My students proudly display their turkey cheese balls.
Hi there,
One of the many things I am very grateful for this Thanksgiving is the opportunity to work with this fantastic group of young people. These kids work with a zest and an intensity of purpose that I have rarely encountered. My goal for the class was for each student to leave feeling empowered to make something for Thanksgiving Dinner. After the class ended, I went home with a happy heart, knowing that the kids would be able to feel the pride of participating in the creation of their family’s dinner.
They worked in small groups. Their first undertaking was the Heath Bar Crunch Brownie Cheesecake, https://newclassicrecipe.com/?p=6302. I was so impressed with the care they gave to preparing this recipe. Since it is a cheesecake layered over a brownie, I was a little nervous about how it would work out. But everyone took their time, and the cakes turned out perfectly, as you can see in the above picture.
While the cakes were baking, we made a fun appetizer that can be served at Thanksgiving.
TIME TO PUT ON YOUR APRON!
Cooking Class – Thanksgiving Treats
Course: AppetizerCuisine: Good Old AmericanDifficulty: Easy Peasy8
servings30
minutes0
minutesA fun appetizer for your Thanksgiving Dinner
Ingredients
8 ounces 8 softened cream cheese
2 cups 2 shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar 1 sharp cheese spread
1 jar 1 pimentos
1 teaspoon 1 Worcestershire sauce
1 1 a squirt of siracha sauce to taste
Preparation
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
- Shape into two balls; roll in chopped walnuts, and decorate with pretzels, edible googly eyes, and candy corn.
- Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving with crackers
If you are cooking this Thanksgiving, I hope you experience as much joy as I saw on my students’ faces.
Coming on Tuesday – Cranberry, Seed, and Grain Quick Bread.
49 responses to “Cooking Class – Thanksgiving Treats”
I will be cooking for family which I love, but I’m not sure we’ll reach the level of happiness shown on these lovely and handsome faces. Pure Joy! I can only imagine this is something you and they will never forget.
Thanks Judy, I couldn’t stop smiling.
What fun, those turkey cheese balls. The young people must have had a wonderful time. They look really pleased with their results.
Thanks Viv, they were very proud of their efforts.
Wonderful opportunities for all. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure to share and have a Joy filled Thanksgiving.
What a satisfying job you have, Bernadette. The students look so happy!!
Thanks Darlene. The classes make my heart happy.
That photo at the end in their aprons is pure gold, Bernadette! What fun you all had!
We did Annie. Wish you a joy filled Thanksgiving.
What fun you must have had Bernie! Love that turkey appetizer!!!! I bet every one of these kids will make the recipes for Thanksgiving.
Dot, they were bursting with pride. It was my first class and I was a little nervous but I soon got swept up in their excitement.
Wonderful story! The cheese balls look great!
Thanks guys, it was a fun filled evening.
Thanks for sharing this uplifting heart warming post. 🙂
Thank you Ronit.
A happy heart indeed! The expressions on the young students are priceless! Blessings to you!!
Sending those Blessing right back to you and yours, Mary.
Bravo! 👏😋😋😋
They certainly look like they were taking it very seriously! The turkey cheese balls are so cute and fun! Happy Thanksgiving Bernadette!
Jenna
The students were for sure and the cheese balls brought about of a bit of hilarity.
What happy faces! They will be so excited to share these recipes with their families! How wonderful for you as well!
Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!
Thank you Nancy. Wishing you and yours a joyous Thanksgiving. Hope all is well in your life and you are warm and toasty in Arizona.
Warm and cozy indeed!
Those turkeys are so cute and that cheesecake sounds delicious.
Thanks Joanne for stopping by and your very ice compliment.
I absolutely love your turkey cheese ball — so adorable!
It was a fun thing for the kids to make. They had a lot of laughs looking at each others creation. Wishing you and yours a joyous Thanksgiving Donna.
What a great project for the your students. The cheeseball is fun and tasty too!
Thanks so much for stopping by Judee. It was a fun project.
This is the sweetest thing ever! I love that you slowed down and jumped off the holiday treadmill to do this meaningful activity. I’m certain that it made your day as much as theirs!
I enjoyed every single moment. I don’t know who smiled more them or me.
God Bless you Bernadette, you are a woman after my own heart. I spent many years teaching my clients how to cook. Helping them make a cake for mom or dad’s birthday and seeing the pride they had. I have since retired but I miss my clients so much that I still pick them up occasionally so we can go out to eat together and catch up. The turkeys are adorable and as always, delicious recipes.
Isn’t it funny how kindred spirits find each other? Have a joy filled Thanksgiving Diane.
Hi Bernadette, what a wonderful experience. The food items look great and the kids, delighted.
I don’t know who had more fun, them or me!
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They surely had a wonderful time! They look so happy! I’m sure is satisfying seeing them so happy!
Thanks Ribana. Yes, I finished the class with a happy heart.
Beautiful smiles on all their faces!
What a neat thing to do! I love this so much. What a blessing. Thanks so much for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #16 linkup. Come share another post or two at #17 which opens December 4. Have a great week.
It was my pleasure to teach the class and to join your linkup.
What an awesome and wonderful experience for the student and you Bernadette. The smiles says it all.
Thank you for sharing your links with us at #289 SSPS Linky. See you again next week.
You are most welcome, Esme. I am having a weekend cookie exchange. Why not contribute a favorite cookie recipe?🎄
Thanks Bernadette. Will do, what’s the link?
Here you go, https://newclassicrecipe.com/2023/12/02/oh-what-fun-a-weekend-cookie-exchange-2/. Thanks
Thanks, I will hop over still today, much appreciated for the kind offers
Congratulations, Bernadette! This post was one of the most-visited at the Will Blog For Comments #16 linkup! It will be featured in the spotlight all this week. You’re welcome to hop over to the linkup and copy the “This blog post was a featured favorite” image and share it here with your readers at your blog if you like. Hope to see you at next week’s linkup with another great post. Have a good weekend.
Thanks so much Jennifer. If you get a chance, why not join me this weekend for my cookie exchange. Here is the link – https://newclassicrecipe.com/2023/12/01/oh-what-fun-a-weekend-cookie-exchange/