Video Cooking Lessons

Here you’ll find a growing collection of cooking videos created especially for health educators and the audiences they serve. Each video features delicious, healthful recipes that are budget-minded, practical, and enjoyable, from quick snacks and fresh salads to comforting soups, satisfying entrées, simple desserts, and refreshing beverages. Beyond the recipes themselves, our focus is on building real-world cooking skills—the kind that help people gain confidence in the kitchen, cook more often at home, and make nourishing choices that last a lifetime. The Food and Health Communications Culinary Nutrition Video Library — professional cooking lessons and client education videos created by CIA-trained chef and nutrition educator Judy Doherty. Browse by topic below, or use the search box above to find videos for professional training, cooking demonstrations, or sharing directly with your patients and clients. Have a request? Let us know!

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Shakshuka

Shakshuka (also spelled shakshouka) is a popular dish of poached eggs in a stew of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onions, and garlic, typically spiced with cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. It is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

The origins of Shakshuka are a subject of debate among food historians, but it is generally considered to be a Tunisian dish, with roots in North Africa. It is believed to have spread to the Middle East with Jewish immigrants from the region in the mid-20th century, becoming particularly beloved in Israel. The name itself is thought to come from an Arabic dialect word for "all mixed up" or "shaken."

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