The nutritionists at the Giant Company are offering free "Family Meals at 5" virtual classes, which will provide opportunities for people to cook affordable, simple meals each week.

The following classes will be livestreamed on Tuesdays at 5 p.m.: Jan. 26 - Salmon and Broccoli Shepherd's Pie; Feb. 2 - Turkey Meat Loaves Sheet Pan Dinner; Feb. 9 - Lime and Coconut Chicken Soup; Feb. 16 - Lemony Chicken and Potatoes; and Feb. 23 - Weeknight Chicken and Dumplings.

Also, home cooks are invited to join the nutritionists for a special Valentine's Day live virtual class on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. to prepare a chocolate mug cake and enjoy a wine and food pairing.

Giant's nutritionists offer a full schedule of virtual classes weekly from mini chef and junior chef classes to an adult nutrition series, which provides tips and healthful choices. All classes are free to attend, but advance registration is required for each class at http://www.thegiantcompanynutritionists.eventbrite.com.

A complete listing of ingredients needed for each virtual class is also available on the event page. In addition, customers can earn 200 Choice Rewards points when they register, provide their card number and attend the entire nutritionist class.

The Giant Company's team of nutritionists is also available virtually for group presentations, for lunch and learns, and to answer nutrition questions. Readers may visit http://www.giantfoodstores.com or http://www.martinsfoods.com for more information and a schedule of upcoming classes.