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!

With our free or 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 e-mailing us!

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.