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Radical Cooks

Radical Cooks is a school founded by Nina Zippay, who developed a passion for sustainable cuisine after helping her father improve his diet. The school offers guidance and support to beginners and advanced home cooks, emphasizing the importance of healthy meals that don't compromise on flavor.

Radical Cooks

Upcoming Classes at Radical Cooks

  • Knife Skills 101

    Master the art of knife skills and elevate your cooking game at Radical Cooks. Learn everything from essential chopping techniques to advanced cooking show cuts. Plus, enjoy the tasty rewards of your hard work at the end of class.

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 13th, 2–4pm Pacific Time
    Price: $95
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  • Plant-based Meal Planning

    Learn the secrets to efficient meal planning and prep at Radical Cooks. Discover how to create healthy, delicious plant-based meals in advance, saving you time and effort in the kitchen. Join us and revolutionize your cooking routine!

    Next start date: Sunday, Mar 31st, 1–4pm Pacific Time
    Price: $165
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  • International Cooking Camp

    Embark on an epic culinary adventure and uncover the flavors of the world as you explore diverse cultures, languages, and people in this immersive cooking experience. Immerse your child in a global gastronomic journey with our International Cooking Camp at Radical Cooks!

    Next start date: Monday, Jun 17th, 9am–2:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $480
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  • Teen and Tween Cooking Camp

    Let your teen and tween chefs explore a world of flavors and techniques and gain confidence in the kitchen in this cooking course for young chefs.

    Next start date: Monday, Aug 5th, 9am–2:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $380
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Description

Radical Cooks founder Nina Zippay’s passion for sustainable cuisine evolved at age seventeen. When her father became seriously ill he was forced to cut out much of what constituted his regular diet. She took it upon herself to rehabilitate her family’s diet reducing salt, fat, and sugars. She began cooking seasonally and from the source. Such practices helped not only extend her father’s life but transformed her life in the process. Her greatest inspiration now comes from her own children from whom she derives her passion for delicious and healthy meals and the importance of giving it careful and loving preparation.

Nina Zippay can advise absolute beginners to advanced home cooks, moms, dads, and caregivers for the healing. To have someone right by your side advising you on how to begin, where to find the best ingredients and how to make your meals the healthy way without sacrificing the flavor (or depleting your bank account) is the best way to sustain change. So now all you have to do is . . .

. . . . . reach down at the root and change.


Reviews of Radical Cooks

(4.6-star rating across 22 reviews)
  • Knife Skills 101

    Reviewed by Aleksandra I. on 5/18/2022
    This was such a wonderful investment of time and money. It was a nice, intimate class (only 6 of us students) and the teacher was very informative, patient, and kind with us. I feel like I learned so much in only a span of two hours, and it improved my skills as a home cook so exponentially that I am now excited each time I get to cut or chop ingredients! :). Looking forward to more!
  • Knife Skills 101 (Online Learning)

    Reviewed by Kathy M. on 1/24/2021
    The class was great. The only change I would make is to have all of the recipes sent to us before. Our teacher needed to go quickly so sometimes I missed an amount (I.e. cilantro in the tabbouleh) & didn't want to keep pausing the class to ask. Teaching knife skills through recipes is great. The focus isn't fully on the knife skills, but I loved it. I already have good knife skills, but wanted to make sure I had a solid foundation. I'd totally recommend this class.
  • Knife Skills 101 (Online Learning)

    Reviewed by Jenny S. on 1/24/2021
    When we first began, I wondered if it would be possible to reasonably cover all of the cutting techniques on the agenda, since it seemed like a lot of produce to get through. But Nina allocated ample time, with really great demonstrations, and I was able to follow with no trouble at all. I couldn't believe how much food I had created by the time we were done! This is a great course whether you are a brand new cook, or just want to refine your technique. I learned some things that will make my meal prep time way more efficient moving forward! Highly recommended.
  • Spice Skills & Herb Rules

    Reviewed by indra c. on 7/20/2020
    Class was fun. Instructor was very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. Lighting was good. Instructions flowed well.
  • Knife Skills 101 (Online Learning)

    Reviewed by Tyla V. on 6/13/2020
    Nina is a fantastic teacher, she lead us through knife skills with various fruits and vegetable. Nice class
  • Immune Boosting Herbs and Spices (Online Learning)

    Reviewed by Sandra S. on 5/4/2020
    I loved the class. I learned so much and I am excited to apply what I have learned to my living.
  • Valentine's Date Night - Class and Dinner

    Reviewed by Willis B. on 2/16/2020
    Good tasty vegetarian recipes, fun crowd, and we would repeat the experience.
  • Knife Skills 101

    Anonymous review on 10/26/2019
    Really fun and there were leftovers to take home.
  • Plant Based Meal Planning Virtual Class Series

    Anonymous review on 7/15/2019
    Nina had a great agenda for the class, and we ended up preparing and taking home 4+ meals a piece, either ready to eat, or ready to toss in a pot or pan for a quick finish, all in 2 hours. Plus we got an introduction to professional knife skills, which makes me want to take that class from her, too. I think the class will help me cut my time in the kitchen dramatically.
  • Knife Skills 101

    Reviewed by Roberta S. on 5/12/2019
    Nina is a great teacher. I learned so much. She's knowledgable, patient and friendly. Recommend this class most highly!
  • Sunday Night Supper (Parent & Child)

    Anonymous review on 1/28/2019
    40+ people and 1 instructor. Crammed into a space not large enough to hold everyone comfortably. Menu stated that we would make dumplings and rice. no rice was made. Kids did one small task and then were asked to wash dishes and help set tables. They spent more time waiting around and doing non-cooking related things. Not a quality cooking class, not well put together or planned out.
  • Knife Skills 101

    Anonymous review on 9/6/2018
    Awesome! I learned a lot. I am using the knife skills on a daily basis. I love to cook but have zero professional training. I will be taking future courses.
  • Knife Skills 101

    Reviewed by Josephine G. on 9/2/2018
    Great class. A little difficult to find but was able to reach someone day of class for better directions
  • Knife Skills 101 (Online Learning)

    Anonymous review on 3/14/2021
  • Knife Skills 101 (Online Learning)

    Reviewed by Zach R. on 1/25/2021
  • Knife Skills 101 (Online Learning)

    Reviewed by Meredith M. on 1/17/2021
  • Knife Skills 101

    Anonymous review on 3/8/2020
  • Knife Skills 101

    Anonymous review on 3/8/2020
  • Plant Based Meal Planning Virtual Class Series

    Anonymous review on 12/9/2019
  • Eat Your Veggies - In Your Pasta!

    Reviewed by Lara K. on 11/3/2019
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who attended classes at Radical Cooks had a very positive experience and felt that they learned a lot. They expressed that the classes were informative, enjoyable, and taught by knowledgeable and patient instructors. Many students mentioned that they significantly improved their knife skills and gained a solid foundation in cooking techniques. The classes were described as intimate, with smaller class sizes allowing for individual attention and ample time to practice. Students appreciated that the classes not only focused on knife skills but also included recipes and taught them how to efficiently prepare meals. Overall, students highly recommend the classes at Radical Cooks for both new and experienced cooks. Quotes: - "I feel like I learned so much in only a span of two hours, and it improved my skills as a home cook so exponentially that I am now excited each time I get to cut or chop ingredients!" - "I already have good knife skills, but wanted to make sure I had a solid foundation. I'd totally recommend this class." - "I learned some things that will make my meal prep time way more efficient moving forward!"

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