A Taste of the Caribbean Summer Cooking
During this 2-day cooking adventure, as we make some tasty Caribbean/ West Indian inspired dishes and summer treats filled with an abundance of delicious ingredients and aromatic flavors with some fun twists.
Christine Benta - Outschool Teacher
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(169)
What's included
2 live meetings
2 in-class hoursAssessment
After each session, each participant will get to taste their cooked meal and share their creations with their love onesClass Experience
Bring some FLAVOR AND FUN into your fall and winter cooking, as we create some amazing CARIBBEAN inspired dishes, baked treats, and some REFRESHING drinks packed with a powerhouse of nutrition, flavor, and tons of color. During this class, FOOD HISTORY, KITCHEN SAFETY, ALTERNATIVE INGREDIENTS, FOOD PREP HACKS/ TECHNIQUES will be discussed. Learners will follow easy step-by-step instructions. With the use an overhead camera display learn will be guided to learn some important tips, on how to prep, cook, and serve their meal like a Foodie Chef. MENU is in the SYLLABUS ***SUMMER COOKING *** Vegan & Vegetarian options are available***
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to:
*slice, dice and chop vegetables.
*properly cook chicken, meat, and/or seafood
*present food in creative ways
*mix and layer ingredients
*use herbs and vegetable to add flavor and texture.
*use knives properly
*make adjustments with ingredients and cooking times as needed
*kitchen measurement and calculations
*sauté meats and veggies
*Kitchen safety
*Bake a upside down cake from Scratch
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Jerk Burger, Apple Slaw and Mango Smoothie
Participants will learn how to...
*slice, dice, chop, and julienne slice fruits and vegetables.
*properly cook chicken, meat, and/or seafood
*plate food in creative ways
*mix and layer ingredients
*use herbs and vegetables to add flavor and texture with a homemade seasoning blend
*use knives properly
*make adjustments with ingredients and cooking times as needed
*kitchen measurement and calculations
*Flavor pairing with a sweet and cool mango smoothie
*Kitchen safety 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Pineapple and Upside Down Cake
My lesson is about
*mixing and layering ingredients
*using the proper techniques to bake an upside down cake
*make caramel from scratch
*make adjustments with ingredients and cooking times as needed depending on cake pan's size
*kitchen measurement and calculations
*Kitchen and Baking safety
*Bake a upside down cake from Scratch 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Since we will be using, sharp utensils. blenders, the stove top, oven, graters, etc. for certain recipes, parental supervision is highly advised if any assistance is need. For some students that is a good amount of help is needed and for others, it is not much help that is needed. Each jr chef is different and that is expected.
Supply List
The ingredient list will be sent prior to the 1st class starting. All ingredients can be purchase at your local farmer's markets and grocery stores. TOOL LIST 1.A big/ medium bowl 2. 2-3 small prep bowls 3. A large or medium skillet and Sauce pan 4. Cutting board 5. A knife: chef knife, pairing knife, (one that they are most comfortable with) 6. A blender 7. Measuring spoons and Cups 8. Bundt cake pan or Muffin Pans or Baking dish 9. Food processor 10. Baking tray 11. Mixer (handheld or cake mixer)/ whisk 12. Rubber spatula 13. Aluminum paper/ Parchment paper
4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
169reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a S.T.E.A.M Enrichment instructor, and Culinary Instructor for Children ages 5 -18. I have taught international fusion inspired cooking and baking classes for over 12 years. Reviews
Live Group Class
$39
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
4-10 learners per class
