It's Greek

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Overview
 

Participants enjoy typical Greek fare as they learn to prepare traditional entrées that are tasty, nutritious, and based on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Information on Greek culture and history is woven throughout the course, which emphasizes tasting and hands-on experience.

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Chef-K, Youth Training

It's Greek

By the end of the week, participants will have covered basic food preparation, recipe reading, cooking, and cleanup. Each day includes lesson handouts and recipes for future reference.

The course is divided into five 3-hour courses, described below, offered over one week as part of summer camp program.

  1. Kitchen Safety– Knife Skills

    Students learn about typical knifes used in the kitchen, with a particular focus on paring and chef knifes. Students learn how to safely handle knifes to slice and dice produce and other ingredients. Menu includes Greek-style pasta (pastistio) with a Greek village salad.

  2. What's in the Oven?

    Students review baking vs. roasting, and discuss dishes that can be cooked in the oven. Students prepare chicken and roasted potatoes and start beans for day 3.

  3. Dry Beans

    Participants will learn the health and nutrition benefits of dry beans and prepare a traditional chickpea dish.

  4. Fire up the Grill

    Participants learn how to start a barbecue, and will prepare grilled lamb menu.

  5. Family Buffet - Celebration

    Students celebrate the completion of class and prepare a traditional Greek-style buffet menu.

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