Cooking/Recipes

DSL Education Series: DS Diet

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DSL Virtual Cooking – Walking Tacos

Join Jon B. on Sunday, June 15th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. as we make Walking Tacos! CLICK HERE to join the Zoom! Prep Time: 20 minutes Serving Size: 1 bag (each) for 4 friends What you’ll need from the store 4 Small Bags Corn Chips 1 lb Ground Beef 1 Packet of Taco Seasoning 1 Jar […]

DSL Virtual Cooking – Guacamole

Join John on Sunday, February 4th from 5:30-6:30 as we make homemade guacamole! CLICK HERE to join the Zoom! Prep Time: 15 minutes Serving Size: 1 bowl for 4-6 friends What you’ll need from the store 4 ripe avocados 1 Lime Salt 1 Red Onion Cilantro 2 Roma Tomatoes Jar Minced Garlic Necessary tools Knife […]

Sausage Balls- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level- Easy (oven or air fryer) Ingredients 3 Cups Bisquick 1 Pound Sausage 16 Ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated 1/2 Cup Milk 1 1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning Optional: maple syrup for dipping Directions Wash your hands! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a rimmed baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Using a cookie scoop, shape into […]

Virtual Cooking Class- Butternut Squash Soup

CLICK HERE to join the Zoom DSL Chef level- easy (stove) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 white onion, peeled and diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 cups vegetable broth 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and roughly chopped 1 medium (about 3–4 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced 1 sprig fresh sage 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pinch of ground cinnamon and nutmeg […]

Virtual Cooking Class- Paprika Chicken

DSL Chef level- medium (oven & stove) Ingredients: 5 chicken thighs 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic, minced ½ cup red onion, diced 1 cup long grain rice 1 ½ cups chicken broth Directions: Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). In a large bowl, […]

Virtual Cooking Class- Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Ingredients chicken salad 4 cups shredded or chopped chicken cooked chicken 1 cup diced dill pickles 1/3 cup sliced green onions creamy dressing 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice from the pickle jar ¾ teaspoon dried dill ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ […]

Virtual Cooking Class- Veggies and “Power” Ranch Dip

CLICK HERE to join the Zoom DSL Chef level- easy (blender) This is called “power” ranch because we are going to make our dip with protein packed cottage cheese! You can use a blender or food processor for this, or if you are a cottage cheese fan, you don’t have to blend it at all! […]

Virtual Cooking Class- Taco Salad Cups

CLICK HERE to join the ZOOM DSL Chef Level: intermediate (chopping, oven) Makes 12 taco cups Ingredients: 12 wonton wrappers Cooking spray 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1/3 cup ground beef or turkey 2 teaspoons taco seasoning 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 cup finely shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought guacamole 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought salsa 1/4 cup sour cream Directions: Wash your hands! Preheat the […]

Virtual Cooking Class- Tortellini Alfredo Bake

DSL Chef Level: Easy (oven) no boil recipe! Ingredients 20 oz package cheese tortellini (frozen or fresh) 16 oz frozen peas 1 cup crumbled bacon (pre packaged or cooked) 24 oz jar Alfredo sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Fresh chopped basil, as garnish Directions Wash your hands! Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add the […]

Virtual Cooking Class- St. Patty’s Ice Cream Sandwiches

DSL Cooking Level: Easy Ingredients: Green shamrock cookies OR your favorite cookies Pistachio ice cream OR your favorite ice cream For decorating- green sprinkles, lucky charms, or any other decorating faves Directions: Wash your hands! Get your ice cream out to melt- it needs to melt for 10 minutes Scoop ice cream and put it […]

Virtual Cooking Class- Irish Cottage Pie

CLICK HERE to join the March 16th Zoom DSL Cooking Level: Medium (Oven, skillet) Ingredients: 1 ½ – 2 Lbs. Ground Beef ½ Cup Onion, chopped 2 tsp Garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Thyme 4 Tbsp. Ketchup 1 Pkg Frozen Mixed Veggies (Corn, Carrots and Green Beans) 2 Tablespoons Flour 1 ½ Cups Beef Stock or Broth 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce 4–6 Oz shredded cheese of […]

Chicken Rice Bowl- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (microwave) Ingredients: serves 4 For the sauce: * 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 green onion, minced 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot *You can also just use your favorite Asian inspired sauce like General Tso, […]

Chicken Nachos- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (oven or microwave) Ingredients for 6-8 people *Note: as you know, nachos can be made a million different ways! Get the ingredients you like the best OR that you already have on hand! 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives 12 ounces sharp cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, or a combination […]

Baked Zucchini With Cheesy Garlic Bread Crumbs-Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level- Easy (oven) Ingredients, serves 4 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 1/2 pounds of zucchini or yellow summer squash halved lengthwise salt and pepper 1 cup of panko bread crumbs 1/2 grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional) 2 garlic cloves grated or minced Directions: Wash your hands! […]

Ham and Egg Cups (GF)- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (oven) Ingredients for 6 egg cups 6 Ham slices or Canadian bacon 6 Eggs Salt and Pepper Directions: Wash your hands Preheat oven to 350 Place ham or Canadian bacon in muffin tin, may need to use a knife to overlap easier and make a “cup” shape Crack an egg into […]

Hash Brown Nests (GF)- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Medium (oven, skillet) Ingredients for 6 “nests”: 1/2 pound shredded potatoes (if frozen be sure to thaw before!) 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt few shakes of pepper 6 eggs (we will scramble together) Bacon bits (for serving, optional) Cheese (for serving, optional) Cooking spray Directions: Wash your hands! Preheat the […]

French Toast Muffins- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (oven) Ingredients: 2 Cups Milk 4 Eggs 1/4 Cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg or cinnamon 8 Cups of cubed white bread sliced almonds (optional) Maple syrup for serving Powdered sugar, for serving Cooking spray Directions: Wash your hands! Preheat the oven to 350 Coat a 12 cup […]

French Toast Pigs in a Blanket- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Medium (oven/air fryer and skillet) Ingredients: 12 pork breakfast sausage links (about 14 ounces) 6 large eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of kosher salt 12 slices potato bread or country white bread 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Confectioners’ sugar, for […]

Ham and Cheese Wafflewiches-Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (oven or air fryer and skillet or panini press/sandwich press) Ingredients: For the kale chips: 1 bunch kale (about 1 pound), preferably Tuscan 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt For the Wafflewich 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated 1/3 cup honey mustard 8 frozen waffles 1/2 pound deli-sliced ham […]

Ham and cheese wafflewiches with Kale Chips

Puff Pastry Pizza Twists- Virtual Cooking Class

CLICK HERE to join the Zoom Feb 16th DSL Chef Level: Easy (oven or air fryer) Ingredients: 2 sheets puff pastry defrosted if frozen 1/4 cup tomato sauce plus more for dipping 3/4 cup mozzarella shredded low-moisture 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon water 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Wash your hands! Preheat oven to 400˚F […]

Loaded Potato Cakes- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (microwave, oven) Ingredients: 24 petite red potatoes 4 eggs Bacon, cooked and in pieces Shredded cheese Salt and pepper Directions: Wash your hands! Preheat oven to 400 Put potatoes in microwave for 4 minutes While those cook, get out a muffin tin with 12 cups Crack 4 eggs and mix them […]

Virtual Cooking Class -Big Mac Sliders

Cooking with Jon Beams – Sunday, January 19th from 5:30-6:30 CLICK HERE to join the Zoom DSL Chef Level- Medium (Stove, Oven) Makes 12 sliders Ingredients: 1 onion 1 pound of ground beef or turkey 12 slider buns (most come in packs of 6) American cheese (about 6 slices) Pickles 2 tablespoons melted butter Sesame […]

Dill Pickle Soup- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (stove, optional crockpot) Ingredients: 1 package of bratwurst (Carly will use bacon and cheddar) Some folks use already cooked/grilled brats for this and slice them for the soup. This is a great recipe for grill leftovers! Carly will be cooking her brats like sausage during class) 1 small onion, chopped 1 […]

Crockpot Chili- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (stove, crockpot) Ingredients: 1 pound of ground beef or ground turkey 1 packet of Bloemer’s Chili Seasoning 1 can kidney beans 1 16oz jar of chunky salsa (We like ChiChis brand) 1 4oz can of tomato paste 1 8oz can of tomato sauce Macaroni or spaghetti noodles (optional) Cheddar cheese (for […]

Maddie’s Eggroll In A Bowl- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Intermediate (stove) Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey 1 large onion diced finely 16 oz coleslaw mix 1/2 cup carrots peeled and finely shredded 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tbsp garlic minced 1/2 to 3/4 […]

Bruschetta- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (chopping) Ingredients 4-5 medium-sized Roma tomatoes finely diced 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided 1 loaf of French bread Instructions Wash your hands! Cut the tomatoes into […]

KFC Bowls- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Easy (microwave/air fryer) Ingredients Prepared mashed potatoes (Carly will use Bob Evans brand) Prepared gravy (country-style or brown, your preference) Chicken nuggets or chicken strips (Carly will use the air fryer) Handful of corn (canned or frozen/steamed) Shredded cheese Salt and pepper Instructions Wash your hands! Heat up all of your ingredients […]

Salmon with Zucchini and Rice- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Intermediate (stove, microwave) Ingredients: Fresh Salmon (we do 6oz per person in my family) Green onion 2 Tablespoons of butter 1 lemon Bag of jasmine microwavable rice (any rice will be fine!) 1 zucchini Salt, pepper, olive oil Greek seasoning (optional) Dried Dill (optional) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 420 degrees. […]

Chicken Tamale Bake- Virtual Cooking Class

DSL Chef Level: Intermediate (oven) Ingredients: 1/3 cup milk 1 egg 1 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning, divided 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn 1 (8.5 ounce) box corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy) 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast […]

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