Jake’s House Legends Mentoring Program
COOKSMART Cooking Basics
Fall Culinary Workshops 2024
Things you’ll find here:
Ingredients List
Recipes
How-To Video Clips
Monday’s Culinary Workshops
Class Connection Details: Mondays 5:45-7:00pm (EST)
Dates:
October 7 - Tacos
October 14 - NO CLASS (Thanksgiving)
October 21 - Chicken Fried Rice
October 28 - Halloween Rice Balls
November 4 - Chicken Noodle Soup
November 11 - Spaghetti Squash & Tempeh Meatballs
November 18 - Potato Latkes & Homemade Apple Sauce
November 25 - Greek Lemony Rice & Lemon Chicken
December 2 - Lasagna
TOOLS NEEDED for EVERY Class:
Apron
Water to clean produce
Cutting board
Spoons, fork
Cutlery knife
Medium bowl
Food waste bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Plate
Cleaning cloth
Soapy water in sink
October 7: Tacos
INGREDIENTS:
· Onion, diced
· Garlic, minced
· Lettuce
· Tomatoes
· Olives
· Avocado
· Cheese
· Beans (red kidney or black)
· Olive Oil
· Spices: cumin, group coriander, chili powder, salt, pepper
· Taco Shells (soft or hard)
· Optional: Salsa, Sour Cream
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Grater
Sauce Pan
Wooden spoon
Masher or Immersion Blender
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
October 21:
Chicken Fried Rice
INGREDIENTS:
• Aromatic: Onion (sliced), 1-2 tsp Garlic (minced), 1-2 tsp Ginger (grated)
• Green veggies – broccoli, green beans, celery, snow peas
• Orange – carrots, orange peppers
• Red veggies – red peppers
• Yellow veggies – baby corn, yellow peppers, zucchini
• White veggies – water chestnuts, mushrooms
• Chicken Breast
• Noodles or rice
• Teriyaki sauce
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Wok or Frying Pan
Wooden Spoon
Pot with Lid
Stove* ADULT SUPERVISION
October 28: Halloween Rice Balls
INGREDIENTS:
● 1 1/2 cups medium or short grain rice
● 2 cups carrot juice or 4 TBSP grated carrot
● 1 cup water
● 1/4 tsp salt
● Handful of black olives, for garnish
● A few green bean tips, for garnish
FILLINGS:
● Pitten olives
● Piece of tomato
● Cheese square
● Green peas
● 1 hard boiled egg
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Grater
Pot for Rice
Wooden spoon
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
November 4: Chicken Noodle Soup
INGREDIENTS:
· 2 tsp olive oil
· 1 onion
· 2 carrots
· 2 celery stalks
· 500 g raw chicken, breast or thigh – skin & fat removed, bone-in or boneless
· 4 cups or 1 L broth or water
· 1-2 cup optional veggies
· ¼ cup fresh dill or 1 TBSP dried
· 1 bay leaf
· ½ tsp pepper
· 1 tsp lemon juice
· Salt to taste
Fresh dill to garnish
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Large Pot
Wooden Spoon
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
November 11:
Spaghetti Squash & Tempeh Meatballs
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 spaghetti squash
• 1 tsp each salt and pepper
• 4 cups small tomatoes or roma tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 1 TBSP apple cidar vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 can (540 mL) white kidney beans or navy beans
• 3 TBSP chopped fresh parsley or basil or oregano
TEMPEH MEATBALLS:
· 8-ounce package tempeh
· 1 TBSP olive oil
· 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or vegan parmesan cheese for a vegan option)
· 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
· 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for a vegan option - 1 TBSP ground flaxseed + 2 TBSP water)
· 2-3 TBSP marinara sauce
· Spices: 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, salt and pepper to taste
· Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Pastry Brush (optional)
Baking Sheet & Foil
Grater
Wooden Spoons
Oven Mitts
OVEN * ADULT SUPERVISION
November 18:
Potato Latkes & Homemade Apple Sauce
INGREDIENTS:
· 4 medium potatoes, peeled
· 1 medium onion, peeled
· 2 eggs
· 2 TBSP flour
· 1 tsp salt
· ¼ tsp black pepper
· ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
APPLE SAUCE:
· Apples – 1 cup of raw chopped apple makes about ½ cup of sauce
· Sugar (optional)
· Maple syrup (optional)
· Cinnamon
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Grater
Peeler
Small Pot
Wooden Spoon
Food Processor OR Immersion Blender OR Masher
Fine Mesh Strainer
Cheesecloth OR Thin Dishcloth
Large Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Flipper
Paper Towel
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
November 25: Greek Lemony Rice & Lemon Chicken
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 TBSP butter or olive oil
• ½ onion or ½ cup mire poix
• 1-2 cloves garlic minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 chicken breast or 2 thighs
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups broth or water with 2 tsp bouillon powder
• 1 cup veggies : broccoli florets, peppers, spinach, shredded carrot, or green peas
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese - grated
• 1 lemon - zest, and juice
• ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Garnish: Parsley – torn fresh leaves, chile flakes, grated parmesan cheese
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Skillet
Wooden Spoon
Tongs
Fine Grater
Citrus Press
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
December 2: Lasagna
INGREDIENTS:
• Lasagna sheets or noodles, cooked
• Marinara sauce
• Freshly Grated cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or mozzarella)
• Olive oil
Cheese layers:
• 2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp basil flakes
Vegetable layers:
• Zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant – thinly sliced
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Large Pot (to cook noodles)
Large Bowl
Spoon
Baking Dish
Parchment Paper
Grater
Oven Mitts
Oven * ADULT SUPERVISION
THANK YOU for cooking with COOKSMART!
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