Planning and preparing a healthy meal for the family is often something we don't learn until we have families of our own.  But why?  Kids who are involved in meal preparation tend to be more open to trying new foods and eat better, healthier meals throughout their lives.

In this class, we will cook dinner together to serve to a family of 4-6 (or we will talk about multiplying recipes for larger families).  We will use a variety of different foods and spices in each meal so that kids and their families can try possibly new-to-them foods. We will be sure to talk about covering basic nutritional needs with each meal.

*Students with special dietary restrictions must contact me prior to class begins so we can make the necessary recipe adjustments.

Kids will be using a variety of cooking tools including the stove top and oven, measuring cups and spoons, knives, etc.  I will provide a grocery list 1 week before class begins.  All ingredients should be easily found at your local grocery store.  Basic cooking tools will be needed (i.e. measuring cups/spoons, pots, pans, etc.)

Students must have all the ingredients for the meal for the week. No prep work required. We will do all of the prep in class.

Meal Plan January - April 2024
*Detailed pdf's of ingredients and recipes provided each week on Monday.
** Most meals are gluten-free, and/or can be altered easily to be dairy-free, vegetarian, and/or vegan. Message me with questions.

January:
12: Shepard's Pie
19: Vegetarian Meetball Enchilada Bake
26: Marcy's Chicken Stew

February:
2: Chicken Pot Pie
9: Baked Spaghetti
16: New England Clam Chowder & Cheddar Bay Biscuits
23: Fish Tacos w/ cabbage salad

March:
1: Turkey Sloppy Joe's with Homefries
8: Shrimp & grits casserole
15: Hawaiian Chicken Skewers & Coconut Rice
22: Monte Cristo Sandwiches & Sauteed Green Beans
29: Quick low country boil & cornbread

April:
5: Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs w/ Brussel Sprouts & Sweet Potato
12: Steakhouse PorkChops & Bean Salad
19: Loaded Vegetarian Chili Mac
26: Pasta E Fagioli Soup & Garlic Toast