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Join AARP New York for a Virtual Plant Based Cooking Class!

Posted on 09/15/21 by Andre Hidalgo

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AARPNY is proud to bring back our virtual cooking classes with Chef Alexa. We invite AARP members and guests to join us as we learn how to prepare healthy plant-based dishes with natural, minimally processed foods that can meet our daily nutritional needs.

This class will make vegetables the star of your plate. Together let’s learn and understand what plant based is and the many benefits of this lifestyle; while providing simple options and meal suggestions to begin your adventure into the plant-based world.

Connect with us to learn healthy food tips and techniques. Chef Alexa will be providing tasty recipe options that you can share with your family and friends. Choose from any or all of the following six dates to cook along with us!

All virtual cooking classes are held at 6:00pm EST. Please register for one or all of our classes!

Session 1 - Boiling: October 6 | How to cook your vegetables to retain their nutritional content. Understanding the techniques of Boiling and applying it to vegetables to create staple recipes. Register: https://aarp.cvent.com/ChefAlexa1006

Session 2 - Steaming: October 13 | Turn boring steamed vegetables into delicious meals - Understanding the techniques of Steaming Vegetables. Register: https://aarp.cvent.com/ChefAlexa1013

Session 3 - Roasting: October 20 | "When all else fails - Roast it" Understanding the techniques of Roasting and Good Tips. Register: https://aarp.cvent.com/ChefAlexa1020

Session 4 - Braising: October 27 | An age old techniques that brings new creativity to your vegetables - Understanding the techniques of Braising and proper application. Register: https://aarp.cvent.com/ChefAlexa1027

Session 5 - Sauteing: November 3 | Quick and Easy go to meals - Understanding the techniques of Sauteing and applying it to the right vegetables. Register: https://aarp.cvent.com/ChefAlexa1103

Session 6 - Frying: November 10 | Fry it all! - Understanding the techniques of Frying and specific applications. Register: https://aarp.cvent.com/ChefAlexa1110

We hope to see you virtually in class!
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Previous Classes:
April 21, 2021 - Week 1. Boiling

April 28, 2021 - Week 2. Steaming

May 5, 2021 - Week 3. Braising

May 12, 2021 - Week 4. Roasting

May 19, 2021 - Week 5. Sautéing

May 26, 2021 - Week 6. Frying

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