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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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Let Chef Melissa show you how scrumptious plant-based paleo dishes can be! If you are on the paleo diet, you will likely be eating more than just a few plant-based dishes. Join Chef Melissa for a delicious and nutritious class that will be all about plants and how to make them the star on your plate. Discover how...

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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

Make a Cozy Winter Supper

Classic Homestyle Italian Dishes

Savoring Best of Spain

Gourmet Hibachi Grill Dinner

Fresh and Elevated Brunch

Gourmet Hibachi Fare

From Bites to Brews in Chinatown & Little Italy

East Village Cuisine - NYC

Local Favorites in NYC

Elegant Italian Dishes

French Steakhouse Team Building in NYC

Iron Chef Cooking Competition

Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

Small Bites and Sparkling Wine

A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

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

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Melissa THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Light Italian Fare

Hearty Italian Cooking Class

Healthy Italian Home Cooking

Nutritious Modern Cooking

Classic and Healthy Mediterranean

Plant Based Paleo

Cooking For Mental Wellness