This week we taught the kids to make Pizza Balls and Homemade Marinara Sauce. The kids really enjoyed making a different type of pizza. The appetizers they have learned to make are great for Super Bowl Sunday. You can also make it a dinner by adding a salad.
This week, we introduced the kids to a garlic press, an egg wash and why they should never allow garlic to burn. We also reiterated why they should heat their pan before adding oil.
How to Cook Garlic: Preparing the Clove
The smaller you prepare the clove, the stronger the taste and smell grow. Therefore, putting the clove through a garlic press will release the most oil and juice, taste and aroma.
Most recipes don't call for a lot of pressed garlic. However, if your little ones are like ours, this is the best way to add raw garlic because it is too small to pick out of the sauce. Actually, you really can't see it at all. You can definitely smell and taste it.
Tip: You can incorporate veggies to your marinara sauce by sautéing your veggies first and then purée them in your blender and simply add it to your sauce. We've used zucchini, squash, carrots and bell peppers in our marinara sauce, it was amazing. This is definitely a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies, even if you are sneaking it in.
There are many different ways to cook garlic. The kids learned how to cook garlic in a sauce pan. You do not want your garlic to brown or burn because it will turn bitter. Start with all other veggies first, including onion. If your recipe calls for garlic first, start on low heat. If you do burn it, singe it, or brown it, toss everything out and start over. Burned garlic will ruin anything in the pan with it.
We also introduced the kids to a basic egg wash. Egg wash plays two important roles in baking. It serves as glue and it also gives your baked goods a nice shiny brown color. Generally, it is said that egg wash is 50% egg and 50% liquid. We find that adding 1 1/2 tbsp of liquid is a better ratio.
We had another great week!
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