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MHealthy Cooking Classes

Interact, virtually, with our MHealthy dietitians and chefs as they share tips for saving time, cutting costs and having fun making tasty, healthy food that you and your family will love! Our classes focus on teaching easy and delicious meals and snacks based on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, low-fat dairy, lean meat and beneficial fats.

What’s New for 2023

Starting with our March 2023 cooking classes, you will no longer have to register for both classes in the monthly series. Sign up for one class or both – you choose!
Our April and May classes will include an opportunity for you to cook along with the chef! You’ll prep and prepare a recipe at the same time as the chef and have an opportunity to get your questions answered at every step!

New Classes Offered Each Month – Sign Up to be Notified

MHealthy hosts free cooking classes each month. Registration opens a few weeks before the month’s first class date – sign up here to get notified when registration opens.

Summer 2023 Free Cooking Classes

Warmer days are here and that means more opportunities for outdoor barbecues and picnics. Our summer cooking classes highlight foods that are perfect for any summer gathering. You’ll learn to prepare quick and tasty finger foods, salads and dips that are easy to make and delicious to eat!

June 2023: Finger Foods
Fork-free appetizers and wraps are perfect for any gathering this summer!

Register: May 15 – June 1

June 7 Class (12 – 12:45 p.m.): Wrap it Up

We'll make easy and healthy wraps full of flavor and fiber, perfect for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner or a no-fuss picnic.

Mediterranean Vegetable Lettuce Wrap

Sheet-pan Chicken Fajitas

June 21 Class (12 – 12:45 p.m.): Nibbles and Bites

Leave the utensils behind with these delicious and simple appetizers everyone is sure to enjoy!

Spicy Salmon Sushi-Style Cups

Mini Antipasto Skewers

Everything Bagel Smoked Trout Dip
July 2023: Cool Salads for Hot Summer Days
Salads are great anytime of the year but there’s something about enjoying a cool salad on a warm summer day that can’t be beat!

Register: June 26 – July 13

July 19 Class (12 – 12:45 p.m.): Fruit and Veggie Salads

Summertime is when fresh fruits and vegetables are at their peak and usually cost less. We highlight some of our favorites with these make-ahead recipes.

Stone Fruit Caprese Salad

Kohlrabi and Napa Cabbage Coleslaw with Sesame Vinaigrette

July 26 Class (12 – 12:45 p.m.): Whole Grain Salads

Whole grain salads are easy to make and can last for days. We love pairing seasonal vegetables with the nutty texture of farro or crisp, fresh corn. Tossing in a lively dressing brightens up each dish.

Warm Farro and Chopped Veggie Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing

Corn Salad with Tomatoes, Peppers and Avocado
August 2023
Please note: One class is being offered in August

Register: July 17 – Aug 3

August 9 Class (12 – 12:45 p.m.): Let’s Go for a Dip

These individually portioned layered dips are perfect for parties, potlucks or make-ahead lunches. Even better, unlike traditional dips, there's no double dipping!

Tex Mex Layered Bean Dip

Middle Eastern Layered Dip
Culinary Medicine and the U-M Food for Life Kitchen

Culinary Medicine

Culinary medicine is a growing field that explores the links between food and health, applying the foundations of nutritional science side-by-side with traditional medical interventions in clinical care.

Michigan Medicine is breaking new ground in this emerging specialty. A multidisciplinary partnership is working to advance our knowledge of the medical consequences of what, when and how much we eat, and offering practical advice and experiences to help patients develop smart, sensible, sustainable food strategies.

U-M Food for Life Kitchen

Just as the kitchen is the center of the home, we have created the U-M Food for Life Kitchen, a dedicated, learning space to serve as a hub for a number of programs where food and health intersect.

Learn more about culinary medicine and the the U-M Food for Life Kitchen.

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