Jake’s House Legends Mentoring Program
COOKSMART Beyond the Basics
2022 Summer Culinary Workshops
Things you’ll find here:
Zoom link to connect to class
Ingredients List
Recipes
How-To Video Clips
Thursday’s Culinary Workshops
Class Details: Thursdays 5:45-7:00pm (EST)
Dates:
July 14 - Strawberry shortcake
July 21 - Hamburgers/Bean burgers
July 28 - Super Grain Bowls
Aug 11 - Poutine
Aug 18- BBQ Kebabs, Kofta with Tzatziki
Aug 25 - Fruit salsa and Fish tacos
Sept 15 - Focaccia bread
Sept 22 - Samosas
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
July 11: Strawberry Shortcake
INGREDIENTS:
Whole wheat or All-purpose flour
honey
cinnamon
baking powder
coconut cream
salt
vanilla
sugar
strawberries
whipping cream or greek yogurt
SPECIAL TOOLS
·baking sheet
Beater for whipping cream
Oven * ADULT SUPERVISION
July 21: Brain Burgers
Vegetarian or Meat option for Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Bean mixture:
• 1 can of black beans or 1 lb or ground meat
• 1 egg
• 1 carrot
• 1 medium onion diced finely
• Garlic
• Cumin
• Chia seeds (optional)
• salt & pepper
• chile powder
For Cooking
• Flour
• Olive oil
Buns - Whole wheat or small hamburger buns
Toppings:
Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, avocado, purple onion, pickles
Mayonnaise, Mustard, relish, ketchup, BBQ sauce
Your favourites!
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Peeler
Baking tray
Parchment paper
Flipper
Frying pan or BBQ*
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
July 28: Super Grain Bowls
INGREDIENTS:
· Green leaves - basil, kale, arugula or spinach
Olive oil
garlic
Parmesan cheese
pine nuts or almonds or cashews or walnuts
Salt & pepper
Pasta - penne or ziti work best, spaghetti, linguini or fettucine are good options
Vegetables : Choose at least 3:
Sweet peppers, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, purple cabbage, zucchini, cauliflower, mushroom, your favourite
Cheese: parmesan, pecorino or asiago (hard flavourful cheese)
Extra Protein: chicken, tofu, hard-boiled eggs, beans, chickpeas
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Food processor or blender
Pot for pasta
Colander
Large bowl
Tongs
Grater
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
Aug 11:
Poutine
INGREDIENTS:
· Potatoes
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper
Cheese curds
Gravy: · Onion
· Mushrooms
· Butter
· Flour
· Vegetable broth
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Small pot or skillet
Baking tray
Oven* ADULT SUPERVISION
Aug 18: BBQ Kebabs/Kofta and Tzatziki
INGREDIENTS:
black beans or ground meat - pork or beef or solid protein like chicken
● 1 lime
● Cumin
● chile powder
● smoked paprika
● salt
● black pepper
TOPPINGS:
● Tzatziki - cucumber, greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt
TOOLS:
Skewers
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
Aug 25: Fish Tacos with Fruit Salsa
INGREDIENTS:
Fruit - 1 1/2 cup Choose from: tomatoes, mango, peaches, nectarines or watermelon or your favourite juicy fruit
· Tortillas – small corn or flour
· 1 lb tilapia or white fish (more if necessary)
· ground cumin
· cayenne pepper or paprika
· salt & pepper
· butter (optional)
purple cabbage
· avocado
· tomatoes
· red onion or green onion or sweet white onion
· Cilantro - leaves
· 1 cup Cotija or Feta cheese (or cheddar)
· 2 limes or lemons
· 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
· 1/3 cup mayonnaise
· 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves of garlic
· Siracha sauce (optional)
SPECIAL TOOLS:
2 bowls for salsa and creamy sauce
Baking sheet with parchment paper
Dry frying pan to heat corn tortillas or plate and paper towel to microwave flour tortillas
Sept 15:Foccacia Bread
INGREDIENTS:
● flour
Warm water
yeast
salt - fine, coarse salt for garnish (optional)
Olive oil
Toppings: cheese, olive, tomatoes, red onions - your choice!
TOOLS:
Heavy baking dish or cast iron fry pan
Oven* ADULT SUPERVISION
Sept 22:
Samosas
INGREDIENTS:
· pastry – frozen 1 package - Filo or spring roll wrappers
OR Make your own Samosa Dough (see recipe and have ready to roll out)
· 4 Potatoes
· 1 cup Green peas
· 4 Green Onions
· ¼ cup cilantro
· 4 cloves garlic
· ½ tsp chili powder
· 1 tsp cumin
· 1 tsp garam masala
· ¾ tsp salt or to taste
TOOLS
Medium pot or skillet
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Stove & Oven * ADULT SUPERVISION
June 10: Eggplant Parmesan
Perfect to substitute Chicken or Veal if desired.
INGREDIENTS:
Eggplant (Substitute: Chicken breasts or veal cutlets)
salt & pepper
flour
breadcrumbs
dried oregano
dried basil
2 eggs
vegetable oil, for lightly pan-frying
3 cups marinara sauce, homemade * RECIPE BELOW or store-bought
mozzarella cheese, shredded
parmesan cheese
Handful of fresh basil leaves chopped, for garnish (optional)
Tools:
1 Knife – sharp chef and paring knife
Grater for cheese
2 plates, 1 shallow bowl
Heavy bottomed frying pan
Baking dish
Oven mitts
Oven * ADULT SUPERVISION
Stove*
Marinara Sauce Recipe - Click here Please make sauce ahead.
THANK YOU for cooking with COOKSMART!
Let’s do more weekly cooking, baking, summer camps or celebrate a birthday party with us!
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