Cook and Tell – Instructions

Your task:

You are going to create your own recipe, prepare the food, and film yourself making it. You will practise writing in English and learn vocabulary related to cooking and kitchen equipment. 

1. Learn the vocabulary

Study the Kitchenware Flashcards on Quizlet.

2. Find a recipe

Choose a dish you would like to make. Find a basic recipe that you can use for inspiration.

You can choose anything you like, for example:

• Pancakes

• Pasta

• Pizza

• Cookies

• A smoothie

• A salad

3. Write your own recipe

Your recipe must include:

1. Title – What is your dish called?

2. Ingredients – What do you need, and how much?

3. Kitchen equipment – What tools do you need?

4. Instructions – Explain how to make the dish step by step.

Use clear English and cooking verbs such as cut, mix, pour, add, stir, boil, fry, bake and serve.

Remember to write the instructions in the correct order.

4. Cook and film

Prepare to make your recipe at home. You must film yourself making the dish.

During the film:

• Show the ingredients and kitchen equipment.

• Explain what you are doing in English.

• Describe the steps as you prepare the food.

• Use kitchen vocabulary and cooking verbs.

• Show the finished dish.

You do not have to speak perfect English. The important thing is that you try to explain what you are doing in your own words.

Good luck and happy cooking!