DINNER CLUB
Fall 2021
Things you’ll find here:
Zoom link to connect to class
Ingredients List
Recipes
Class Connection Details:
Please ensure you are registered for each class you participate in.
Class Details:
Sept 22 @ 5pm Mexican Quesadillas
Oct 12 @ 5pm Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Oct 19 @ 5pm Minestrone Soup
Oct 27 @ 5pm Roasted Vegetable Grain bowls
Nov 3 @ 5pm Fried Rice
Nov 18 @ 5:30pm Homemade Pizza
Nov 23 @ 5pm Asian-Style Noodle soup
Nov 30 @ 5pm Vegetable curry
CLASS ZOOM LINK:
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Meeting ID: 818 4504 2524
Passcode: dinner
TOOLS for EVERY CLASS:
Apron
Cutting board
Knife for chopping - cutlery knife, paring knife or other
Peeler
Can opener
Food waste bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
grater
Wooden spoon
Stove or Oven * (ADULT SUPERVISION)
Cleaning cloth
Soapy water in sink
Sept 22:
Quesadillas
INGREDIENTS:
· · 2 veggies – choice of:
o sweet peppers
o red or green onion
o tomatoes
· 1 can of red or black beans
· cumin
· salt
· paprika or chile powder
· whole wheat flour tortillas
· 1 cup cheddar cheese
TOOLS:
· Apron
· Cutting board
Knife for chopping
· Spoons
· Cutlery knife, fork
small bowl
· Food waste bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
strainer
grater
Medium skillet
Wooden spoon
Flipper
Oven *
Stove * (ADULT SUPERVISION)
· Cleaning cloth
Soapy water in sink
Oct 12: Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Family Favourite!
INGREDIENTS:
1 onion
garlic - fresh, jar or garlic powder
.Tomatoes - jar or can, any kind
Salt and pepper
Oregano, basil, or italian seasoning
Bay leaf
Pasta - any type
Parmesan cheese
Serve with a green salad.
TOOLS:
· Apron
· Cutting board
Knife for chopping
· Food waste bowl
Measuring spoons
strainer
grater
Medium skillet
Wooden spoon
Pot with lid
Stove * (ADULT SUPERVISION)
· Cleaning cloth
Soapy water in sink
Oct 19: Minestrone Soup
INGREDIENTS:
1 Onion
1-2 carrots
1-2 stalk celery
Butter or olive oil
1 Can or jar of tomatoes
1 L Water or Soup broth
1 Can of bean - Kidney or chick peas
1 Potato or sweet potato
Other veggies: kale, spinach, zucchini, potato
Salt & pepper
bay lieaf
parmesan cheese - rind and grated
pasta - small such as macaroni
Parsley, oregano or basil (optional)
TOOLS:
· Apron
· Cutting board
Knife for chopping
Peeler
Can opener
· Food waste bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
strainer
grater
Large pot with lid
Small pot for pasta
Wooden spoon
Stove * (ADULT SUPERVISION)
· Cleaning cloth
Soapy water in sink
Oct 27: Mexican Grain Bowls with Roasted Veggies
Ingredients:
Grains: CHOOSE 1
pasta, rice, couscous, quinoa, sorghum, millet, barley (cooked or uncooked)
Bright Colours: CHOOSE 4 items at least 3 colours
Hard vegetables to Roast· potatoes, cauliflower, sweet potato, squash, carrots, onions,
Other Vegetables:
Green:baby spinach, kale, cucumber, celery, edamame, green onions, green beans, broccoli
· Yellow: Corn, yellow peppers, chickpeas, zucchini
· Red: Tomatoes, red peppers, apple
· Purple: red onion, red cabbage, Kalamata olives
· White: mushrooms, kohlrabi, radish, garlic
Protein: CHOOSE 1 or 2
Black beans, leftover cooked chicken or meat, salmon, tuna, hard boiled egg, cheese, tofu, tempeh, haloumi, chick peas, meatballs, ham, feta cheese or your favourite.
Dressing: Pick your favourite dressing or sauce or make one!
lemon
olive oil
salt & pepper
seasonings- fresh or dried - let’s see what you have!
Suggestions: parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, basil, cumin, ground coriander, chili flakes, tumeric
Toppings: CHOOSE 1 or 2
Chopped nuts, seeds, hemp hearts, lemon or lime wedges, fresh cilantro or parsley, green onion or chives
Special Tools:
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Small pot with lid.
Nov 3: Fried Rice
INGREDIENTS:
Butter or oil
3 eggs
1 onion
2 medium carrots
3 cloves garlic
1 cup green peas
Other vegetables - small size like corn, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower (optional)
Other protein: 1 cup Tofu, chicken, pork or beef already cooked
4 cups cooked rice, cold or 2 cups raw rice
Seasoning:
soy sauce
oyster sauce or teriyaki sauce
sesame oil (optional)
Special TOOLS:
Skillet or wok
Wooden spoon
Nov 18 @ 5:30pm: Homemade Pizza
INGREDIENTS:
flour
olive oil
salt
warm water
yeast
tomato sauce
Seasonings: oregano, basil, garlic powder
Toppings: CHOOSE at least 3
peppers, mushrooms, pineapple, olives, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, broccoli, spinach,
pepperoni, ham, bacon, chicken
Cheese - mozzarella, feta, cheddar, goat
Special tools:
Measuring cups and measuring spoons
Small bowl and medium bowl
Baking sheet or pizza pan
Nov 23: Asian-style Noodle Soup
INGREDIENTS:
NOODLES:
○ Veggie noodles - sweet potato, zucchini, carrot (optional)
○ 4 oz. thin noodles- wheat or egg noodles, rice glass noodles, vermicelli
BRIGHT COLOURS: Choose at least 3
○ Edamame , Mushrooms , Corn, Bean sprouts , carots, celery, Bok choy
○ Your choice _________________ ●
SOUP:
○ 4 cups vegetable stock or chilcken/beef broth
Flavour Toppings:
○ Green onions
○ Mint or basil leaves
○ Lime juice
○ 1 tbsp soy sauce or sriracha sauce .
Special TOOLS:
Peeler or julienne peeler or grater
Two pots
Strainer
Nov 30: Coconut Curry with Rice
Make it vegetarian or with your favourite protein! Delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
Aromatics:
1 Onion
4 cloves Garlic
Ginger - fresh, or jarred is best
Coconut oil or olive oil
1 can Coconut milk
1-2 cups Vegetable stock (or water)
1-2 Lemons- juice (1/3-1/2 cup)
½ cup Cilantro (for garnish)
Vegetables : Choose at least 3 – about 4-6 cups raw
Sweet potato, Potatoes
Carrots, Sweet peppers, Green beans
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Butternut or acorn squash, zucchini yellow squash, or pumpkin.
Eggplant, Mushrooms, Peas
Greens like spinach, chard or kale
Protein: Choose at least one
Chickpeas, Tofu, Tempeh, Meat, chicken or fish
Spices:
· 4 pods Green cardamom (optional)
Turmeric - powdered
Curry powder or garam masala or curry paste
Cayenne or chile powder (optional)
Salt
Scallions or green onions or parsley or cilantro for garnish
Rice - uncooked basmati or long grain rice
Special TOOLS:
Grater - fine for ginger
1 large skillet with lid
1 pot with lid for rice
Wooden spoon