Monthly Archives: April 2023

Pulled Pork Bao Buns

We learned so many new cooking terms this week in intermediate cooking. It was hard to choose a recipe since we had so many possibilities! After voting, we decided to try an Asian/American recipe where we will practice steaming.

Ingredients

  • 2 Containers of biscuit dough
  • 1 pound Pulled pork
  • Barbeque Sauce, to preference
  • Coleslaw, to preference

Directions

Making the Buns:

  1. To begin halve each biscuit dough.
  2. Place on parchment paper and press your palm down to flatten biscuits into oval shape.
  3. Fold the biscuit dough in half.
  4. Keep loosely covered with clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
  5. Put as many as you can in steamer, but make sure that they are an inch apart.
  6. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes, or until they are puffy or white.
  7.  After the buns are steamed it is time to assemble the bao buns.

Assembling the Bao Buns:

  1. Open up the Bao Buns.
  2. Place the pulled pork on the inside of the opened bao buns.
  3. Add barbeque sauce and some coleslaw to finish.

Servings: 16 small bao buns

Egg Bacon & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

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Egg Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

Course Breakfast
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave safe mug
  • 1 Microwave Safe Plate
  • 1 TBSP

Ingredients

  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • 2 Strips Bacon
  • 1 Bagel
  • 1 Slice Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Egg

  • Grab a microwave safe mug
  • Crack 1 egg in mug
  • Beat egg with a fork
  • Add 1 tbsp milk to mug
  • Stir mug
  • Put mug in microwave for 90 seconds
  • Add salt and pepper to taste

Bacon

  • Grab a microwave safe plate
  • Place 2 slices on bacon on plate
  • Put in microwave for 1 minute
  • Take out and make sure bacon is brown, if not put back in microwave for 30 seconds
  • Pat bacon with paper towel when done

Bagel

  • Slice bagel in half
  • Put bagel in the toaster oven
  • Once bagel is brown add cheese to one side

Combining all ingredients

  • Put bagel on plate
  • Add scramble eggs to one side of bagel
  • Add bacon on top
  • Close sandwich and enjoy!

Potato Pancakes

In intermediate cooking this week we reviewed some of the steps that it takes to get to the final part of cooking- eating. So first, make sure you have all the ingredients below, if not head to the store! Afterwards, follow this quick and easy recipe to make potato pancakes!

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, or more, as needed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. Finely grate potatoes and onion into a large bowl. Drain off any excess liquid.
  2. Mix in egg, salt, and pepper. Add enough flour to make the mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.
  3. Preheat the oven to low, about 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  4. Heat 1/4 inch oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Drop two or three 1/4-cup mounds of batter into hot oil, and flatten with back of a spatula to make 1/2-inch-thick pancakes. Fry, turning pancakes once, until golden brown.
  6. Transfer pancakes to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Keep warm in the oven until serving. Repeat until all potato mixture is used.

Mini Fruit Pizzas

In cooking this week we learned some prepping basics like chopping, dicing, and slicing. For this recipe we’ll be prepping the fruit using cutting techniques. As the weather is getting warmer berries are a perfect snack, and this is a great recipe to treat yourself!

Ingredients

  • 1 package Pillsbury ready to bake sugar cookies (24 count)
  • 1 package (8oz) cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 cups fresh fruit of choice

Directions

  1. Bake cookies according to directions on package. Allow cookies to cool 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese, limeade concentrate and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  3. Spread each cookie with 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture.
  4. Arrange sliced fruit on top of each cookie.
  5. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Serving Size- 24 cookies with topping

Three Ways to Cook Chicken

This week at Ignite we are learning a few methods of cooking chicken. Chicken is a super versatile source of protein that can be paired with a lot of different starch and veggie options. This week we will focus on poached, air-fried, and sautéed chicken.

 

Poached Chicken   

Ingredients                                                   

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning of choice. We will be using Kingsford Garlic and Herbs All-Purpose Seasoning 

Directions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a small, heavy-bottomed pot. Make sure they fit in a single layer. Cover the chicken with broth. Add the seasoning.
  • Begin heating the pot over medium heat, giving the liquid an occasional stir. Once the water temperature reaches 175° to 180°, reduce the heat to low so that the water maintains this temperature.
  • Partly cover with the pot lid and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat completely and allow the chicken to remain in the hot liquid for about 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the breasts reaches 155°.

Air-fried Chicken   

Ingredients                                                   

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning of choice. We will be using Kingsford Garlic and Herbs All-Purpose Seasoning 

Directions

  • Brush each chicken breast with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle one side with the seasoning.
  • Place the chicken season side down then season the other side.
  • Cook each side for 9 minutes.
  • Take temperature of thickest part of chicken. It should read 158-160°. Return and cook 2-3 minutes then check temperature again if under.
  • Place on plate loosely covering it with foil. After five minutes check to see if the temperature is 165°.

Sautéed Chicken 

Ingredients                                                   

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning of choice. We will be using Kingsford Garlic and Herbs All-Purpose Seasoning 

Directions

  • Prep your chicken breasts by making sure they have an equal thickness over the entire breast. You can do this by pounding the thicker part of your chicken breasts with a rolling pin or meat pounder
  • Drizzle chicken with olive oil, then rub the chicken both sides with the seasoning
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Turn down the heat if it feels like it’s getting too hot.
  • Once chicken is browned on both sides check the chicken’s temperature. It should be 165°.
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