Culinary Connections
Social Good Through Good Food.
Colorado Springs, CO
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Our Next Cook Day Will Be
August 1st!
featuring
Afghan Cuisine!
Choose your meal • Order online • Visit us on 8/1 to Pick Up Your Meal!
Where: First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave
When: Saturday, August 1st 4:30-5:30pm
This August, we are showcasing Afghan flavors and culinary traditions!
Regular Meal – $25
Chicken Curry, Afghan Nakhot Palaw (Specialty Chickpea Rice), Kadoo Borani (Zucchini Borani), Yogurt Chutney Dip, Afghan Naan, Afghan Cream Rolls
Vegetarian Meal – $25
Afghan Nakhot Palaw (Specialty Chickpea Rice), Kadoo Borani (Zucchini Borani), Sabzi Palak (Spinach Side Dish), Yogurt Chutney Dip, Afghan Naan, Afghan Cream Rolls
Kadoo Borani (Zucchini and Tomato Dish)
Yogurt Chutney Dip
Afghan Cream Rolls
Sabzi Palak (Spinach Dish)
Afghan Naan
The following major food allergens are used as ingredients: milk, eggs, and wheat. Please notify Culinary Connections staff for more information about these ingredients. Ingredients may also be made in a factory that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, soy, or crustacean.
As featured in
Side Dish with Schniper
Featured Story
Culinary Connections was recently featured in Side Dish with Schniper in an article titled Food as Refuge.
The story explores how refugee and immigrant women use food to preserve culture, build community, and create opportunity through Culinary Connections.
Through shared meals and storytelling, Culinary Connections connects Colorado Springs residents with the rich culinary traditions and lived experiences of our chefs.
As featured on
Colorado Public Radio
Featured Story
Culinary Connections was recently featured on Colorado Public Radio from an article titled Authentic flavors from around the world served to-go in downtown Colorado Springs from KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin.
The feature explores our June 2026 menu, the chefs and their culture, and how Culinary Connections offers affordable, authentic flavors helping make Colorado Springs a more diverse city.
Culinary Connections is a platform for women to share their culture with their new communities- while also supporting their families.
Your purchase supports newcomers to the Pikes Peak region.
My name is F and I am from Afghanistan and I live in the United States in Colorado Springs. I came to the US in January 2022. I am married and I have 3 kids. My big son is 7 years old and he goes to school, and the others are small. In Afghanistan, I was a teacher. Here I am a student at the English and computer class. My favorite hobbies are shopping and cooking. I love to cook tasty food.
My name is L and my husband's name is M. I have been living in the United States for two years. I have obtained a culinary certificate and am interested in this profession. I would like to do more work.
My name is Z. My husband’s name is S. We have four children: three daughters and one son. My oldest daughter graduated from high school and is now attending college. My son also graduated from high school. He plans to start college in the future. My two younger daughters are still in school. I am also taking English classes because I want to improve my English. My teachers work very hard to help me learn the language, and I really appreciate their support. I want to communicate with people confidently and help my family. I also want to find a good job and support my children. I am learning how to drive. I believe that if I continue working hard, I can achieve my goals and give my family a better life.
A family of five with wife, P and husband, Z, include 7 yr-old twins (boy and girl) and 4 yr-old boy. P has a Law and Political Science degree. Her husband was a Civil Engineer and former colleague of the US military. After the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, they had a challenging life in Pakistan for 3 years waiting for vetting to be completed to arrive in the US.
My name is Y, and my husband’s name is H. We have two children, and we moved to the United States in 2025. I am currently a homemaker. At the moment, I am studying English and computer skills to improve myself. I have also earned my driver’s license. My goal is to become fluent in English and continue my education in cosmetology. I studied cosmetology in Afghanistan, and I would like to continue my training here in the United States. In the future, I hope to build my own career and become financially independent.
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