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Jake at the cutting board in the Mancos kitchen, hands working with herbs and produce on a wooden board.

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Foundational course

Kitchen Essentials: Build the skill, then retire the recipes.

The foundational course.

Six modules of foundational skills, designed for you to be confident in every aspect of nourishing yourself and your family. Source good ingredients, prep a week of meals in one afternoon, and rotate the spice world so the same base is a new dish every night.

Six modules · Self-paced · $297

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What's inside

Six modules of foundational cooking skills. Self-paced video lessons you keep forever.

Six modules · Self-paced · $297

Scrambled eggs with sauteed kale, sweet potato, and avocado

Breakfast Basics

Quick, flavorful breakfasts that steady your blood sugar and carry you through the morning. No crash. Good protein in, bulk prepped for the week, so you're not deciding at 7am.

Butternut squash soup in handmade bowls

Soups

Nourishing, storage-friendly soups. Bulk cooking at its best. Make a big batch, pack it into mason jars, put some in the fridge and some in the freezer, and you're set for weeks.

House-made dips with fresh vegetables and plantain chips

Sauces

The secret to flavor that doesn't come from a jar. Pestos, chimichurris, dressings. A good sauce turns the same base prep into a new meal every week.

Seared steak bowls with mushrooms, avocado, and roasted beets

Meat Basics

Sear, braise, bulk prep. Simple, confident technique on the stovetop or in the oven, so you can impress yourself, your friends, or whoever it might be. Chicken thighs that hold their moisture, steak with a perfect golden sear, and a week of meat prepped in one afternoon.

Vibrant quinoa salad with fresh vegetables, avocado, and pomegranate seeds

Salads & Pasta

Vibrant salads and perfectly cooked pasta. How to cut vegetables so every bite is enjoyable, how to source the best ingredients you can find, and how far really good olive oil, lemon, and salt will take you.

Wooden cutting boards, enamel mugs, a ceramic citrus reamer with lemons, and an olive oil bottle arranged on a sunlit kitchen counter

Essential Tools & Setup

Exactly what a therapeutic chef keeps in the kitchen, and what you can skip. No unnecessary gadgets, just the real working list. My knife, my cutting board, and my parchment paper are my closest friends in the kitchen.

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This isn't just videos.

Every enrollment includes three things, in this order:

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    Personal consultation

    A 1:1 call where Jake learns your kitchen, your goals, and what's been getting in your way.

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    One-on-one cooking session

    A live session cooking alongside Jake, tailored to your life and your stove.

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    Six-module course

    Foundational skills you keep forever. Breakfast, soups, sauces, meat, salads, and setup.

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This is for you if…

  • You keep thinking "there has to be a simpler way"
  • You want to open the fridge, see what's there, and know what to make
  • You're tired of the same dinner on rotation and want real variety
  • You want everyone at the table eating the same meal and actually enjoying it

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From people who've cooked with Jake

Jake has a gift for making cooking feel easy. His love for food is contagious, and I really appreciated his ability to bring techniques down to beginner level. He has wonderful suggestions for replacing ingredients if you have allergies or medical needs. He has broadened my horizons in the kitchen and grocery store!

Jan

Jake has a contagious energy and positive spirit! His love of cooking shines through his friendly approach to cooking. He never ceases to amaze me with the way he makes it so easy for us to eat healthy. I love how he can take any of your favorites and make them healthy. Not to mention his amazing recommendations for knives, pans, and I now eat the best cut of steak thanks to him :)

Heather

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Questions

How is the course delivered?

Self-paced video lessons in your member portal. Log in anytime, watch on any device, and keep access forever.

What's included beyond the videos?

A personal 1:1 consultation and a one-on-one cooking session with Jake, plus the full six-module course.

How long do I have access?

Forever. Once you enroll, the course is yours to revisit whenever you like.

Do I need special equipment?

No. One good chef's knife, a cutting board, and a few basics. The setup module covers exactly what's worth owning.

Is this right for a beginner?

Yes. It's built to take you from “there has to be a simpler way” to cooking confidently without a recipe.

What if I bought this on the old course site?

You'll get an email moving your access to the new portal. Same course, better home.

Can I get a refund?

All sales are final on digital goods. If you have any concern before buying, reach out at hello@thetherapeuticchef.com and I'll talk it through with you.

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Kitchen Essentials

$297. Six self-paced modules. Plus a 1:1 consult and a cooking session with Jake.

Questions before you enroll? hello@thetherapeuticchef.com