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

Wed, May 08
Introduction to Whole Food, Plant-Based Eating
Virtual Event
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May 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Virtual Event
Maybe you've heard that a plant-based diet is good for you. Maybe you love animals and want to start eliminating them from your diet. Great! But where do you start? In this live, hands-on class you'll learn why it matters what you eat and how to get started! See the menu below!
Thu, May 16
Eating for Diabetes Prevention and Reversal: The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
Virtual Event
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May 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Virtual Event
This is the 2nd class in a series but classes are designed to join at any time! This is a non-cooking class. This class provides the knowledge and resources for trying out a new way of eating. See below for class description.
Sat, May 18
Boost Your Energy & Curb Your Cravings Naturally
Trumbull PT & Wellness
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May 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Trumbull PT & Wellness, 6527 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA
Longing to lighten up and feel energized for fun-filled, summer days ahead? Time to boost your energy and conquer cravings so you can feel fuller longer and well-nourished naturally. Learn how to put more plants on your plate to fill you up and fuel your body. Cooking demo, samples, and recipes!
Thu, Jun 06
Vegan Cajun Crab Cake Dinner
Virtual Event
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Jun 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Virtual Event
If your heart swoons for crab cakes in the summer but you want a lighter, compassionate approach, this class is for you! Cook along and make a fabulous spring dinner, perfect for celebrations or weeknight dining. (Photo credit: Alexandra Shytsman for Compassionate Cuisine Cookbook)
Thu, Jun 13
Power Foods for the Brain
Virtual Event
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Jun 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
Virtual Event
June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. 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.
Thu, Apr 11
Eating for the Prevention and Reversal of Diabetes
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Apr 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
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Learn how you can harness important scientific research to dramatically change the way you look at diabetes. By addressing the causes, this condition can be prevented, managed, and even reversed through diet and lifestyle choices. Carbohydrates are not the enemy! Learn more...
Thu, Apr 04
Anti-Inflammatory Cooking
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Apr 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Chronic inflammation increases your risk of developing illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's. Reduce inflammation and improve your health by eating vibrant plant-based foods that nourish and heal!
Thu, Mar 28
Guilt-Free, Gluten-Free Baking!
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Mar 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Virtual Event
Living gluten-free and vegan doesn't mean you have to give up treats–and it doesn't mean you have to eat unhealthy, processed foods when you have a craving. You can enjoy brownies, cookies, and muffins while nourishing your body with healthy ingredients. Take this class and see for yourself!
Thu, Mar 21
Spring Liver Refresh
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Mar 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Support your liver this spring–it’s one of the most important organs for renewing, cleaning, and energizing the body! Shed the sluggish winter feeling and learn how to love your liver with refreshing, cleansing, plant-bant-based recipes. (V, GF, Oil-free)
Tue, Mar 19
Meatless Meatloaf (Free Class)
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Mar 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
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Learn how to live a meaty life on a plant-based diet! Celebrate MeatOut, Lent, spring, or just delicious plant-based eating when you cook along and make a hearty meatless meatloaf and savory gravy. Photo: Alexandra Shytsman for the Compassionate Cuisine cookbook
Thu, Mar 07
Free Food for Life Class: Tackling Menopause Through Diet
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Mar 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
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Menopause is a natural part of life but it can bring with it symptoms like brain fog, hot flashes, and unpredictable emotions. Join this FREE Food for Life class to learn about how to manage menopause naturally and deliciously through plant-based eating. (Vegan, GF, NF-option, Oil-free)
Thu, Feb 22
Cooking for Strong Bones and Body
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Feb 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
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Calcium and iron are essential to strong bones and bodies. A plant-based diet provides plenty of delicious opportunities to get enough of these important minerals. If you’ve got questions about the best plant-based sources and how to prepare them, this class is for you!
Thu, Feb 15
Free Food for Life Class: Foods for a Healthy Heart
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Feb 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the world and yet it's largely preventable. Eating habits and other lifestyle factors play a key role in determining the risk of heart disease. Join this FREE Food for Life class and learn how to love your heart!
Wed, Jan 31
Kickstart Your Health
Virtual event
Multiple Dates
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Jan 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Virtual event
It's a new year–the perfect time to kickstart your health! Join this 5-week Food for Life program designed to inspire, educate, and help you embrace the power of a healthy plant-based diet. Read more about the program below.
Thu, Jan 18
Rock Your Vegan Burger!
Virtual Event
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Jan 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Virtual Event
If you're creating new healthy eating habits this year, you'll definitely need to know how to make a fabulous veggie burger! Learn how to make a hearty, scrumptious burger that's packed with plant protein and accompanied by tasty toppings and sauces that create endless possibilities.
Sun, Jan 14
PRIVATE CLASS: Winter Cleanse & Nourish
Location is included in registration email
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Jan 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location is included in registration email
In this class, you'll learn how to make delicious, nourishing recipes–perfect to kick off your new year! The recipes are 100% plant-based, gluten-free, and include ingredients that support a holiday refresh and a healthy immune system.
Thu, Dec 07
Online Cooking Club
Virtual Event
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Dec 07, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual Event
December's a busy month and homecooked meals made with delicious, nourishing, and immunity-boosting ingredients are important if you want to keep up! Join us in the kitchen to make a quick and flavorful chili and lemony braised kale, both full of everything your body needs to stay well!
Thu, Nov 30
Warming Winter Soup & Salad
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Nov 30, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Virtual Event
Winter is here and that means it's time to warm up! In this class, we'll make a rich and flavorful winter soup and a hearty, nourishing warm salad, both full of immune-boosting ingredients to keep you at the top of your game this busy holiday season!

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: