Family DINNER CLUB
Fall 2022
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: WEDNESDAYS at 5:30pm (EST)
Sept 21 @ 5:15pm Mexican Quesadillas -
Sept 28 - Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Oct 5 - Minestrone Soup
Oct 12 - Stir Fry with Noodles
Oct 19 - Roasted Vegetable Grain bowls
Oct 26 - Fried Rice
Nov 2 - Quick Pizza
Nov 9 - Asian-Style Noodle soup
Nov 16- Cauliflower Mac & Cheese - Coaching week
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
Sept 21: Postponed due to covid
Quesadillas
* sorry no video link this week
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
· flour tortillas
· 1 cup cheese - cheese, mozzarella, marble
Optional: cooked chicken (whole chicken shredded) or leftover cooked meat
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
Sept 28: 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 5: 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 12: Vegetable Stir Fry with Noodles
Note: The class will be done with video to watch, and Kathy will check with you on Tuesday evening before the class to answer any questions or after dinner on Wednesday if requested. 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
Oct 19: 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.
Oct 26: 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 2: Quick Pizza
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
Nov 9: Asian-style Noodle Soup
Video link to watch Kathy make this:
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
BONUS Nov 16: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
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