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May 2023

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How to Enjoy Nutrition Superfoods with Maudene (Hybrid)

Friday, May 12, 2023
1:00 pm2:00 pm

To register: https://rssny.org/class-forms/healthy-cooking-and-nutrition-with-maudene.html

Discover the delicious and nutritious world of superfoods. Join RSS Dietitian, Maudene Nelson, to learn how to incorporate nutrient-dense foods into your diet and enjoy the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.

RSS Cooking Club: Culinary Cuisine with Beans: Indian Cuisine (Hybrid)

Friday, May 26, 2023
1:30 pm3:00 pm

To register: https://rssny.org/class-forms/cooking-club-indian-cuisine.html

Join us for a delightful cooking class that celebrates the versatile and nutritious world of cultural flavors using beans. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we unlock the incredible potential of beans and discover how they can create mouthwatering flavors and textures while paying homage to diverse culinary traditions.

The dish of the day is Chana Masala, a specialty of Northern India. It is a tangy chickpea curry traditionally made with tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices that is commonly consumed as a snack, main meal, or breakfast

In this class, we will showcase the immense culinary versatility of beans, emphasizing their significance as a staple ingredient in countless cuisines. Our chef will guide you through a simple yet flavorful recipe that exemplifies the rich diversity of flavors and techniques used in plant-based cooking. Get ready to learn how to prepare Chana Masala, a delightful and versatile chickpea dish.

The RSS Cooking Club is for anyone who loves to eat but wants to learn more about cooking. It doesn't matter what your comfort level is in the kitchen. Whether you are interested in learning more about cooking for yourself or just enjoy seeing how it's done, this club is for you.

Classes will be online and in person at RSS. Participants attending in person will be able to sample the food after the demonstration.

When you join the RSS Cooking Club, you will get:
- Live cooking demonstrations with a professional nutritionist or dietitian
- Exclusive access to videos and other recipe and cooking information.
- Get new, simple healthy recipes or "healthified" takes on old favorites
- Learn new cooking techniques and refresh your old skills
- Focus on new tools (like air fryers) and how they can be used to make your food healthy
- Share recipes and cooking tips with other club members
- Recreate dishes for single servings
- Help create an RSS Healthy Recipe Book
- Special events with other RSS instructor.


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