Return of the Fiesta!

We had our annual salsa and queso making party in January.  I love this activity!  The class took a recipe and determined how many servings of that recipe they wanted to make for everyone.  We then used proportions to determine how much of each ingredient we would need.  I try not to make it as easy as doubling or tripling the recipe, which is why we talk about the number of servings to make.  My classes did an excellent job making the recipes and even had to improvise, since not everyone brought in their ingredients.  I was very impressed awith their culinary skills and they definitely knew their way around a kitchen better than the classes from last year!

These recipes are easy to make in the classroom because besides bowls, all you need is a blender and microwave.  However, this is a great activity to do with any recipe!

Here are some fun photos of the students in action: