Demonstration Kitchen

The Demonstration Kitchen is committed to promoting lifelong culinary and nutrition skills through cooking demonstrations and classes. These programs encourage and promote healthy eating with fresh, minimally processed ingredients while also building community among students, staff, and faculty. Located in the Well-Being Center, we strive to build strong nutrition habits and create a culture of health and wellness through food.

Participants are empowered to make balanced food choices, understand good nutrition practices, and learn cooking techniques. Demonstrations are taught by the UR registered dietitians, UR chefs and guest chefs from the Richmond area. Click here to watch a sweet potato demo!

Cooking Basics are student cooking classes focusing on essential cooking techniques and how to make recipes using that technique. Each week highlights a new cooking skill and participants will receive a free piece of cooking equipment to start to build their kitchen tools. Students will have hands on cooking time and will leave receive a free meal!

Lunch and Learn cooking classes at the Demonstration Kitchen open to full time students, staff, and faculty. These classes have a nutrition focus and attendees receive a free meal. 

Classes and Events

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  • September
    Date Event Time
    9/4

    Cooking Basics:End of Summer
    Veggie Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/6

    Cooking Basics:End of Summer
    Veggie Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

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    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/11

    Cooking Basics: California-inspired Grain Bowls

    This week’s class is California inspired - we’ll make a green juice, grain bowls, and more!

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/13

    Cooking Basics: California-inspired Grain Bowls

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    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/18

    Cooking Basics: Sausage, Tomato, and
    Zucchini Gnocchi

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/20

    Cooking Basics: Sausage, Tomato, and
    Zucchini Gnocchi

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    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/25

    Cooking Basics: Mexican Tlayudas and Guacamole

    Tlayudas are native to Oaxaca and are like an open face quesadilla, or a Mexican pizza. Come learn how to make this simple dish yourself at the Demonstration Kitchen!

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/25

    Cooking Basics: Mexican Tlayudas and Guacamole

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    		 12-1 p.m.
  • October
    Date Event Time
    10/2

    Cooking Basics: Greek Night

    For this semester’s popular Greek night, we will be making Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wraps and Greek yogurt popsicles.


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    		 6-7 p.m.
    10/4

    Cooking Basics: Greek Night

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    12-1 p.m.
    10/16

    Cooking Basics: Indian Night

    Tonight we will be cooking a simple and healthy Indian dish called Chana Saag and garlic naan bread on the side.

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    10/18

    Cooking Basics: Indian Night

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    		 12-1 p.m.
    10/23

    Cooking Basics: Lettuce Wraps

    Today’s cooking class will feature fresh Chicken Lettuce Wraps with a peanut dipping sauce.

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    6-7 p.m. 
    10/25

    Cooking Basics: Lettuce Wraps

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    		 12-1 p.m.

     

  • November
    Date Event Time
    11/6

    Cooking Basics: Make Ahead Breakfast

    Today’s cooking class will feature 3 make ahead breakfast options that you can have for 3 breakfasts later in the week! Options will include homemade granola and overnight oats with fresh strawberry jam.

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    11/8

    Cooking Basics: Make Ahead Breakfast

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    		 12-1 p.m.
    11/13

    Cooking Basics: Miso Salmon

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    		 6-7 p.m.
    11/15

    Cooking Basics: Miso Salmon

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    		 12-1 p.m.
    3/22

    Cooking Basics: Elevated Dining
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    		 12-1 p.m.
    3/27

    Cooking Basics: Pantry Staples
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    		 6-7 p.m.
    3/29

    Cooking Basics: Pantry Staples
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    		 12-1 p.m.