Crockpot cooking classes available for Purdue faculty, staff and students

Crockpot cooking demonstrations will be held this summer in the Demonstration Kitchen at the Córdova Recreational Sports Center.

Menu and ingredients are provided. Participants take care of the prep work and leave with a meal for four in their crockpot. Participants without a crockpot can bring a container to take the meal with them to cook at home.

Crockpot Complete Meals for Four will be held 12:15-12:45 p.m. Fridays in the Demonstration Kitchen. The demonstration classes are open to all Purdue students, faculty and staff and their families. 

The recipes to be featured are:

* June 8: Sesame Chicken with Quinoa and Stir Fry Vegetables
* June 22: Stuffed Bell Peppers
* July 13: Turkey Mole Tacos
* July 27: Curried Chicken with Cauliflower and Couscous

The cost is $20 per person, and advance registration is necessary. To register, go online or visit the Member Services desk at the center. Membership at Recreation & Wellness (including "the Co-Rec") is not required to attend.

Additional programs offered by the Demonstration Kitchen

Summer cooking demonstrations: Summer cooking demonstrations for faculty, staff and students begin June 12. Each demonstration will provide the opportunity to participate in an interactive cooking experience, sample four to five delicious recipes, and take home recipe cards. The sessions are:

* June 12: Super Salads
* June 27: Cooking with Quinoa
* July 12: Vegetarian Meals
* July 25: SuperFoods

Demonstrations are held 6-7 p.m. in the Demonstration Kitchen and cost $10 to attend. Free parking is available after 5 p.m. in the Co-Rec parking lot. To register, go online or visit the Member Services desk at the center.

Private cooking demonstration: Private cooking demonstrations are ideal for staff or club retreats, residence hall programs, and sorority and fraternity programs. Cooking instructors will provide a fun and informative program for any group, and a variety of menus are available to choose from. The Demonstration Kitchen staff take care of the grocery shopping, preparation and cleanup. 

Kitchen rental: Those looking for a fun and creative way to host a meeting, celebrate with a group or hold a team-building exercise can rent the Demonstration Kitchen. Cooking is a great way to gather friends and colleagues, and the Demonstration Kitchen is available to reserve for students, faculty and staff.

For more information on available programs, call 765-496-1788.