“Voted one of the 10 Coolest Cooking Camps in the US!”
— Bon Appétit Magazine
Welcome to Virtual Cooking Camp! It’s the most fun a kid can have from home this summer, especially if they spend a lot of time thinking about food and tinkering in the kitchen. Our camps offer them a chance to cook independently, which is a big step. There are no pre-requirements for joining a virtual cooking camp; just a curiosity about all types of food + cooking.
Each session will be led by one of our beloved Chef-Instructors, who have been teaching this program for the last 3 summers. We have the pandemic to thank for launching this program, but despite most kids going back to in-person activities, this virtual camp is here to stay because it allows kids in NYC and beyond a chance to learn how to cook in their own kitchens. The fact that a full meal awaits the family at the end of each class is one of many perks.
AGES: Designed for kids ages 10 to 15.
DETAILS: Camps run Monday-Thursday, with daily 2-hour classes.
PRICING: Each 4-day camp is $250 and is limited to 12 households, to allow kids maximum interaction with their teacher. Additional siblings are +$50 for the week.
INGREDIENTS: Since you will be purchasing the groceries for these camps, there is a lot of flexibility if your family is vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, so don’t hesitate to ask about ingredient alternatives. We have purposely kept the shopping lists manageable, and they should average $75/session, with enough food for a family meal for 4 at the end of class.
CLEAN-UP!: To ensure that parents are not left with a tsunami of dishes at the end of every class, rest assured that we are devoting 15 minutes at the end of every class to kitchen organization and clean-up.
DATES for Summer 2023 (we are starting with one week and adding more as people are interested, so please reach out to hello@homecookingny.com if you have a date/session suggestion):
SESSION D: August 21 – 24, 3:30pm – 5:30pm ET (let the kids make dinner!)
SESSION A
DAY 1: ITALIAN
Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi
Homemade Pesto Sauce
Kale Salad with Parmesan
DAY 2: ASIAN
Asian Salad Wraps
Chicken (or Tofu) Stir-Fry
Steamed Rice
DAY 3: MEXICAN
Fresh Guacamole
Pineapple Salsa + Pickled Red Onions
Spiced Black Bean-Corn Tacos
DAY 4: SUMMER PICNIC
Panzanella Salad with Fresh Mozzarella or Tuna
Roasted Peaches or Plums with Vanilla Creme Anglaise
SESSION B
DAY 1: COMFORT FOODS
Lemon-Rosemary Chicken
Roasted Broccoli
Chocolate Pudding with Vanilla Whipped Cream
DAY 2: ASIAN
Scallion Pancakes with Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce
Japanese Chirashi Bowls
DAY 3: SOUTHERN
Macaroni and Cheese Cups
Smoky Collard Greens
Buttermilk Biscuits
DAY 4: GREEK
Homemade Flatbreads
Fresh Hummus
Chopped Salad
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
SESSION C
DAY 1: BRUNCH
Fruit Smoothies
Roasted Tomato-Goat Cheese Frittata
Potato-Pepper Hash
DAY 2: INDIAN
Chicken Tikka Masala
Basmati Rice Pilaf
Cucumber-Mint Raita
DAY 3: ASIAN
Cold Sesame Noodles with Shrimp (or Tofu)
Pickled Gingered Cucumbers
Summer Fruit Crisp
DAY 4: RISOTTO
Risotto with Parmesan, Peas, and Lemon
Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons
SESSION D
Day 1: MEXICAN
Chicken Enchiladas
Elotes (“Street Corn”)
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Day 2: SPANISH
Paella with Chicken (or Vegetables)
Fresh Tomato-Garlic Bread
String Beans with Smoky Vinaigrette
Day 3: KOREAN
Bulgogi Bowls
Korean Scallion Pancakes
Sesame Cucumbers
Day 4: SUMMER DINNER
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Dill
Succotash with Lemon Gremolata
Blueberry Cobbler
SESSION E
Day 1: INDIAN
Chicken or Chickpea Vindaloo
Cilantro Naan
Cardamom Rice Pudding
Day 2: ITALIAN
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmigiano Sauce
Vanilla Panna Cotta
Day 3: SUMMER PIES
Tomato-Cheddar Quiche
Greens Salad
Peach Galette
Day 4: MIDDLE EASTERN
Chicken or Chickpea Shawarma
Roasted Cauliflower
Fresh Pita
Chopped Salad + Tahini Sauce