- Fourth and Final Session is opening!
- This session will take place the week of June 19th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Luther Burbank Middle School.
- These are the dishes we ill be making: *All homemade (no artificial colors or flavors are ever used in my kitchen!):
- Monday (Breakfast) - Inside Out Breakfast Burritos with Roasted Tomato Salsa
- Tuesday (Snacks) - Pita Chips with Ranch, Tuscan White Bean and Chocolate Hummus dips
- Wednesday (Lunch) - Twice-baked Russet or Sweet Potatoes with alfredo sauce and/or Italian chicken sausage or Hardwood Smoked Bacon
- Thursday (Dinner) - Pulled Pork Sliders on homemade Parker Rolls
- Friday (Dessert) - Rocky Road Ice Cream with Waffle Cones
- Classes take place in Luther’s kitchen room 601.
- The price for this summer session is $255 and includes use of facilities, insurance, supplies, and all the food your child will be making and eating. Custom embroidered MY CLASS CAN COOK black aprons with your child’s name on it are available for an additional $25. It’s recommended that kids cook in aprons.
- I cannot accept more than 21 students per session so if you want to secure a spot, register as soon as possible. Earlier sessions sold out pretty quickly.
- You MUST register online on my website: www.myclasscancook.com under the tab Summer Camp. Payment may be made via cash or check (made payable to My Class Can Cook) or through Venmo. My Venmo handle is @Lisa-MARTINEZ-0 and my cell number is 818.652.1650.
- If paying by cash or check, payment must be turned into Lisa Raluy (room 601 at Luther Burbank Middle School) after the online registration form is completed. Registration is NOT secured until payment is made.
- During these classes students will make the following foods *all homemade (no artificial colors or flavors are ever used in my kitchen!):
- Students should have time to eat their items at the close of the session. If they don’t finish they are encouraged to take food home. Please send a container with your child.
- Kitchen safety and cleanliness are my top priorities. Therefore if your child does not maintain a clean kitchen and/or acts in an unsafe way in the kitchen, parents will be notified and they (if posing a safety risk) may not be allowed to return for other classes. Also, as a safety rule, NO OPEN TOE SHOES are allowed in the kitchen.
- I will start classes ON TIME. So please remind your child to honor the start time. Additionally, students will not be free to leave until their kitchen is left clean.
- The recipes we make in class will be available on my website: www.myclasscancook.com under the tab Recipe Collection.
- Refunds are not available for missed classes or camp cancellation (unless you are able to find someone else to secure your spot). *In the event of a LA County mandatory COVID closure, refunds will be given.
- If you have any questions, please call me (818) 652-1650 or email me at myclasscancook@gmail.com.
- You will receive a detailed confirmation email with drop off and pick up specifics by April 15th and another email reminder a week before camp starts.
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Your child's spot is not reserved until payment is made.
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Scroll down below to see previous after school baking class activity.
Fresh Peach Muffins
I call these "fresh" peach muffins, but really you can use jarred or canned peaches too. I played around with this recipe for a while trying to cut down on the oil and sugar to make them a bit more "healthy". They taste wonderful and are a nice addition to a muffin basket for a spring or summer time brunch.
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Triple Berry Trifle
This dessert takes many parts. Most people cheat and buy components already done at the grocery store and assemble it themselves. You can do that too, but there is so much satisfaction in knowing you made all the elements yourself. The pastry cream and sponge cake can be made a day ahead. Make sure to plastic wrap the sponge cake well. I've even made whip cream the day before a dinner party and left it in a pastry bag on a plate in my fridge. That way I can assemble the elements before guests arrive but don't have to wash too many dishes before they arrive.
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Salted Caramel Brownies
The brownie part is easy. Everything goes in one bowl and you can mix it all by hand (no appliance needed!). The caramel sauce can be tricky. You have to stay by the stove and watch it the entire time as sugar can easily burn. In that case you have to start all over. Fleur de Sel (or sea salt) makes these brownies pop.
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Banana Cream Pie
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This is the first time I have ever made a cream pie. Not sure what took me so long. It's not complicated but it does take time to make all the elements. The finished product was well worth it and such a show stopper of a dessert. You won't be disappointed!
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Apple Enchiladas with Cinnamon Cream
Apples are readily available at any time of the year. They are super versatile in desserts and are so popular. These "enchiladas" are the perfect dessert after a light dinner. And they are so easy to make:)
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Luther's Famous Vanilla Bean SconesWe make these easy scones all the time. Usually scone recipes call for butter to be cut-in to the flour mixture. These, however, just call for super-cold heavy cream. I love making these because they are so simple and taste oh-so-good!
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Gingerbread with Orange Frosting
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The smell of gingerbread baking is truly a holiday season delight. The orange frosting on this cake (which could easily be a gingerbread loaf) is divine. Sugary, yes, but tangy too. Made into smaller paper loaf pans these would make ideal holiday gifts.
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Chocolate Vanilla Sandwich Cookies
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Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
These scones are lovely. They are a bit tricky to make as you need to ensure that the butter stays cold and the blueberries stay whole. It's very easy to mush them as you work them into the dough. It doesn't affect the flavor - just the esthetics. These are a great addition to a Sunday brunch.
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Tiramisu *School Friendly:)
Tiramisu is a favorite Italian dessert. It's not too heavy which makes it the perfect touch of sweetness after a carb-heavy Italian meal. It's traditionally made with ladyfinger cookies which I find at Italian specialty shops like Monte Carlo (in Burbank). I am sure they are available on line as well.
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Pumpkin Spice Cookies
These cookies are so moist and fluffy that they are almost like eating pumpkin cake. They are easy to make and make the house smell like fall. These are wonderful with tea or coffee.
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Apple Hand Pies
These apple pastries are easy to make and make the kitchen smell like fall. I like using pumpkin pie spice to flavor the apples. You can always use puff pastry dough (from the grocery store) instead of making your own dough. But, if you have the time, homemade dough is extra special.
The left two are hand pies using puff pastry. The pies on the right side are made from the dough recipe including on the recipe below.
Napoleons
These are super fancy looking but are not that complicated to make. It just takes time. The hardest part is getting the consistency of the icing correct so it's not running down the top of your pastry. All of the parts can be made a day in advance and then assembled before serving. I like to use small squares of parchment paper ("patty pack paper") to move them from my work surface to a platter.
Petite Quiche
These quiche are super cute! They make a great appetizer and would enhance a brunch buffet. They are easy to make and will keep for a day once baked (in the refrigerator). You can vary the fillings too which makes this even more versatile. I found three-inch aluminum pans on Amazon but you could use muffin tins as well.
Calzones
These are a little more work than a single pizza, but not hard to make. Calzones are fun and switch up the Friday night pizza routine that we have at home. I like calzones without sauce on the inside as I find the sauce makes them soggy as they bake. I prefer to have a small bowl of sauce on the side to dip. Calzones can be filled with lots of different ingredients. My favorite calzone has Italian cheeses, Italian chicken sausage and sauteed mushrooms. Once assembled, these freeze well. Just thaw on a sheet pan and bake!
Focaccia Bread
Focaccia is a type of Italian bread, similar to pizza dough, that has olive oil and is usually sprinkled with herbs. If you make it thick enough you can slice it length-wise and have a delicious sandwich bread. Warm focaccia is pretty spectacular and baking it makes the house smell amazing. It's great as an accompaniment to soup or salad.
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Seriously, how cool do these look? To get this look I used a small kitchen torch but you could put these under a broiler briefly after the frosting is applied and get a similar effect. It's imperative to use fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. These cupcakes have amazing flavor and the meringue topping makes them feel special.
White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
This is an impressive-looking dessert and it's fairly easy to make. I found inexpensive silicone molds on Amazon (shown below). The molds make excellent edible cups for the mousse.
**It's important not to stir the whipped cream and raspberry mixture as it will deflate.
** If you don't have a pastry bag you can always use a gallon-size Ziploc bag.
**It's important not to stir the whipped cream and raspberry mixture as it will deflate.
** If you don't have a pastry bag you can always use a gallon-size Ziploc bag.
Cranberry-Orange Scones
The glaze on these scones is insanely delicious. With it, there is no need for butter and jam. If you don't want to roll these out and cut them with a biscuit cutter, you can always just use a disher (small scooper) and scoop it out like cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet pan.
Pumpkin Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
This pumpkin bread recipe is easy. I like to add crushed spiced pumpkin seeds on top for crunch if not using a frosting. If applying a frosting you can top it with the crushed pumpkin seeds and chopped candied ginger. Yum! We are baking these in paper mini-loaf pans which make them easy to give as gifts for Thanksgiving.
Chocolate Granola Bars
These are spectacular for two reasons: they are homemade so you can control all the ingredients and sugar AND you do not need to bake them. Win, win!! Next week I want to try to tweak this into a PBandJ granola bar but for now, this one is super.
Apple Tarts
These pastries are perfect for a special brunch or a dessert (with whip cream - yum!). Using puff pastry eliminates the need to make dough from scratch. Firm apples such as Fuji and Granny Smith are the best to use for this recipe as they won't turn to mush in the oven. Brushing the tops with strained jam gives these a very professional look and taste.
Berry Cheesecake
Our first class of the new school year is here! We begin with an easy dessert that can be made in advance and is so cute to take on the road. You'll need some mason jars and fresh berries. The filling is light and pairs well with the tart berries and the crumbly graham crust.
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Valentine's Day is approaching and what could be better than a moist chocolate cake! This recipe is easy and the frosting is not too sweet. It can be modified into a cupcake easily too. Enjoy!
Chocolate Granola Cereal
Packaged cereals have so much sugar, fat and salt that it seems almost natural to want to make your own. This cereal is super simple and the ingredients can vary as you experiment with different tastes. It's full of protein (with the chia seeds and almonds) and has tons of fiber from the oats. It keeps well went stored in an air-tight container and best of all my kids LOVE it!
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Fall is all about pumpkins. These are moist cupcakes that will make any fall holiday feel extra special. They can be bake ahead of time and wrapped well then frozen. They defrost quickly and can be frosted and served immediately. You can make this into a tiered cake and add shaved chocolate curls on top for a special Thanksgiving dessert.
Apple Poptarts
I remember eating pop tarts from a box as a kid and being completely in love with the filing but not so much the crust. They also didn't taste as good straight from the box as they did fresh from the toaster. These homemade apple poptarts and amazing. Like a hand-held apple pie but with crust that is flaky, rich and a little sweet. They aren't hard to make but they do take time. You can make a bunch ahead of time and freeze them before baking. Then when you'd like a sweet breakfast treat, bake them frozen.
Strawberry Shortcakes
This week students will create strawberry shortcakes with a citrusy whipped cream. These are easy to make ahead of time. The dough can be cut out and frozen on a sheet pan then removed to a freezer bag. You can take them out and bake them frozen for an easy, homemade dessert anytime. You can also change up the berries and use a mix, or use just blackberries or blueberries. Be careful with using just raspberries as the berry will break up when mixed with sugar.
Ranch Dressing