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.

Teaching the Teachers!

The teachers at Program Bell had the unique opportunity to learn how to make authentic pizza from Naples, Italy. One of Bell's own students, Pako, enthusiastically led this hands on lesson with the help of his many assistants.






It would seem that the pizza lesson was a success :) Yummmm.

What Should I Bring???

On February 19th, please bring:
1. a medium sized bowl


2. a small cutting board


3. a paring knife


4. a fork

What's Cooking?

MEATLOAF!
(not the band)

It's a simple American dinner that has it's origin
in the Great Depression of the 1940's.
It's fast, inexpensive and delicious!
Come, have a taste and learn how to make it yourself!

Program Bell Students:
February 19th at 7:oopm
Free!

Justyna's Students:
February 26th at 7:oopm
4,00 zl = 2 people

Sign up in the office if you want to attend
or contact Becky directly by leaving a comment.

Christmas Cookies!

Date:
Tuesday, December 4
Time:
19:00
Place:
Classroom 3

What to bring:

1. mixing bowl


2. fork

3. cookie sheet


4. rolling pin



*If you have favourite or special cookie cutters,
you can bring them; but I will have some there, Becky

For Pumpkin Pie
Please Bring:

1. a pie plate (for tort)













2. a medium mixing bowl









3. a 1 litre tupperware dish (plastic with lid)











***Number 2 & 3 can be the same thing.

Welcome to another year of

COOKING!!!

This year we'll be meeting on
the following Tuesday evenings:

October 30 - Pumpkin Pie


November 27 - Christmas Sugar Cookies


Please sign up in the office or contact Becky directly. ~Thanks