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Cooking Club

Cooking With Your Plants On!

A free chef-guided, online cooking club

Looking for a little nudge to get into the kitchen? Cooking With Your Plants On! is an informal and fun virtual cooking club designed to bring together good food and good people. If you want to start gaining confidence in your plant-based cooking, join us from the comfort of your kitchen in a 1-hour-ish session featuring one or two delicious recipes. The difficulty and style will vary, but the recipes will always be powered by plants. You'll learn about new ingredients and techniques, and meet other like-minded folks just like you! Everyone is welcome whether you’re vegan, plant-based, curious, or just plain hungry!

Watch & Cook Along
September Cooking Club: Harvest Sweet Potato Stew

Upcoming Events

  • Free Food for Life Class: Eat to Beat Diabetes
    Free Food for Life Class: Eat to Beat Diabetes
    Wed, Nov 05
    Virtual Event
    Nov 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
    Virtual Event
    Did you know that more than 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and most don’t even realize it? And about 38 million Americans are living with diagnosed diabetes, with many more undiagnosed. The dangers of diabetes are serious, but you can change your future by changing what you eat! Read more>
  • Tofu to the Rescue! Egg and Dairy-Free Recipes
    Tofu to the Rescue! Egg and Dairy-Free Recipes
    Thu, Sep 11
    Virtual Event
    Sep 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    In this hands-on class, you’ll discover delicious, plant-powered swaps using our star ingredient of the month: tofu! Together we’ll make a creamy eggless salad, a savory tofu scramble, and a tangy feta-style cheese—all satisfying, cholesterol-free alternatives. Scroll down for more info...
  • Cozy Fall Cooking: Shakshuka + Socca
    Cozy Fall Cooking: Shakshuka + Socca
    Wed, Sep 10
    Virtual Event
    Sep 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Busy fall schedule? 🍂 Join us for a fun, hands-on class where we’ll make hearty one-pan shakshuka, crispy socca bread for dipping, and a refreshing herbed cucumber salad to keep things light. Easy, healthy, and packed with flavor—perfect for dinner and tomorrow’s lunch! Scroll down for more info...
  • Summer Thai Flavors Virtual Cooking Class
    Summer Thai Flavors Virtual Cooking Class
    Wed, Jun 25
    Virtual Event
    Jun 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Thai cuisine is renowned for its vibrant flavors and the use of fresh ingredients and herbs. Learn how to create seasonal dishes in a plant-perfect way! You'll learn how to create Vegan Satay, cooling Ginger-Scallion Quinoa Cucumber Salad, and Rainbow Summer Rolls. Class is GF!
  • Better Than Eggs: Essential Vegan Egg-free Recipes
    Better Than Eggs: Essential Vegan Egg-free Recipes
    Wed, Apr 23
    Virtual Event
    Apr 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    There's never been a better time to ditch eggs! Learn how to make your favorite egg dishes using plant-based, vegan ingredients. This class will teach you how to make beloved egg dishes without cracking up! Scroll down for more information...
  • Power Foods for the Brain
    Power Foods for the Brain
    Mon, Mar 03
    Virtual Event
    Mar 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
    Virtual Event
    Aging is inevitable...a decline in brain health is not! How we eat and live can help us protect our memory and stay sharp into old age. Learn how to protect yourself against cognitive decline in this interactive and informative class! Scroll down for more information!
  • Free Class: Love Your Heart: Eating to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
    Free Class: Love Your Heart: Eating to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
    Mon, Feb 03
    Virtual Event
    Feb 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
    Virtual Event
    Show your heart some love by learning how to eat to prevent–and reverse heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the world. The good news is that by changing what you eat, you can change your future! Scroll down for more info...
  • Free Class: Kickstart Your Health in 2025!
    Free Class: Kickstart Your Health in 2025!
    Mon, Jan 27
    Virtual Event
    Jan 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
    Virtual Event
    It's never too late to take a healthy approach to eating. If your goals for 2025 include putting more plants on your plate, join us for this free class and learn about the benefits of creating meals that are low-fat, high-fiber, and deliciously plant-based! Scroll down for more information...
  • A Cozy Winter Dinner: Plant-Based Swedish Meatballs
    A Cozy Winter Dinner: Plant-Based Swedish Meatballs
    Wed, Dec 04
    Virtual Event
    Dec 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Cozy can be healthy! Learn how to use veggies to make meatballs that will melt in your mouth! These Swedish meatballs are made from simple, whole-food ingredients making the perfect dinner for a cold winter night. Scroll down for more info...
  • Free Class: Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
    Free Class: Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
    Thu, Nov 21
    Virtual Event
    Nov 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Imagine an easy-to-make holiday dessert that is impossibly delicious. Now, imagine that it's vegan, has no added fat or sugar, and that you don't even have to bake it. Learn how to combine the taste of pecan pie and chocolate in this easy and fun dessert! Scroll down for more information...
  • Eating for Healthy Weight Control & Cancer Prevention
    Eating for Healthy Weight Control & Cancer Prevention
    Thu, Nov 14
    Virtual Event
    Nov 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Lower your risk of developing cancer through the right dietary choices! In this Food for Life class, you'll learn about choosing foods with cancer-fighting compounds and why healthy weight control is essential. Scroll down for more information...
  • A Whole-Food, Plant-Based, Vegan Thanksgiving!
    A Whole-Food, Plant-Based, Vegan Thanksgiving!
    Wed, Nov 13
    Virtual Event
    Nov 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Whether you call it plant-based or vegan, updating your holiday traditions with a nutritious, compassionate approach makes a lot of sense! Learn how to make a budget-friendly, fabulous feast that will unite eaters of all kinds!
  • Power Foods for the Brain
    Power Foods for the Brain
    Thu, Nov 07
    Virtual Event
    Nov 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
    Virtual Event
    November brings awareness to Alzheimer's. Learn why plant-based foods may help prevent this disease and other forms of dementia. A decline in brain health is not an inevitable part of aging! How we eat and live can help us protect our memory and stay sharp into old age.
  • 30 Minute Dinner: Loaded Lentil Tacos, Cauliflower Rice & Beans, Copycat Sauce
    30 Minute Dinner: Loaded Lentil Tacos, Cauliflower Rice & Beans, Copycat Sauce
    Wed, Oct 30
    Virtual Class
    Oct 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Virtual Class
    You CAN get a nutritious and delicious dinner on the table in 30 minutes! Chock-full of protein, fiber, and flavor, this plant-based, vegan meal will satisfy eaters of all kinds!
  • Free Class: Spaghetti Squash & Meatless Meatballs
    Free Class: Spaghetti Squash & Meatless Meatballs
    Wed, Oct 23
    Virtual Class
    Oct 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Virtual Class
    Have you ever wondered what to do with spaghetti squash? Make spaghetti and meatless meatballs, of course! Learn how to make a simple, nutritious, seasonal meal that highlights the best autumn has to offer! Scroll down to read more...
  • Vegan Harvest Snack Board
    Vegan Harvest Snack Board
    Thu, Oct 17
    Virtual class
    Oct 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual class
    Fall brings people together for cozy gatherings and holidays! Learn how to make a better snack board for your noshing needs in the season ahead using a plant-based approach. Scroll down for the menu...
  • Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives for Cancer Prevention
    Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives for Cancer Prevention
    Tue, Oct 15
    Virtual Event
    Oct 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Lower your risk of developing cancer through the right dietary choices! In this nutrition education and cooking class, you'll learn about dairy and meat alternatives and why they're so important! Scroll down for more information...
  • How Foods Fight Cancer
    How Foods Fight Cancer
    Wed, Oct 09
    Virtual Event
    Oct 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Lower your risk of developing cancer through the right dietary choices! In this nutrition education and cooking class, you will learn about food choices that can help reduce your risk of getting cancer! Scroll down to read more...

Thurs. March 16

6:00 -7:00 p.m. ET

Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! 
Whether you’re wearing the green or just want to learn how to make a delicious, seasonal dish, join us from the comfort of your own kitchen to make:

  • Modern Irish Chowder...inspired by coastal fish chowder but without the fish!

  • Irish Flag Salad

Recipes and link to join will be sent after registration and a week prior to meeting.

Disclaimer: The information shared on this website, in classes, and in programs is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are on medication and are changing to a whole-food, plant-based diet, you should discuss with your healthcare provider the changes that you are making in your diet and how these changes may require an adjustment in medication dosage. It is important that you work with your doctor to monitor your condition and medication dosage during your change of dietary practices, especially if you are taking blood pressure and/or diabetes medications.

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