CFSI Webinars
Rice Bowl with Beans and Mixed Veggies
Friday, August 4th, 2021 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
What you Learned
The UTRGV members of the Staff Senate for the Division of Finance and Administration, Kevin Garza and Staff Senator for the Division of Institutional Advancement, Marisa Campirano showcase Rice Bowl with Beans and Mixed Veggies!
- How to make Rice Bowl with Beans and Mixed Veggies
Fresh Summer Snacks
Friday, July 28th, 2021 - 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
What you Learned
The UTRGV members of the Staff Senate Karen Dorado, and Carla Lopez showcase some delicious summer snacks that are easy to make, especially if you have little ones to look after!
- How to make delicious summer snacks
Tabbouleh
Friday, July 23th, 2021 - 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
What you Learned
The UTRGV SGA Vice President of Brownsville Yahia Al-Qudah and Senator Megan Solis whip up this delicious meal!
- How to make Tabbouleh
Mexican Black Bean Bowl
Friday, July 21th, 2021 - 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
What you Learned
The UTRGV Staff Senate Communications Chair Committee, Milagro Resendez, and Staff Senator for the Division of Health Affairs, Veronica Villarreal showcase a Mexican Black Bean Bowl recipe.
- How to make Mexican Black Bean Bowl
The Perfect Pair: Avocado Toast + AB Smoothie
Friday, July 14th, 2021 - 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
What you Learned
Our first webinar collaboration with UTRGV Staff Senate as we create The Perfect Pair! This healthy and delicious combination is the snack with benefits you didn't know you needed.
- How to make Avocado Toast + AB Smoothie
Live with SGA: Spinach and Potato Tacos
Friday, July 9th, 2021 - 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
What you Learned
Mariana Estevan (The Senator for the School of Nursing) and Carlos Mata (The Senator for the College of Health Professions) members of the SGA recreate this delicious recipe, Spinach, and Potato Tacos recipe
- How to make Spinach and Potato Tacos recipe
Live with SGA: The Ultimate Plant-Powered Mac & Cheese recipe
Tuesday, June 25th, 2021 - 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
What you Learned
Berlyn Tijerina (The Senator for the College of Fine Arts) and Karitza García (The Senator for the School of Nursing) members of the SGA recreate this delicious recipe, the Ultimate Plant-Powered Mac & Cheese recipe
- How to make The Ultimate Plant-Powered Mac & Cheese recipe
Live with SGA: Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tuesday, June 18th, 2021 - 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
What you Learned
Pablo Rojas and Chief Justice, Samantha Lara demonstrated how to make Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies! and Dr. Douglas Stoves, our guest speaker, talked about the UTRGV Food Pantry.
- How to make a Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Live with SGA: Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Tuesday, June 11th, 2021 - 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
What you Learned
How to cook a Lemon Poppy Seed Bread along with UTRGV Vice-President of SGA Anacette Cantu and her special guest LeAnn Divino, the Senator for the School of Nursing.
- How to cook the Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipe
Super Grains, Super Food
Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 - 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
What you Learned
Ancient grains have grown in popularity in recent years for a variety of reasons. Not only do they taste great but compared to the traditional grains like rice, wheat, and corn, grains like quinoa are super high in protein, taste great and they’re gluten-free! In this session, CFSI Food Prep Team will show you:
- How to cook various grains and prepare some international recipes
Lentils and Beans | The magical fruit
Friday, April 23rd, 2021 - 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
What you Learned
Beans and lentils (a.k.a. pulses) are the nutrient-dense, low-fat, hunger-fighting heroes of the food world. Please join CFSI Food Prep Team as they show you:
- How to create some easy and delicious recipes guaranteed to make your tongue toot!
Taking the Mystery Out of Rice
Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 - 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
What you Learned
Did you know that rice is one of the most important grains in the world? In many countries, the availability of rice can be the difference between being well-fed and fighting starvation. In this session, CFSI Food Prep Team will show you:
- How to cook different varieties of rice along with two simple recipes to fluff up the flavor
A Taste of Italy
Friday, April 16th, 2021 - 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
What you Learned
In Italy, pasta, and the sauce it’s served with are steeped in family tradition. CFSI Food Prep Team will show:
- How to prepare the perfect pasta and make your own sauce from scratch!
Salads | Beyond Lettuce
Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 - 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
What you Learned
Let’s face it, salads can be boring – lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and some dressing…ugh! In this presentation, CFSI Food Prep Team will take you beyond the basic lettuce salad and show you:
- How to create some exciting entrée salads and dressings