Group Classes
These classes that will inspire YOU to embrace a plant-fueled lifestyle to live a healthier and more vibrant life by teaching cooking classes to foster:
🌿Eating plants in their whole state
🌿Using no animals, no oil, no dairy, no refined sugar, or processed foods
🌿Learn culinary techniques and ingredients to start and support your own health
Let’s get cookin’!
Classes are always rotating and becoming available. If you have a specific request or interest, click below to connect with me.
Here’s what is coming up!
Currently, there are no scheduled classes available. New classes are continuously rotating and becoming available. If you have a specific request or interest, please click below to connect with me.
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Most of my healthy cooking classes are free. I also support and share other instructors’ WFPB cooking classes as I become away of them. If you are ready to learn new cooking techniques and recipes, this is the right place. They will help you move toward a plant-forward diet. Click below to be notified of future offerings.
Looking for a specific class? Tell me more. If I don’t already have a class to match your interest, I would love to create one that does. If you are ready to learn new techniques, you are in the right place! Discover recipes to help you move toward a plant-forward diet. Click below to share the class topics you are interested in attending.
Past Classes
PLANTifull Fare for Anti-Inflammatory Care Class
Inflammation, both acute and chronic, significantly impacts overall health. This class provides a look at its effects on the body. It also offers practical strategies for managing it through diet and lifestyle changes.
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 03:00 PM Central Time
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Participants will learn to distinguish between acute and chronic inflammation. They will identify key lifestyle factors—such as diet, stress, and exercise—that contribute to inflammation. They will also explore effective ways to reduce it.
The class will cover dietary adjustments, lifestyle modifications, and the best foods to eat to prevent and reverse inflammation. By the end of the session, attendees will gain practical knowledge.
They will learn actionable steps to support a healthier lifestyle. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to take control of their health. They will learn to understand and manage inflammation through informed choices.
Let’s get cookin’!
Plant Based Cheese Lover’s Cookbook Cooking Class
We’ll demo four delicious plant-based recipes: Fresh Mozzarella Balls, Rice Cooker Pizza, Nacho Cheese Sauce, and Cowgirl Queso Dip! Learn how to create rich, cheesy flavors without dairy. Perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot now!
Date: Tuesday March 4, 2025 03:00 PM Pacific Time/5:00 PM Central Time
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It’s no wonder people want to eat cheese even after they go vegan. Cheese is part of so many comfort foods. These include pizza, mac ‘n’ cheese, grilled cheese, lasagna, quesadillas, and cheeseburgers. For many of us, memories of these comfort foods go back to childhood, and the effects remain strong in adulthood.
Our goal with this cookbook is to create plant-based cheeses without oils. We aim to use only the healthiest of plant-based thickeners and gelling agents. This contrasts with most commercial cheeses, almost all of which contain a mix of whole foods and processed foods. We tried many different ingredients and combinations and ended up
with yummy cheeses that are also wholesome, nutritious, and clean. Our focus is on simplicity and purity.
In this free class we will shared an introduction to plant-based cheeses. You can create these using healthy ingredients. They taste great and satisfy your cheese cravings.
Let’s get cookin’!
Food for Life: Holiday Cooking Class
This “Food for Life: Healthy Holiday Recipes” online class is where you’ll learn to craft delicious, plant-based holiday dishes! Our interactive class will guide you through preparing wholesome, seasonal dishes that are perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Pure Flavor, No Compromises, Dairy-Free, Oil-Free, All Delicious!
Hosted by two Food for Life Instructors: Tina Valdez – Healthy Cooking Simply Made and Donna Spencer – PLANTifull Fare.
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 6:00 PM Central Time
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This session provides inspiration and techniques for creating a balanced, satisfying holiday meal without animal products. Each dish is crafted to bring out bold flavors and festive flair while keeping everything wholesome and plant-based.
Cook along or watch a demo of these Holiday dishes:
🥔Mashed Potatoes
🍎Stuffing with Vegan Apple Sausage
🍲Butternut Squash Mac and “Cheese”
🍏Vegan Apple Crisp with Cranberries
You’ll learn tips and techniques thanks to cooking for a crowd or just for yourself. These will make healthy holiday cooking both satisfying and stress-free. No matter if you are new to plant-based cooking or a seasoned home chef. Bring warmth to your holiday table in a healthy, whole food, plant-based way!
Let’s get cookin’!