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Culinary Medicine: Clean Comfort Foods

Mon, January 19, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Cookology Culinary School
4238 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22203
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Savor wholesome flavors in our Culinary Medicine: Clean Comfort Foods hands-on class!
Class Experience


Learn to craft a creamy, vegan “Mac & Cheese” using a rich butternut squash-cashew sauce, simmer a hearty Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili packed with plant-based goodness, and finish with a naturally sweet Berry-Oat Crisp. This class teaches you how to create comforting, nourishing dishes using clean, wholesome ingredients—perfect for enjoying guilt-free indulgence while mastering techniques for plant-based cooking and balanced flavor.


Menu:

  • Vegan “Mac & Cheese” (butternut squash-cashew sauce)
  • Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
  • Berry-Oat Crisp


Skills and Techniques Learned:


  • Plant-Based Sauce Making – crafting creamy butternut squash-cashew “Mac & Cheese” sauce.

  • Hearty Chili Preparation – cooking Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili with balanced flavors.

  • Fruit & Grain Baking – assembling a naturally sweet Berry-Oat Crisp and baking to perfection.

  • Flavor Layering – combining spices and ingredients for rich, comforting plant-based dishes.

  • Healthy Comfort Food Techniques – creating indulgent dishes using clean, wholesome ingredients.



Cocktails, beer and wine are available for purchase at the bar.

*Price is per person*


Your purchase includes:

• One seat in the class

• Recipes, which will be emailed at the end of class

• Live step-by-step cooking instruction


Classes are approximately 90 minutes – 2 hours


Cocktails, beer and wine are available for purchase at the bar.


Price is per person, and unfortunately, Sawyer is limited in its ability to register multiple adults for a single class. So, if you would like to register another adult for this class, you must sign them up as your child. Simply choose "ADD CHILD” and enter your guests name and a birthday. This will allow you to register another participant. Price is per person, so it will add the additional cost for the seat. Or you can have your guest(s) create an account and register themselves separately. We apologize for the inconvenience. However, be sure to indicate any allergies for yourself or your guest(s) when you signup. If you have any issues, please email us at info@cookologyonline.com or call 703-433-1909 press 1.


Must be 21+ to drink alcoholic beverages.


ALTERNATIVES:

Non-alcoholic drink options available.

Vegetarian, non-dairy and gluten-free substitutions available for every class.

Please make us aware of any accommodations we need to make on your behalf at registration check-out.


Parking in Ballston Quarter parking lot is recommended. Park on level 4 or 5, then proceed to Mall level 3.


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  • Things to do in Arlington, VA
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