Jake’s House Legends Mentoring Program
COOKSMART Beyond the Basics
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 Connection Details: Thursdays 5:45-7:00pm (EST)
Dates:
July 8 - Crepes - Savoury and Sweet
July 15 - Zucchini Boats
July 23 - Fajitas
July 30 - Brain Burgers
Sept 9 - Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
Sept 16 - Channa Masala with Rice
Sept 23 - Eggplant Parmesan
Sept 30 - Homemade Pesto with Pasta
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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
July 8: Crepes - Savoury & Sweet
INGREDIENTS:
· INGREDIENTS:
CREPES
flour
eggs
milk
water
salt
Butter
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
SPECIAL TOOLS
·Grater
Frying pan
Spatula for flipping
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
July 15:
Zucchini Boats
INGREDIENTS:
· 2 medium zucchinis
¼ purple onion or ¼ cup green onions
· 1 1/2 cup diced VEGETABLES: CHOOSE FROM:
fresh mushrooms, corn, peas
sweet red peppers, tomatoes
· 3/4 cup PROTEIN: CHOOSE FROM
o black beans (1 can) or ground beef, turkey or sausage meat
shredded cheese – cheddar, mozzarella
olive oil
1 clove garlic (1 tsp minced)
dried herbs (eg. Thyme, rosemary) OR fresh herbs (eg. Parsley, cilantro)
· salt & pepper
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Grater
Colander
Baking dish or BBQ basket (optional)
Oven or BBQ* ADULT SUPERVISION
July 22: Fajitas
INGREDIENTS:
For 2-3 servings
● Soft Tortillas – medium or small
● 1 TBSP Vegetable oil
● 1 onion
● 3 cloves garlic or 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
● 1 large bell pepper
● 1-2 portbello mushrooms
or favourite protein (black beans, chicken sliced, or beef slices)
● 1 lime
● Cumin
● chile powder
● smoked paprika
● salt
● black pepper
TOPPINGS:
● 1 cup Cheese – grated
● 1-2 Avocados - ripe
● Tomatoes or Salsa
● fresh cilantro (optional)
● Sour cream (optional)
TOOLS:
Grater
Frying pan - heavy bottom
Wooden spoon
Bowls
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
Microwave
Paper towels
Plate
July 29: 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
Sept 9:
Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
INGREDIENTS:
● Eggs – one per serve
● English Muffins (1/2 per serve)
● Hollandaise Sauce :
● 4 egg yolks
● lemon juice
● water
● salt
● ½ cup butter
● Paprika (optional)
● Protein options: spinach, avocado or smoked salmon, peameal bacon, ham
TOOLS:
1 small pot
1 large skillet
Slotted spoon
Blender
Stove * ADULT SUPERVISION
Toaster or oven *
Sept 16:
Channa Masala with Rice
INGREDIENTS:
2 medium-large onions (about same as amount of tomatoes)
1 can chick peas
1 can tomatoes
Garam masala or Channa Masala spice mix
salt
Garlic
Ginger
Garam masala or channa masala spice
Cilantro (fresh - optional)
Serve with:
Rice
Pappadums (optional)
Chutney
Lemon or lime wedges
Yogurt (for those who find it spicy)
TOOLS
·Strainer
Can opener
Medium pot or skillet
Pot with lid for rice or rice cooker
Stove * 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.
Sept 30: Pesto with Pasta
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, peas, zucchini, cauliflower, mushroom, your favourite
Cheese: parmesan, pecorino or asiago (hard flavourful cheese)
Extra Protein: chicken, tofu, hard-boiled egg, sausage
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Food processor or blender
Pot for pasta
Colander
Large bowl
Tongs
Grater
Stove * 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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