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Table 2 Phase I Community Cooks Community Workshop Curriculum

From: Successes and challenges of using a peer Mentor model for nutrition education within a food pantry: a qualitative study

Workshop 1

Part 1: My Plate Can Taste Great!

• Identify benefits of whole grains

• Identify difference between whole grains and refined grains

• Creative use of grains in recipes

Part 2. Cooking Demo and Taste Test

• Recipe cards for bran flake muffins

• Muffin recipe demo preparation and tasting

Workshop 2

Part 1: My Plate Can Taste Great: New Ways to Make Fruit and Veggies

• Learn about the health benefits vegetables and fruit provide

• How much produce can you buy for $10?

• Creative use of fruits and vegetables

Part 2. Cooking Demo and Taste Test

• Recipe cards for Fruit and Yogurt parfait and Warm Roasted Butternut Squash salad

• Fruit and Yogurt Parfait and Butternut Squash salad demo preparation and tasting

Workshop 3

Part 1: My Plate Can Taste Great: Review of All the Food Groups

• Learn about the many health benefits all the food groups can provide

• Explore ways to save money when buying wholesome, nutritious foods

Part 2. Cooking Demo and Taste Test

• Recipe cards for Black Bean and Mango Salsa and Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

• Greek Yogurt Dip and veggies, and Butternut Square Macaroni and Cheese tasting

• Black Bean and Mango Salsa recipe demo preparation and tasting.