Events
Featured Event:
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
If you are wanting all things plant-based all the time - you've got it!! We have just opened the Center for Plant-based Living, it's the nation's first plant-based nutrition and culinary education center located in downtown Kirkwood. Join us and let's get cooking!
October 15, 2019, at 06:30 PM
Location: Dierbergs - South Roads
A hearty, healthy soup is like a bowl full of love. And what’s not to love about what’s simmering here.
Your Menu:
White Bean & Kale Soup • Creamy Lentil & Broccoli Soup • Coconut Carrot & Ginger Soup • Roasted Cauliflower, Sweet Potato, & Chard Soup
October 11, 2019, at 05:30 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Why settle for the same old boring appetizers at your happy hour gathering? Let’s spice things up and kick out the grease-laden old stand-bys with these tasty bites that won’t having you wishing you didn’t.
Your Menu
Potato Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Crispy Spring Rolls
Hummus Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
October 10, 2019, at 06:30 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Dr. Loomis is back! The chilly weather is upon us and making a big pot of hearty soup is one of of his favorite pastimes. During this class you’ll leave inspired on how to build flavors, learn to batch cook for all week and understand how to add creaminess to soups without an ounce of dairy. You’ll definitely add these to your recipe rotation.
Your Menu:
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October 7, 2019, at 06:30 PM
Location: Dierbergs Des Peres
Hearty, flavorful root vegetables takes center stage in this seasonally-inspired dinner. See some of your favorite “understudy” flavors cast in new starring roles that will have you and your family craving an encore serving – or two! Not only are they extremely versatile in cooking, packed with flavor, and delicious, their nutrient dense qualities aid in fighting disease and boosting immunity and energy.
Your Menu:
Crispy Polenta with Greens • Sweet Potato & Corn Tacos with Cranberry Salsa • Caryn’s Big & Bold Chili • Kale & Beet Salad with Walnut Pesto Dressing
October 5, 2019, at 01:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
From making a simple vegetable broth (without all the junk in it!), to creating robust flavors in an oil-free, dry saute, you’ll learn all the culinary basics you need to jump start or even enhance your plant-based journey. Some other valuable take-a-ways:
How to make almond milk
How to make a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce
What 5 parts every salad dressing should have
How to make a Parmesan cheese
And much more! Scouts honor.
You’ll also walk away with a full color 20-page PDF to take home.
October 2, 2019, at 06:30 PM
Location: Dierbergs - Bogey Hills
Stage your next soirée with these savory appetizers and small plate bites.
Your Menu:
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Sliders with Smoky Chipotle Jam • Pecan Pesto Bruschetta • Indian Spiced Tofu Lollipops with Cilantro Chutney • Baked Jalapeños
September 17, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
A little traditional and a little not. Scale any of these recipes down for the two of you or, heck, why not make it a party, we are talking NACHOS however!
Your Menu
Minestrone White Bean Soup
Falafel with Spicy Cilantro Pesto
Greek Tahini Nachos
September 14, 2019, at 01:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
More food going in the dog than in your kiddo? These Kid Approved recipes by Forks Over Knives might help those dinner time struggles. (This class is for adults.)
Your Menu:
Simple Vegan Pita Pizzas
One Pot Chili Mac
Chickpea Bites with Cheesy Sauce
September 5, 2019, at 06:30 PM
Location: Dierbergs - Des Peres
You don’t need to walk away from the table hungry. These lighter yet filling recipes will hit all your comfort food cravings. You’ll enjoy a satisfying plant-based meal that will fill you up without weighing you down. Talk about a win-win!
Your Menu: Vegetable Chickpea Soup • Black Lentil & Mushroom Medley • Spaghetti Squash with Kale Spinach Pesto • Squash & Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette
August 27, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
It’s still summertime, and the meals are light, but not boring! These Thai inspired easy-to-make dishes will will have your taste buds dancing! You’ll also learn how to make two delicious dressing/sauces that will up your Thai game at home!
Your menu:
-Tangy Thai Lettuce Wraps
-Crunchy Thai Salad with a green curried vinaigrette
-Thai Chickpea Curry in an almond-coconut sauce
August 23, 2019, at 06:30 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Tofu seems so boring; let’s knock this little bean box up a notch and create a dinner party around it! We’ll set the table, dim the lights and burn the candles. Watch out, it will be decadent!
Your menu:
Appetizer: Spicy Tofu Bites with Heart Hemp Ranch
Salad: Tahini Kale with Tofu Feta and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Main: Eggplant Manicotti with Tofu Ricotta and Cashew Bechamel
Dessert: Tofu Chocolate Mousse with Dark Rum and Chili Flakes
July 25, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Kitchen Conservatory
Focusing on fresh local summer ingredients in the heat of our STL Summer!
-farmers' market sweet corn soup with carrots and cannellini beans topped with fresh basil and pine nuts
-smoky roasted eggplant and market fresh tomatoes "BLT" with tofu
-Caryn's ultimate vegetable soup, plus a kale-chickpea-artichoke summer salad with peppadews and avocado tossed in hemp seed ranch dressing
June 27, 2019, at 06:30 PM
Location: Dierbergs - Des Peres
Get your greens on! Summer salads are the perfect way to dress up your table with a healthy, bright, and delicious meal. I will help you showcase a variety of fresh and flavorful ingredients that will forever change the way you think about and enjoy salad.
June 20, 2019, at 06:30 PM
Location: Kitchen Conservatory
It's summah-time! Let's have some fun with these shareables!!
-Minty green tofu-cucumber-bell pepper summer rolls with avocado and enoki
-Thai basil, lentil burgers with smoky cashew cheese and sun-dried tomatoes
-Creamy cashew-basil-chickpea lettuce cups with pumpkin seeds and golden raisins
-Raw chocolate-almond truffles with dates, hazelnuts, coconut, and cayenne