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
    9/6

    Cooking Basics: Get Local
    Pan-seared salmon with watermelon and feta salad
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/7

    Lunch & Learn: Get Local

    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/13

    Cooking Basics: Get Local
    Sausage, tomato and zucchini gnocchi with homemade pesto
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/14

    Lunch & Learn: Get Local

    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/15

    Cooking Basics: Get Local
    Sausage, tomato and zucchini gnocchi with homemade pesto
    Register

    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/19

    Nutrition Education: Food & Mood
    Stop by our table in the Well-Being Center lobby to learn more!
    9/20

    Cooking Basics: Breakfast
    Breakfast sandwiches with fresh fruit salad
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/21

    Lunch & Learn: Get Local

    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/22

    Cooking Basics: Breakfast
    Breakfast sandwiches with fresh fruit salad
    Register

    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/27

    Cooking Basics: Get Local
    Shrimp tacos with cilantro lime slaw
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    9/28

    Lunch & Learn

    		 12-1 p.m.
    9/29

    Cooking Basics: Get Local
    Shrimp tacos with cilantro lime slaw
    Register

    12-1 p.m. 
  • October
    Date Event Time
    10/4

    Cooking Basics: 5 Ingredients or Less
    Sweet & spicy sweet potatoes with crispy garlic chicken
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    10/5

    Lunch & Learn: Keep It Simple

    		 12-1 p.m.
    10/6

    Cooking Basics: 5 Ingredients or Less
    Sweet & spicy sweet potatoes with crispy garlic chicken
    Register

    		 12-1 p.m.
    10/11

    Cooking Basics: One Pot Dinners
    Cumin chicken with rice & beans
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    10/18

    Cooking Basics: 5 Ingredients or Less
    Flaky pastry pesto chicken
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    10/19 Lunch & Learn: Keep It Simple 12-1 p.m.
    10/20

    Cooking Basics: 5 Ingredients or Less
    Flaky pastry pesto chicken
    Register

    		 12-1 p.m.
    10/24

    Nutrition Education: OkSOBERfest Mocktail Demo
    Register

    6-7 p.m. 
    10/26 Lunch & Learn: Keep It Simple 12-1 p.m.
    10/27

    Cooking Basics: One Pot Dinners
    Skillet shrimp scampi with orzo & tomato
    Register

    		 12-1 p.m.
    10/31

    Nutrition Education: Harvest Week

     

  • November-December
    Date Event Time
    11/1

    Cooking Basics: Harvest Week
    Autumn chicken, sausage, and apple bake
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    11/2

    Lunch & Learn: Harvest Week

    		 12-1 p.m.
    11/3

    Cooking Basics: Harvest Week
    Autumn chicken, sausage, and apple bake
    Register

    		 12-1 p.m.
    11/8

    Cooking Basics: Comfort Foods
    Grown up mac & cheese - Cacio e Pepe
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    11/10

    Cooking Basics: Comfort Foods
    Grown up mac & cheese - Cacio e Pepe
    Register

    		 12-1 p.m.
    11/15

    Cooking Basics: Comfort Foods
    Kimchi fried rice
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    11/16

    Lunch & Learn: Comfort Foods

    		 12-1 p.m.
    11/17

    Cooking Basics: Comfort Foods
    Kimchi fried rice
    Register

    		 12-1 p.m.
    11/29

    Cooking Basics: Comfort Foods
    5 ingredient tomato soup & grilled cheese
    Register

    		 6-7 p.m.
    11/30

    Lunch & Learn: Comfort Foods

    		 12-1 p.m.
    12/1

    Cooking Basics: Comfort Foods
    5 ingredient tomato soup & grilled cheese
    Register

    		 12-1 p.m.
    12/5

    Nutrition Education: Food & Mood
    Stop by our table for tips to destress before exams
    12/13

    Cookie Decorating: Take a tasty break during exam week! 
    Register

    		 12-3 p.m.

 

Featured Recipes:

Click for recipe cards with full ingredients and instructions:
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Everything Bagel Kale Chips
Fruit Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing
Banana-nut Baked Oatmeal Cups
Herb Tomato Ricotta Toast
Roasted Garlic Edamame Dip
Simply Guacamole
Vegan Carrot Cake Waffles
No Bake Granola Bars
Roasted Veggies with Tahini Sauce
Pasta Aglio e Olio
Zoodles with Parm and Burst Tomatoes
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Fresh Pasta Salad
Taco Spiced Tofu
Lemon Oregano Chicken
Nori Wraps
Golden Milk Smoothies
Mango Lassi
Tahini Overnight Oats