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Virtual Online Community Ed Cooking Classes - Winter/Spring Series

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Instructor:  Kirsten Madaus

Bio: A recent transplant to Minnesota, Kirsten Madaus has been eating with local intention and sharing how to make the most of the farm share via her website Farm Fresh Feasts. In addition to sharing her love of Instant Pot and air fryer cooking with folks in person and online, Kirsten spends her days creating beautiful food and helping fight food insecurity with Minnesota Central Kitchen at Chowgirls Catering.



Winter Wellness Bowl Meal Prep
 
You can create the building blocks for a variety of healthy meals using your Instant Pot and/or air fryer! In this live online class Kirsten will demonstrate a vegetarian Southwestern Breakfast Bowl, a Korean Chicken Bowl, and a flexitarian Mediterranean Bowl while discussing ways to change up your daily meals with different sauces and toppings. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so you can follow along at your convenience.

Registration Deadline:  Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Day/Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time: 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Fees: $28 (M)*, $42 (NM), $56 (NR)
*Discounts are applied at checkout



Instant Pot Basics 
It’s time to finally use that Instant Pot! In this live 4-part online Zoom class you’ll learn how to make breakfasts thru dinners and appetizers thru desserts! Each week Kirsten will demonstrate a different aspect of pressure cooking: from how a pressure cooker works to how to cook with frozen meats to all-in-one meals to pot-in-pot cooking. Handouts accompanying each session offer additional recipes beyond what is demonstrated during class and each week there’s plenty of time for Q&A and sharing how we’ve used our Pots since the previous class. Class will be recorded.
 
Registration Deadline:  Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Day/Dates: Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2024
Time: 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Fees: $110 (M)*. $165 (NM), $220 (NR)
*Discounts are applied at checkout



Chili Night with your Instant Pot
The electric pressure cooker makes a faster and more flavorful Pot of chili compared to stove top or slow cooker—and you can make your sides in the Instant Pot, too! In this live online class Kirsten will demonstrate Easy Weeknight Chili, Turkey Verde Chili, and vegan Quinoa Chili, along with Instant Pot “Baked” Potatoes and Loaded Cornbread. We’ll also discuss how you can adapt your favorite recipe for pressure cooker use. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so you can follow along at your convenience.
 
Registration Deadline:  Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Day/Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Time: 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Fees: $28 (M)*, $42 (NM), $56 (NR)
*Discounts are applied at checkout


Air Fryer Veggies
Using an Air Fryer to cook vegetables is quick—and the healthy results are delicious! In this live class Kirsten will demonstrate a variety of recipes using in-season local and/or commonly available vegetables including Lemon Pepper Broccoli, Miso Sesame Kale Chips, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so you can follow along at your convenience.
 
Registration Deadline:  Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Day/Date:  Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time:  7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Fees:  $28 (M)*, $42 (NM), $56 (NR)
*Discounts are applied at checkout


Summer Snacks and Sippers
Join Kirsten from her home kitchen in this live online cooking class as she demonstrates variety of recipes to brighten up your summer, including quick air fryer vegetable-forward seasonal snacks plus a Blueberry-Ginger Shrub and Rosemary Lemon Syrup to liven up your warm weather libations. Extensive handout with additional recipes included. Class is recorded so you can watch when you're able to or cook along at your convenience.
 
Registration Deadline:  Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Day/Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Fees: $28 (M)*, $42 (NM), $56 (NR)
*Discounts are applied at checkout

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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