Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offices in Erath and surrounding counties are hosting a Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking School on April 26th at 5:30 p.m. at the Cowboy Church of Erath County in Stephenville.
Area County Extension Agents Keely McCrady, Kathy Smith, and Andrea Brooks will demonstrate and prepare menu ideas featuring savory main dishes, tasty sides, and sweet treats. They’ll share the recipes with attendees and provide samples of all the dishes.
The theme of this year’s Healthy Cooking School is “Trip to the Mediterranean,” with a recipe collection that reflects the healthy approach and flavors of the Mediterranean diet. The award-winning program has been recognized by the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for the work they do in supporting Texas communities.
In addition to cooking demonstrations, attendees can enjoy shopping amongst local vendors and have the opportunity to win fun and exciting door prizes, and will take home goodie bags and their very own Dinner Tonight recipe books! Children are also welcome to attend, and Junior Dinner Tonight tickets are available for youth ages 8-12 years of age. They will enjoy fun activities centered around the MyPlate food guide and making healthy snacks.
Chris Coon, the Dinner Tonight Chairman and Bosque County Family and Community Health Agent, says the Dinner Tonight program was developed to provide busy families with quick, healthy, cost effective recipes that taste great.
“The Dinner Tonight website provides recipes, menu planning basics, education on nutrition and healthy living, and weekly video demonstrations on cooking tips and techniques,” he said. “Our goal is to improve the health and wellness of our community.”
Dinner Tonight’s Healthy Cooking School is being sponsored by H.E.B. in partnership with Tarleton State University and Texas Health Resources.
Doors open at 5:30pm with vendor tables available until the program begins at 6:15pm. Registration is $25 per adult and $15 per child. Easily register online for Dinner Tonight at www.tinyurl.com/mcdinnertonight and for Junior Dinner Tonight at www.tinyurl.com/juniormcdinnertonight.
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