Cook Well Berkeley Cooking Classes
Each semester, Cook Well Berkeley puts on 3 cooking classes. Demonstrations, recipes, and samples are provided. To see what we're offering this semester, please see our workshops and programs page.
The recipes from each class are below and are organized by class type.
- Fall 2023: Frijoles Colombianos, Carrot Cake Oatmeal
- Fall 2022: Stewed Beans and Greens, Soba Noodle Salad
- Spring 2021: Mushroom Barley Risotto, Lentil Meatballs
- Spring 2020: Lemony Red Lentil Soup, Simple Roasted Cabbage Steaks
- Must-Know Cooking Techniques, Spring 2018: Basic Stir Fry
- Handout: Healthy Cooking Cheat Sheet
- Practical Kitchen Tools, Spring 2017: Easy Cauliflower Mash, Blender Banana Pancakes, Peanut Slaw, Orange Poppy Seed Salad Dressing
- Handout: Practical Kitchen Tools
- Spring 2011 Recipes: Classic Bulgur Tabouli, Broiled Herb & Parmesan Polenta Slices, Sweet & Savory Popped Corn, Quinoa Citrus Salad
- Resources:
- Fall 2024: Pinecone Brownies, Rava Dosa and Coconut Chutney in a Jar, Orange Rose Ice Cubes
- Fall 2023: Golden Milk Mix, Peanut Butter Chocolate Dates, Chili Crisp
- Fall 2022: Chocolate Salami, Khichdi in a Jar
- Fall 2021: Payday Bites, Chicago-Style Giardiniera, Mulling Spices
- Fall 2020: Furikake Snack Mix, Peppermint Patties, Salt & Vinegar Pumpkin Seeds
- Fall 2019: Chocolate Pistachio Apricots, Cranberry Thyme Cheeze Ball
- Fall 2018: Soft Pretzels, Crispy Rice Bars, Beeswax Wraps
- Fall 2017: Wheat Crackers, Cookie Dough Dip, Secret Ingredient Brownies, Holiday Paprika Popcorn
- Fall 2016: Curried Lentil Soup in a Jar, Easy Coconut Macaroons, Chocolate Peanut Butter Apples Nachos, Homemade Sriracha
- Fall 2015: Chocolate Peppermint Almond Cookies, Savory Granola, Dark Chocolate Salted Popcorn, Wasabi Nori Chips
- Fall 2014: Gingerbread Granola, Chickpea Blondies, Rosemary Sesame Pecans, Chai Tea Mix
- Fall 2014: Extra Gift Ideas
- No Cook Meal Prep, Fall 2021: Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars, Homemade Instant Noodle Cups
- Meal Prep for a Week, Fall 2021: Southwest Tofu Scramble, Grain Bowls, Arugula Pesto, Lemon Tahini Sauce, Lentil Bolognese
- Make-Ahead Meals, Spring 2019: African Peanut Stew; Beans, Greens, and Grains
- Lunch, Fall 2015: Mediterranean Salmon Salad, Smashed White Bean Collard Wrap, Roasted Veggie Lunch Bowl, Whole Grain Salad with Miso Dressing
- Handouts:
- Plant-Based & Planet-Friendly, Spring 2025: Vegan Chorizo Crumbles, Creamy Italian White Bean Skillet
- Plant-Based & Planet-Friendly, Spring 2024: Marinated Tomato Poke Bowl, Southwest Rice and Lentil Skillet
- Plant-Based & Planet-Friendly, Spring 2023: Easy One-Pot Miso Ramen, Rice Paper Bacon
- Plant-Based & Planet-Friendly, Spring 2022: Homemade "Beyond" Burgers, Easy Jackfruit Curry
- Plant-Based Tips & Tricks, Spring 2022: Ranch Dressing, Braised Tofu (Dooboo Jorim), Links to Many Other Plant-Based Recipes
- Plant-Based & Planet-Friendly, Fall 2019: Mashed Cauli-tatoes, Gardener's Pie
- Plant-Powered Meals, Fall 2017: Sushi Salad, Eggplant Lasagna Rolls, Tempeh Breakfast Sausage, 5+ Ingredient Chili
- Fall 2013: Black Bean & Seasonal Vegetable Enchiladas, Winter Squash & Coconut Soup, Farmers' Market Quinoa Salad (with the option of adding sausage)
- Fall 2012: Lentil Burgers, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, Tempeh Tacos with Avocado, Protein Packed Granola
- Fall 2011: Black Bean & Vegetable Enchiladas, Winter Squash & Coconut Soup, Farmers' Market Pasta Salad
- Resources
Fall
- Fall/Winter 2024: Fall Bliss Salad, Moroccan Spiced Carrots, Zesty Dill Garlic Sauce
- Fall/Winter 2023: Stuffing Stuffed Pumpkin, Stuffed Cabbage Cake
- Fall/Winter 2022: Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Mushroom Wellington
- Fall 2018: Green Bean Casserole (from scratch), Citrus Endive Boats
- Fall 2017, 7-Minute Veggies: Avocado Chimichurri, Portabella Steaks, Asian Cole Slaw, Broiled Green Beans
- Fall 2016: Yakisoba Spaghetti Squash, Sweet Potato Mash, Carrot Apple Soup, Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Fall 2015: Vegan Kale Caesar Salad, Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce, Carrot Pancakes, Creamy Pesto Spaghetti Squash
- Fall 2014: Cauliflower Pizza Crust; Brussels Sprouts Chips; Roasted Squash with Lemon-Tahini Sauce; Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato and Apple Hash
- Fall 2014 Extra Recipes: No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Pie, Simple Cauliflower Mash
- Fall 2013: Roasted Beet & Apple Radicchio Slaw, Sauteed Chard, Curried Cauliflower Soup, Arugula Persimmon Pear Salad
- Fall 2012: Sesame Shitake Bok Choy, Mashed Cauliflower with Leeks, Roasted Butternut Squash & Parsnip Soup, Massaged Kale with Cranberries & Pecans
- Fall 2011: Roasted Autumn Harvest Vegetables, Sauteed Rainbow Chard, Cumin Lime Slaw, Grilled Zucchini & Peppers
Spring
- Spring 2025: Creamy White Beans with Peas and Asparagus, Deconstructed Spring Roll Salad
- Spring 2023: Pasta Primavera, Green Goddess Tahini Dressing/Dip
- Spring 2021: Skillet Lasagna, Arugula Pesto
- Spring 2019: Cream of Asparagus Soup with Gremolata, Sesame Cauliflower Wings
- 7-Minute Veggies, Spring 2017: Soy Garlic Mushrooms, Cauliflower Fried Rice, Ranch Roasted Carrots, German Cucumber Salad
- Spring 2016: Deconstructed Spring Roll Salad, Cucumber Sunomono, Fennel and Orange Salad, Truffle Parsnip Fries with Creamy Garlic Tahini Dip
- Satisfying Spring Salads, Spring 2015: Cucumber Watermelon Salad; Asian Chicken Salad; Rainbow Thai Chopped Salad; Springtime Buckwheat Salad
- Spring 2014: Sauteed Radishes, Spinach Artichoke Hummus, Roasted Carrots & Parsnips, Grilled Asparagus
- Spring 2013: Ratatouille Skewers, Sauteed Spinach with Walnuts & Golden Raisins, Quick Pickled Spring Vegetables, Shaved Asparagus with Parmesan Dressing
- Spring 2011: Sauteed Bok Choy with Mushrooms, Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Melted Leeks, Asian Snap Pea & Turnip Slaw, Kale Chips, Grilled Beets with Asparagus
Resources
- Vegetables Made Easy: Four simple methods for preparing delicious vegetables along with tips and suggestions
- Cooking Spaghetti Squash (video)
- Farmers' Market Finder from the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association
- Spring 2021: Southwest Tofu Scramble, Breakfast Potatoes, Dalgona Coffee
- Fall 2014/Spring 2015: Frittata Muffins, Pizza Omelet, Breakfast Bites, Savory Oatmeal
- Handout: 10 Ways to Cook Eggs
- Spring 2020: Panzanella, Oat Milk, Roasted Potato Peels, Bruised Apple Tea and Applesauce
- Spring 2018: Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai, Chia Pudding
- Handout: Building a Healthy Plate
- Fall 2016: Spinach Poppy Seed Salad, Peanut Tofu Bowl, Scrambled Chickpea Pitas, Tropical Fried "Rice"
- Handout: Healthy Snacks
- Spring 2016: Sweet Potato, Bean, and Veggie Enchiladas, Slow Cooker Chicken Curry, Cajun Turkey Meatloaf, Broccoli "Cheeze" Soup
- Kitchen Staples Cook-Along, Spring 2020: Berry Chia Jam, Easy Flatbread, Chickpea Blondies, Easy Chili, Quick Pickled Onion
- Fall 2018: Creamy Mushroom Pasta, Oven "Fried" Tofu and Roasted Broccoli
- Spring 2025: Savory Bites for Any Occasion: Deviled Potatoes, Tomato Crostini, Dilly Cucumber Bites
- Spring 2015: Mediterranean Potato Salad, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Guacamole Deviled Eggs, Watermelon "Cake"
- Handout: Healthier Celebrations and Potlucks
- Fall 2024 -- Mexican Street Corn Inspired Salad, Liangban Dofu (Spicy Cold Tofu), Smashed Cucumber Salad, Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Fall 2020 Recipes: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Balls
- Food Safety Handout
- Spring 2019: Carrot Dogs, 5 Ingredient Chili, Stuffed Bananas, and Foil Packet Meal Template
- Spring 2016: Tofu Taco Wraps, Breakfast Pizza Puffs, Ranch Roasted Chickpeas, Cauliflower Fried "Rice"
- Spring 2024, Flavors Around the World: Ghanaian Red Red, Marinated Tofu Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
- Spring 2022, Flavors Around the World: Za’atar Hummus & Pita Chips, Foul Mudammas, Salsa Macha
- Fall 2020, Flavors Around the World: Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Misr Wot), Korean-Inspired Marinated Tofu (or Eggs), Chimichurri
- Fall 2019, Spices Around the World: Shakshuka, Curried Chickpea Salad
- Fall 2013: Curried Quinoa Pilaf, Smoky Spice Rub (with Salmon), Mixed Herb Pesto (with Seasonal Vegetables), Sauteed Spiced Apples
- Spring 2017: Tahini Cucumber Noodles, Baked Shoestring Sweet Potato Fries, Simple Lemon Garlic Zucchini Pasta, Miso Zucchini Noodle Soup
- Spring 2014: Blueberry Chia Jam, Kale and Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad, Savory Oatmeal, Savory Roasted Chickpeas
- Spring 2013: Make Ahead Steel-Cut Oats, Parmesan-Thyme Popcorn, Buckwheat Tabouli with Chickpeas, Balsamic Berries with Yogurt & Mint
- Resources
- Spring 2024: Chinese Corn Soup, Tofu Nuggets
- Spring 2023: Ginger Sesame Tofu, Stuffed Shells with Tofu "Ricotta"
- Spring 2018: 2-Ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes, Chocolate Pumpkin Pie, and many more ideas