Jake’s House Legends Mentoring Program
COOKSMART Basics
2022 Fall Culinary Workshops
Things you’ll find here:
Zoom link to connect to class
Ingredients List
Recipes
How-To Video Clips
Monday’s Culinary Workshops
Class Details: Mondays 5:45-7:00pm (EST)
Dates:
Oct 3 - Apple Crumble Pie - using Frozen pie shell
Oct 17 - Quesadillas
Oct 24 - Crepes - Savoury or Sweet
Oct 31 - Halloween - Skeleton Veggie with Bean Dip Brains
Nov 7 - Pasta Bake
Nov 14 - Minestrone Soup
Nov 21 - Cabbage Roll Casserole
Nov 28 - Shepherd’s Pie
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
Oct 3: Apple Crumble Pie
INGREDIENTS:
1 Pie Shell - freezer section
Apples - or other fruit like berries
Flour
Lemon juice
Cinnamon
Brown sugar
Butter
Oatmeal (optional)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Oven * ADULT SUPERVISION
Oct 17:
Quesadillas
INGREDIENTS:
· 2 veggies – choice of:
o sweet peppers
o red or green onion
o tomatoes
· 1 can of red or black beans, or cooked chicken or meat
· cumin
· salt
· paprika or chile powder
· whole wheat flour tortillas
· 1 cup cheddar cheese
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Grater
Colander
skillet
Spatula for flipping
Stove* ADULT SUPERVISION
Oct 24: Sweet & Savoury Crepes
INGREDIENTS:
flour
eggs
milk or alternative soy milk or coconut milk
salt
Butter
Seasonings - optional: garlic powder, cumin, ground coriander, (pepper flakes-optional), tumeric, pepper or cinnamon
Savoury fillings: CHOOSE at least 3 Scrambled egg, cheese, salsa or asparagus and cheese sauce, or roasted peppers with goat cheese, green onions, spinach, peppers, grated carrot, mushrooms, or your favourite filling.
Sweet fillings: vanilla, sugar, fruit - 2 or 3 types - berries, bananas, kiwi, apple, pear, strawberries, blueberries
Top with lemon juice, icing sugar, fruit, cinnamon, whipped cream, greek yogurt
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Apron
·1 small-medium frying pan
spatula
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
Oct 31: Skeleton salad with Bean Dip Brains
INGREDIENTS:
· Veggies: Choose 3 bright colours:
Choose from:
Cucumbers, peppers, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, tomatoes or your favourite
Bean dip:
Can of white beans
Olive oil
Lemon or lime (juice and zest)
Salt and pepper
Optional herbs: Dill, chives, garlic, oregano, basil, cumin, chile powder -your choice!
· TOOLS:
Fork or small food processor or stick blender
Nov 7:
Pasta Bake
INGREDIENTS:
extra-virgin olive oil
· ¾ pound bulk hot or mild Italian sausage (pork, chicken or turkey or can of white beans)
· 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
· dried oregano
· fennel seeds
· Pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving (optional)
· 1(28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with their juices
· 1(14-ounce) can crushed or strained tomatoes
· bay leaves
· salt & pepper
· dried pasta, such as small shells, farfalle or other shaped pasta
· fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces
· whole-milk ricotta
· grated Parmesan
· basil leaves
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Deep baking dish
Grater
Oven * ADULT SUPERVISION
Nov 14: Minestrone Soup
INGREDIENTS:
4 TBSP butter
1 medium onion
1 stalk celery
2 carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes (optional)
1 can cannellini beans or kidney beans or chick peas
1/2 cup shredded cabbage or kale
1 can tomatoes
1 liter of vegetable broth or 4 cups water, 1 TBSP soup bouillon powder
· Up to 2 TBSP dried parsley and oregano, basil, marjoram
· 1 bay leaf
· 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
· ** secret ingredient 1 cm of parmesan cheese rind
SPECIAL TOOLS
·peeler
Large heavy bottom pot with lid
Oven * ADULT SUPERVISION
Nov 21: Cabbage Roll Casserole
Family treat!
INGREDIENTS:
2 TBSP olive oil • 3/4 cup chopped onion • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 lb minced meat (ground beef, pork or turkey) • 1 can tomatoes or crushed tomatoes • 1 cup broth or water – beef broth or vegetable broth • 2-3 cups cabbage – finely chopped • 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste • ¼ tsp pepper • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce • 2-4 TBSP tomato paste • 3/4 cup rice • 2 TBSP lemon juice
Tools:
1 Knife – sharp chef and paring knife
Grater for cheese
Baking dish
Nov 28: Shepherd’s Pie
INGREDIENTS:
Vegetarian option or make with your favourite minced meat
INGREDIENTS:
· olive oil
· 1 yellow onion
· 500g lean ground beef or ground lamb or ½ cup each of red and green lentils
· parsley
· rosemary
· thyme
· Worcestershire sauce
· 2 garlic cloves -minced
· all purpose flour
· tomato paste or ketchup
· 1 cup soup broth or water
· 1 ½ cups frozen or fresh veggies: Choose 3 bright colours from green peas, corn, carrots, celery, zucchini, eggplant or your favourite
· 3 cups potatoes -about 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
· 1/4 cup butter
· 1/3 cup milk or cream
· salt & pepper
· 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Grater
2 pots
1 medium-large frying pan
Wooden spoon
Colander
Masher or large fork
Baking dish 8x10
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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