    7. Other Back-of-House Benefits

    8. Test your fruit knowledge!

    9. Sources

    1. Fruit Just Fits Introduction

    2. Trend: Functional Foods

    3. Trend: Bowls

    4. Trend: Global & Regional Flavors

    5. Trend: Plant-based

    6. Test your fruit knowledge!

    7. Sources

    1. Cooking with Fruit Introduction

    2. Why is using more fruit a great idea for menus?

    3. Grilling

    4. Pickling

    5. Roasting

    6. Caramelizing

    7. See It In Action

    8. The Savory Appeal of Fruit

    9. Flavors and Fruit: More Delicious Hacks

    10. Test your fruit knowledge!

    11. Sources

Fruitful Kitchen Mastery

  • Free
  • 1 hour of video content
  • 1 credit

Discover the power of fruit in your menus