Cooking And Food Demo Videos

Cooking With Wellness Series

Cooking With Wellness is a series of videos, many short and easy to follow along with, covering a variety of cooking topics, presented by Cornell Wellness staff. Watch, learn, try them out, and ENJOY!

  • Make Your Own Granola - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - Follow along to make your own granola from scratch using natural sweeteners, seeds, and culinary spices. Watch this video to learn how to make granola however you'd like in your very own kitchen. Presented by Erin Harner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Cornell Wellness.
  • Salmon Patties - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - A simple, quick, nutritious, and delicious way to make salmon to please the whole family. This recipe is gluten free and dairy free. Recipe presented by Erin Harner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Cornell Wellness.
  • Creamy Pumpkin Seed Dressing - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - This dressing is a nutritious go-to for salads, slaws, and as a sauce for salmon or other dishes. It has a Mexican flair and is vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. Recipe presented by Erin Harner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Cornell Wellness.
  • Roasted Root Vegetables - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - Using a number of common winter veggies like beets and carrots, root vegetables can be roasted and used throughout the week as side dishes or to add substance and nutrition to salads. Recipe presented by Erin Harner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Cornell Wellness.
  • Basic Sauteed Greens - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - Leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses. In this video, Erin shares a simple saute with Swiss chard and red onions that can be used alone as a side or base to meals or added to other dishes like frittatas or omelets. Recipe presented by Erin Harner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Cornell Wellness.
  • Veggie Frittata With Greens And Goat Cheese - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - This vegetable-filled frittata is quick and simple to prepare and makes for a nutritious breakfast or dinner any day of the week. Recipe presented by Erin Harner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Cornell Wellness.
  • Skillet Gnocchi With Chard And White Beans - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - Sauteed Swiss chard and white beans combine with tomatoes and gnocchi in this nutritious and delicious one dish meal. Recipe presented by Hannah Feinberg, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Cornell Wellness.
  • Garlic White Bean Dip - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - Go beyond traditional chickpea hummus for a delicious dip for veggies or a sandwich spread. This dip is easy to make in a food processor or high powered blender and is loaded with flavor. It is vegan, nut free, gluten free, and dairy free  Recipe presented by Hannah Feinberg, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Cornell Wellness.
  • Pressure Cooker Mexican Pinto Beans - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - These delicious Mexican-style beans are highly versatile and delicious- use them in rice bowls, on a salad, as refried beans in a tortilla, or however you please. Recipe presented by Hannah Feinberg, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Cornell Wellness.
  • Pressure Cooker Chicken Soup - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - Starting with a whole chicken, Hannah shares how to make a delicious and nutritious one-pot chicken soup in a pressure cooker. Recipe presented by Hannah Feinberg, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Cornell Wellness.
  • Basil Pesto - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - This simple basil pesto is incredibly versatile- use it as a pizza or pasta topping, sandwich spread, topping for salmon or chicken, or tossed with veggie noodles. Recipe presented by Jeremy Stewart, Nutrition and General Health Outreach Educator with Cornell Wellness.
  • Simple Green Smoothie - Watch video - Print recipe (pdf, word) - An easy way to get more leafy greens in your diet, this simple green smoothie recipe is a formula for you to adapt as you please- all you need is a blender. Recipe presented by Jeremy Stewart, Nutrition and General Health Outreach Educator with Cornell Wellness.
  • Indian Cooking: Jeera Rice - Watch video - Jeera Rice-Print recipe - Kadhai Paneer-Print recipe - Aloo Gobi-Print recipe - Radhika Nayak, an accomplished Indian cook and instructor, makes three dishes: 1) jeera rice, a simple rice dish flavored with cumin seeds; 2) kadhai paneer, cubed curd cheese and bell peppers sautéed in spicy tomato gravy; and 3) aloo gobi, a main dish made with potatoes, cauliflower and a blend of spices.
  • Plant Based Eating: Vegan and Gluten Free: Minestrone with Kale and Quinoa - Watch video - Print recipe - Erin Harner, RDN, makes Minestrone with Kale and Quinoa.
  • Plant Based Eating: Vegan and Gluten Free: Strawberry Coconut Chia Pudding - Watch video - Print recipe - Erin Harner, RDN, makes Strawberry Coconut Chia Pudding.
  • Easy Dinner: Fish En Papillote - Watch Video - Print recipe - Learn a quick way to cook fish fillets and vegetables in a parchment paper wrapper.
  • Easy Dinner: Lo Mein - Watch Video - Print recipe - Learn how to use pre-cooked lo mein noodles for an inexpensive, quick, and tasty meal.
  • Easy Dinner: One Pot Indian - Watch Video - Print recipe - See how easy it is to incorporate Indian flavors into a simple yet healthy meal.
  • Easy Dinners: One Pot Mexican - Watch Video - Print recipe - Everything cooks together – including the rice – in this quick and easy dinner.
  • Healthy Greens: Zesty Kale Chips - Watch Video - Print recipe - See how easy it is to enjoy crispy kale with a simple twist on this basic recipe.
  • Healthy Greens: Swiss Chard Salad - Watch Video - Print recipe - Using the entire leaf, this salad offers another way to enjoy the abundance of seasonal greens.
  • Healthy Greens: Easy Leafy Green Sauté - Watch Video - Print recipe - This recipe shows collard greens, but you can substitute any leafy green for this simple sauté.
  • Healthy Greens: Blueberry Banana Green Smoothie - Watch Video - Print recipe - Tastes great and is great for you. This green smoothie can be easily adapted using any greens you happen to have available.
  • Fermented Foods: Kombucha - Watch Video - Print recipe - Learn how to make this fermented and slightly fizzy ice tea beverage. This fermented food provides healthy probiotics.
  • Fermented Foods: How to Make Yogurt - Watch Video - Print recipe - See just how easy it is to make yogurt at home. Live active cultures provide your body with healthy probiotics for improving gut health.
  • Fermented Foods: Sauerkraut–Fermenting at Home - Watch Video - Print recipe - With only 2 ingredients, learn how to make sauerkraut at home. This fermented food provides healthy probiotics.
  • Stir Fry Meals: Ma Po Tofu – Watch Video - Print recipe - This is a vegetarian version of a popular Chinese dish.
  • Stir Fry Meals: Kung Pao Chicken – Watch Video - Print recipe - An easy and tasty dish with chicken, peppers, and peanuts.
  • Stir Fry Meals: Salmon Teriyaki – Watch Video - Print recipe - A quick way to enjoy flavorful fish for dinner.

Cook Along With Me - virtual

  • Join Wellness Nutritionist and RDN, Erin Harner for this #HealthyEating virtual cooking class. Erin is in her kitchen and she invites you to be in yours cooking right along with her. Learn to make three wholesome real food fall recipes during this action-packed one hour class. Here's the ingredients and recipe list. Grab the ingredients, hit play, and cook along with Erin.
  • Erin was at it again. This time providing you with fresh springtime recipes to cook along with her. Access the ingredient list and recipes and hit play! Plus, watch this bonus How To Make Sprouts In Your Kitchen video.

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