Transition Students participate in Chili Cook-Off
Saturday November 15, 2008 students in our Transition Program attended the monthly Recreation and Leisure activity- a Chili Cook-Off. Glenwood Community Center, located on East 9th Court in Panama City, allowed us to use their wonderful industrial style kitchen for competition. Cassie Avery,16, Freeport; Erin Harden, 15, Panama City; Darreck Franklin, 17, Milton; and Alex Wallace, 15, Milton; chose to participate in this fun and friendly competition. IB employees Alicia Hefty, John O’Dillon, and Mia Burton worked together to create a fun and educational day for the students.
The teens decided to split the teams into a boys vs. girls competition. John O’Dillon, CVRT, first talked with the students about what ingredients make a good chili sauce. He also explained proper preparation for the bell peppers, garlic, and onions. Both teams put great effort and thought into their chili, but in the end, the judges (from the Glenwood Community Center) stated that Erin and Cassie’s sweet and spicy chili just had “more kick”. Listed below are the recipes for both chili’s, and some pictures from the activity.
The teens decided to split the teams into a boys vs. girls competition. John O’Dillon, CVRT, first talked with the students about what ingredients make a good chili sauce. He also explained proper preparation for the bell peppers, garlic, and onions. Both teams put great effort and thought into their chili, but in the end, the judges (from the Glenwood Community Center) stated that Erin and Cassie’s sweet and spicy chili just had “more kick”. Listed below are the recipes for both chili’s, and some pictures from the activity.
The Transition Program organizes recreation and leisure activities each month to encourage the teens to get involved and find hobbies they enjoy. For more information, please contact 850-477-2663.
Sweet & Spicy Chili
3 lbs hamburger meat
1 large can of diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tbs diced fresh Jalapeno pepper
1 tbs diced fresh Pablano pepper
1 tbs diced fresh Serrano pepper
1 clove minced garlic
4 cans pinto beans
2 cups sugar
3 tbs cumin
1 tsp oregano
1tsp cayenne pepper
salt & pepper to taste
Cook hamburger meat, drain. Add all ingredients, cook on low heat for at least 2 hours. Enjoy with crackers, sour cream, cheese, or fritos. Yummy! Good job Erin and Cassie!
The winning team: Erin, Judge, and Cassie
White Turkey Chili
2 lbs ground turkey meat
½ onion, diced
4 cans of northern beans
3 or 4 cans of chicken broth
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ tsp fresh diced Jalapeno pepper
½ tsp fresh diced Serrano pepper
1 cauliflower bunch, chopped into small pieces
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbs cumin
salt & pepper to taste
1 pound of Pepper Jack cheese, grated
Cook turkey meat, drain. Add all ingredients, except cauliflower. Cook on low heat for at least 2 hours. Add the cauliflower the last 30 minutes. Top with Pepper Jack cheese, and enjoy with crackers, sour cream, or Fritos. Yummy! Good job Darreck and Alex!
½ onion, diced
4 cans of northern beans
3 or 4 cans of chicken broth
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ tsp fresh diced Jalapeno pepper
½ tsp fresh diced Serrano pepper
1 cauliflower bunch, chopped into small pieces
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbs cumin
salt & pepper to taste
1 pound of Pepper Jack cheese, grated
Cook turkey meat, drain. Add all ingredients, except cauliflower. Cook on low heat for at least 2 hours. Add the cauliflower the last 30 minutes. Top with Pepper Jack cheese, and enjoy with crackers, sour cream, or Fritos. Yummy! Good job Darreck and Alex!
The Transition Students listen closely as John O'Dillon discusses chili.
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