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Virtual Cooking Series: Seasonal Entertaining With AARP South Carolina
Discover fresh ideas for cooking through the seasons with AARP South Carolina’s virtual cooking series. These one-hour online sessions offer practical tips, simple techniques and seasonal inspiration for easy entertaining at home. From spring farmers market finds to holiday leftovers, each class explores flavorful dishes that can help you make the most of the season.
All sessions are free and presented virtually. Times are listed in Eastern Time.
Join us online for seasonal recipes, cooking tips and simple ideas for everyday entertaining.
Whether you’re planning a casual gathering, a holiday meal or a summer celebration, this series can help you bring seasonal ingredients and easy preparation ideas to the table.
Spring and Summer Entertaining
Spring and early summer are a great time to explore local farmers markets. In this session, you’ll learn culinary tips for light, flavorful indoor and outdoor meals using the best of the season. We’ll prepare a delicious crostino, an easy fish entrée and creative ways to make cauliflower rice.
When: April 16, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
Healthy Cooking: July 4th and Summer Celebrations
Get mouthwatering ideas for using the season’s bounty in dishes for July 4th, beach trips and summer gatherings. This session features simple recipes and seasonal inspiration, including a salad, chicken, dessert and more.
When: June 18, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
Healthy Cooking: Fall Into Labor Day Festivities
The end of summer is a great time to enjoy warm-weather favorites while beginning to bring in fall flavors. In this session, you’ll learn tips for roasting vegetables for crisp, flavorful sides and make an end-of-summer dessert that feels a little indulgent.
When: August 20, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
Healthy Cooking: Fall and Halloween Recipes
Warm, cozy recipes with a little Halloween fun for grown-ups. This class includes a beautiful pasta dish, comfort-food ideas for cooler days and a cinnamon-spiced dessert.
When: October 15, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
Thanksgiving Leftovers and Holiday Dishes
Big meals and family gatherings often mean leftovers. In this session, we’ll explore a few ways to refresh and repurpose them, along with healthy, company-worthy dishes you can add to your holiday repertoire.
When: November 19, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
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