Family DINNER CLUB

Spring 2024

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: TUESDAYS at 5:30pm (EST)

  • March 12 - Homemade Pizza

  • April 02 - Tb Be Announced - Partnership with Eat Impact!

  • April 09 - Mac n Cheese

  • April 16 - Eggplant Parmesan

  • April 23 - Wacky Cake

  • April 30 - Burritos/Enchiladas

CLASS ZOOM LINK:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81845042524?pwd=UzN5VGdGTmdYcllGN3cvKzRVY2MyZz09

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

  • grate

  • Wooden spoon

  • Stove or Oven * (ADULT SUPERVISION)

  • Cleaning cloth

  • Soapy water in sink

March 12: Homemade Pizza

Note: The class will be done with video to watch, and Kathy will check with you on Tuesday evening after the class to answer any questions. Video link is below.

INGREDIENTS:

Oil - olive oil, canola or sunflower oil

Optional Aromatics: Onion, garlic, ginger

Veggies: Choose at least 3 bright colours

·        Green veggies – broccoli, green beans, celery, snow peas

·        Red veggies – red peppers

·        Yellow veggies – corn, yellow peppers

·        White veggies – onions, garlic, water chestnuts

Protein: Choose 1

Tofu, eggs, chicken, pork, beef or shrimp


Carbohydrate: Rice or Rice noodles (vermicelli or glass noodles)

Sauce: Choose 1 or make a mixture

Teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce

Special Equipment:

Large frying pan or wok

Wooden spoon

Pot with lid for rice or bowl and colander for noodles

VIDEO - CLICK HERE TO WATCH

April 02: Nachos and Dip(s)

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.

April 09: Mac N Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

Make it vegetarian or with your favourite protein! Delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

Butter

Flour

Milk

Cheese - grated cheddar, parmesan, cream

Garlic powder

Dijon mustard

Salt

Pepper

Pasta - macaroni or other small pasta

 

Vegetables : Choose at least 2 – 1/2 cup per person

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Butternut or acorn squash, Green Peas, Tomatoes

Greens like spinach or kale

 Optional Protein:

Chickpeas, Tempeh, Cooked chicken, tuna, tinned salmon, ham

Special TOOLS:

Grater -

1 medium skillet or smaller pot

1 pot with lid

Wooden spoon

April 16: Eggplant Parmesan

INGREDIENTS:

Pizza bases, naan breads, pitas or crusty bread

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

April 23: Wacky Cake

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

April 30: Burritos/Enchiladas

Make it vegetarian or with your favourite protein! Delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

Butter

Flour

Milk

Cheese - grated cheddar, parmesan, cream

Garlic powder

Dijon mustard

Salt

Pepper

Pasta - macaroni or other small pasta

 

Vegetables : Choose at least 2 – 1/2 cup per person

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Butternut or acorn squash, Green Peas, Tomatoes

Greens like spinach or kale

 Optional Protein:

Chickpeas, Tempeh, Cooked chicken, tuna, tinned salmon, ham

Special TOOLS:

Grater -

1 medium skillet or smaller pot

1 pot with lid

Wooden spoon