Kids:  Young Chef Cooking Series

Designed for young people, aged 11 to 15.
This series of classes is designed for young people who are interested in engaging in a deeper understanding of food mastery.  This  is a five session series with the first four lasting 1 1/2 hours and the last one lasting 2 hours:

Session IV: Pasta Power & Sauce Secrets

Theme: Creating a hearty, homemade pasta dish from scratch, focusing on making 2 sauces.

Skills Focused: Boiling pasta, making marina and alfredo sauces, food safety, understanding herbs and spices, layering flavors, basic simmering.

Food Items:

 * Homemade Marinara Sauce: Building on sautéing skills, students will create a fresh marinara sauce from tomatoes, garlic, onion, and herbs. 

 * Perfectly Cooked Pasta: Students will learn how to properly boil pasta to al dente, draining techniques, and tossing with sauce.

*Mini Meatballs: Students will learn how to keep food safe regarding meat products while making meatballs.

Learning Objectives:

 * Learn how to safely and effectively boil pasta.

*Learn how to keep raw meat from cross-contaminating other foods.

 * Understand how to build flavors for a simple sauce.

 * Identify common Italian herbs and spices.

 * Practice basic simmering techniques on the stovetop.

 * Combine cooked pasta with a homemade sauce.