Sign up here to receive information to register in the FREE online hands-on COMMUNITY cooking classes offered by The George Washington University Culinary Medicine Program. All classes will be held online using Zoom, from our kitchen to yours. Get ready to cook (virtually) with us!
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The free cooking classes are open to the public and geared towards community members. You will learn to cook healthy, delicious recipes and learn basic nutrition concepts such as building a healthy meal, eating on a budget, meal planning, and how to use leftovers. Class members prepare different recipes each week and learn about how to make terrific, delicious food that just happens to be good for you!
Two series of classes will start in January 2022. Participants can request either the Thursday night or Saturday morning classes. Sign Up Now!
Series 1: Saturday mornings, from 10:00 am -12:30 pm
Series 2: Thursday nights, from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm
We we will contact you for registration in the next class series.
Schedule of Classes
Series 1: Saturday mornings, from 10:00 am -12:30 pm, beginning January 15, 2022.
| Lesson |
Adult Community Beginner Series | Saturday Classes 10:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT |
| Orientation | Accessing Online Materials, Knife Skills Demonstration | January 15 |
| Lesson 1 | Mediterranean Diet, Introduction to Cooking and Reading Recipes | January 22 |
| Lesson 2 | Macronutrients, Mediterranean Diet: Dairy, Breakfast and Understanding Nutrition Labels | January 29 |
| Lesson 3 | Mediterranean Diet: Vegetables, Portion Sizes and Lunch | February 5 |
| Lesson 4 | Mediterranean Diet: Legumes, Good Shopping Habits and Delectable Dinners | February 12 |
| Lesson 5 | Carbohydrates, Mediterranean Diet: Fruits and Nuts, Snacking and Desserts, Sweeteners and Rethink Your Drink | February 19 |
| Lesson 6 | Mediterranean Diet: Fats and Cholesterol | February 26 |
Series 2: Thursday evenings, from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, beginning January 27, 2022.
| Lesson |
Adult Community Beginner Series | Thursday Classes 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm EDT |
| Orientation | Accessing Online Materials, Knife Skills Demonstration | January 27 |
| Lesson 1 | Mediterranean Diet, Introduction to Cooking and Reading Recipes | February 3 |
| Lesson 2 | Macronutrients, Mediterranean Diet: Dairy, Breakfast and Understanding Nutrition Labels | February 10 |
| Lesson 3 | Mediterranean Diet: Vegetables, Portion Sizes and Lunch | February 17 |
| Lesson 4 | Mediterranean Diet: Legumes, Good Shopping Habits and Delectable Dinners | February 24 |
| Lesson 5 | Carbohydrates, Mediterranean Diet: Fruits and Nuts, Snacking and Desserts, Sweeteners and Rethink Your Drink | March 3 |
| Lesson 6 | Mediterranean Diet: Fats and Cholesterol | March 17 |
