Virtual - Summer Cooking Camp 2022 - Week 3: July 18-22 - The Chef Upstairs

Virtual - Summer Cooking Camp 2022 - Week 3: July 18-22


Our Virtual Summer Cooking Camp is sure to inspire your child's inner chef!

We are back with a new format including delicious Baking menus each Friday!

  • For kids and teens aged 7-17
  • Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 1- 4 p.m. (log in at 12:30 p.m.)
  • Daily themed meal
  • Hands-on to get kids comfortable in the kitchen and try new foods, all while encouraging their creativity
  • Our junior chefs will learn to make all of the recipes from scratch, learn to use a variety of utensils, learn kitchen safety and hygiene, how to properly measure dry and liquid ingredients, how to follow a recipe, table etiquette and much more
  • Parental supervision is required
  • We are 100% Nut and Peanut Free!

What's Cooking?

Week 3 – July 18-22

Monday: Pub Classics

  • Pulled chicken sliders with fresh made buns
  • Healthy slaw
  • Sweet potato wedges
  • Blondies

Tuesday - Authentic Mexican

  • Assorted tostadas
  • Salsa verde
  • Mexican-style corn on the cob
  • Mango-lime sorbet

Wednesday: In the Calzone!

  • Assorted calzones
  • Grilled portobello, asparagus and arugula salad
  • Deconstructed tiramisu

Thursday – Middle Eastern

  • Couscous salad
  • Chicken skewers
  • Vegetable sticks with homemade hummus
  • Israeli Chocolate Bites

Friday- Chocolate Lovers

  • Flourless Chocolate Torte with Berry Coulis
  • Decadent Dark Chocolate Mousse
  • Healthy Chocolate Fudgsicles

      What to Expect:

      • Connect with fellow foodies
      • Learn new tips and tricks 
      • Hone your knife skills
      • Class will start at 1 pm and run until about 4 pm (Zoom meeting room will open at 12:30 pm)
      • The class consists of a full meal, prepared by you in your own home under the guidance of our chef, via Zoom

      How to Connect:

      1. Register for the class
      2. Ensure you have the Zoom app downloaded on a computer or mobile device (we suggest using a laptop for the best experience)
      3. Shortly after registration, we will send you an ingredient and kitchen tools list, as well as set up that will be needed for the class
      4. Half an hour before the class, you will have access to the Zoom room.  Take that time to sign-in, connect with your fellow foodies and make sure you are ready to go

      Need a hand? Give us a call 416.544.9221

      *Note, we require a minimum of 10 participants to run each camp session. 

      HUNGRY FOR MORE? SEE WHAT’S COOKING IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS:

        Week 4 – July 25-29

        Monday - Brunch for dinner

        • Strawberry spinach salad
        • Frittata
        • Maple-glazed bacon
        • Brioche French toast
        • Hash browns
        • Fruit smoothies

        Tuesday -Mexico Beachside

        • Green Chili and Cheese Quesadillas
        • Homemade tortillas
        • Mexican chopped salad
        • Tres Leches cake.

        Wednesday – Italian Classics

        • Cheese ravioli and tortellini
        • Minestrone soup
        • Garlic bread
        • Stracciatella gelato

        Thursday - Summer Halloween!

        • Mummy Wraps (pastry wrapped mini sausages) with homemade ketchup
        • Creepy Crawly Pasta Salad
        • Black Bean Hummus Dip with Skeleton Veggie Sticks
        • Green Rice Krispy squares with chocolate chips

        Friday - Pies and Tarts

        • Canadian Butter Tarts
        • American Apple Pie
        • Aussie Meat Pies

        Week 5 – August 2-5 (4-day week)

        Taco Tuesday!

        • Homemade tortillas
        • Flank steak and roasted fish
        • Salsa, guacamole and crunchy slaw
        • Mexican berries and cream

        Wednesday - Nonna’s Favourites

        • Meat/Veggie lasagna with homemade pasta and tomato sauce
        • Stracciatella soup
        • Biscotti

        Thursday -Chinese Roundtable

        • Assorted dumplings and sauces
        • Stir-fry vegetables
        • Steamed rice
        • Chocolate coconut brownies

        Friday - Cookie Gift Bags (Make over 100 Cookies!)

        • Chewy Chocolate Chip
        • Citrus Shortbread
        • Ginger Molasses Crinkles
        • Oatmeal Raisin

        Week 6 – August 8-12

        Monday - Summer in Greece

        • Greek Salad
        • Chicken souvlaki
        • Tzatziki
        • Homemade pita
        • Yogurt, berries and honey

        Tuesday- Fajita Party!

        • Beef, chicken, peppers, onions, corn and black bean salsa
        • Mexican chopped salad
        • Baked churros with chocolate sauce

        Wednesday- Pizza party!

        • Homemade dough and choose your own toppings
        • Caesar salad with homemade dressing
        • Italian orange cookies

        Thursday - Summer Valentine’s Day

        • Chicken skewers with red peppers and mushrooms
        • Bruschetta pasta salad
        • Chocolate dipped strawberries

        Friday - Breads Across the Globe

        • Brioche Burge Buns
        • Pita/Naan
        • Flour/Corn Tortillas
        • Irish Soda Bread

        Week 7 – August 15-19

        Monday: Pub Classics

        • Pulled chicken sliders with fresh made buns
        • Healthy slaw
        • Sweet potato wedges
        • Blondies

        Tuesday - Authentic Mexican

        • Assorted tostadas
        • Salsa verde
        • Mexican-style corn on the cob
        • Mango-lime sorbet

        Wednesday: In the Calzone!

        • Assorted calzones
        • Grilled portobello, asparagus and arugula salad
        • Deconstructed tiramisu

        Thursday – Middle Eastern

        • Couscous salad
        • Chicken skewers
        • Vegetable sticks with homemade hummus
        • Israeli Chocolate Bites

        Friday- Chocolate Lovers

        • Flourless Chocolate Torte with Berry Coulis
        • Decadent Dark Chocolate Mousse
        • Healthy Chocolate Fudgsicles

        Week 8 – August 22-26

        Monday - Brunch for dinner

        • Strawberry spinach salad
        • Frittata
        • Maple-glazed bacon
        • Brioche French toast
        • Hash browns
        • Fruit smoothies

        Tuesday -Mexico Beachside

        • Green Chili and Cheese Quesadillas
        • Homemade tortillas
        • Mexican chopped salad
        • Tres Leches cake.

        Wednesday – Italian Classics

        • Cheese ravioli and tortellini
        • Minestrone soup
        • Garlic bread
        • Stracciatella gelato

        Thursday - Summer Halloween!

        • Mummy Wraps (pastry wrapped mini sausages) with homemade ketchup
        • Creepy Crawly Pasta Salad
        • Black Bean Hummus Dip with Skeleton Veggie Sticks
        • Green Rice Krispy squares with chocolate chips

        Friday - Pies and Tarts

        • Canadian Butter Tarts
        • American Apple Pie
        • Aussie Meat Pies

        Week 9 – August 29 – September 2

        Monday – The Classics

        • Chili
        • Mac n’ cheese
        • Fresh made biscuits
        • Apple Pie

        Taco Tuesday!

        • Homemade tortillas
        • Flank steak and roasted fish
        • Salsa, guacamole and crunchy slaw
        • Mexican berries and cream

        Wednesday - Nonna’s Favourites

        • Meat/Veggie lasagna with homemade pasta and tomato sauce
        • Stracciatella soup
        • Biscotti

        Thursday -Chinese Roundtable

        • Assorted dumplings and sauces
        • Stir-fry vegetables
        • Steamed rice
        • Chocolate coconut brownies

        Friday - Cookie Gift Bags (Make over 100 Cookies!)

        • Chewy Chocolate Chip
        • Citrus Shortbread
        • Ginger Molasses Crinkles
        • Oatmeal Raisin

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