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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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This healthy cooking class is a perfect introduction for the budding home cook. Join Chef Melissa for this hands-on cooking experience and learn some easy, healthy, modern recipes. Guests will learn how to make black bean hummus, zucchini noodles with pesto and confetti quinoa with diced peppers, red onion, lemon and...

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Explore this versatile and wholesome cuisine with Chef Melissa! Mediterranean fare is the coming together of culinary inspiration from the Greek islands, the shoreline of Spain, and even Lebanon. Now you and your honey can experience a personalized class setting where you have the opportunity to fully immerse...

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Plant Based Paleo

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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

Light and Airy French Macarons

Gourmet '90s-Inspired Small Bites

Sushi Roll Techniques

Gourmet Hibachi Grill Dinner

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Signature Steak Menu

From Bites to Brews in Chinatown & Little Italy

East Village Cuisine - NYC

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Handpicked Italian Favorites

Elegant Italian Dishes

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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Melissa THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Melissa THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Light Italian Fare

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Healthy Italian Home Cooking

Nutritious Modern Cooking

Classic and Healthy Mediterranean

Plant Based Paleo