Culinary Cooking Classes In the Teaching Kitchen

This recipe, courtesy of City of Hope Executive Chef Christian Eggerling, is made with lean protein and whole vegetables, making it perfect for cancer preventive, diabetic and heart healthy diets.

Asparagus is a powerful green veggie full of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also filled with vitamins A, C, E and K, and has a very low glycemic index of 15, making it a great addition to diabetic diets.

If you have a taste for Mexican food tonight, this chicken tortilla soup is filled with herbs, spices, vegetables and lean protein, making it a nutritious and filling one pot meal.

This warm, comforting herb risotto is full of flavor and surprisingly simple to prepare, and works as a main dish or a side. The simple carbs in arborio rice provide quick energy for the body.

Hummus and pita chips are an excellent healthy alternative to traditional deep fried potato chips served with cheesy, heavy sauces and dips that are high in fat and cholesterol.