Prepare delicious foods, build your nutrition knowledge, learn about food safety, develop consumer knowledge, understand basic cooking terms in recipes, and taste test new foods in this introductory food course. Foods are prepared in a creative way following the USDA Dietary Guidelines. Special emphasis is given to the use of small electrical equipment used in the kitchen. Students will begin to learn the basics of preparing balanced and appetizing meals. Students will develop skills that will help prepare them to work competently with foods at home with the family. Basic Foods must be completed with a grade of “C” or better before enrolling in American or International Foods.