SBU EATS TEACHING KITCHEN

Teaching Kitchen Overview

Cook. Create. Thrive.

The Teaching Kitchen at Stony Brook University is a hands-on, interactive program where students gain confidence in the kitchen and learn practical culinary skills. Led by the campus wellness team, the Teaching Kitchen fosters a fun and supportive environment where food becomes a tool for empowerment, creativity, and well-being.

Through our cooking classes, students explore a wide range of topics from budget-friendly meals and student spotlights to functional nutrition, global flavors, and cultural traditions. Each class highlights the nutritional value behind every recipe and emphasizes seasonal ingredients, all while connecting food to overall wellness and healthy lifestyle habits. Whenever possible, we incorporate fresh microgreens grown in our Cultivated Cabinets located at East Side and West Side Dine-In.

Past recipes have included Avocado Toast, Apple Hummus Toast, Mushroom Stir-Fry, Stuffed Peppers, Vegetable Dumplings, Spring Rolls, Avocado Truffles, and more. These recipes showcase diverse ingredients and techniques while teaching students how to prepare meals that are both delicious and nourishing.

The Teaching Kitchen empowers students to cook with confidence, create simple and satisfying meals that support their wellness on campus, and carry these valuable skills with them beyond graduation.