About this Event
Healthy Eating on a Budget Cooking Series
Join the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center’s culinary educators and registered dietitians for the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center Cooking Series: Healthy Eating on a Budget!
Learn how to prepare delicious, nutritious, and cost-effective meals. Each session will teach you budget-friendly tips, tricks, and simple recipes that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine, all while keeping your health and wallet in mind.
All online classes will be held virtually via Zoom. All registrants will receive a Zoom link on the day of the class via the email address they used to sign up.
Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions
NEW! $10 grocery store e-gift card* drawing
Eligible participants who complete all participation and survey requirements will be entered into a drawing for a $10 grocery store e-gift card.
To be eligible, participants must:
- Attend the full, live virtual cooking class.
- Complete the anonymous post-class survey.
- Complete the separate e-gift card information form.
*At the end of the post-class survey, a link is provided in the "thank you" message that directs participants to an e-gift card information form. Entries must be received within one week of the class date. Five drawing winners will be selected with a random number generator one week after class. Winners will be notified via email. Grocery store options include:
- King Soopers/City Market
- Safeway
- Sam's Club
- Target
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
PLEASE NOTE:
One participant per ticket.
The nutrition information provided is based on the adult population. Participants must be 19 years or older.
Class dates and information are below. All virtual classes are held from 5:00-5:30 pm on the selected Thursday and taught by Chef Adam Sacks, RD.
Making Use of Leftovers:
August 20. 2026, How to Use Leftover Oatmeal, Recipe: Veggie and Fruit Muffins
September 17. 2026, How to Use Leftover Vegetables, Recipe: Veggie and Tofu Pho
October 15, 2026, How to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers, Recipe: Individual Turkey Pot Pies
World Flavors:
January 14, 2027, North Africa: Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Shawarma
February 11, 2027, Modern France: Grilled Pear with Ricotta & Honey
March 11, 2027, Middle East: Beet Falafel
April 8, 2027, Mexico: Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema & Cactus Salad
May 13, 2027, Japan: Miso-Ginger Veggie Lettuce Wraps
Event venue & nearby stays
Virtual via Zoom, 12348, Aurora, United States
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