Jake’s House Legends Mentoring Program

COOKSMART Basics

Summer 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 Connection Details: Mondays 5:45-7:00pm (EST)

Dates:

July 5 - Perfect Pancakes

July 12 - Pasta Salad

July 19 - Chocolate raspberry lava cakes

July 26 - Mexican Street Corn

Aug 30 - French Toast Casserole

Sept 13 - Fruit Crumbles

Sept 20 - Taco Salad

Sept 27 - Pizza peppers

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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

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July 5: Perfect Pancakes

INGREDIENTS:

flour

eggs

milk

baking soda

salt

Butter

Sweet toppings:   vanilla, sugar, fruit - 2 or 3 types - berries, bananas, kiwi, apple, pear, strawberries, blueberries

Top with lemon juice, icing sugar, fruit, cinnamon, whipped cream, honey or MAPLE SYRUP

SPECIAL TOOLS

Frying pan

Liquid measuring cup

Spatula for flipping

Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION

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July 12:

Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

· 1-2 cups Pasta - cooked

3 Bright Colours: Choose at least 3

· GREEN: green pepper, pickles, parsley, cucumber, celery, avocado, olives, edamame

· RED OR ORANGE: Grape Tomatoes, red and orange peppers, grated carrots,

· YELLOW: chick peas, sweet corn, yellow peppers

· Cheese – cheddar, parmesan

DRESSING: Use your favourite: Ranch, Italian, Californian (or Catalina), Caesar or make your own:

DIY DRESSING: Olive oil, lemon or lime or vinegar, herbs (dried or fresh) or spices, salt & Pepper

Optional: Mustard, honey, garlic, mayonnaise

SPECIAL TOOLS:

Grater

Colander

Pot for pasta

Jar with lid for dressing

Stove* ADULT SUPERVISION

BONUS: Dressing recipes

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July 19: Chocolate Raspberry Lava Cakes

INGREDIENTS:

·        butter or coconut oil

·        flour

·        sugar

·        cocoa powder

·        baking powder

·        Pinch of salt

·        vanilla

·        milk

·        Raspberry jam or fresh raspberries

·        Semi-sweet chocolate chips

·        Icing sugar

·        Fresh raspberries, mint leaves for garnish

 

TOOLS:

Ceramic or glass small baking vessel (ramekin or mug)

Microwave * ADULT SUPERVISION

Colander or seive

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July 26: Mexican Street Corn

INGREDIENTS:

·        6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed

·        Mexican crema, or sour cream or Plain Greek Yogurt

·        mayonnaise

·        cilantro - fresh

·        1 clove garlic, minced

·        ground chipotle pepper or cayenne or chile powder or paprika

·        1-2 limes

·        cotija cheese or feta cheese, crumbled

·        Lime wedges, to serve

SPECIAL TOOLS:

Oven or BBQ * ADULT SUPERVISION

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Aug 30:

French Toast Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

8 pieces of bread - or uncut loaf - slightly stale bread is perfect

Butter

eggs

Milk

Brown Sugar

Cinnamon

Salt

Fruit - 1 cup of apples, blueberries, banana or your choice

nuts (optional) -Pecans, hemp hearts

Serve with:

Fruit salad or mixed berries, maple syrup,

Favourite protein (eg. Greek yogurt)

TOOLS:

Baking dish 9x13

Oven * ADULT SUPERVISION

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Sept 13:

Fruit Crumbles


*** Amounts depend on size of baking dish - individual or family size

INGREDIENTS:

THE FRUIT: apples, peaches, berries, rhubarb

· Fruit (fresh or frozen)

· Lemon juice (optional)

· Sugar (optional) to taste

Cinnamon (optional)

Brown sugar

Flour

Oatmeal

Butter

TOOLS

·peeler

Baking dish to fit fruit

Oven * ADULT SUPERVISION

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Sept 20: Taco Salad

Perfect to substitute Chicken or Veal if desired.

INGREDIENTS:

Lettuce (Romaine or Iceberg)

Roma tomato or grape tomatoes

 1/8 red onion 

fresh cilantro (optional)

 ½ Cucumber

 1 Pepper

corn (optional)

Avocado (optional)

1 can black beans

Cheddar cheese

French or Catalina salad dressing

Cumin

Chile powder

Garlic powder

salt

1 lime 

Corn chips

Tools:

1 Knife – sharp chef and paring knife

Grater for cheese

Can Opener

Strainer

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Sept 27: Pizza Peppers

INGREDIENTS:

·      ·        1 large bell pepper, 1 pepper per person

·        pizza or spaghetti sauce

·       grated cheese

·        red pepper flakes (optional)

·        oregano, basil or parsley

·        TOPPINGS: CHOOSE AT LEAST 3

·        E.g. broccoli, tomato, onion, zucchini, olives, mushrooms, pepperoni, ham, bacon, pineapple

SPECIAL TOOLS:

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

Oven * ADULT SUPERVISION

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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