Veg Cooking Classes

Cooking and knowing what to eat are often barriers for people looking to explore animal-friendly diets. It might seem difficult now, but preparing vegan foods doesn't have to be a chore!

By attending our inexpensive cooking classes, attendees get a chance to try a variety of foods, get information on nutrition, and have their questions on veg eating answered.

Stay tuned for the next cooking class by regularly checking our upcoming events calendar or contacting our program coordinator, Kelly.

Highlighted Chefs and Cooking Classes 

• Michele Licata - October, 2009

Michele is an accomplished chef, teacher and caterer with over 20 years experience. She made some mouth-watering tofu stroganoff, quinoa salad, and chocolate pie!

• Erika Rood - December, 2008

Served up some delicious baked goods and talked about differences in egg-substitutes and butter substitutes with treats for you to taste the difference!

• Dustan Pinlac - November, 2008

Pinlac, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate, has worked under various highly recognized chefs in the Twin Cities and prepared a multi-course vegan Thanksgiving dinner!

• Cali Mastny - October, 2008

Prepared an all-vegan menu: salad with tofu sticks, mock fried chicken, 'cheesy' mashed potatoes, and chocolate cupcakes!

• Judah Nataf - March, 2007

Head chef at St. Martin's Table showed the basics of making Japanese miso soup packed full of delicious veggies, tofu, and of course miso!

• Kris Krafft and Tom Trogdon - October, 2006

Seward Coop deli chefs demonstrated how to make easy and delicious vegan recipes, including savory kale, sautéed tempeh, and spicy jasmine rice.

• Rebecca Ford and Ben Acaso - October, 2006

Compassionate Action for Animals coordinators shared samples and quick, cheap, and tasty meal ideas to balance a vegan diet for optimum nutrition.

• Samuel Ero-Philips - September, 2005

A demonstration on how to make simple vegan dishes, including tofu pad thai and chocolate soy pudding.

• Joe Yocom - September, 2004

A demonstration on how to make mouth-watering vegan specialties such as BBQ mock duck sandwiches, tacos, and southern chili dogs. Yocom also shared information on healthy eating, provided hand-outs, and concluded the demonstration with a pop quiz.