Fun in the Kitchen with Sous Chef Shenanigans

Sous Chef Shenanigans is a dynamic series of cooking demonstrations with original recipes offered by Upstate New York Chef, Gayatri Hingwala. Join any class in this six part series offering meal ideas for every season. From comforting soups to sizzling grilled dishes and hearty bowls, the series highlights innovative ways to elevate home cooking. With practical tips and demonstrations new modern kitchen appliances, Chef Gayatri guides viewers in crafting wholesome, flavorful recipes and offers tips for how to save you time and vary recipes to your own liking.

* All classes will be held virtually on Zoom. Links will be emailed to you after registering.

Big Batch Meals to Save You Time

Ready to start meal prepping? Learn how to build better mealtime habits, save time, and keep weeknight meals exciting. This workshop covers easy meal prep ideas, tips, and tricks to make family dinners healthier, simpler, and more enjoyable.

Part I: Curried Quinoa
• Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
• Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Register here: https://events.aarp.org/event/Quinoa

Part II: Mexican Quinoa Bowls
• Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
• Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Register here: https://events.aarp.org/event/Oats

Part III: Overnight Oats & DIY Oatmeal Breakfast Bar
• Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
• Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.
• Register here: https://events.aarp.org/event/Freeze

Delicious Meat Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Celebrate with a healthy, delicious plant-based Thanksgiving meal or a crowd-pleaser for any special occasion. There will be a complete meal that includes a plant based harvest entree, side dish and dessert.  

Dishes include:
1. Lentil stuffed butternut squash
2. Vegan stuffing
3. Vegan pumpkin mousse

• Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
• Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Register here: https://events.aarp.org/event/MeatFreeThanksgiving

Meet the Chef: Gayatri Hingwala

Gayatri is an experienced chef from the Albany area. She is a lifelong vegetarian who enjoys sharing heart healthy, low salt low sugar alternatives that we here at AARP appreciate. Understanding that many people want to simplify their lives and save time, Gayatri enjoys teaching and demonstrating flavorful healthy dishes that don’t take a lot of time to prepare.

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