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Valentine's Cooking Class

Are you tired of fighting the dinner crowds on Valentine's Day? Or maybe you just want to pick up a few new recipe ideas. If so, don't miss out on CAA's fun filled Valentine themed cooking class!

The class will be taught by CAA volunteer Betsy Born. Betsy has taught several other CAA cooking classes and she always brings delicious foods to potlucks, so you know the food will be great. Betsy will be making: Mushroom Stroganoff, Roasted Vegetables with Rosemary, and a very delicious Valentine's dessert.

The cost of the class ($10) will go towards individual samples of each prepared dish as well as recipe handouts.

Time: Feb 10, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Van Cleve Community Center, 901 15th Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414-2404

We look forward to seeing you there! Please register soon as seats are limited!

2nd Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off

Warm up at the 2nd Annual Vegan Chili Cook-off! Hosted by Compassionate Action for Animals and Seward Cafe, this event is guaranteed to spice up a chilly Minnesota night. Attendees will sample a variety of delicious vegan chili recipes prepared by thirteen local cooks at this FREE event. Vegan beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for washing down some spicy chili. Over 125 people attended last year's cook-off, and we expect a similar crowd again this year!

Like cooking chili? Have a secret family recipe? Then you might have what it takes to win 1st place at CAA's 2nd Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off! Awesome animal-friendly prizes will be awarded to the top three recipes as determined by a mixture of popular vote and our expert panel of chili judges.

Contestants must bring 15 cups of prepared vegan (no animal products) chili, a list of ingredients, and a crock pot (or something without an open flame to keep your chili warm). Please note that we can only accept 13 entries. Additional details will be sent to cooks prior to the event. To register ($20 non-refundable entry fee), please visit the link below.

Time: Feb 26, 2011 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 PM
Location: Seward Cafe, 2129 East Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404

Register to compete!

Recipe: Kasha Root Chili

Warm up on these cold winter nights with some tasty and flavorful Kasha Root Chili! Kasha generally refers to buckwheat groats, but in Slavic countries, kasha refers to porridge in general and can be made from any cereal, especially buckwheat, wheat, barley, oats, millet, and rye. When mixed with hearty chili beans, this dish is healthy and delicious!

Get the full recipe from our website.