This class and dinner party was held at the USA Health Mapp Family Teaching Kitchen on Sunday,December 7th, 2025.

December 7, 2025 Cooking Class & Dinner Menu:

-Sweet and sour peppers

-Lemony Smashed Pea Hummus:

-Dark Chocolate dipped Strawberries:

-Katie’s pico de gallo:

– Quick & Easy Sourdough

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Sweet and sour peppers:

Ingredients:

• 1 1⁄2 cup roasted red peppers, cut into thin strips (jarred is fine)
• 2⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons raisins, softened in warm water for 5 minutes
• Pinch salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper

Method:

Combine ingredients and allow to sit 15 minutes for flavors to combine. This can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator for several days. Bring to room temp prior to serving Serve on toasted bread

Lemony Smashed Pea Hummus:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen green peas – thawed
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice and zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic
  1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, basil and/or dill or any combination of tender herbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Toasted bread or crackers
• Extras:
  • Green onion
  • Radish
  • Seeds – such as sesame, pumpkin, chia…your favorites!
  • Everything but the bagel seasoning
  • Shredded carrots

Method:

Place peas in a blender or food processor with the tahini, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Add up to 1⁄4 cup water if too thick. Spread over the toast and sprinkle with the extras!

Dark Chocolate dipped Strawberries:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh Strawberries
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips (Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate is my favorite)
• Semi sweet works fine too!

Method:

In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips until smooth. Place a large piece of parchment paper on your work space. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, shaking off the excess. Place on the parchment paper. Repeat. Allow to cool and harden.

Tip: place in the fridge to quicken the hardening process.
Options: Dried mango, apricot or any other dried fruit work here too

Katie’s pico de gallo:

Ingredients:

• 1 red or 1 white onion (or a mix!)
• 5 Roma tomatoes
• 1 bunch cilantro (or more)
• 2-4 limes
• Salt and pepper

Method:

Chop onions, dice tomatoes, rough chop cilantro and add to a large mixing bowl. Add lime juice, salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Quick & Easy Sourdough:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of bread flour
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 2 teaspoons of sugar
• 2 cups of water

Method:

1. Whisk together
2. Make a ball and let rise for 60 to 90 minutes
3. Coat dish in olive oil around the edge of the bowl/baking dish
4. Bake at 415° for 15 minutes
5. Put flaky sea salt on top
6. Bake at 375° for another 15 to 20 minutes