Fort Collins
Upcoming Classes and WorkshopsJul. 15: Eastern Fusion
Experiment with Indian spices and use common local ingredients to create interesting recipes with eastern flavors. Recipes are vegan friendly. Menu: curried zucchini stir-fry, samosa pizza, spicy fruit salad, chai spiced milk shake Age: 14+ Location: Senior Center,...
Aug. 28: Indian Crepes and Chutneys
Learn to make these awesome, simple, gluten-free (and vegan) creations at home. Pair them with the perfect chutneys and you’ve got a meal that everyone will be talking about. Menu: quinoa crepes with roasted red pepper chutney, lentil crepes with beet chutney, rice...
Sept. 9: Everyday Curries
This class gives you an introduction to the science of making curries in a simple and easy way, with a focus on the role spices play in making these yummy dishes. Menu: Lentil curry (Dal), Peas and Potato Curry, Roasted Eggplant Curry (Bharta), Carrot Pudding Age: 14+...
Sept. 18: Tasty Turkish Cuisine
Explore the depths of delicious Turkish dishes. Menu: Red Lentil and Bulgur kebabs, Mint and Dill Rice Pilaf, Black-Eyed Pea Pilaki, Eggplant with yogurt sauce, Sesame Tahini Halva (Nutritious Dessert) Age: 14+ Location: Senior Center, Fort Collins Note: Register...
Sept. 25: Flatbread Flutter
If you are gluten free, you don't have to sacrifice the bread you crave. Let knowledge satisfy your cravings. Menu: Red Lentils Savory Pancake, Quinoa Pizza Crust, Brown Rice Tortilla, Sorghum Flatbread. Age: 14+ Location: Senior Center, Fort Collins Note: Register...
Oct. 17: A World of Curries
This class features some exotic vegetarian curries from around the world. Menu: Laksa (Malaysian Coconut Curry Soup), Indian Mushroom Masala, Japanese-style Curry Age: 14+ Location: Senior Center, Fort Collins Note: Register with Senior Center at 970-221-6644...
Oct. 22: One Pot (Rice Cooker) Meals
In this class we will introduce you to endless possibilities of making one pot meals using the humble and inexpensive rice cooker. We will explore international flavors and create three mouthwatering recipes that require no labor. Just dump in all the ingredients, sit...
Oct. 23: Healthy Ethiopian Dishes
Learn basic cooking techniques and explore Ethiopian ingredients such as fresh herbs, grains, and spices. Menu: Misir Wot (red lentils), Collard Gomen, Atkilt Wot (cabbage, carrot and potato stew), Duba Wot (butternut squash in berbere sauce) and Teff Flour Crepe Age:...
Nov. 06: Slow Cooker Curries
Make authentic Indian Curry in a slow cooker that is easy, delicious, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian. Menu: Spicy lentil soup, garbanzo bean curry, saag (spinach curry), and vegetable korma. Age: 14+ Location: Senior Center, Fort Collins Note: Register with...
Nov. 14: Thanksgiving Appetizers
Your family and friends will be so impressed when you show up to Thanksgiving dinner with these delicious, healthy appetizers. All recipes are gluten-free, diary-free and vegan friendly. Menu: Carrot Almond Pate, Balsamic Mushrooms, Pomegranate Cranberry Chutney,...
Windsor
Upcoming classes and workshopsSept. 22: Root Vegetables (Youth Cooking)
Join us to learn fun and easy ways to cook a variety of root vegetables, which happen to be high in beta-carotene and vitamin C—two highly effective antioxidants. All recipes are vegan-vegetarian friendly. A consent form is required for your child. This form will be...
Oct. 26: Freaky Foods (Youth Cooking)
Come join us for a fun, hands-on, Halloween themed cooking class. Together, we will create some bizarre goodies that are delicious and nutritious. All recipes are vegan-vegetarian friendly. A consent form is required for your child. This form will be available at the...
Nov. 10: Festive Appetizers (Youth Cooking)
Join us to get some ideas on how to help your parents by fixing some appetizers for your holiday parties this season. Your guests will be very impressed with your creations. All recipes are vegan-vegetarian friendly. A consent form is required for your child. This...
Dec. 7: Cooking Cool Christmas Treats (Youth Cooking)
Let’s have some fun creating yummy edible treats. These treats make good homemade gifts for family, friends and teachers. A consent form is required for your youth. This form will be available at the time of the event. Age: 6-13 Location: Windsor Community Center,...
Dec. 14: Let’s Bake for Holidays (Youth Cooking)
This class will share all the tips and tricks to make sure your baked goodies turn out perfect and healthier every time. All recipes are vegan-vegetarian friendly. Menu includes: Cookies, Muffins and a Chocolate Cake. A consent form is required for your child. This...
Dec. 23: Winter Cooking Camp
This hands-on cooking camp is all about warm and comforting yet healthy and very delicious food. In these four days, we will be cooking a variety of food, such as homemade mac & cheese, pumpkin pancakes, hot chocolate, hash browns, soups, stir-fry, vanilla rice...
Loveland
Sept. 24: Plant-Based Cheese and Yogurt
Whether you are lactose intolerant, fighting high cholesterol or just looking for some healthy plant- based alternative to cheese and yogurt, learn how to make homemade dairy-free cheese and yogurt from scratch. Menu: almond Feta, Parmesan, cashew cream cheese, Nacho...
Oct. 9: Homemade Indian Flatbreads
Impress your family and friends with some exotic and fantastic Indian bread. Menu will include: Spinach and Mint bread, Cauliflower and Spiced Chickpea Flour bread, Potato-Stuffed Bread, Chai Tea. All supplies included. Age: 14+ Note: To Register, walk-in to Chilson...
Oct. 20: Food for Life – Cancer Prevention and Survival
Research shows that as much as 40% of cancer risk may be diet related. Explore how the right food choices can help If you have had cancer, want to prevent a re-occurrence, or reduce your risk of developing cancer. There are 8 -10 demonstrations so bring your appetite...
Oct. 27: Cooking up Halloween Surprises (Youth Cooking)
Let’s have some fun creating SWEET & SPOOKY delights with local chef Sapna Von Reich. We promise that these are seriously healthy treats, which will surprise even YOU!!!!!! A consent form is required for your child. This form will be available at the time of the...
Nov. 7: Tasty Turkish Cuisine
Explore the depths of delicious Turkish dishes. Menu: Red Lentil and Bulgur kebabs, Mint and Dill Rice Pilaf, Black-Eyed Pea Pilaki, Eggplant with yogurt sauce, Sesame Tahini Halva (Nutritious Dessert). Age: 14+ Note: To Register, walk-in to Chilson Center or...
Nov. 17: Fun & Festive Sides for Thanksgiving (Youth Cooking)
Give thanks to delicious foods with these awesome recipes! Get creative with good old ingredients like cranberries, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and pomegranates to come up with cool side dishes, which will impress you, your family and friends. A consent form is required...
Dec. 08: Let’s Bake for Holidays (Youth Cooking)
This class will share all the tips and tricks to make sure your baked goodies turn out perfect and healthier every time. All recipes are vegan-vegetarian friendly. Menu includes: Cookies, Muffins and a Chocolate Cake. A consent form is required for your child. This...
Dec. 11: Slow Cooker Curries
Let your slow cooker make an authentic Indian Curry for your dinner this winter. Join Sapna for this easy, delicious, gluten-free, diary-free and vegetarian class. Menu: Spicy Lentil Soup, Garbanzo bean Curry, Saag – a popular Spinach curry, Vegetable Korma Age: 14+...
Dec. 22: Holiday Brunch (Youth Cooking)
The holidays are great time to have some fun and eat some good food! This class will share recipes which are fun and easy to cook with your family. All recipes are vegan-vegetarian friendly. A consent form is required for your youth. This form will be available at the...
Food For Life
Classes and workshops
Oct. 20: Food for Life – Cancer Prevention and Survival
Research shows that as much as 40% of cancer risk may be diet related. Explore how the right food choices can help If you have had cancer, want to prevent a re-occurrence, or reduce your risk of developing cancer. There are 8 -10 demonstrations so bring your appetite...
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Mail to Sapna to inquire about upcoming cooking classes!