Kids' 4-Day Mini Camp

Have fun in the kitchen over winter break! Budding chefs ages 7 to 11 years old will learn fundamental kitchen skills focusing on measuring, mixing, working cleanly, and working safely in the kitchen, all while exploring new and exciting foods and cooking techniques.

Day One: Italian Holiday

Menu:

• Neapolitan Pizzas with Tomatoes, Italian Sausage and Fresh Basil
• Ricotta and Herb Filled Ravioli with Parmesan Cream Sauce
• Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream  

Skills covered in class:

• Rolling out pizza dough
• Working with fresh herbs
• Rolling out fresh pasta dough
• Filling and shaping ravioli
• Making stuffed pasta fillings and cream sauces
• Working with chocolate
• Using cornstarch as a thickener
• Whipping cream

Day Two: Winter Comfort Food

Menu:

• Oven Baked “Fried” Chicken with Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Green Beans with Bacon
• Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow Filling 

Skills covered in class:

• Understanding baking ingredients
• Mixing and baking cake batter
• Selecting and boiling potatoes
• Roasting green vegetables
• Marinating and dredging chicken
• Determining poultry doneness

Day Three: Holiday Appetizers

Menu:

• Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Balsamic Glaze
• Parmesan Cheese Gougères (French Cheese Puffs)
• Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Tortilla Chips
• Loaded Baked Potato Skins with Cheese, Scallions and Sour Cream  

Skills covered in class:

• Making pâte à choux
• Preparing hot dips
• Making pita chips
• Selecting and baking potatoes
• Balancing flavors

Day Four: Festive Winter Baking

Menu:

• Apple-Cranberry Crisp
• Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting and Festive Sprinkles
• Peppermint Cupcakes with Chocolate Glaze and Crushed Candy Canes

Skills covered in class:

• Understanding baking ingredients
• Making fruit fillings
• Preparing streusel toppings
• Working with spices
• Preparing batter
• Making frosting
• Mixing cake batter
• Determining cake doneness
• Working with chocolate