Welcome Rockheights students!
Here you'll find lots of inspiration and instruction for cooking adventures of all kinds!
From dinners to desserts, from quick & easy meals to more elaborate feasts!
Scroll down to explore the collection of websites, videos, and resources I've collected to help you get creative in your kitchen!
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**Don't forget to get creative! If you are missing an ingredient for dinner, try substituting it for something similar!**
How to make soup from almost any veggies:
Spices you might add to your soup:
Salt, Pepper, Cumin, Chili Powder, Paprika, Ginger, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Curry Powder, Italian Seasoning, Oregano, Thyme, Cayenne (not too much!), Basil
*You can also add Lemon or Vinegar to your soup with the greens if it is tasting a little bland!*
Check out these awesome student cooking videos & follow along with your peers!
This video shows you 4 meal ideas:
Chickpea Curry
Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
Cauliflower Tacos
Tempeh Buddha Bowl (you can use tofu or any type of meat instead of tempeh!)
*Click the 'pop-out' button at the top right of any recipe below to view it full screen!
Chickpea Curry
Chicken Stir-Fry
Cauliflower Tacos
Buddha Bowl
If you love tacos, you'll love this dish!
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You can make this with bacon or ham instead of chicken and use whatever kind of cheese you have!
This video shows you 4 meal ideas:
Chicken Alfredo (remember to use a different cutting board and knife to cut the meat and wash your hands after handling raw meat!!)
Pizza (you can also use tortillas or pita bread as a base!)
Mac and cheese (use any type of pasta)
Fish tacos (you can use any type of fish!)
Jamie Oliver shares tips and tricks for making perfect scrambled eggs.
Watch to learn 3 different styles of scrambled eggs! Choose the one you like and try it out!
Term 3 Students will remember this from before March Break!
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This 5 min video will show you how to make the perfect brownies. Fudgy or cakey - choose what you like best! Just be sure to pay attention to the recipe for the type you want!
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This 5 min video will show you tips for:
How to cut an onion perfectly
How to debone a fish
How to sharpen a kitchen knife
How to cook perfect pasta
How to cook perfect rice (note: 400g is about 2 cups of rice & you don’t need to use star anise or any seasoning if you don’t have them or prefer plain rice!)
This 7 min video will explain some useful baking tips to help your baking come out perfectly every time!
Baking powder vs. Baking soda
Differences between sugars
How to get/use room temperature ingredients (eggs, butter)
How to measure your ingredients
How to prep your pans for baking
Tips for adding eggs, mixing (and avoiding overmixing)
This 8 min video will explain basics for baking in the oven:
Learn about oven temperature and its impact on baking
Learn about oven rack placement & the effect it can have on your baking
Learn about convection vs. conventional oven settings