Create new holiday favorites with Chef Pablo

By CJ Blomquist

OptumCare

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to break out the recipe books. If you’re looking for something new to add to your table this year, join Chef Pablo on Dec. 3 for a special virtual cooking class.

“Chef Pablo has been here in Leisure World a few times, and he has always been popular,” said Grecia Nunez, the senior ambassador at the Health Care Center. “His class on simple and inexpensive salads was so crowded residents were standing on the side! He has an amazing ability to make recipes fun and easy for cooks of all types.”

Because of the pandemic, the class will be held on Zoom, but that may make it better, Nunez pointed out. “This gives you a chance to follow along with all the tools at your fingertips,” she said. “And you don’t have to worry about being in a crowded classroom!”

Many LW residents won’t be traveling for the holidays, but that doesn’t mean a special occasion meal has to be boring. “This is a great time to experiment with new flavors and ideas,” Nunez said. “You can discover new holiday favorites to share with your loved ones next year. . . . Or make some special meals for your neighbors and friends. We may not be able to enjoy a feast together, but we can still share some of our favorite dishes in healthy ways.”

Sponsored by Alignment Health Plan, a Medicare Advantage plan, Chef Pablo’s class is scheduled for 1 p.m. is http:// www.zoom.us/join. The meeting ID is 939 5565 4103, and the passcode is monarch. It is recommended that you sign in a few minutes early.

For more information, contact Nunez at gnunez@mhealth.com. Find more upcoming events at

www.optumcare.com/landing/ leisure-world-health-care-center/ event-calendar.html.

Brighten and lighten your holiday table with new flavors and healthy side-dish options.