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2026 COOKING CLASSES ARE NOW OPEN! JOIN CHEF CHERYL CASDEN FOR HANDS ON FUN - LEARN TO MAKE DELICIOUS, PROTEIN-PACKED RECIPES WITH FELLOW IRON TEMPLE MEMBERS!
UPCOMING CLASSES - HALF DAY WORKSHOPS
- 10:00am to 2:30pm - - CLASSES WILL RESUME IN THE FALL! - 10/18 - Autumn Feast 11/22 - Italian Dinner TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE CLICK HERE OR PAY IN PERSON - PLEASE EMAIL CHERYL LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
For more information contact Chef Cheryl at [email protected] |
This class is an invitation to reconnect with food in its most vibrant, nourishing form—while honoring strength, performance, and longevity. Plant-based cooking isn’t about restriction; it’s about building abundance, flavor, and fuel through vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices. Whether you’re fully plant-based, plant-curious, or simply looking to eat with more intention, you’ll learn practical techniques and approachable recipes that support an active lifestyle.
A strong body needs the right building blocks. We’ll highlight high-quality plant-based protein sources and show you how to create balanced meals that support muscle recovery, metabolism, and energy. You’ll learn how to pair proteins with complex carbohydrates and healthy fats to create satisfying, performance-supportive meals that keep you strong both in and out of the gym. Together, we’ll cook with seasonal, whole-food ingredients, build confidence in the kitchen, and focus on food that is grounding, joyful, and sustainable—meals designed to nourish your muscles, support your training, and help you feel your best. |
ABOUT CHEF CHERYL
Cheryl Casden is a Santa Fe–based chef who cooks from the heart. Known for her creative, nutrient-dense dishes, her food is as nourishing as it is delicious—designed to support wellness without sacrificing flavor.
Cheryl has catered for numerous wellness retreats, film sets, and private events across New Mexico, and currently serves as Head Chef at The Southwest Sanctuary, a retreat and wellness center in Galisteo, NM. She is available for select catered events and private group cooking classes.
Originally from Chicago, Cheryl studied plant-based cuisine at Rouxbe Culinary School (2022) and earned her BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (2013). With both culinary and arts training, she approaches food as a form of personal expression—where creativity, nutrition, and intention meet on the plate.
Cheryl has catered for numerous wellness retreats, film sets, and private events across New Mexico, and currently serves as Head Chef at The Southwest Sanctuary, a retreat and wellness center in Galisteo, NM. She is available for select catered events and private group cooking classes.
Originally from Chicago, Cheryl studied plant-based cuisine at Rouxbe Culinary School (2022) and earned her BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (2013). With both culinary and arts training, she approaches food as a form of personal expression—where creativity, nutrition, and intention meet on the plate.