Is your teen ready to take their culinary skills to the next level? In this week-long Boot Camp, the Chopping Block's seasoned chefs will teach teens, ages 12 to 16, essential cooking techniques and share kitchen wisdom that will stay with them for a lifetime. Students will become proficient at making sauces, knife skills, measuring, meat and vegetable cookery, working with seasonal produce, making dough and baking. Additionally, they will understand the hows and whys of cooking, preparing them for a future of confidence in the kitchen.
Day 1: Little Italy
- Minestrone with White Beans, Greens and Zucchini
- Neapolitan-Style Margherita Pizza
- Ricotta-Spinach Gnocchi with Pesto Cream Sauce
- Homemade Fettuccine with Bolognese (Tomato-Meat Sauce)
- Chicken Saltimbocca with Fresh Herb Risotto
- Individual Strawberry Tiramisu
Day 2: Greektown
- Spanakopita (Spinach and Feta Phyllo Triangles)
- Gyros Meatballs with Tomato Relish, Pita and Tzatziki Sauce
- Zucchini-Dill Fritters (Kolokithokeftedes) with Roasted Pepper-Tahini Dipping Sauce
- Grilled Lemony Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Grilled Vegetable Orzo and Herb Salad
- Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna with Tomato Sauce and Béchamel)
- Greek Donuts (Loukoumades) with Lemon-Honey Syrup
Day 3: Chinatown
- Shrimp Wonton Soup
- Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
- Orange-Sesame Chicken
- Vegetable and Tofu Fried Rice
- Homemade Scallion Pancakes with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce
- Pork and Vegetable Crispy Fried Eggrolls
- Mango Pudding Cups
Day 4: Devon Street
- Potato-Filled Samosas with Coconut-Cilantro Chutney
- Falafel Salad with Crispy Pita Chips and Lemon-Tahini Dressing
- Butter Chicken with Raita Sauce and Spiced Rice
- Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) with Roasted Garlic-Herb Naan
- Spiced Beef Lebanese Hand Pies (Sfeehas)
- Cardamom-Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Day 5: Pilsen
- Chicken-Tortilla Soup
- Shrimp Ceviche with Mango, Jicama and Cilantro with Tortilla Chips
- Refried Bean and Cheese Tostadas with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo
- Grilled Vegetable Enchiladas with Salsa Roja and Mexican Rice
- Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Corn Relish, Chipotle Mayo and Queso Fresco
- Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Frosting
In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of four and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.
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