You Can Cook with What You Have
Shop Less, Cook More and Waste Nothing while Confidently Creating Delicious Novel Food.
Course Outcomes
You will be able to...
- Cook without recipes
- Reduce food waste
- Successfully substitute ingredients
- Save money and time
- Consistently cook with what you have on hand
Testimonials: Gain Cooking Confidence
Kat describes how she gained the confidence and practical skills to feed herself during the pandemic, while finding joy in cooking.
Learn New Things
"These classes have changed my entire experience of cooking. I am confident substituting ingredients and trying new things because of Laura. Each class teaches you how to use what you have, make it ahead, what you can save for later, etc., not just how to make that dish. I’m so excited to keep taking classes and learning new things."
-- Emilie, Maryland
Save Time & Money
"The improvisational class fundamentally changed how I approach cooking. I have always been fairly tentative in the kitchen, following recipes to the letter--if a marinade called for a quarter teaspoon of allspice, then I was going to go out, purchase allspice, and use exactly that amount. Now I feel much more confident in making substitutions, moving quickly without measuring, and taking inspiration from the ingredients in the fridge and the pantry. In the month since I've taken the class, I've saved both time and money by using items I have on hand as the basis for what I cook. Laura and her team are fun, inspiring, and non-judgmental in leading the session, and I look forward to continuing to expand my skill set in future classes with Teaching Table."
--Steph, Brooklyn
Enroll Anytime
The course content is available now and you can complete the course at your own pace. You can view previously recorded live sessions.
2024CLEANOUT SPECIAL - . This course is HALF OFF until February 1st. Use code 2024CLEANOUT
What do I get?
- concise instructional videos
- independent practice
- pre-recorded Q&A discussions
- 25+ recipes and plug-and-play "templates"
- optional quizzes
- handouts and downloadable worksheets
- a community of others cooking with what they have
- lifetime access to course content
- 30-day money back guarantee
AND
If you enroll by February 1, 2024:
A free 30-minute one-on-one consultation with Chef Laura!
A free Teaching Table Live (or pre-recorded) Zoom class of your choice.
Don't forget to use code 2024CLEANOUT for 50% OFF this course through February 1st.
Course Curriculum
Organize your Pantry
Make Meals on the Fly
Transform and Preserve
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the course start and end?
A: The course content for Cook with What You Have is already available. You can complete the course at your own pace and have lifetime access. Live sessions were recorded and posted in the course.
Q: Do I need any special ingredients or materials for this class?
A: NO! The whole point of Cook with What You Have is to learn how to use what you already have on hand, both ingredients and tools. However we do recommend a few pantry staples as well as some basic cooking equipment. This will be covered in Module 1.
Q: I have food allergies and I am sensitive to gluten. Is this class right for me?
A: Yes! By learning how to Cook with What You Have, you will learn how to make substitutions to any recipe to suit your dietary needs. Better yet, you'll learn how to cook without recipes.
Q: What if I have questions during the class?
A: You can post your questions to the chef (and your classmates) at any time while completing the course. Chef Laura will respond to them within 24 hours. We also have live sessions where you can bring your collected questions.
Q: But my cooking questions are specific to me. Can you address my personal cooking challenges?
A: Yes! Chef Laura also offers private one-on-one cooking consultations. These are best scheduled after you complete module 1 "Know What You Have". If you purchased this class during a special promo, you get a FREE 30-minute consultation as a bonus.
Q: Why do I need this course?
A: If you've been wanting to Cook More, Shop Less and Waste Nothing but don't know where to start, this 4-part process will guide you towards making that possible.
Q: Will I become a better cook?
A: Absolutely. Regardless of your starting point, you will gain confidence in the kitchen, learn to cook without recipes, reduce your food waste and spend less time and money on food!
This class is for YOU if...
You're tired of cooking the same things all the time.
You want to stop throwing food away.
You want to reduce time meal planning and prepping.
Your fridge, freezer and pantry are always overflowing with "nothing to eat".
You're impressed by the cooks on food competition shows.
Still not sure if you want to learn to cook this way?
Take our Successful Substitutions Workshop FREE! Get the pre-recorded version.
