Penn State Extension invites you to learn how to cook vegetarian as part of its “Let’s Cook with Penn State Extension” cooking class series.

“Let’s Cook Vegetarian” will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18, at the Schuylkill County Penn State Extension office, 1202 Ag Center Drive, Pottsville.

Vegetarian diets may help reduce the risk of developing certain conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

This hands-on cooking class will explore different ways to eat a balanced, plant-based diet and will provide tips on how to make traditional entrées the vegetarian way.

Pre-register for this course by Oct. 154 by visiting extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-vegetarian or calling 877-345-0691.

The “Let’s Cook with Penn State Extension” classes address nutrition, healthy shopping, time saving tips and more, so cooks of all skill levels can navigate around the kitchen with confidence.

There are multiple “Let’s Cook” classes, focusing on a range of subjects, including special diets, weight management, and cooking for one or two, to name a few. All have been developed using science-based best practices.

To see all the cooking classes currently offered, visit extension.psu.edu/lets-cook.

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