Learn to cook with Ralphie's Cooking Basics
Every ThursdayÌýthis spring, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ-BoulderÌýstudents can learn the basics of cookingÌýfor free.ÌýOn Jan. 14, theÌýchicken parmesan recipe had everyone drooling.Ìý
"I have no idea how to make anything," said EllisÌýLaGrone, a junior who is studying mechanical engineering. "I'm here to make my mom proud."Ìý
Participants learned how toÌýcoat a chicken breast in an egg wash andÌýseasonedÌýbread crumbs, layer on the marinara and parmesan, and garnish the finished product with fresh basil.ÌýÌýÌý
AfterÌýsummer internshipÌýin rural Wyoming,ÌýRyan Woodward, a juniorÌýstudying chemical engineering, realized he could benefit fromÌýsome cooking skills.
"I ate a lot of jalapeno and peanut butter sandwiches," he said. "I figured I better learn how to cook before I'm on my own again."
Now in its sixth semester,ÌýRalphie'sÌýCooking BasicsÌýis open to all ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ-Boulder students.
"We have studentsÌýfrom every demographic—undergrad, grad, domestic and international—takeÌýthe class,"Ìýsaid Ben Williams, coordinator for student involvement.Ìý"This gives them a cool way to interact in ways you don't always see on campus."
Some of theÌýmost popular dishesÌýinclude homemade soft pretzels, stuffed peppers and chocolate truffles.ÌýAll materialsÌýare included,ÌýandÌýtheÌýgoalÌýisÌýto make food items that students can easily replicate in their kitchens at home.ÌýLimited to fifteen participants, every student who attends has a hands-on experience.
"It's a unique program because it's small,"ÌýsaidÌýKendall Lundquist,Ìýstudent event planner with the Center for Student Involvement.Ìý"As a student myself, I've met a bunch of really cool people."
The best part? The students get toÌýenjoy their delicious creations at the end.
Ralphie'sÌýCooking BasicsÌýruns from 5 to 6 p.m. in theÌýAlferdÌýPacker Grill.ÌýSign-upsÌýare day-of on a first come, first served basis,Ìýstarting at 4:45 p.m.,Ìýin front of Baby Doe's in the UMC.
Upcoming Menu Items:
- Jan. 28Ìý- Stir fry
- Feb. 4 -ÌýSuperbowl appetizers
- Feb. 11 -ÌýHeart-shaped cookies
- Feb. 18 -ÌýCarbonara
For more information, visitÌýÌýon the Center for Student Involvement website.
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