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Certified by the Academy of Culinary Nutrition as well as American Fitness Professionals, Chef Melissa's emphasis is on clean eating, organic food and toxic free environments from the inside-out. Her ability to transform traditional favorites into fresh, tasty meals will leave you in disbelief that it is, in fact, healthy. Leave Chef Melissa's class with culinary tips and techniques to improve your overall health, deliciously!

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NYC Cooking Class: Craft Tarts and Pies for the Harvest Season

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Chef Melissa's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 10 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Melissa

Maida

07/25/19

We learned a lot and enjoyed Chef Melissa’s cooking class a great deal. She tailored the recipes to our dietary needs and was creative and helpful. The meal was delicious and we had fun!

07/25/19

Jen

01/31/18

Melissa was amazing! She made sure to check in about dietary restrictions and made modifications where possible! She made the class fun and joked with us as we prepared a really delicious meal!

01/31/18

Vaishali

01/30/18

I was not home but my kids found it very interesting and informative for them .

01/30/18

Chef Melissa

Craft Tarts and Pies for the Harvest Season

Create Sweet Tarts and Pies This Fall

Cook Sweet Tarts and Pies for This Fall Season

Contemporary Surf and Turf

Savoring Holiday Delights With Ease

Gourmet Hibachi Fare

From Bites to Brews in Chinatown & Little Italy

Explore the Flatiron and Union Square

Walking and Tasting Tour of Williamsburg

Elegant Italian Dishes

Handpicked Italian Favorites

Best of the Bayou

Homemade Eggplant Carpaccio

Halloween Cocktails and Spooky Snacks

Indian Cuisine Showcase With Biryani

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Melissa THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Plant Based Paleo

Cooking For Mental Wellness

Classic and Healthy Mediterranean

Light Italian Fare

Hearty Italian Cooking Class

Healthy Italian Home Cooking

Nutritious Modern Cooking

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Melissa THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Italian Feast With a Modern Twist

Fresh Vegetarian Dinner Party

Light and Bright Mediterranean Fare