Key Takeaways:
- GetSetUp introduces a community cookbook and classes focused on diverse, global plant-based recipes.
- The blog showcases the versatility of beans, jackfruit, and cauliflower in plant-based cooking.
- Interactive sessions cover topics like the benefits of spinach, homemade soups, and slow cooker use for healthy meals.
To mark the creation of the first-ever GetSetUp community cookbook, we’ve scheduled a series of classes to instruct and inspire you to cook more plant-based recipes.
The cookbook, created by and for the GetSetUp community, will feature plant-based recipes from around the world.
To highlight the series, you’ll see a Learner demonstrate a recipe they’ve submitted to be included in the cookbook each week. Get the recipe and learn their tips for making a flavorful dish in Plant-Based Eating: Recipe Spotlight.
We hope you’ll join us to learn new techniques and the benefits of cooking with whole grains, beans, lentils, and vegetables.
Discover the versatility of beans
Tuesday, February 15
Beans pack a serious nutritional punch, so getting more of them into our diet makes sense. In this session, you'll learn how to use beans along with herbs, spices, and dressings to create delicious salads in unique new dishes to serve to family and friends.
Desserts That Start with a Can of Beans
Wednesday, March 2
Beans can be surprisingly delicious in your baked goods. Beans also have protein and fiber, which are important to our diet. Learn how to use beans in your baked desserts and watch a demonstration on how to make these sweet treats.
Thursday, February 17 and 24, and Thursday, March 3
Join fellow culinary enthusiasts in this session led by GetSetUp Guide Deb. We'll share recipes, techniques, meal planning tips, and more. On the 17th, bring your favorite recipe that showcases beans.
Fruits and vegetables
Wednesday, February 16
Have you heard about jackfruit and all the interesting ways it can be eaten? This fruit may not be one you eat now, but after this class, you just might want to give it a try!
Wednesday, February 16
In this class, we will talk about the history of sweet potato pie. We will also review other famous and favorite soul foods in honor of Black History Month and demonstrate how to prepare a sweet potato pie.
Wednesday, February 23
In this session, learn about the versatility of cauliflower. You can make delicious meals from pizza to faux mashed potatoes with this vegetable.
Soup and salad
Tuesday, February 15
Do you enjoy salads but would like to mix up your usual "go-to" recipes? In this session, we'll explore salad recipes with something new each time. Have a favorite salad recipe to share? Bring it to the class!
Spotlight on Seasonal Ingredients: Spinach
Tuesday, February 22
Spinach is a delicious superfood. Learn how spinach is grown, different types of spinach you can use, and some delightful dishes for using this nutritious green.
Friday, February 25
Homemade soups made from scratch taste the best, are the best nutritionally, and offer something for every taste. Learn how to make a variety of soups in these sessions that use fresh ingredients and your own homemade stock.
Take it slow
Using a Slow Cooker for Healthy, Delicious Meals
Friday, February 18
In this session, we'll review the benefits of using a slow cooker, discuss slow cooker safety, review best-rated slow cookers, and share some tips for cooking healthy, delicious meals using the slow cooker. Plus, you'll leave with a recipe to try on your own!
Classes by:
Kristina Abernathy
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