Chef Mark Mattern, MBA, CEC

We begin another quarter with many exciting things to our studnets to enjoy on campus Event to look for Wellness and Health Fair at the Coast School of Law (October 8th) The Caring Chefs at the Avenues Event (October 25) The ACF meeing October 5th on Campus November ACF meeting at Marsh Landing hosted by Chef Jeff Norman- Dexter- Russel will get away a $500 Dollar knife kit. March of Dimes Event (November) Chocolate demos Cake demos Visting Industry Professionals and Chefs

Apple Spiced Oatmeal Cookies Chef Mark Mattern, CEC, MBA Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 3/4 cup apple butter 1 egg, whole, cracked shell removed 3 tablespoons skim milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 3/4 cup diced dried mixed fruit or raisins Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat sugars and light butter with electric mixer until well blended. Add applesauce, egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; mix well. Stir in oats and dried fruit; mix well. (Dough will be moist Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets or parchment paper, press lightly to flatten. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are light gold

Double Chocolate Cookies Mark Mattern, MBA, CEC Ingredients 2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened at room temp, not microwaved 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small saucepan, melt 1 cup chocolate chips over low heat; cool. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. In large bowl, beat margarine and sugar with electric mixer until creamy. Blend in melted chocolate, egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in oats and remaining 1 cup chocolate morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Store tightly covered.

Welcome to Baking 101 Success in baking depends on precise measurements and proper handling of both ingredients and the tools required for each recipe. Baking 101 can help you learn tips and techniques, get better acquainted with your baking equipment and the kitchen environment, and find answers for your baking frustrations. Preparing for Baking Grease baking pan or dish only if the recipe directs. Apply a thin layer of vegetable shortening with a paper towel or lightly coat with no-stick cooking spray. Use the back of a large spoon or your fingers to press stiff batters or doughs into the baking pan or dish. Use a spatula to evenly spread moist batters. Use your fingers to pat oatmeal or crumb crusts onto the bottom and sides of a baking pan or dish. Baking and Testing for Doneness Preheat oven 10-15 minutes before inserting the baking pan. Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer. For more even baking, position oven rack in the center and bake only one baking pan at a time. I