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May 14, 2025

Let's Cook@Casey: Make Better Choices - Indian Style

Casey Community Center • 810 S Frederick Ave GaithersburgMD  20877 Organized by GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT

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Description

Join Dr. Shonali in this informative hands-on cooking class to discover how healthy, traditional Indian foods can help you feel fuller longer, sleep better, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and certain cancers. Learn the health benefits behind delicious dishes like Turmeric Milk, Clarified Butter, Green Beans with Garlic, Daal-Rice, Pakoras, and Saffron Halwa. These nourishing recipes will enhance your well-being and improve your overall lifestyle, giving you the tools to make better food choices and embrace a healthier, balanced life. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn cooking nutritious meals that cost very little!

Dr. Shonali Nazare, a Fire Protection Engineer with CPSC, was born in India into a family that values nutritious food and science. She lives in Germantown, MD with her husband and three sons. Before coming to the U.S., Shonali pursued a PhD in fire science at University of Bolton, UK. Besides pursuing a professional career she enjoys cooking traditional meals, celebrates festivals, and practices yoga, blending her cultural roots with modern life. She welcomes the opportunity to share her passion for cooking and eating healthy meals.

This is an in-person hands-on class. Participants will work with the chef instructor in our kitchen to prepare the recipes listed in the class description. Everyone will then get to enjoy these recipes together.


For your safety, we ask all students wear close toed, no slip shoes to this class

No refunds will be granted for Let’s Cook@Casey programs. A one-time registration transfer is available to a Let’s Cook@Casey class of equal value if the exchange request is submitted in writing to LetsCook@gaithersburgmd.gov no less than 48 hours before the scheduled program time.

Age Category

Teens & Adults

Location

CCC - A - Casey Room at Casey Community Center

When

May 14, 2025

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Wednesday

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Age and Gender

Ages 16-255 · Co-Ed

Location

Casey Community Center

810 S Frederick Ave GaithersburgMD  20877

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Let's Cook@Casey: Make Better Choices - Indian Style

$55.00
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