I’ve always loved the Fred Rogers quote, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” I’ve had a lot of helpers in my life. Now it's my turn.
When COVID-19 closed schools in the spring, we started hosting FREE virtual cooking classes to any student looking for something to do. Students 3 yrs and up are welcome to participate in as many classes as they’d like. Younger students receive assistance from a parent etc., while our older students typically cook alone or assist a sibling. Classes run approximately 1 hour. The schedule and ingredient list is below (with a pdf calendar at the bottom of page). Most of the menu items allow for substitutions for allergies or dietary preferences. If your child would like to participate in our virtual classes, please email lettucecookchefs@gmail.com for the login information. To help protect our kiddos, the Zoom link is sent upon request.
*Unless noted in the ingredient list, we do all the cutting in class. If you have concerns with your child using a knife, you may want to consider investing in a cut-resistant glove (they have children sizes too). Only one is necessary. Please keep in mind, quantity of ingredients is dependent on family size, so exact measurements aren’t always noted. If you have any questions or need assistance planning, please let us know. Note: Hours posted are Central Standard Time
Sincerely,
Chef Brittany
5/17/21 Monday: Sweet Cream Pancakes w/ Blueberry sauce
Time: 4:45 pm CST
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
5/24/21 Monday: Greek Meatballs w/ Tzatziki Sauce (will need food processor or blender)
Time: 4:45 pm CST
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tbsp dill
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 1 small red onion
- minced garlic
Tzatziki sauce ingredients
- ½ cup diced seedless cucumber (diced prior to class)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- ½ cup fresh dill
- 1 cup full fat Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon
- Salt (to taste)
Suggested sides: pita bread, greek salad, roasted veggies
5/25/21 Tuesday: Bread Pudding
Time: 4:45 pm CST
Ingredients:
- 1 (16 oz) loaf french bread
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2tsp nutmeg
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract