VIRTUAL LEARNING

Free Virtual Cooking & Nutrition Class

Common Threads is offering FREE online nutrition education and cooking classes for both students and families everywhere! These classes were designed to help both kids and families lead healthier lives by increasing their nutrition knowledge. Click to learn more about our Small Bites program and our Family Cooking Classes available to you below.

Family Cooking Class

Family Cooking

Our step-by-step On-Demand Family Cooking Class is made for your entire family to enjoy! This free program is designed for families to learn new culinary skills and nutrition knowledge in a flexible and self-paced online environment. Participants will receive access to an interactive workbook complete with grocery lists, culturally relevant recipes, and culinary and nutrition tips and tricks. Participants are encouraged to purchase the ingredients, and then use the guided videos on the website to cook along with our Chef Instructors.
*Registration is not required*

Cook Along with Us Around the World!

We encourage you to purchase the ingredients, and then use the guided videos to cook along with our Chef Instructor. Below we featured a few selected recipes from our workbook. Let’s start cooking now!
OUR FEATURED RECIPES
Shawarma Wrap
This is a Middle Eastern inspired wrap consisting of marinated chicken topped with tahini dressing. Sumac is a spice often used in this recipe made from dried and ground berries of the wild sumac flower that is very versatile and can be used in many dishes. Download the full recipe for the ingredients and directions below and let’s get the family cooking! Watch the video for step-by-step instructions.
This is a Middle Eastern inspired wrap consisting of marinated chicken topped with tahini dressing. Sumac is a spice often used in this recipe made from dried and ground berries of the wild sumac flower that is very versatile and can be used in many dishes. Download the full recipe for the ingredients and directions below and let’s get the family cooking! Watch the video for step-by-step instructions.
This is a Middle Eastern inspired wrap consisting of marinated chicken topped with tahini dressing. Sumac is a spice often used in this recipe made from dried and ground berries of the wild sumac flower that is very versatile and can be used in many dishes. Download the full recipe for the ingredients and directions below and let’s get the family cooking! Watch the video for step-by-step instructions.
This is a Middle Eastern inspired wrap consisting of marinated chicken topped with tahini dressing. Sumac is a spice often used in this recipe made from dried and ground berries of the wild sumac flower that is very versatile and can be used in many dishes. Download the full recipe for the ingredients and directions below and let’s get the family cooking! Watch the video for step-by-step instructions.
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Quaker Oats Kids Corner

Kids! Check out these super easy and tasty recipes that all feature a superstar whole grain – oats! Click the links below to watch the Yum Academy Videos to learn how to make these snacks at home for you and your family!
Connect with us on social media and share with us your healthy snack creations using the hashtag #CookingForLife
CHECK OUT KIDS MEAL RECIPES
Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie