Looking for timely, accessible recipes and nutrition information? Join community nutrition educator Bridgette Bostic, R.D.N., for Healthy Bites with Bridgette, a new online cooking class taking place from 5 to 6 p.m. each Wednesday evening.
“The idea is that people can cook along with me from their home, learn some cooking tips and get ‘bites’ of nutrition information along the way,” explains Bostic.
Here’s the upcoming schedule:
Wednesday, May 13
Recipes: Spring frittata, overnight oats, and Greek yogurt with nuts and berries
Discussion of healthy and filling breakfast ideas and what a healthy, well-balanced breakfast looks like
Wednesday, May 20
Recipe: Seared and Baked Salmon with Cannellini Bean and Vegetable Salad
Discussion of the importance of eating a more Mediterranean diet and the importance of omega-3s
Wednesday, May 27
Recipe: Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce with Ground Turkey and Whole Grain Pasta
Discussion of reducing red meat and saturated fat in the diet and why pasta and other carbs are part of a healthy diet
Wednesday, June 3
Recipe: Marinated Pineapple-Sriracha Tofu (or Chicken Breast) with Quinoa and Sauteed Greens
Discussion of the healthy benefits of whole soy foods and common misconceptions
The class is free, but registration is required through Care Connect to get access to the login information. Participants will be sent an ingredients list and an overview of the recipes a few days in advance to prepare for the session. Call 410-871-7000 to register or for more information.
