I had Home Ec in 7th and 8th grades. 7th grade was in one city and was all cooking (sewing was to be in 8th grade). We spent about half a year having to memorize where each item was in the cabinets and drawers of the cooking station, not only where to find each item, but to be able to list all items that were in each location. What a waste of time. I don't remember anything we cooked.
8th grade I was in a different city and they did half and half sewing/cooking each year. All I remember making was cream puffs or popovers, and learning how to do tailor tacks in the sewing part. And I think I made a simple skirt. Teacher's name was "Mrs. Lovely." And she was just how you imagine her to be. Sort of like an early Martha Stewart on nitrous oxide.