Waffle Iron Creations

Who knew that the waffle iron sitting in your kitchen cabinet could have so many good uses?!  Everyone loves breakfast waffles, but your waffle iron can be used for so many other recipes.  

After Thanksgiving, we were perusing social media and ran across a great idea from +Food Network  Take left over stuffing and mix in a beaten egg.  Put this mixture in a waffle iron and make Stuffing Waffles.  Then top it with a couple slices of turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy.  We took it a step further and added cranberry sauce to the top. 

 

Food Network Left Over Stuffing Recipe 

Ingredients

Vegetable oil, for the waffle iron
4 1/2 cups crumbled leftover stuffing
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes, warm
1/2 cup leftover gravy, warm
1/4 cup leftover cranberry sauce
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Directions

Preheat a waffle iron to medium high. Generously brush the top and bottom of the iron with oil.

Combine the stuffing, parsley and eggs in a medium bowl. Evenly and firmly pack the waffle iron with some of the stuffing mixture. Close the iron and cook until the waffle is golden and can be lifted out easily, 4 to 6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining stuffing mixture.

Transfer each waffle to a plate, top with a scoop of mashed potatoes and then cover with gravy; finish with a dollop of cranberry sauce.

Since Thanksgiving we have tried various foods in our waffle iron.  One of our family favorites is cinammon rolls.  They make the best waffles-so much sweet goodness whether you top it with icing or syrup!  We also tried hash browns - simply mix hash browns with 2 beaten eggs and any additional ingredients you want.  We added chopped bacon, red peppers, onions, and cheese.  Put the mixture in your waffle iron and you will have flavorful crisp hash browns to serve your family or friends!  

More waffle iron ideas - Pure Wow

Be creative!  We would love to see your waffle iron creations!

The Season for Pomegranates

 

Removing the seeds from a pomegranate is definitely not easy, but it is worth the work!  Many people know the health benefits from eating pomegranate seeds, but in case you aren't aware here are some important reasons that this bright vibrant fruit should be a part of your diet.  

• Antioxidant

• Anti-Inflammatory

• Help fight colon cancer and breast cancer

• Lower blood pressure 

• Lower your risk of heart disease

The bottom line is pomegranates are one of the healthiest foods in the world!   

Over the holidays we prepared an appetizer of bruschetta with apricot preserves, Brie, and pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top.  It looked beautiful, but more importantly it was a crowd favorite!  We hope that you enjoy eating this delicious and healthy food as much as we did!


 Kahakai Kitchen blog

Bruschetta Topped with Apricot, Melted Brie, and Pomegranate Seeds 
From Muy Bueno
(Makes 24 Pieces)

1 large pomegranate
2 cloves garlic sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 French baguette
1 cup apricot preserves
4 oz soft-ripened Brie cheese (recommended: goat Brie)
rosemary sprigs for garnish

Break open the pomegranate in a bowl of water to free the seeds. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the rest will float to the top. Discard the white membrane and put the seeds in a separate bowl. Reserve 1 cup of the seeds and set aside.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place garlic slices in olive oil and microwave for 1 minute to infuse the olive oil with garlic. Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch slices. Brush infused olive oil on one side of baguette slices. Lay bread slices on a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes. (The bread does not need to brown, just have a toast-like crust on the top surface.)

Spread apricot preserves on toasted bread. Microwave brie cheese for 10-15 seconds to soften the cheese. Cut the brie in half and spoon or drizzle the cheese on the toasted bread. Place a teaspoon of pomegranate seeds on each slice.

Serve while warm and garnish plate with rosemary sprigs.

Welcome! Take a sneak peak In the Kitchens.

Here are few snapshots of an In the Kitchens cooking experience.  

Hope you enjoy seeing the kids in action!

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Building confidence when learning to cut with a kid friendly knife.

Teamwork grating apples - a great way to get vitamins and nutrients into a recipe.

Making muffins from scratch - it's fun and easy!

Getting messy, but you always need flour to knead dough!

Rolling homemade pasta
Which is better store bought noodles or homemade?

French cuisine - homemade crepes

Birthday Parties

Happy Birthday!  

We know your child's birthday is a very special occasion.  

We look forward to being a big part of their day.

We provide several different birthday packages:
All parties will be 2 hours.

Packages include an apron for the birthday child decorated by their friends, chef hats to design for each child, recipe cards, plates, napkins, and juice boxes or water.
 

           Sweet Treats

 The birthday child and friends will follow our special cupcake recipe.  They will make homemade frosting and choose from a variety of toppings to add to their decadent treat.

$200  (8 children, $10 for each additional child)

                                    Cupcake Choices:                                   

Vanilla

Chocolate

Frosting choices:

Vanilla

Chocolate

Strawberry 

Pizza Party

The birthday child and friends will get their hands dirty when they make pizza dough and sauce from scratch.They will have several choices of toppings to make their pizza complete.

They will enjoy fresh veggies and whip up a delicious homemade dip.

$250 (8 children, $10 for each additional child)

 

It's a Fiesta

Homemade guacamole, pita chips, and taco cups, Ole!  The children will mix, tear, bake, and create their own taco seasoning blend to make this scrumptious Mexican meal.    

$250 (8 children, $10 for each additional child)

 

Afternoon Tea Party

Afternoon tea is a sophisticated way to celebrate your child's special day.  The party will be filled with delightful treats such as scones, a variety of tea sandwiches, and specialized drinks served on delicate china.

$275 (8 children, $10 for each additional child)

Scone Choices: 

(choose 1)

Lemon

Blueberry

Chocolate Chip

Cranberry and White Chocolate

Tea Sandwich Choices: 

(choose 2)

Peanut Butter and Banana (no peanut allergies)

Egg Salad

Smoked Turkey and Apple

Strawberry and Cream Cheese

Chocolate Raspberry

Drink Choices:

(choose 1)

Sweet Tea

Lemonade

Sparkling Cider

Homemade Pasta

In the Kitchens will bring a taste of Italy into your home by making pasta like a true Italian.  Your birthday child and friends will work together to make the dough and press and cut the noodles. They will make a sauce, salad, and bread to accompany their fresh noodles.

 $300 (8 children, $10 for each additional child)

Book your party now!

inthekitchensus@gmail.com

Cooking Club

You gather the people and we will come to you and teach a cooking class!  It is a fun activity for work, school, and neighborhood friends to experience cooking as well as learn basic cooking skills and techniques.  In the Kitchens prides itself on being able to customize our workshops to fit the needs of its customers.  Don't hesitate to let us know how we can best adapt these workshops to fit your needs. 

Our current offerings for the Cooking Club workshop classes:

Skillet Chicken and Noodles
Turkey Meatloaf and Vegetables
Chicken and Dumplings
Ravioli
Soup with breadsticks
Pancake Palooza
Wacky Waffles
Eggcellent Eggs
Panninis


Price: $30 per child (6 child min.) - 1.5 hours
Price: $40 per adult (8 adult min.) - 1.5 hours

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Winter Session Menu

                                                                                   

Our winter session just began today!  We had fun cooking two different kinds of chili and cornbread.  Perfect foods for a cool day!  We will have our next two classes on Saturday November 19th and December 3rd from 10:00-12:00 for our seasoned chefs (ages 6-10).  Our top chef class (ages 11-18) will be on November 15th, November 29th, and December 6th from 4:40-6:40.  We hope to see you here!

Chili

Spaghetti Squash

Butternut Squash

Holiday cookies

White chocolate cherry bark

October Cooking Club Menu!

The weather is cooling off and autumn is upon us.  Come join us for some fall time cooking!  Pumpkin, corn, and apple will be our ingredients we use in our recipes this month.  The classes this session will be on October 1, 8, and 15 for our seasoned chefs class (ages 6-10).  The classes for our top chefs (ages 11-18) will be on October 4, 11, and 25.

Corn Cakes with Salsa and Popcorn Balls

 Apple Bacon Pita and Carmel Apples with Candy Toppings

 
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds