June 2, 2008

A final goodbye and good luck to one enthusiastic CAE group. Group 10 specially requested a cooking class to finish off the year. We decided to make authentic American style hamburgers - NOT McDONALDS!!! - and chewy chocolate chip cookies. Yummmm!

Here are the recipes:

Basic Hamburgers

INGREDIENTS·1 egg·1/2 teaspoon salt·1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper·1 pound ground beef·1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS1.Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. 2.In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. Place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. With hands or a fork, mix until well blended. Form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick. Place patties on the prepared grill or under the broiler in the oven. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS·1 3 cups all-purpose flour·3 tsp baking soda·1 tsp salt·3 cup butter·1 cup white sugar·1 cup packed brown sugar·1 egg·1 tsp vanilla·1 3 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks (dessert chocolate)

DIRECTIONS1.Preheat oven to 375o (190oC).2.In a small bowl combine flour, soda and salt. Set aside.3.In a medium bowl beat the butter and sugars well.4.Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet. Stir in chocolate.6.Drop by tablespoons onto a nonstick cookie sheet.7.Bake for 12-13 minutes.