LEARNING NEW RECIPES

Hi there, fellow Hivers! It's Claire, and I'm excited to be back with another blog post.

Today, I want to share with you a wonderful cooking experience that I had with my classmates on November 15, 2023.

We had such a great time learning new recipes and techniques together, and I can't wait to tell you all about it.

My Passion For Cooking

Firstly, let me share with you all the cooking activities that my classmates and I have done together. But before that, I would like to talk about how cooking became my passion.

Ever since I was a child, I have always dreamt of becoming a chef. I used to watch cooking shows on TV where many chefs would demonstrate their culinary skills.

As I watched them, I told myself that someday I want to be like them because I also want to experience the feeling of being able to show off my talents in cooking to many people and inspire others as well.

So today, I want to share with you all how I was able to assist my classmates during our cooking activities. It was challenging at times, but we all worked together and managed to create some amazing dishes. I hope my experience will inspire you to work as a team during these circumstances because it truly is hard to succeed in an activity without the cooperation of others.

Throughout the school year, we cooked a variety of recipes, from classic comfort foods to more exotic dishes. One of our favorites was the deviled eggs with fresh herbs and chives from the school garden. We also made fruit canapes and ham and bacon canapes. And who could forget the delicious chocolate doughnut we baked?

Working together in the kitchen not only helped us develop our cooking skills but also allowed us to bond as a class.

We learned to communicate effectively, brainstorm as brainstorm appreciate the different strengths and perspectives that each of us brought to the table. I encourage you to try cooking with others and see how it can bring you closer together.

Deviled Eggs

I wanted to share with you all the first recipe that my group and I decided to make, which is Deviled Eggs. We chose this dish because the activity criteria required us to cook Hors d'oeuvres, and deviled eggs are a perfect example of it.

We all agreed to make this dish because not only is it easy to decorate or garnish, but it's also simple and quick to cook. We made sure that we didn't spend too much time making the food since it could affect our score.

As the team leader, I also made sure that all the ingredients we used were affordable and could be substituted in case one ingredient was missing. Here is the list of ingredients that we used.

Ingredients
-8 eggs
-mayonnaise
-spring onions/chives
-salt
-garlic powder
-black pepper
-paprika

Fruit Canapes

Our group had a vision of creating a unique dish that would stand out from the others, so we decided to take a different approach to the traditional canapes. We thought that combining the sweet and salty flavors would be a great way to make our dish stand out. To achieve this, we decided to use crackers as a base and topped it with sliced cucumber, egg with mayonnaise, and a sprinkle of salt on top. This created a perfect balance between the sweet and salty flavors.

To add more sweetness to the dish, we garnished it with whipped cream and sliced mangoes. This not only balanced out the saltiness but also added a touch of elegance to the dish. The whipped cream added a smooth texture, while the mangoes provided a juicy, fruity flavor.

Overall, our fruit canapes were a hit. Our unique combination of sweet and salty toppings, with a balanced garnish, created a dish that was both delicious and visually appealing.

Other than deviled eggs and fruit canapes we also cook many delicious dishes like:

Egg Tortillas

Egg and Bacon Canapes

Doughnut

Ensaymada

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In the meantime, be sure to check back regularly for new posts and updates. I'm excited to continue sharing my thoughts and ideas with you Hivers, and I hope to see you again soon!

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