3335 - Farm to Table: Nutrition & Healthy Cooking Foundations
Course Overview
Step into a fresh, hands-on culinary experience with our Farm to Table Cooking Series with a 4-session journey from soil to skillet where students begin with an immersive field trip to Chispas Farms to explore organic growing practices and discover the value of locally sourced ingredients, and learn how seasonality shapes flavor and nutrition, then continue with three engaging, skill-building cooking classes at the Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex Commercial Kitchen, transforming fresh, seasonal produce into delicious, healthy meals while learning essential techniques and nutrition basics, bringing the full farm-to-table experience to life for anyone ready to cook with confidence and eat with purpose.
All ingredients cost is included in the tuition fee.
In this cooking program, you’ll explore the foundations of nutrition, including how to build a balanced plate, how to incorporate carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and fats into your daily meals, strategies for supporting balanced blood sugar, and mindful eating practices. Each session brings these concepts to life through hands-on cooking, where you’ll learn to create meals that are both nourishing and delicious. We’ll also focus on essential knife skills, practical cooking techniques, and simple ways to build flavor with confidence.
Participants will leave this program with a strong foundation in both nutrition and cooking, along with practical skills they can immediately apply in their daily lives. Specifically, participants will:
- Gain a clear understanding of basic nutrition concepts, including how to build balanced meals that support energy, blood sugar balance, and overall health.
- Build confidence in the kitchen through hands-on experience with knife skills, essential cooking techniques, and simple strategies for creating flavorful meals.
- Learn how to plan and prepare accessible, affordable, and nourishing meals using everyday ingredients.
- Develop a healthier, more mindful relationship with food, reducing confusion around diet trends and restrictive eating patterns.
- Walk away with practical tools—such as meal ideas, cooking techniques, and nutrition frameworks—that support long-term, sustainable eating habits
Instructor: Patricia Sanchez, Isa Nellos
What You'll Learn
- Understand core nutrition principles by learning how to build a balanced plate and identify appropriate portions of carbohydrates, protein, fats, and fiber to support overall health.
- Develop basic cooking skills and kitchen confidence through hands-on practice with knife skills, simple cooking techniques, and flavor-building strategies.
- Apply nutrition concepts to everyday meals by preparing accessible, affordable, and enjoyable recipes that support balanced blood sugar and mindful eating habits.
Who Should Attend
This program is for people who want to build a strong foundation in nutrition and everyday cooking. It’s well suited for beginners looking to learn how to prepare nourishing meals, understand basic nutrition concepts, and feel more confident in the kitchen.Enroll Now - Select a section to enroll in
UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment. Click here to see UNM HR's Tuition Remission policy for eligibility and tax liabilities.