Academy Members from Down Syndrome of Louisville Embrace Gardening
The Academy members from Down Syndrome of Louisville have embarked on a gardening journey, showcasing their determination and love for nature. By cultivating their own garden, these individuals have discovered a newfound sense of independence, community, and accomplishment. Gardening has proven to be a therapeutic activity for the Academy members from Down Syndrome of Louisville, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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2022 DSL Impact Report
Check out our 2022 Impact Report!
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Meet our 2022 Annual Award Winners…
Congratulations to our 2022 Award Winners! Joseph O. Thomas Volunteer Award goes to Tom Round – For extraordinary volunteer service to Down Syndrome of Louisville. “Tom’s son Brady was born in 2021 and he has hit the ground running for us! Videos, photographs, and any other media related content we need he has come through with […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Chocolate-Dipped Oranges- Virtual Cooking Class
DSL chef level: easy Makes about 28 pieces Ingredients: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 3 clementine oranges 1 tablespoon chopped roasted almonds Pinch of flaky sea salt Directions: Wash your hands! Line a sheet pan with parchment paper If they aren’t already, chop your almonds Put the chocolate chips into a small bowl and microwave […]
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Cheesy Pasta Presto- Virtual Cooking Class
Chef skill level: intermediate. (Stove, boiling water, chopping) Can easily be modified for a novice chef. Ingredients: Salt (to salt your pasta water) 1 box of penne pasta 2 tablespoons of olive oil (twice around the pan) 5 thick slices of pancetta OR thick cut bacon, diced 1 small onion, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, […]
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Smoothie Bowls- Virtual Cooking Class
DSL Chef level: easy Smoothies are amazing because you can make them however you like! Smoothie bowls are even more fun because you get to add yummy items to the top of your smoothie bowl. The trick is to keep your smoothie mixture super thick so you can eat it with a spoon, and top […]
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