Rookies Cooking: Class Three January 16, 2024
Please be prepared with your assignment:
| Brytt Cloward | Choose and lead song |
| Conrad Ballard | Prayer |
| Jacob Lee | Scripture/Spiritual Thought |
| James Garrett | Pledge of Allegiance |
| Jayne Fontano | Joke Of The Day |
| John Lee | Lead Memorization |
| Joshua Law | Show and Tell |
| Melody Jessee | Treasurer |
| Orson Ballard | Snack |
A Few Reminders:
- Practice your shuffle dance.
- Keep reading Clementine.
- Remember to bring your library books back.
- This week we will practice the poem “Always Finish”:
Always Finish
Anonymous
If a task is once begun
Never leave it till it’s done.
Be the labor great or small,
Do it well or not at all.
Welcome back to ROOKIES COOKING CLASS!!!
I hope you had a great break and that you are ready get cooking!
I hope you have been having fun learning about new foods and that you are ready to put your apron on and make something great!
LET’S LEARN!
STORY TIME!
This is a fun story about a food that is available in the wintertime. I hope you enjoy it!
THE ENORMOUS TURNIP – a folktale
LEVEL ONE: TRY SOMETHING NEW!
Pick one new fruit, vegetable, or grain from the list below to try this week. Keep track of what you think about it!
Seasonal Foods in Utah (January)
Root Vegetables:
- Beets
- Carrots
- Parsnips
- Turnips
Leafy Greens:
- Kale
- Spinach
Brassicas:
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
Winter Squash:
- Butternut, Acorn Squash
Fruits:
- Apples
- Pears
Herbs:
- Garlic
Grains to Try:
- Quinoa: A protein-packed, gluten-free grain that cooks quickly.
- Farro: An ancient grain with a nutty flavor, perfect for soups or salads.
- Barley: Great for soups, stews, or as a side dish.
- Brown Rice: A whole grain option that’s versatile and nutrient-rich.
- Oats: Can be used in savory dishes like soups or for making oat-based snacks.
LEVEL TWO: FIND A RECIPE AND MAKE IT!
Your second assignment is to choose something to make at home! You can either make soup or try something else! Here are your options:
- Make Soup
Use seasonal vegetables and grains to make a hearty soup!- Butternut Squash Soup
- Root Vegetable Soup
- Kale and Potato Soup
- Cauliflower Soup
- Apple and Squash Soup
- Grain-Based Soups (Try adding quinoa, barley, or farro to your soups for extra texture and nutrients!)
- OR Try Something Different!
- Kale Chips: A crispy, healthy snack made from kale.
- Roasted Broccoli: A savory snack or side dish made from roasted broccoli.
- Roasted Carrots: Sweet roasted carrots with a savory twist.
- Grain Salads: Try making a grain salad with quinoa or farro, adding roasted vegetables and a tangy dressing.
You can find a recipe for any of these, or ask your parent for help coming up with your own recipe! After you make it, tell us what you liked about it and how your family enjoyed it.
CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE RECIPES YOU CAN TRY.
LEVEL THREE: PRESENTATION TIME!
Present what you’ve learned about your chosen food!
Create a poster, a song, or an art project, or bring the food to share with the class. Show everyone what you discovered!
BONUS ACTIVITY: We are going to Create a ROOKIES “Cookbook”
We are going to be creating a class cookbook with healthy recipes you make at home and in class.
WHAT TO DO: When you try or create a recipe this week bring a copy to class and we will compile all of them in a our “Rookies Cookbook” AND. . . . if you like to be draw pictures you can bring a picture you made and we will put that in the book, too.
HAVE fun this week making your own SOUPer Soups!!
Traci
P.S. Here is your CHECKLIST for this week.
P.P.S. If you have completed all of your assignments and you are just DYING to make one more recipe, try this BONUS RECIPE! I promise, you will not regret it! =)
