CHEF KenDad's "OUTSCHOOL" INGREDIENTS list 09/08/25 - 12/24

INGREDIENTS

PROTEIN

• 1.5 LBS Lean Ground Beef
• 1 BLURBLE Vegetable or Olive Oil

CHOPPED PRIOR TO CLASS

• 1 SMALL Sweet Onion: 
• 1 SMALL Green Bell Pepper: 
• 3 CLOVES Garlic:  or Pre-Minced in a Jar

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IF YOU WISH TO MAKE THE TRADITONAL VERSION, STOP HERE AND JUST USE 1 OR 2 CANS OF MANWICH SLOPPY JOE SAUCE. 

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HOMEMADE SAUCE

• 2 TBSP Tomato Paste
• 1 - 1.5 CUPS Ketchup
• 1 TSP Smoked Paprika
• 1 TSP Chili Powder
• VERY, VERY, VERY SMALL BURBLE of Cayenne Pepper
• 1.5 CUPS Beef Stock
• 2 TBSP Dijon Mustard
• 2 TSP Worst Sister Sauce
• 1 - 2 TBSP Brown Sugar

UNTENSILS

• 2-3 SHARPENED KITCHEN KNIVES
• LARGE COOKING SKILLET
• 2 LARGE MIXING BOWLS
• SEVERAL SPOONS FOR TASTING

YOUR CHOICE OF SLIDER BUNS, HAMBURGER BUNS, HOT DOG BUNS

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VEGETARIAN

(NIVI AND AJU)

SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING FOR GROUND BEEF

• 1 PKG FIRM TOFU
• 1 CUP Crumbled Cauliflower

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*NIGHTSHADE ALLERGY

HEIDI: SUBSITUTE WHITE BBQ SAUCE FOR MANWICH OR HOMEMADE SAUCE

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 INGREDIENTS

PROTEIN

•  1 LB Chicken Breast or Thighs
• 12 CUPS (96 OZ) Chicken Broth
• 1 TBSP Poultry Seasoning
•  1 PKG Wide Egg Noodles
• 1 BLURBLE Vegetable or Olive Oil

CHOPPED BEFORE CLASS

• 1 CUP Chopped Celery

OR More to Taste

(Crescent Shaped)

• 1 CUP Chopped Onion

OR More to Taste

(Bite Sized Slivers)

• 1 CUP Chopped Carrots

OR More to Taste

(Rounded, Halved, and/or Quartered)

SLURRY

• 1/3 - 1/2 CUP Cornstarch
  1/4 - 1/3 Water

OPTIONAL TO TASTE

• Salt (Not Pink Himalayan)
• Pepper (Not Purple Andes)

UNTENSILS

• 2-3 SHARPENED KITCHEN KNIVES
• LARGE STOCK POT
• 1 LARGE MIXING BOWL
• SEVERAL SPOONS FOR TASTING

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(NIVI AND AJU) 

SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING

• 1-2 PKG Gardein(TM) Plant Based Chick'n Strips
• 12 CUPS (96 OZ) Vegetable Broth
• 1-2 TSP "BETTER THAN BULLION" NO CHICKEN BASE
• 16-20 oz Quartered King Oyster Mushrooms

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INGREDIENTS

MAIN

• 1 LB Ground Spicy Italian Sausage
• 5 to 6 CUPS Chicken Stock
• 6-7 Strips of COOKED Bacon
• 1.5 CUPS Heavy Whipping Cream

CHOPPED BEFORE CLASS

• 1 MED White Onion: Bite Size
• 4-5 MED Yukon Gold Potatoes (Pealed or UN-Pealed): Bite Sized
• 4-5 LG. Kale Leafs: Strips
• 3-4 Garlic Cloves or Minced Garlic in a Jar

SPICES

• Fine Sea-Salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper

UNTENSILS

• 2-3 SHARPENED KITCHEN KNIVES
• LARGE STOCK POT
• 1 LARGE MIXING BOWL
• SEVERAL SPOONS FOR TASTING

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(NIVI AND AJU) 

SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING

• 1 LB Impossible Ground Sausage
• 5-6 CUPS Vegetable Broth
• 1/3 - 1/2 CUP McCormick Imitation Bacon Bits (SOY)

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LACTOSE INTOLERANT SUBSITUTE

COCONUT MILK 

OR 

CALIFIA HEAVY CREAM SUBSTITUTE

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INGREDIENTS 

MAIN

CASINGS

• 4 MED or LG Bell Peppers:

COLOR(S): YOUR CHOICE

OR

• 1 LG HEAD OF FRESH CABBAGE

STUFFING

• 1 1/2 LB Lean Ground Beef
• 1 CUP Cooked Rice
• 1/2 CUP Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) Tomato Sauce 
• 1 CAN Tomato Paste 

CHOPPED PRIOR TO CLASS

• 1 CUP Chopped Onion

SEASONINGS

• 2 TSP Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 TSP Garlic Powder
• 1/2 TSP Salt
• 1/4 TSP Ground Pepper

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VEGETARIAN

ZUZU and ABBEY: SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING 

• 1 PKG FIRM TOFU
• 1 CUP Crumbled Cauliflower

or

• 1 1/2 LB Impossible Beef

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NIGHTSHADE ALLERGY

HEIDI: SUBSITUTE

NO-MATO SAUCE

(WALMART)

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LACTOSE INTOLERANT SUBSITUTE

VIOLIFE or TRUE GOODNESS MOZZARELLA SHREDS

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INGREDIENTS

 DOUGH

MAIN

• 4 CUPS All-Purpose Flour
• 1 PKG (1/4 ounce) Active Dry Yeast
• 1 TSP Table Salt
• 1 1/2 TSP Sugar
• 1 1/4 CUPS Warm Water (110° to 115°)*
• 1 BLURBLE Canola Oil

SAUCE

• 1 CAN (15 OZ) Tomato Sauce
• 3 TBSP Dried Oregano
• 1 TSP Dried Basil
• 1 - 4 BLURBLE Minced Garlic

TOPPINGS

ALWAYS YOUR CHOICE

• 1 1/2 CUP Shredded Cheese
• SLICED Pepperoni
• CHOPPED or CRUMBLED Cooked Sausage 
• Onions
• Mushrooms
• Bell Peppers
• PINEAPPLE (YES! I said it)
• BOLOGNA

*YOU WILL NEED A MEAT THERMOMETER FOR THE WATER

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NIGHTSHADE ALLERGY

HEIDI: SUBSITUTE

ALFREDO SAUCE

w/CHUNK CHICKEN IS AWSEOME

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LACTOSE INTOLERANT SUBSITUTE

VIOLIFE or TRUE GOODNESS MOZZARELLA SHREDS

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INGREDIENTS

MAIN

• WHOLE or 1/2 Chinook Salmon Filet
• 1 BAG Fresh Kernelled Corn

SEASONING

• Lemon Pepper
• Salt
• Pepper
• 3 TBSP Melted Butter

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*DO NOT USE JAPANES SALMON*

*DO NOT USE JAPANES SALMON*

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*DO NOT USE JAPANES SALMON*

*DO NOT USE JAPANES SALMON*

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IF YOU PREFER NOT TO USE SALMON

• 1/2 - 3/4 LB Ground Beef
• 1 EA Chopped Bell Pepper
• 1 PKG Taco Seasoning

(Choice of Brand, But I Prefer Taco Bell)

TACO SHELLS

• 1 PKG Soft Small Flour Tortillas
• 1 PKG Hard Corn Taco Shells

(Old El Paso Has a Stand 'N Stuff)

TOPPINGS

• Sour Cream
• Shredded Lettuce
• Chopped Tomato
• Fine Chopped Onion
• Guacamole
• Peanut Butter
• Mayonnaise
• BOLOGNA

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LACTOSE INTOLERANT SUBSITUTE

VIOLIFE or TRUE GOODNESS MOZZARELLA OR CHEDDAR SHREDS

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INGREDIENTS

MAIN

• 1 PKG Lasagna Noodles

BOILED PRIOR TO CLASS

(PLEASE Do Not Use Oven Ready)

VEGETARIAN

CHOPPED PRIOR TO CLASS

• 4 LG Carrots
• 1 HEAD Cauliflower (Soak Upside Down in Cool Salted Water for 15-20 Minutes Before Chopping)
• 2 STALKS Broccoli
• 2 EA Zucchini 1 Green 1 Yellow

FOLLOW THE HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE DIRECTIONS, OR USE A PREPACKAGED WHITE/RED CREAM SAUCE OF YOUR CHOICE

(2 MEDIUM OR 1 LARGE)

BEEF

• 1.5 LB Lean Ground Beef
• BLURBLE Oregano
• BLURBLE Basil

FOLLOW THE HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE DIRECTIONS, OR USE A PREPACKAGED WHITE/RED CREAM SAUCE OF YOUR CHOICE

(2 MEDIUM OR 1 LARGE)

SEAFOOD

USE A MIXTURE OF THE FOLLOWING SEAFOOD. IMITATION IS NOT ONLY CHEAPER, BUT IT IS ALSO EASIER TO PREPARE.

• 3 - 5 CUPS Your Choice
• Crab Meat
• Lobster Meat
• Shrimp

FOLLOW THE HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE DIRECTIONS, OR USE A PREPACKAGED WHITE/RED CREAM SAUCE OF YOUR CHOICE

(2 MEDIUM OR 1 LARGE)

CHEESE

• 2 LB Sliced Mozzarella
• 1 Tub Ricotta
• 1 LG Egg (YES! I Know That Eggs Are Not Cheese! SHEEEEEEESH!) 
• 1 LG Container Cottage Cheese (Large Curd)
• 2 CUPS Shredded of "THE SHARPEST CHEDDAR YOU CAN FIND"

HOMADE TOMATO SAUCE

• 1 CAN Tomato Sauce (16 oz)
• 1 CAN Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 CAN Tomato Paste
• 2 BLURBLE Minced Garlic
• 2 TSP White Sugar
• 2 Chopped/Diced Whole Tomatoes (OPTIONAL)

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LACTOSE INTOLERANT SUBSITUTE

VIOLIFE or TRUE GOODNESS MOZZARELLA OR CHEDDAR SHREDS

ANY DAIRY FREE SUBSTITUTION FOR RICOTTA IS FINE

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INGREDIENTS

MAIN

SPAGHETTI

• 1 LB. Spaghetti Noodles

 MEATBALLS

• 3/4 LB. Ground Beef
• 3/4 LB. Ground Pork

OR

• 1 1/2 LB MEATBALL MIX
• 1 - 2 LG Eggs
• 1 - 2 BLURBLE of Water
• 1 CUP Italian or Regular Style Breadcrumbs
• LG BLURBLE Shredded Parmesan Cheese

SAUCE

OPTION 1

•  Any pre-made sauce of your choosing

OPTION 2 

• Large Jar of Marinara
• 2 Small can of Tomato Paste
• 1 can chopped Tomatoes
• 1 Can Diced Tomato

OPTION 3

NIGHTSHADE ALLERGY

CHOPPED PRIOR TO CLASS

• 1 LG Onion: Diced
• 1 CUP Carrot: Diced
• 1 CUP Celery: Diced
• 1 CUP Butternut Squash: Cubed (Can be found in frozen section at Walmart)
• 1 MED Beet: Finely Chopped
• 1/4 CUP Red Wine Vinegar
• 2 TSP Honey or Maple Syrup 
• 5 CLOVES Garlic: Diced
• LG BLURBLE Olive Oil

SPICES

ALL MEASURES ARE IN BLURBLE

• Thyme 
• Basil
• Oregano 
• Rosemary 
• Sea Salt
• 2 cups water

Salt and Pepper to Taste.

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VEGETARIAN

ZUZU and ABBEY: SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING TO MAKE MEATLESS MEATBALLS

CHOPPED PRIOR TO CLASS 

• 1 LB Minced White Mushrooms
• 1/2 cup Minced Onion
• 4 CLOVES Minced Garlic
• 1/2 CUP Quick Oats
• 1/2 CUP Minced Parmigiano Cheese
• 2 TSP Honey
• 2 LG Eggs: Divided
• 3 CUPS Pasta Sauce

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LACTOSE INTOLERANT 

ANY DAIRY FREE SUBSTITUTION OF MOZZARELLA OR CHEDDAR SHREDS

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INGREDIENTS

DOUGH

• 2 1/2 CUPS Flour 
• 2 1/4 TSP Yeast
• 1 TSP Salt 
• 1 CUP Water 
• 2 TBS Vegetable Oil

SAUCE

OPTION 1

• 2 MED Tomatoes: Chopped

OR

•  1 CAN Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 CAN Tomato Paste 
• BLURBLE Basil 
•  BLURBLE Salt 
• BLURBLE Thyme

OPTION 2

• Any Premade Pizza Sauce

OPTION 3

NIGHTSHADE ALLERGY

ALFREDO SAUCE

OR

NO-MATO SAUCE

TOPPINGS (STUFFED INSIDE)  

ALL MEASURES ARE IN BLURBLE

• Pepperoni (No-No Zu-Zu)
• Chopped Ham
• Sliced Mushrooms
• Raisins
• Bologna
• Peanut Butter
• Pineapple (I said it, AGAIN!)
• Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

Or Any Topping (STUFFED INSIDE) That You Like!!! 

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LACTOSE INTOLERANT 

ANY DAIRY FREE SUBSTITUTION OF MOZZARELLA OR CHEDDAR SHREDS

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UTENSILS 

• Baking Sheet 
• Wooden Spoon 
• Saucepan 
• Tongs

INGREDIENTS

MAIN

• 1 ½ LBS Ground Beef
• 1 EA. (10.5 Ounce CAN) Condensed French Onion Soup
• ½ CUP Dry Breadcrumbs
• 1 EA Egg
• ¼ TSP Salt
• ⅛ TSP Ground Black Pepper
• 1 TBSP All Purpose Flour
• ¼ CUP Ketchup
• ¼ Cup Water
• 1 TBSN Worst Sister Sauce 
• ½ TSP Mustard Powder

SEASONINGS

(Garlic Powder - NOT SALT-), Salt, Pepper, Worchesdtesheshesterstershire Sauce

(Known as "Worst Sister Sauce")

COMPLETE OPTION

1 - 2 TBSP DIJON MUSTARD

LACTOSE INTOLERANT 

ANY DAIRY FREE SUBSTITUTION OF SOUR CREAM OR COCONUT MILK OR NON-DAIRTY MILK & CORN STARCH

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VEGETARIAN

• BEYOND BEEF (PLANT BASED)
• BETTER      THAN BULLION BROTH (PLANT BASED)

INGREDIENTS

MAIN

• 2 LB Boneless Lamb Shoulder. 

LAMB IS TRADITIONAL

You Can Use ANY Other Protein That You Like 

Except Ground Beef

VEGETABLES

(PREPARED BEFORE CLASS)

• 1 LG Onion 

(SLICED)

• 2-3 LG Carrots 

(Cut into Large Chunks) (Peeling Optional)

3 LG Potatoes 

(Quartered)

(Peeling Optional)

VEGETABLES

PREPARED IN CLASS

• 1 CUP Leeks
• 1 EA Parsnip

AROMATICS

• 1 TBSP Chopped Fresh Rosemary

FAT

• 1 BLUBLE Olive Oil

SPICES

• 1/2 TSP Salt 
• 1/2 TSP Ground Pepper

LIQUIDS

• 4-5 CUPS Water

GARNISH

• 1 TBSP Chopped Fresh Parsley

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VEGETARIAN

(NIVI AND AJU)

Eliminate The Protein

Please Add "Better Than Boullion" Beef Stock

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HARRISON

You May Want to Double or Triple This List

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