Vandy Cooks

Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center present “Vandy Cooks: Clean Eating” with chef Lucius Carroll from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the VRWC Demonstration Kitchen. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Vandy Cooks: Game day favorites with heart” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the VRWC Demonstration Kitchen. Read More

Learn what cole crop vegetables are and how to cook them. Read More

Chef George Moran prepared this recipe at the February 2014 Vandy Cooks event. Make it for yourself at home: Caprese Pasta Salad Cup Makes 8 servings. Ingredients 1 cup dry radiatore pasta 2 ⅔ cups plum tomatoes, fresh, diced 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced ¼ cup… Read More

Valerie Bass The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus invite you to join Valerie M. Bass, executive director of the Tennessee Beef Industry Council, to celebrate Beef Month. Bass will prepare heart-healthy beef recipes and offer tips on healthy beef dishes in the VRWC’s demonstration kitchen from 11:30… Read More

June is National Dairy Month. Celebrate by joining Laura Marbury as she uses culinary solutions to create delicious recipes. These recipes use dairy products that can be enjoyed by all, including those who are lactose intolerant. The event will be held Thursday, June 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30… Read More

Stacey Kendrick The next installment of Vandy Cooks will feature health educator Stacey Kendrick cooking with herbs for a healthy heart. Join Kendrick as she uses fresh herbs to prepare tasty and heart healthy dishes. The event is planned for noon-1 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the… Read More

Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center present Vandy Cooks with Marilyn Holmes, Friday, April 18. Read More

Chef Majid "Magic" Noori (Vanderbilt) Join Vanderbilt Athletics’ Chef Majid “Magic” Noori to learn how to create healthy foods for game day parties and celebrations with family and friends on March 28, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  … Read More

Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center present Vandy Cooks with Jamie Pope on Friday, March 14. Read More

The demonstration kitchen at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Several Vandy Cooks events are scheduled in March as part of National Nutrition Month and Health Plus’ Count on Your Heart program. The events are sponsored by Health Plus and the… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) March is the second month of the Health Plus Count on Your Heart Program. During the month, participate in the Make a Small Change Challenge and commit to making one small change each week. Choose from simple actions that will help you get active, eat better and… Read More