Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Cooking Class: Homemade Veggie Pizza

Join Chef Maria as she discusses ways to make your traditional pizza night a healthy one! We will be taking you through the whole pizza making process in this class as Chef Mara teaches you how to make a delicious veggie pizza with homemade wheat pizza crust.Families will also learn tips on eating healthy, saving time in the kitchen, how to involve kids in food preparation, and much more.

Register: https://bit.ly/HWCVeggiePizza

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. TWO gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Join Chef Maria as she discusses foods you should incorporate in your diet as well as foods you should limit when trying to follow a heart healthy diet. In this class participants will learn how to make salmon with honey-balsamic glaze. Families will also learn tips on eating healthy, saving time in the kitchen, how to involve kids in food preparation, and much more.

Register: https://bit.ly/HWCHeartHealthyRecipes

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. TWO gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Theme: Recipes that Will Boost Your Immune System

 A healthy immune system is vital for good health. Join Chef Maria as she explores new ingredients and recipes that will keep you healthy during these chilly winter days.

Featured Recipe: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Register: https://bit.ly/HWCDec2023

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. TWO gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Theme: Healthier Holiday Recipes

Caption: Holidays are just around the corner! Join us in making a healthy, wholesome meal that will leave you feeling good and ready for the season!

Featured Recipe: Roasted Turkey with Butternut Squash and Asparagus

Register: https://bit.ly/HWCNovClass

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. TWO gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Theme: Healthy Comfort Foods

Caption:  Cool fall nights call for warm comfort meals. Join us in making these healthy stuffed peppers that make a great lunch or dinner for the whole family!

Featured Recipe: Turkey and Zucchini Stuffed Peppers

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. TWO gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Topic: Harvest Veggies

Fill your bowl with in-season veggies that can be found in your garden with us! Chef Maria will be demonstrating a delicious bean and veggie soup packed full of veggies that everyone in the family will love!

Featured Recipes: bean and veggie soup

Registration:https://bit.ly/HWCSeptClass

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. TWO gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Topic: Healthy Summer Picnicking  

Picnic season is upon us and nothing ruins summer fun faster than a foodborne illness. During this class you will learn safety tips that will ensure you enjoy cookouts, picnics, and potlucks without worry. 

Featured Recipes: Strawberry jicama cucumber salad and Mediterranean pasta salad.

Registration: https://bit.ly/HWCAugust23

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. TWO gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Event: Make Grilling a Healthy Experience
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunny days and warmer nights signal the start of barbeque season. It's time to bring out your grills! Learn how to make the best grilled vegetables. Serve them as a side dish at your next cookout or top them with a yummy sauce and call them dinner.

Featured Recipes: Grilled veggie panini and perfectly grilled corn on the cob.

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. TWO gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Event: Taco Night
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Participants are invited to a Vegetarian's Twist on Taco Night.

Featured Recipe: Sweet potato black bean tacos with guacamole. 

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class.

Event: Mediterranean Diet
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, MAY 17, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Join us to learn more about the Mediterranean style diet while exploring new ingredients and recipes.

Featured Recipe: Mediterranean chicken burgers with tzatziki sauce.

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. FOUR gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Event: A Twist on Your Traditional Veggie Pizza
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, APRIL 19, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

You’ve all heard of vegetables on our pizza, but what about under it?

Featured Recipe: Cauliflower crust pizza with veggie toppings

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. FOUR gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Event: Algerian Whole Wheat Couscous with Red Beans and Vegetables
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. FOUR gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Event: Curry Spiced Tofu with Asian Vegetables
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card following the class. FOUR gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Event: Sriracha Glazed Chicken with Paprika Butternut Squash
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

All participants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card following the class. Two gift cards will be raffled off each class.

Event: Vegetarian Dinner Ideas
Status: CLOSED
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Food Kits: Recipe ingredients will be provided to the first 20 registered participants. Registration for this class closes once class is full or the Wednesday before the live class.
There will be a designated time to pick up the supplies for the cooking class at the West Chicago Public Library. Cooking kits will be provided only to those who confirm kit pick up.
Food Kit Pickup Confirmation: Saturday, November 12, 2022

Event: Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Food Kits: Recipe ingredients will be provided to the first 20 registered participants. Registration for this class closes once class is full or the Wednesday before the live class.
There will be a designated time to pick up the supplies for the cooking class at the West Chicago Public Library. Cooking kits will be provided only to those who confirm kit pick up.
Food Kit Pickup Confirmation: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Event: Healthy Snacks
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Food Kit Pickup Confirmation: Saturday, September 17, 2022

Event: Sweet Potato Nachos with Salsa
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Food Kit Pickup Confirmation: Saturday, August 13, 2022

Event: Veggie Tacos with Guacamole
Status: FULL for Cooking Kit
Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Food Kit Pickup Confirmation: Saturday, July 16, 2022

Event: Asian Style Noodles with Veggies
Status: FULL for Cooking Kit
Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Food Kit Pickup Confirmation: Saturday, June 11, 2022

Event: Baked Flautas with Mango Sauce / Flautas al horno con salsa de mango
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Food Kit Pickup Confirmation: Saturday, May 14, 2022

Event: Homemade hummus with veggie pita / Casero Hummus & Veggie Pita
Status: OPEN
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Food Kit Pickup Confirmation: Saturday, April 16, 2022

Event: Homemade Granola Bars / barra de granola casera
Status: CLOSED
Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Food Kit Pickup Confirmation: Saturday, March 12, 2022