Bucks County Foodshed Alliance and Buy Fresh Buy Local Bucks County announce a virtual program series, including cooking workshops, film viewings, educational programs and more.
The series opens with “BCFA Cooking Live!,” a cooking workshop with Chef Kelly Unger and Joni Garcia via Facebook Live at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, featuring Harissa Carrots.
They will introduce this quick cooking dish as part of a Mediterranean meal with pita bread, hummus and fresh greens.
The “BCFA Cooking Live!” series features healthy, seasonal recipes using ingredients from farmers in Bucks County. During each mini cooking class, Garcia focuses on highlighting the health benefits of the ingredients, while Unger guides participants through every step of the recipe. The event will be 30 to 45 minutes in length. Cook along and enjoy dinner at the conclusion.
Unger is a BCFA board member, chair of the Doylestown Farmers Market Committee and owner and chef of The Rooster & The Carrot Cooking Studio. Garcia is a BCFA board member and Registered Dietitian.
Visit BucksFoodshed.org for the full recipes included in the cooking demonstrations and grab the ingredients and supplies ahead of time to cook along with Unger and Garcia during the live stream. Tune in to the BCFA Facebook page to access the live stream. RSVP on the event page on the BCFA website, via the Facebook event, or by emailing info@bucksfoodshed.org.
Head to the Wrightstown Farmers Market on Saturday, Jan. 23 (pre-orders recommended) to purchase the ingredients locally. Visit the Wrightstown Farmers Market website for pre-order information. Also, head to Organnons in Wrightstown or New Britain to grab a coupon for Helen’s Hummus, used in the finished dish. Pita bread can be made with the provided recipe or purchased from Organnons. Then cook live right along with Unger and Garcia. Remember to have your mise en place done – all ingredients cut and measured and ready to cook.
Ingredient List:
Harissa Carrots:
•4-6 medium carrots
•1 large onion
•Harissa powder (McCormick’s brand for example)
•Olive oil, salt and pepper
•Hummus of your choice
•Microgreens or salad greens of your choice
Pita Bread (optional, but encouraged, make prior to start of Facebook Live event):
•Active dry yeast
•Sugar
•All-purpose flour
•Bread flour
•Salt
•Olive oil
Supplies:
•12” cast iron skillet (or similar pan) and lid
•Cutting board
•Knife
•Spatula or spoon
Pita Bread Supplies (optional, but encouraged):
•Stand mixer with dough hook
•Plastic wrap
•Oven
•Baking stone or baking sheet
•Rolling pin
For information, call 215-621-8967 or visit BucksFoodshed.org.
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