CULINARY SKILLS FOR HEALTH
transform your kitchen experience with personalized cooking classes
Are you ready to build confidence in the kitchen, create nutritious meals, and master essential cooking techniques? Registered Dietitian and Culinary Instructor Alessandra DiMattia brings together her expertise in nutrition and culinary arts to offer personalized, hands-on cooking classes that empower you to cook with ease and purpose. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, simplify meal prep, or embrace plant-based cooking, Alessandra’s tailored approach will guide you toward mastering the art of healthy eating.
OPTION ONE
KITCHEN CONFIDENCE: Mastering Culinary Basics
Build a strong foundation with essential culinary techniques like knife handling, seasoning, and kitchen safety. You’ll learn how to create easy, flavourful meals that will become staples in your kitchen—like soups, stir-fries, and one-pan dishes.
What You’ll Learn:
- Knife skills to elevate your cooking and streamline meal prep.
- The art of building flavour with herbs, spices, and simple dressings.
- Recipes that form the base of quick, nutritious pantry meals, including soups, curries, and sheet pan dinners.
Perfect for: Beginners and those looking to boost their kitchen confidence at any age!
OPTION TWO
FAST & FRESH: Meal Prep for Busy People
Short on time? This package is designed for busy individuals who need quick, nutritious meals that don’t compromise on taste or quality. Alessandra will show you how to meal prep efficiently, plan ahead, and use time-saving hacks to make cooking a breeze.
What You’ll Learn:
- 30-minute meals, one-pot wonders, and sheet pan dinners that simplify weeknight cooking.
- Batch cooking, mise en place, and meal planning strategies to help you eat well all week.
- Easy breakfast and lunch prep, so you’re always fueled and ready to go.
Perfect for: Professionals, parents, or anyone with a hectic schedule looking to eat healthier without spending hours in the kitchen.
OPTION three
PLANT-FORWARD COOKING: Delicious Protein-Packed Meals for Everyday
Discover how to create balanced, flavourful, and protein-rich plant-based meals. New to the plant-forward lifestyle? No problem! Alessandra will teach you how to prepare delicious, nutrient-packed dishes that will satisfy your taste buds and your nutritional needs.
What You’ll Learn:
- Cooking with plant-based proteins like tofu, beans, and tempeh.
- Creative, easy-to-prepare salads, bowls, and smoothies that are perfect for any meal.
- How to store and use fruits and veggies to reduce waste.
- Dairy-free comfort food alternatives that fuel the soul.
Perfect for: Anyone looking to explore or deepen their plant-based cooking knowledge while ensuring balanced, healthy meals. Also great for folks looking to include more plant-based meals in their rotation after a diagnosis.
classes
package pricing
All classes begin with a 45-minute Initial Consultation to assess your health goals and dietary preferences, ensuring that the recipes and lessons are customized to meet your needs. Next is a 20 minute phone call to confirm the menu and recipes, followed by a 2-hour Cooking Session, where Alessandra will guide you through hands-on cooking, either in person or virtually. Groceries are the responsibility of the client. Contact us to set up a class specific for your medical condition including heart healthy cooking, meals for gestational diabetes, cholesterol lowering cooking.
- Individual Package: $475 (virtual) – $495 (in-person at your home)
- Duo Package: $670 (virtual) – $745 (in-person at your home)
All classes are 20% of in March for nutrition month! Please include the note “Nutrition Month” when you book to recieve this discount.
Add-ons:
- Additional Cooking Session: $250 (virtual) / $325 (in-person)
- Follow-up Virtual Consultations: $135 (30 minutes) / $170 (1 hour)
- Extra Participant: +$250 (includes initial consultation and cooking session)
Take the stress out of healthy eating with personalized cooking lessons from a registered dietitian and culinary instructor. Book your session today and start cooking with confidence!
The above sessions can be billed to extended health benefits as three separate sessions. Check your plan today to see if you have coverage for a registered dietitian!
GROUP CLASSES
GATHER & COOK: Group Cooking Classes in Your Home
Looking for a fun, hands-on cooking experience with friends or family? Registered Dietitian and Culinary Instructor Alessandra DiMattia brings her expertise to your kitchen, guiding you and your group through the creation of a delicious meal while teaching essential culinary techniques. Whether you’re learning how to make fresh pasta from scratch or mastering the art of perfect risotto, these group classes are designed to be interactive, educational, and, most importantly, delicious!
What’s Included:
- Hands-On Cooking: Alessandra will come to your home and lead a group of up to 4 participants in creating a meal from start to finish. Learn practical culinary skills like knife techniques, cooking methods, and the art of building flavours.
- Delicious Dinner: Prepared by you with your new found culinary skills. Learn the secrets of plating and keeping food hot while you enjoy conversation throughout dinner with your guests.
- Kitchen Clean-Up: While you enjoy dinner, Alessandra will take care of the dishes and clean-up.
Meal Options- choose from a variety of crowd-pleasing dishes like:
- Fresh Egg Pasta with a Savoury Sauce
- Authentic Pad Thai and Chicken Satay
- Creamy Risotto with Seasonal Ingredients
- Classic Butter Chicken with Homemade Naan
Request a free 15 minute discovery call with Alessandra to personalize your class.
Perfect for:
- Friends and family looking for a fun, interactive way to bond over food.
- Cooking enthusiasts wanting to expand their skills with new techniques and cuisines.
- Groups interested in learning how to make a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Pricing:
- Group Class: $800 for up to 4 participants (includes all instruction, hands-on guidance, and groceries). 2.5 hours
- Add-ons: Each additional participant: +$150 (up to a maximum of 6 participants).
Each class is designed to be informative and enjoyable, ensuring everyone leaves with new skills and full stomachs. Get your group together, pick your meal, and cook up something amazing with Alessandra!
BAKING BLISS: Group Baking Classes in Your Home
Unleash your inner pastry chef with hands-on baking classes led by Registered Dietitian and Culinary Instructor Alessandra DiMattia! Perfect for small groups of up to 4 participants, these interactive sessions take place in the comfort of your own kitchen, where you’ll learn to create exquisite baked goods while honing essential baking techniques.
What’s Included:
- Hands-On Baking: Alessandra will guide you and your group through the step-by-step process of making delightful pastries from scratch. You’ll learn the art of precision baking while having fun with friends or family.
- Baking Technique Focus: From understanding the science of baking to mastering techniques like piping, folding, and tempering, Alessandra will provide personalized instruction tailored to your group’s experience level.
- Kitchen Clean-Up: While you enjoy your delicacies, Alessandra will take care of the dishes and clean-up.
Choose from a selection of fun treats including:
- French Macarons: Perfect those delicate shells and fill them with delightful ganaches or buttercreams.
- Cream Puffs & Pastry Cream: Master choux pastry and create delicious éclairs or cream puffs filled with velvety pastry cream.
- Classic Tarts: Learn how to make tart crusts and fill them with lemon curd and meringue.
- Donuts: Cinnamon sugar mini donuts and glazed full-sized donuts with a personalized touch.
- Sugar Cookies & Royal Icing Decorating: Learn the art of precision cookie decorating using tipless piping bags and colourful royal icing.
Request a free 15 minute discovery call with Alessandra to personalize your class.
Perfect for:
- Friends or family looking for a fun and delicious activity.
- Baking enthusiasts eager to refine their skills and learn new recipes.
- Anyone who wants to impress with homemade pastries and desserts.
- Small birthday parties or other family events
Pricing:
- Group Baking Class: $800 for up to 4 participants (includes all instruction and guidance).
- Add-ons: Each additional participant: +$100 (up to a maximum of 6 participants).
Join Alessandra for an unforgettable baking experience, where you’ll create beautiful pastries, learn valuable skills, and make lasting memories in the kitchen. Book your baking class today and elevate your dessert game!
Meet Your Instructor
Alessandra believes that cooking and baking should be accessible, enjoyable, and empowering. Her classes emphasize practical skills, flavour-building techniques, and a deep understanding of nutrition, equipping her clients with the tools they need to make informed and delicious choices in the kitchen. Book a free 15 minute discovery call with Alessandra to learn about your options for a personalized hands-on cooking experience.