Cookbooks & Classes
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Upcoming Library Chef Classes for Adults
Wednesday, March 4 • 6:30 pm
Leftover Corned Beef Empanadas
A fun twist on a St. Patrick’s Day classic! Learn how to fill and fold empanadas with savory corned beef and potato filling.
 
 
 
Wednesday, March 11 • 6:30 pm
Matzo Ball Soup
Celebrate the flavors and traditions of Jewish holidays. Learn how to prepare a classic dish that tells a story of heritage and culture. Matzo Ball Soup – comforting, symbolic, and perfect for family gatherings!
Wednesday, March 18 • 6 pm
Food Mood Boosters:
Golden Turmeric Latte
A warm, cozy drink that supports mood and wellness, Join us to make this simple, nourishing latte, perfect for self-care and feel-good vibes, one golden sip at a time.
Upcoming Library Chef Classes for Kids and Teens
Wednesday, March 11 • 5 pm
Japchae Stir Fry
Teens will explore Korean flavors by making Japchae, a colorful noodle stir-fry with vegetables and glass noodles. It’s a sweet and savory dish that’s fun to cook and share!
Wednesday, March 4 • 5 pm
Broccoli Fettuccini “Alfredo”
March is Noodle Month! Kids will learn to boil pasta perfectly and make a simple, delicious Alfredo sauce with broccoli!
New Cookbooks

Cook with Clydeo: A Cookbook for Kids: 35 Totally Awesome Recipes by Jennifer Aniston
Cook with Clydeo: A Cookbook for Kids
by Jennifer Aniston

Join Jennifer Aniston and her food-obsessed dog, Clydeo, in the kitchen with this cookbook featuring thirty-five tasty, kid-friendly recipes for every meal of the day. From breakfast through dessert, young chefs will learn how to make yummy, crowd-pleasing dishes, including Jennifer Aniston's Easy Enchilada Bites, Clydeo's Legendary Lasagna, and more! 
Rebel Girls Make Dessert: Kid-Tested Recipes You Can Make, Bake, and Share! by Rebel Girls Inc
Rebel Girls Make Dessert: Kid-Tested Recipes You Can Make, Bake, and Share!
by Rebel Girls Inc

Did you know that you can whip up a fluffy confetti cake without a mixer? Have you ever wondered if there were afterschool sweet treats your kids could make on their own in under an hour? If you want to share moments of creativity and togetherness at home, this fun, truly kid-friendly cookbook offers tips, tricks, stories, and sweets—so many sweets!—to excite children (and the whole family) in the kitchen.
The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook: Optimize Health, Boost Your Immune System, Promote Longevity by America's Test Kitchen
The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook
by America's Test Kitchen

Eating to help lessen chronic inflammation is something anyone can embrace to optimize long-term health and strengthen the body's defenses against many chronic illnesses, from cardiovascular disease to diabetes. Whether you're looking to keep inflammation at bay or reduce existing symptoms, this beginner-friendly collection of dietician-backed recipes is the only cookbook you need to embark on this diet shift.
5-Ingredient Mediterranean Cookbook: Amazingly Healthy Quick-Fix Meals by Editors Of the Harvard Common Press
5-Ingredient Mediterranean Cookbook
by Editors Of the Harvard Common Press

Discover just how easy it is to cook and enjoy the world's healthiest diet--without spending hours shopping for ingredients or cooking in your kitchen. Fad diets come and go, but the Mediterranean Diet is the diet that doctors and nutritionists consistently recommend, year after year. It has, after all, ranked #1 for eight years straight in the US News and World Report survey of health professionals. 
152 Non-Sad Lunches You Can Make in 5 Minutes by Alexander Hart
152 Non-Sad Lunches 
by Alexander Hart

There is nothing sadder than a sad desk lunch. But who has the time or endless inspiration to come up with fresh new ideas for a delicious noontime meal every day? 152 Non-Sad Lunches You Can Make in 5 Minutes is here to put an end to the sad desk lunch. Packed full of delicious, healthy lunchbox ideas that can be put together in just five minutes - many of which are vegetarian or vegan, gluten free and dairy free - there's no reason to eat a drab, unhealthy, or expensive lunch again. 
Beyond Korean: Easy Recipes for Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Favorites by Aaron Huh
Beyond Korean: Easy Recipes for Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Favorites
by Aaron Huh

Discover the flavors of Korea and beyond with 100 simple recipes for noodle dishes, soups, sandwiches, and more from Simply Korean author Aaron Huh. With his laidback approach and encouraging 'don't worry about it!' attitude, Aaron makes cooking approachable and fun. Beyond Korean introduces 100 new recipes that draw on Korean, Japanese, and Chinese culinary traditions, along with detailed breakdowns of essential ingredients and cooking techniques to ensure success. 

Happy Cooking!
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