The Teaching Kitchen at OSF Cancer Institute is a place where you can learn to prepare meals that support your health and well-being. Our cooking classes are easy to follow and combine simple nutrition tips with hands-on cooking techniques, helping you feel confident in the kitchen.
These healthy cooking classes focus on using food to help your body heal, prevent illness and give you the energy you need to feel your best. You can also connect with others on a similar journey, share experiences and find support while creating delicious, nourishing meals for yourself and your loved ones.
These monthly classes are designed specifically for people who have survived cancer. Each month, they focus on different diet and nutrition topics. From learning how to enjoy sweets in a healthy way to adding more fruits and veggies to your diet, you’ll learn fun ways to thrive after surviving cancer.
The Healing Kitchen classes are designed for people undergoing cancer treatment. Learn how to prepare meals that support your body, optimize your treatment and help ease side effects – all while enjoying delicious, nutritious food.
This free 8-week program is designed for anyone looking to boost their energy, reduce their risk of chronic diseases and feel better overall. You’ll learn simple ways to add whole, unprocessed fiber to the meals you already enjoy – making healthy eating easy and delicious.
Looking for something unique? The Teaching Kitchen offers a variety of specialty and seasonal cooking classes. From couples’ cooking for breast cancer patients to brunch with our oncology dietitians, there’s something for you.
Culinary medicine combines cooking and nutrition to help you feel your best. Registered dietitians create simple, nutritious and tasty recipes then teach you how to make them yourself.
Eating the right foods can:
Culinary medicine can help prevent cancer, support those going through treatment and improve the well-being of cancer survivors.
Signing up is easy. Just visit our class calendar to explore upcoming options and register online.
Absolutely! Our classes are designed for all skill levels, whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out.
Many of our classes are free, and some specialty classes may have a small fee. Details are provided in the events calendar.
Yes! While we can’t provide alternate ingredients during the class, our dietitians are happy to recommend substitutions that align with your dietary needs. This way, you’ll have the guidance to recreate the recipes at home with ingredients that work for you.
Ready to begin? Simply check our class calendar to explore all available options and sign up for the classes that interest you.