Hudson Community Services: Community Education, School Age Care, Summer Programs

Commercials, social media, billboards, packaging . . . these days, the endless nutrition information surrounding us can be overwhelming, confusing and misleading. One day we hear that a particular food is bad for us, the next we’re encouraged to stock our pantries or fridges with it! Despite this reality, healthy eating doesn’t have to be so complicated. Health and wellness professionals agree that eating patterns centered on fresh, whole foods (while minimizing or avoiding processed foods) can greatly benefit your overall health. And what better way to incorporate these kinds of foods than by shopping at our local farmers’ markets this summer?? Sometimes the difficult part is figuring out how to use these foods at home, especially when it comes to cooking on your own in the midst of a full, demanding schedule. Get ready for a fun, educational, and approachable way to learn how to incorporate more nutritious and delicious plant-based foods into your cooking and overall diet when you join a “Cooking with Kiley” session. Class will also include discussion on a specific topic each month. A Zoom link and recipe information will be emailed prior to each class session. What’s Included? Recipe/ingredient list with any special instruction considerations provided ahead of time 60-minute virtual session, including a presentation and hands-on cooking demo Follow up with detailed recipe, substitution ideas, nutrition facts, and supplemental nutrition information Recipes and Topics: Recipes are relatively simple, efficient to prepare, nutritionally balanced, and can be customized to your preferences and needs. Each session will also provide education on a specific nutrition-related topic, integrated throughout the cooking experience. Recipes / Topics featured each month include: DATE RECIPE TOPIC April 15 Springy Lemon Pasta with Asparagus Understanding our Relationship with Food May 20 Thai-Inspired Rice Stacks Cooking Methods June 17 Cauliflower Steaks with Herbed Tahini Sauce Nutrition Basics July 15 Pesto Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes Eat the Rainbow: Plant-Based Basics August 19 The Best Tacos with Homemade Tortillas It takes GUTS!

Join us as we continue our exploration of Indian cooking. In this class we will focus on three commonly used ingredients - tamarind, lime and mango powder - that contribute to the tanginess in Indian curries. The demonstration will include eggplant, beef and lentil dishes. Afterwards, we will dine and continue with an informal discussion on ‘all things Indian cuisine’. No previous Indian cooking experience required.