Cooking With Kids Series

Four Class Series, $140

Sundays,2:00pm to 4:00am

The goal of this four part series of hands-on classes is to teach kids fundamental techniques needed to prepare a variety of basic meals. Along the way we stress kitchen safety and the proper use of and care of cooking tools. Each class will begin with instruction on the recipes being prepared included understanding the ingredients, measurements and procedure. Participants then prepare the items listed in each class with the guidance and supervision of instructors. The menus are designed to stress fresh ingredients and kid-friendly flavors. As the class progress the kids get to eat the dishes they prepared and ask questions.

Classes are generally geared for kids ages 9-11. Please bring an apron, all other equipment provided.

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Part 1: Salad and Veggie Basics (1/27/8)

In our first session we stress an important component of a healthy diet - vegetables. We'll teach the kids how to clean, prepare and cook vegetables and make a fun tasty side dish recipe. We'll then make a mixed and composed salad with homemade dressing. Fresh Vegetable Pizza; Stir-fried Chicken and Vegetables; Salad of Mixed Greens, Carrots, Raisins and Sunflower Seeds with Homemade Dressing; Kids Choose Salad Bar with Blue Cheese Dressing (all from veggies they prep).  Click here to register for this class.

Part 2: Soups and Sandwiches(2/10/8)

The second part of our series introduces the kids to homemade soups, sandwich wraps and grilled panini. We'll make two different soups, stock-based and cream-based, that demonstrate the key steps to making flavorful soups. The kids will then be able to create their own lunch with two fun alternatives to the usual sandwiches. Vegetable Soup; Chunky Potato and Corn Chowder; Chicken Quesadilla Wraps; Pizza Panini.  Click here to register for this class.

Part 3: Sauteing and Grilling Basics (2/24/8)

There are many meals that beginner cooks can master using these two basic cooking methods. Both are great for quick meals and because it can be applied to chicken, beef, pork and fish it is also versatile. Your junior chef will be cooking you fabulous dinners in no time. Just watch out, Dad, there will be another cook at the barbecue this summer. Homemade Grilled Veggie Burgers; Shrimp and Vegetable Kebobs with Dipping Sauce; Sauteed Chicken and Mushrooms with an Herbed Pan Sauce.  Click here to register for this class.

Part 4: Dessert Basics - Cake, Pie and Cookies (3/9/8)

In this session the kids dig into sweet treats like fruit pie, frosted cake and gooey cookies. We'll teach the importance of accurate measurements and following a recipe. They'll learn the buiding blocks of classic desserts and satisfy their sweet tooth in the process. Chocolate Layer Cake with Vanilla Icing; Flourless Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies; Apple Cobbler; Jazzed-Up Fruit Salad. Click here to register for this class.