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MJCCA Cooks Up Quick Meal Tips For Busy Moms

The age-old question, “what’s for dinner” just got a whole lot easier to answer, thanks to a menu of classes beginning in August at  the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is helping busy Moms take the bite out of meal prep time, offering a menu of classes that make it deliciously easy for moms on the go to serve home-cooked meals during the week. The MJCCA’s stunning, state-of-the-art culinary studio is located in the Kuniansky Family Center at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody).

A variety of new classes begin in August to promote simple, healthy, and balanced, home-cooked dishes, that reduce the time it takes to prepare a delicious meal. Below are just a few of the culinary classes offered at the MJCCA, aimed at making mealtime quick and easy.

The MJCCA is also offering a variety of culinary classes featuring international cuisine, and all are paired with wines. For a complete list of culinary class offerings open to members and the community, visit Culinary Arts Classes for Adults. For more information, contact Sandra Bass at 678.812.3798 or sandra.bass@atlantajcc.org.

Bistro Basics

When:              Tuesday, August 15, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost:                $50/Member; $65/Community
Info:                 Learn to prepare a modern French meal, with minimal fuss, that would make Julia Child proud. Advanced registration required.
Register:          Bistro Basics

30 Minute Meals

When:              Thursday, August 24, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost:                $45/Member; $55/Community
Info:                 Learn how to make impressive and delicious meals at home in 30 minutes! Advanced registration required.
Register:          30 Minute Meals

Freezer Meal Workshop

When:              Sunday, August 27, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Sunday, October 8, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost:                $150 for Community and MJCCA members
Info:                 Prepare delicious, quick and easy dinners that will feed a family of four, including soup, sweet potato burgers, lasagna, and mac & cheese with sweet potatoes. Then take them home and enjoy whenever you want! Advanced registration required.
Register:          Freezer Meal Workshop AugustFreezer Meal Workshop October

Cooking for Babies and Toddlers

When:              Tuesday, August 29, 10:00 am – 12:pm
Cost:                $40/MJCCA member; $50/Community
Info:                 Get ready to wash, steam and puree for babies, and prepare several finger foods for toddlers! Advanced registration required.
Register:          Cooking for Babies and Toddlers

Instant Pot Basics

When:              Thursday, September 7, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Who:                Open to the Community and MJCCA members
Cost:                $45/MJCCA member; $55/Community
Info:                 Move over Crock Pot, there’s new must-have cookware to prepare “from scratch” meals in record time. Learn all about it! Advanced registration required.
Register:          Instant Pot Basics

Five Ingredient Meals

When:              Sunday, October 29, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Who:                Open to the Community and MJCCA members
Cost:                $50/MJCCA member; $65/Community
Info:                 Learn tricks to simplify meal planning, and create delicious and easy recipes requiring just a handful of ingredients. Advanced registration required.
Register:         Five Ingredient Meals

About the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)

The MJCCA is committed to strengthening the quality of life throughout metro Atlanta and is recognized as one of the most highly regarded Jewish community centers in the nation. From preschoolers and adolescents to young adults and active seniors, the MJCCA offers unique and engaging programs, events, and services for every member of the community. For further information on the MJCCA, contact us at (678) 812-4000, or visit www.atlantajcc.org.

Quick meals for busy moms

PHOTO COURTESY OF MJCCA

The MJCCA is offering the community and members a variety of culinary classes, to make mealtime quick and easy for busy Moms.    

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