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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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Greenwich Village Culinary Adventure

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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

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Elegant Italian Dishes

Elegant Surf and Turf Date Night

Savoring Holiday Delights With Ease

Modern French Fare

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Elegant Italian Dishes

Handpicked Italian Favorites

Best of the Bayou

Classic Apple Salted Caramel Tart

The Venezuelan Kitchen: Arepas Three Ways

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Melissa THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Cooking For Mental Wellness

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Hearty Italian Cooking Class

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Classic and Healthy Mediterranean

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Italian Feast With a Modern Twist

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Light and Bright Mediterranean Fare