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From Technique to Table Cooking Course

The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk in Oxford is hosting a six-week program to help individuals build foundational culinary skills that are crucial to a nutritional lifestyle. “From Technique to Table — Culinary Skills for Everyday Meals” will help participants gain confidence in kitchen fundamentals, including safety, sanitation, and knife handling, while learning how cooking techniques affect flavor, texture, and nutrition. The course also covers healthier recipe adaptations that don’t sacrifice taste, equipping participants to prepare balanced meals using fruits, vegetables, herbs, whole grains, legumes, lean proteins, and lighter desserts.

From Technique to Table – Culinary Skills for Everyday Meals
Tuesdays starting Oct. 20
5–6:30 pm
Griffin Health Center for
Healthy Living, Quarry Walk
300 Oxford Road, Oxford

Culinary Class Schedule:

Oct. 20 — Week 1: Introduction to Kitchen Basics and Healthy Cooking
Recipe: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Oct. 27 — Week 2: Cooking Methods Using Proteins
Recipe: Braised Beef Tips & Red Cabbage

Nov. 3 — Week 3: Healthy Soups and Salads
Recipe: Mulligatawny Soup & Autumn Caesar Salad

Nov. 10 — Week 4: Healthy Breakfasts
Recipe: Frittata and Protein Buckwheat Pancakes

Nov. 17 — Week 5: Pastas and Sauces: Healthier Versions
Recipe: Basic Pasta Dough and Healthy Sauce

Nov. 24 — Week 6: Healthy Desserts and the Dessert Flip Theory
Recipe: Chickpea Blondie and Fruit-Centered Dessert

The course costs $65 person and includes recipes, kitchen equipment, and an apron. Sign up below.

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From Technique to Table 2026
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Date
Oct 20 2026
Time
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Oct 20 2026
  • Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost
$65.00
Location
Griffin Center for Healthy Living
Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478
Organizer
Michael Desjardins
Email mdesjardins@griffinhealth.org
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