Vandy Cooks

Join Chef Jake Barton from Vanderbilt University Campus Dining as he demonstrates techniques for layering flavors, pairing fresh ingredients for maximum taste and making dishes visually appealing. The event will be on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center's demonstration kitchen. Read More

Join Gayatri Aluri and the South Asian Cultural Exchange as they prepare and serve dosas, a popular South Indian thin crepe served with marsala and homemade chutney. The event will be on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center's demonstration kitchen. Read More

New this academic year is "Vandy Cooks with Faculty," where faculty from across the university will share their passion for cooking as they prepare their favorite dishes at monthly presentations. Join Professor Becky Keck, as she prepares two of her favorite recipes for fall and tailgating - chicken chili and cornbread. Read More

New this academic year is "Vandy Cooks with Faculty," where faculty from across the university will share their passion for cooking as they prepare their favorite dishes at monthly presentations. For the inaugural session, join Peter Lorge, associate professor of premodern Chinese and military history as he shares two of his favorite Chinese recipes: dry-fried green beans and Yuxiang eggplant. Read More

Join Marilyn Holmes, registered dietitian associate director of the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center, and the Vanderbilt Association for South Asian Cuisine in preparing a traditional Mumbai street food – Pav bhaji. The event will be on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center's demonstration kitchen. Read More

Join Karman Meyer, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, author and blogger, as she shares her expertise in healthy eating for the March edition of Vandy Cooks. The event will be on Thursday, March 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center’s demonstration kitchen. Read More

Join Stacey Kendrick, a health educator, freelance health and fitness writer and healthy cooking instructor, as she shares her passion for making healthy eating delicious at the next installment of Vandy Cooks. Read More

Join chef Brian Cochran and registered dietitian Emily Svennevik as they transport Vandy Cooks participants to the Mediterranean through a culinary presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Vanderbilt David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center. Read More

The Vanderbilt David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center presents the next installment of Vandy Cooks featuring South Asian Cultural Exchange leaders Gayatri Aluri and Min Kalasikam and Culinary Club leader Mark Raj on Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Read More

Join chef Marlanea Wheaton and registered dietitian and nutritionist Marilyn Holmes as they create simple and delicious Asian dishes on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center teaching kitchen. Read More

Join Chef Marlanea Wheaton as she shares healthy recipes emphasizing plant-based foods using a plant-forward approach. The Vandy Cooks event will be on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center’s teaching kitchen. Read More

Vanderbilt’s David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center presents “Healthy Meals in Under 30 Minutes” on Friday, March 13, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Rec Center’s teaching kitchen. Read More

Join Karman Meyer, a registered dietitian/nutritionist and author of the book Eat To Sleep, as she discusses how the food we eat can impact our sleep. Read More

Come celebrate the sixth anniversary of Vandy Cooks as Aaron Dilts, executive chef with Vanderbilt Campus Dining, creates a healthy soup that you will want to serve again and again. Read More

Looking for some healthy and creative recipes for the holidays? Join Vanderbilt’s dietetic interns as they lead a fun-filled hour focused on appetizers. Make plans now to attend this Vandy Cooks on Friday, Dec. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. in the teaching kitchen of the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center. Read More

Vandy Cooks presents "Rava Idli and Sambhar" from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, at the demonstration kitchen of the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Community Supported Agriculture Boxes Bring Local Produce to You.” The discussion is set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. at the VRWC demonstration kitchen. Read More

Join chefs Aaron Smith and Jesse Kraft as they lead the August session of Vandy Cooks on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center demonstration kitchen. Read More

Come celebrate Beef Month in July and learn how lean red meat fits into one of the best- balanced eating plans, the Mediterranean diet. Karman Meyer, a registered dietitian with the Tennessee Beef Council, will prepare a Greek balance bowl featuring top sirloin steak, quinoa and other traditional ingredients and flavors of the Mediterranean region. Read More

Join Karman Meyer, a registered dietitian and the author of the newly published book "Eat To Sleep," as she discusses how the food we eat can impact our sleep and shares two simple recipes featuring sleep-benefiting foods you should be eating regularly. Read More