Tamales are not difficult, they just take time, patience and a lot of love. Chef instructor Jessica Tijerina will guide you through the assembly of tamale making from soaking the corn husks to whipping the masa, assembling, steaming, and storing.

Jessica Tijerina, owner of Tijerina Global Spices

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The holiday is a perfect time to make steamed buns with your family. These steamed buns are fluffy, soft and packed with meat and onions, and steamed to perfection in a bamboo steamer. (Did I mention these are my kid’s favorite?)

Egg drop soup is a quick and easy dish to make and goes well with the buns. Make sure to steam extra buns and put them in your freezer for an easy snack.

Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

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Log on to Zoom with your kids for a cooking class and conversation about Native foods! Students will learn about the wild rice plant and its significance to Indigenous peoples living by the lakes. We will learn how to cook wild rice, practice the different steps of a wild rice harvest and learn about local / native foods while we assemble a wild rice bowl.

Midwest Food Connection

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Learn how to make a simple, hearty and satisfying one dish meal. You’ll learn the ins-and-outs of double-baking potatoes (and other vegetables), stuffed with herbed tempeh and drizzled with Cheeze Sauce.

AmyLeo Barankovich, Vegan Affairs MN

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