Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Services

Have you taken Kitchen Bootcamp 101 in the past, found it easy, and really enjoyed it? Then you may be ready for the next level. In this camp, I will introduce tools and techniques such as mandolins, instant pots, canning, grilling and multi-step recipes. We will review kitchen safety and healthy eating. We will be working in groups quickly with the multiple hot items; safety, awareness and being able to work in the kitchen comfortably is an expectation for this class. Prerequisite: Completed Kitchen Bootcamp 101

Do you want to learn to cook beyond the boxed or frozen ready meals, hot dogs or pizza? Do you love cookies, pie or sweets? This in-depth camp will introduce and provide hands on experience in the basic skills of food and kitchen tool safety, food handling, chopping, sautéing and creating healthy meals for yourself and your families. Each morning, safety and nutrition topics will be introduced, skills will be practiced and a complete healthy meal made, which you will enjoy for lunch. The afternoon features all baked items and other homemade sweet creations that we love. On the final day you will bring home dinner and dessert for your family. Please pack a lunch for the final day as lunch will not be provided. If you took this class in the last year, the recipes have changed for this summer.

Take the mystery and fear out of growing and cooking with herbs—basil, dill, cilantro, lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, tarragon, —to name a few. Taste and smell the flavors of these herbs, and discover the role these flavors have when added to everyday or special dishes and cuisines. In this make-and-take class, we will discuss herbs, what to do with them and plant a full pot for your patio or to set by your back door to use for cooking all summer long! Come with questions or ideas to share! Since we are working with soil, please dress appropriately or bring an apron and gloves.