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
10/27/20 Tuesday: Chicken Marsala w/ roasted brussels sprouts
Time: 4:45 pm
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (we'll filet in class so this will feed 4)
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- all purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Marsala wine
- butter
- olive oil
- baby bella mushrooms
- minced garlic
- thyme
- oregano
- fresh parsley
- 2 cups heavy cream
- corn starch
- brussels sprouts
Suggested sides: mashed potatoes or rice, salad
10/28/20 Wednesday: Coconut Loaf Dessert Day!
(will need a 9x5 loaf pan)
Time: 4:45 pm
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (can omit)
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cans unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
10/31/20 Saturday Breakfast!: Pumpkin Pie French Toast w/whipped pumpkin butter
Time: 9:00 am
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 12 slices Texas toast (found in bread aisle)
Whipped Pumpkin Butter
- ½ cup butter (room temp)
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Suggested sides: eggs, bacon, fresh fruit