ZOOM COOKING SESSION:
​​"Fathers Day - BBQ Burgers & Bits"

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"Dads & Kids" - Food pics courtesy of The Wholesome Dish and Dinner with Julie
Hi. Really looking forward to cooking with you to celebrate the Dads in our families. 

​Below are all the details you need for the session, but if you have any questions, feel free to email me 
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You should go straight into the session when you click the link above, but just in case, the meeting ID is 810 6639 9957​. There is no password.

There will be a waiting room on arrival, and I will admit you before the class starts. I suggest you login at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.  

Menu:

We will be making homemade burgers, beer battered onion rings and tomato relish.  I have included suggested extras and condiments to get in addition to what we make. We will prepare the burgers in the class but finish cooking them once the class is over, so plan to BBQ them as that is the best way to cook them. If you don't want to BBQ them I will show you how to do in a pan/in the oven.  

Ingredients:

Ingredients amounts are for 4 adult portions so please adjust if you need more
Please wash all vegetables in advance of the class. You do not have to weigh or measure anything out, just have it all available to hand. 
  • 625g minced beef - this will make you 4 x large or 5 x med patties. You can make this recipe with minced lamb/chicken but you may need to adjust some quantities during the class to accommodate moisture
  • Vegetarian alternatives for those in the family who prefer not to eat meat are to (a) buy and cook ready-made veggie burgers (sorry we wont be making these on the class because of time constraints) or (b) make mushroom/butternut/mozzarella stacks which we can make on the class for this you need:
    • large flat mushrooms (1 per person)
    • 1 small butternut squash (you only need a slice per person)
    • Mozzarella balls - one ball is enough for 3 mushrooms​
  • 2 med red onion
  • 2 x large white onions (the sweet Spanish ones ideally)
  • 4 med/large ripe plum/vine tomatoes
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1-2 fresh chilli's OR dried chilli flakes - optional, and any variety depending how hot you like it (jalapeno, birds eye etc) 
  • 1 small bunch parsley
  • Dried oregano or mixed herbs 
  • 75g breadcrumbs (can be fresh or dry)
  • 250ml beer (ale not lager), and keep this cold in the fridge until needed as that helps with crunchiness
  • 200g self raising flour
  • Cornflour (only need a few Tbsp) 
  • Olive oil (light, not extra virgin)
  • 750ml oil for deep frying (not olive, ideally rapeseed or canola)
  • 1 slice bread (any kind, just to test our oil temperature - I will explain on the class) 
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Soft brown sugar
  • Worcestershire sauce (optional) 
  • Tomato ketchup
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Sweet paprika 
  • Smoked paprika
  • White pepper 

And to go with:
All optional depending what your family like - PLS PREPARE IN ADVANCE OF CLASS 
  • Burger buns - sesame, brioche, plain - whatever you like
  • Lettuce - shredded or portions
  • Sliced tomato - if you prefer plain to the relish
  • Sliced red onion 
  • Sliced pickled gherkins
  • Sliced English cucumber
  • Cheese slices
  • Avocado
  • Jalapeno chillies
  • Ketchup
  • Mayo
  • Rose sauce (a mixture of the two above)
  • Mustard
  • Chutney - only if you don't plan eating the relish we make
  • Oven chips - you can put in the oven at the same time you finish making the burgers

Equipment & Utensils:

Please have these ready to hand for the session
  • Hob - two rings needed
  • BBQ or oven - for the cooking of the burgers
  • 2 x chopping boards (one for meat, 1 for vegetables)
  • 1 or 2 x chef’s knifes (sharpened ) 
  • Small utility knife (serrated)
  • 1 med pan with lid
  • 1 med/large pan (approx 25cm) - not a frying pan as we need depth here for deep frying
  • 1 heatproof mixing spoon
  • 2 med/large mixing bowl
  • 2 ramekin/mini bowl
  • Tray (large enough to hold the prepared burger patties to go in the fridge to set prior to cooking)
  • Baking sheet/roasting tray 
  • Cooling rack
  • Large frying pan (if you NOT going to BBQ the patties but cook indoors)
  • Roasting tray with ovenproof rack (if you NOT going to BBQ the patties but cook indoors)
  • Egg lift/spatula/fish-slice/guzunder
  • Mould/cutter - approx 9.5-10cm at the base (this is optional as you can easily shape by hand, or use a sturdy large glass/jar)
  • Tongs - for deep frying (I prefer these to a slotted spoon but you can use the latter)
  • BBQ utensils - for cooking the burgers
  • Tinfoil
  • Clingfilm
  • Tea towel
  • Kitchen paper towel
  • Spoon measures - Tbsp and tsp specifically
  • Scale - multi-function, zero between
  • 3-4 mixing spoons (standard dessert size ones you eat with) 
  • Oven gloves 
  • Disposable gloves - if you prefer not to touch meat (we will be getting our hands in there) and also if you slicing fresh chilli 
  • Serving plates/platters/bowls  
  • Serving tongs/spoons
  • Cutlery/glassware/napkins

General Guidance Notes:

  • We will send you all the recipes after the session so no need to take any notes
  • Please make sure to wash all vegetables in advance of the class 
  • Have all your utensils out of cupboards and/or quickly accessible 
  • We strongly recommend you log in using a laptop for the optimum experience, so you can see everyone clearly (you can only see 9 people max on an iPad and 4 on a smart phone)
  • Please make sure you have adequate sound/speakers to you can hear instruction
  • There will be a waiting room enabled prior to the start, and then the “kitchen doors” will be opened. Please login 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start so everyone is in the kitchen on time. Please don't be late
  • When you come in your video will be on and your sound unmuted. I will mute everyone when we start so you can all hear me. If you have questions during you are more than welcome to unmute and ask, and then mute yourselves again (we wont be using the chat forum in this session) 
  • Please make sure your name(s) are showing on your screen so I can refer to you correctly - you can rename yourselves
  • Please don't share the Zoom link with anyone else beyond people in your home on the day.