Let's Get Cooking
Check out the videos below and learn how to craft delicious and healthy meals! Ingredients can be purchased at Sparty’s Market at 1855 Place across from the Breslin Student Events Center.
Jambalaya
Ever tried your hand at Cajun cuisine? This simple jambalaya recipe combines veggies, rice and chicken to create a delicious dish to share with friends. Chef Kurt and your fellow Spartans walk through the steps of chopping vegetables using proper knife techniques before demonstrating how to season and sear the chicken for maximum flavor. Using ingredients found at Sparty’s Market, Chef Kurt reminds us to have fun in the kitchen while creating this creole classic!
Chicken Tacos with Rice and Beans
In the mood for a Mexican-inspired meal? Chef Kurt and fellow Spartans explain how to prepare perfectly caramelized chicken served in lightly browned tortilla shells topped with fresh and flavorful garnishes. Seasoned rice and black beans – spruced up with some chopped peppers and onions — are the perfect sides to complement these simple yet delicious tacos. As a bonus, you’ll learn how to properly hold a knife when chopping veggies as well as a few safety tips when handling raw chicken.
Salmon with Broccoli and Rice
Ever wanted to learn the keys to cooking fish? It’s pretty simple: Make sure the pan is warm and don’t be nervous, explains Chef Kurt. After learning how to properly thaw the fish, this video will take you through the steps of perfectly seasoning and searing the salmon as well as the basics of cooking rice. Pick your favorite green veggies, blanch them in boiling water and serve with the salmon and rice for a simple, healthy and delicious meal!
Chicken Parmesan
Who doesn’t love chicken parmesan? In this video, learn the three easy steps of breading chicken and searing it to a perfect golden brown. Next, add warmed red sauce from Sparty’s Market and top the chicken with a pile of shredded cheese before baking. Chef Kurt shares tips on cooking the pasta to the perfect texture and just how much one serving actually is. Invite your friends over and impress them with this hearty meal!