Chef Jackie is a versatile culinary expert, seamlessly blending her classical culinary training with a strong focus on nutrition and sustainability. From crafting Bologna-potato chip canapés in her early days to becoming a renowned author, media personality and educator, Chef Jackie’s passion shines through in every dish. As a gourmet artisan and nutritionist, she excels at teaching students how to create delicious, lavish meals that are as nourishing as they are flavorful.
Chef Highlights
Graduated from The Ohio State University, The Culinary School at Kendall College
Award-winning: Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2015 -- Best Health and Nutrition Book – Institutions, Silver Nautilus Book Award 2015, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2007 -- Best Health Cookbook in the World
Press Mentions: Made dozens of appearances on TV, including Good Morning America, Featured as a chef on Food Network Kitchens
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Satisfy your cravings and support your health!
In this exciting cooking class, esteemed culinary expert Chef Jackie will show you how easy and tasty nourishment can be. You'll learn how to craft wholesome comfort food.
Start with loaded nachos drizzled with homemade Mexican cashew queso sauce. Next, prepare a creamy vegan mac-n-cheese with a hint of pumpkin and spice and enjoy it with a black bean and baby bella veggie burger. Top off this exquisite menu with a dark chocolate shake to really seal the perfect meal. Leave with expert skills to recreate healthy meals at home. Book this class today!
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Loaded Nachos
With Mexican cashew queso sauce
Vegan Mac & Cheese
With pumpkin and spices
Black Bean & Baby Bella Veggie Burgers
With vine-ripened tomatoes, arugula and homemade special sauce
Creamy Dark Chocolate Shake
With organic blueberries, bananas and cocoa
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
Chef Jackie is a versatile culinary expert, seamlessly blending her classical culinary training with a strong focus on nutrition and sustainability. From crafting Bologna-potato chip canapés in her early days to becoming a renowned author, media personality and educator, Chef Jackie’s passion shines through in every dish. As a gourmet artisan and nutritionist, she excels at teaching students how to create delicious, lavish meals that are as nourishing as they are flavorful.
Chef Highlights
Graduated from The Ohio State University, The Culinary School at Kendall College
Award-winning: Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2015 -- Best Health and Nutrition Book – Institutions, Silver Nautilus Book Award 2015, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2007 -- Best Health Cookbook in the World
Press Mentions: Made dozens of appearances on TV, including Good Morning America, Featured as a chef on Food Network Kitchens
Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Jackie
Melissa S.
Booked the class
Modern Plant-Based Favorites
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Loved this class! Learned some knife skills in addition to some delicious plant based recipes. Highly recommend this class to anyone who eats plant based or wants to eat more plant based.
Margaret Perrone .
Booked the class
Mediterranean Plant-Based Dishes
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Great class. Thank you so much! All my questions answered, even when they didn't have anything to do with the recipes. Intimate setting was really nice, very personal. Food was delicious, and it gave me some new ideas for expanding on what we made. Chef Jackie is an excellent teacher.
Marena D.
Booked the class
Modern Plant-Based Favorites
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
This class was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about vegan cooking. Every recipe was thoughtfully designed, easy to follow, and absolutely delicious. I loved how the class focused not just on recipes, but on why ingredients work together, how to build flavor without animal products, and how to make meals that are both nourishing and satisfying. The atmosphere was welcoming, fun, and encouraging, making it easy to ask questions and try new techniques without feeling intimidated. I walked away inspired, confident, and excited to recreate everything at home.
James C.
Booked the class
Modern Plant-Based Favorites
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Chef Jackie cooked up a delicious, social evening--using the freshest ingredients and creating the warmest environment. She cut and cubed her way into each of our hearts, and empowered us to cook with a bit more confidence. Who knew the best chocolate pudding dessert could be made with garbanzo beans?! Chef Jackie, thank you!
Tim K.
Booked the class
Lebanese Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
We had a great time cooking with Chef Jackie! Learned a lot in a fun and relaxing environment, and of course the food was delicious.
Especially appreciate that Chef Jackie made sure to keep us involved in the cooking process and gave us a friendly nudge in the right direction if we weren't doing something correctly. It's important to give that kind of proper instruction and constructive criticism.
Would definitely recommend a class with Chef Jackie!
Hannah J.
Booked the class
Modern Plant-Based Favorites
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Chef Jackie was lovely & the food was incredible — we leaned so much and had a blast! :)
Jesse A.
Booked the class
Festive Sweets and Treats
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Chef Jackie was a pleasure and such a great teacher. My wife and I had a wonderful time and the food was incredible!
Alexis M.
Booked the class
Mediterranean Plant-Based Dishes
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Our experience with chef Jackie was nothing short of incredible! We had so much fun and truly learned so much that we can apply in our everyday cooking. She was patient with us and also really lovely to chat with as well. My boyfriend and I both agreed that it was one of the best Friday nights we’ve ever had. I highly recommend booking a class with Chef Jackie!
Miriam C.
Booked the class
Modern Plant-Based Favorites
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Jeff Jackie's event/experience largely exceeded my expectations. Not only the recipes were fabulous, she is a great teacher. We learn many basic cooking technics, such as how to properly hold a knife, ways to cut scallions, etc, etc. The food tasted amazing.
Thank you so much Jackie
Sydney B.
Booked the class
Modern Plant-Based Favorites
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Chef Jackie taught a super fun and informative class! The food that we made was delicious and I really liked that she infused her Lebanese culture into the meals because they were very unique. I learned a lot of new cooking techniques that I will apply on a daily basis, and I already bought ingredients to make one of the amazing dishes she instructed. This class truly exceeded my expectations!
Stephanie L.
Booked the class
Lebanese Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Chef Jackie led a wonderful cooking class! She is knowledgeable and patient, she made the class very enjoyable. The dishes we made were delicious and we look forward to trying the recipes again at home. Highly recommend this class!
Chris M.
Booked the class
Lebanese Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Personable, great instruction and practical application. Terrific recipes in a nurturing environment. Oh, and did I mention delicious?! I may even get her cookbook!
Mark & Molly R.
Booked the class
Lebanese Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
We very much enjoyed Chef Jackie's Lebanese cooking class. She customized the menu for us (presumably possible only because the two of us were the only students that day). She is a warm, welcoming host, and the food was tasty. Making the food was a lot of fun and we very much enjoyed the meal at the end.
The recipes are good, but if you are an interested cook willing to experiment, you can find good recipes for anything on the internet. So, though our meal was delicious, what we appreciated even more was Chef Jackie's instruction in broader aspects of cooking. She will, for example, correct your knife technique, showing you the best way to hold and use a chef's knife, and giving you chances to repeat newly-learned motions. She's been a teacher for years, and it shows. We'll put the skills we learned to use in daily life. This was an excellent experience all around.
alana .
Booked the class
Lebanese Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Jackie was super knowledgeable and overall was a super fun experience! Thank you chef Jackie - will be making that beet hummus again
Barbara H.
Booked the class
Lebanese Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
Jackie was super knowledgeable and delightful. Loved the plant-based menu and her generosity with tips and tricks. Great way to spend a winter Sunday. Food was delish!!!
Claudia O.
Booked the class
Lebanese Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Jackie
in Marina del Rey
This was a great class. We made delicious food and learned great recipes and new cooking skills. Chef Jackie is very patient and accommodating and has a joyful attitude toward cooking that makes for a comfortable, collaborative atmosphere.
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