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Interactive Cooking Experiences for Wellness and Team Engagement

“Organizations with interactive wellness programs, such as live cooking demos, see a 25% increase in employee engagement and satisfaction. Across industries, these experiences are transforming workplace culture and inspiring healthier habits.”

Bring the joy of cooking and wellness to your team with Chef Tina McDermott’s interactive cooking classes. Designed to inspire healthier habits, these sessions combine live demonstrations, practical tips, and engaging participation to create an unforgettable experience.

Employees will:

  • Discover simple, delicious recipes with real-time guidance and nutrition insights.
  • Engage with Chef Tina through live Q&A and practical advice for healthy eating.
  • Gain confidence to prepare nutritious, flavorful meals that fit their busy lifestyles.

Feel free to choose from any of the class offerings any time of the year.

CHOOSE A MONTH

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JANUARY — National Weight Loss Awareness Month

Keep it Simple, Sister!

A simple way of eating to get you energized, help you sleep like royalty, and lighten you up all day. The new year is when most of us are just done with eating off schedule, eating different foods and simply eating too much.  January is a time to clean house, release the toxins from your body, and nourish the body with wholesome and nutritious foods.  The end results is a healthy, vibrant new you full of energy, confidence and vigor. Join Tina in her kitchen as she prepares wholesome meals that are full of energy and taste to start off a bright new year.

Featured In-Person Menu:

  • Instant Pot Lemon Herb Chicken

  • Zoodle Primavera

  • Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Featured Virtual Menu:

  • Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice Creation

  • Green Smoothie Variety

  • Paleo Energy Bites Crafting

Featured Vegetarian Virtual Menu:

  • Sweet Potato Noodles with Pesto Exploration

  • Mediterranean Salad Adventure

  • Coconut Chia Seed Pudding Creation

FEBRUARY — Heart Health Month

Turn up the Beat: A Heart Healthy Cooking Class

February is American Heart Month!  A whole month dedicated to celebrating the muscle that is your heart and bringing awareness to the importance of cardiovascular health.  And for good reason, because your heart is truly an amazing part of your body, and it deserves the best care possible. Let’s celebrate your amazing heart all month long and join Chef Tina as she creates these delicious, heart healthy meals so you can find joy in the kitchen and keep your heart healthy and strong.


Featured In-Person Menu

  • Salmon Cakes with Dill Yogurt Drizzle

  • Cauliflower Steak with Walnut Pesto

  • Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse Delight

Featured Virtual Valentine Menu:

  • Heartfelt Citrus-Infused Salmon Filet

  • Love Beet Quinoa Salad

  • Berry Elegance Parfait

Featured Vegetarian Menu:


  • Vegetarian Lentil Soup

  • Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

  • Chia Seed Pudding Parfait

MARCH — National Nutrition Month

Personalize Your Plate

March is National Nutrition Month and is celebrated each year to encourage people to make informed food choices and establish physical activity habits all year long. This year’s theme is Personalize Your Plate.  There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and especially tastes!  

Featured In-Person Menu – The Nutrient-Packed Green Feast:

  • Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

  • Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

  • Matcha Chia Seed Pudding with Berries

Featured Virtual Menu – A Taste of Ireland (Lighter Version):

  • Irish Herb and Lemon Chicken Stew

  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad

  • Green Citrus Bliss Smoothie

Featured Vegetarian Virtual Menu – Green Goodness Galore:

  • Broccoli and Spinach Quiche Cups

  • Avocado, Cucumber, and Walnut Salad

  • Kale and Pineapple Power Smoothie

Featured St. Patrick’s Day Special – Wholesome Irish Delights:

  • Lucky Greens Salad with Pecans and Honey Mustard Dressing

  • Vegetarian Irish Boxty

  • Mint Chocolate Avocado Pudding


APRIL — Stress Awareness Month

Tension Taming Table:  A cooking class to calm your nerves and help you sail away stress.

Stress is a normal part of our lives. Chronic stress, however, can take a serious toll on our physical and emotional health, increasing the risk of conditions like heart disease and depression. There are a variety of lifestyle changes you can make to help manage your stress & anxiety like exercising and eating nutritious foods. Interestingly, certain foods may have stress-relieving qualities due to their brain-boosting properties.  Eating a diet high in vegetables, fruit, healthy fats and lean protein can be very helpful.  Join Tina to cook a few stress-relieving entrees that can help calm your nerves.

Featured In-Person Menu – April Culinary Harmony:

  • Lemon Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers

  • Sautéed Garlic Sesame Broccoli

  • Mixed Berry Parfait

Featured Virtual Menu – April Delightful Fusion:

  • Citrus Marinated Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

  • Coconut Turmeric Cauliflower Rice

  • Minty Berry Yogurt Parfait

Featured Vegetarian Bliss:

  • Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers

  • Sesame-Ginger Zucchini Noodles

  • Chia Seed Pudding with Mixed Berries

MAY – Mental Health Awareness Month

Boosting Brilliant Brain Health in the Kitchen

Nurturing your brain through nutrition is fundamental to healthy living through your golden years, and key to remembering your phone number! The foods that we eat have a big impact on the structure and health of our brains.  Highly processed foods can damage the brain so avoiding them is crucial.  Eating brain-boosting foods can support brain function both short and long-term.   Brains consume 20 percent of our calories as it is an energy-intensive organ.  The brain needs optimum fuel to maintain focus and concentration. Certain nutrients, such as Omega-3 fatty acids, help build and repair brain cells: Antioxidants (from fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, good fats) reduce cellular stress and inflammation which are linked to neurodegenerative disorders. In this dynamic cooking class Tina will prepare for you three dishes that are optimal to boost your brilliant brain health.

Featured In-Person Menu:

  • Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon Skewers

  • Brain-Nourishing Stir-Fried Quinoa Bowl

  • Berry Medley Parfait with Nutty Granola

Featured Virtual Menu:

  • Sushi Rolling for Brain Health

  • Turmeric Chickpea Buddha Bowl

  • Antioxidant Berry Smoothie Bowl

Featured Vegetarian Menu:

  • Mango Avocado Brain Fuel Salad

  • Coconut Curry Tofu Stir-Fry with Brain-Boosting Veggies

  • Chia Seed Pudding with Omega-3 Rich Flaxseeds

Celebrating Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month:


  • Miso Salmon Poke Bowl

  • Chicken Adobo Lettuce Wraps

  • Mango Coconut Sticky Rice Parfait

Featured Cinco de Mayo
  • Fish Taco Bowl with Mango Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Coconut-Lime Cauliflower Rice
  • Red Cabbage Slaw
  • Strawberry Margarita

JUNE — Professional Wellness Month

Marvelous Midday Meals in Minutes

Let’s celebrate Professional Wellness Month, a month to focus on healthy work-life balance and lifestyle with making marvelous meals in minutes.  Eating big meals in the middle of the day can make you feel like a slug.  Did someone say 3 PM naptime?   In this dynamic cooking class discover how to make colorful and nutritious meals that take minutes to prepare especially once you nail down the meal prep part.   Meals include a mix of fresh produce, yummy fats and lean protein to satisfy your belly and fuel your afternoon.

Featured In-Person Menu:

  • Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Lettuce Wraps

  • Instant Pot Zoodle Primavera with Shrimp

  • Berries & Cream Parfait

Featured Virtual Menu – Savor the Summer Flavors:

  • Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers

  • Caprese Pasta Salad with Pesto Dressing

  • Shrimp and Mango Avocado Salad

  • Berry-Lime Frozen Yogurt Parfait

Featured Vegetarian Virtual Menu – Easy Weeklong Casserole:

  • Mediterranean Quinoa Casserole

  • Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry

  • Caprese Zucchini Noodles

  • Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding

Featured Gay Pride Month Rainbow Celebration Menu:

  • Rainbow-Inspired Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken

  • Sesame Ginger Rainbow Slaw

  • Rainbow Fruit Pizza

JULY — Independence Day

Summer Hydration Made Fun

What is life’s most essential liquid?  Well, it’s water of course!  We all know that we have to drink it and that it is essential to every cell in our bodies giving us life.  Why is it that most of us don’t drink enough of it?  Did you know that by the time you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated? What better way to hydrate during the summer months than with smoothies, fresh fruit drinks and summer soups?  

Featured In-Person Picnic Friendly Menu:

  • Citrus-infused Herb Delight Chicken

  • Cauliflower Picnic Salad

  • Luscious Lemon Bliss Bars

Featured Virtual Menu – Summer Picnic Vibes:

  • Mango Tango Chicken Skewers

  • Crispy Cauliflower Popcorn Bites

  • Pineapple Coconut Cooler

  • Coconut Lime Energy Bites

Featured Vegetarian Virtual Menu – Summer Picnic Bliss:

  • Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

  • Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers

  • Watermelon Mint Spritzer

  • Blueberry Bliss Bars

AUGUST — Celebrate the Outdoors Month

Pack a Healthy Picnic

August is full of sunshine, picnics, pool parties, and trips to the beach.  Eating healthy can be delicious when you are having fun outdoors.  Why not pack some healthy picnic foods to share with the family?  In this dynamic cooking class, discover how to pack a healthy picnic basket full of easy and delicious snack foods that will make you the talk of the next summer get together.

Featured In-Person Menu – Celebrate the Outdoors Month:

  • Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad Cups

  • Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice Bowls

  • Coconut Lime Energy Bites

Featured Virtual Taco Fiesta:

  • Sizzling Shrimp Tacos

  • Spicy Pulled Chicken Tacos

  • Grilled Veggie & Guacamole Tacos

  • Choco-Berry Taco Delight

Featured Vegetarian Menu:

  • Mediterranean Lentil Stuffed Peppers

  • Savory Spinach and Feta Muffins

  • Chilled Mango Coconut Soup

SEPTEMBER — Healthy Aging Month

Age-Less, Play-More

We need to take care of our skin in the game of anti-aging and the way to do that is to pack our meals with vibrant foods loaded with collagen, antioxidants, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and water.  When we do, our bodies will show its appreciation through our skin, our largest organ.   Since we wear our skin on the outside it tends to show internal trouble with wrinkles, dry skin, spots and more. Lotions and masks can only do so much. Age-less and play-more from the inside out. And remember to eat your fruits and veggies – the easiest way to glow. Learn 10 of the best foods to nourish your body for a glow that comes from within: Papaya, blueberry, watercress, red bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, nuts, avocado, sweet potatoes and pomegranate seeds.

Featured In-Person Menu – Radiant Wellness Feast:

  • Lemon Herb Chicken with Instant Pot Magic

  • Cauliflower Steak with Walnut Pesto

  • Matcha-infused Berry Parfait

Featured Virtual Menu – Vibrant Vitality Delights:

  • Mango Avocado Salsa Chicken

  • Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice Bowls

  • Blueberry-Lemon Cheesecake Jars

Featured Vegetarian Virtual Menu – Latin Fusion Fiesta:

  • Caprese Zoodle Salad with Avocado Salsa

  • Chiles Rellenos Stuffed Bell Peppers

  • Piña Colada Nice Cream

Featured National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month – Vibrant Hispanic Feast:

  • Chimichurri Beef Skewers

  • Jicama and Avocado Salad

  • Spicy Chocolate Avocado Mousse

OCTOBER — Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Reduce your risk of breast cancer through nutrition

What you eat can have an impact on the way the body works, including the development of cancers.  Where some foods have cancer-fighting properties, others have cancer-promoting properties. Keep the focus on nutrient-dense foods which may help reduce the risk of developing (or experiencing a recurrence of) estrogen-positive breast cancer.

Research has shown that eating a variety of certain foods may help reduce the risk of breast cancer and improve your overall health.

In this cooking demonstration, discover which foods are powerhouses to fueling a healing and healthy body and which to avoid.



Featured In-Person Menu:

  • Harvest Herb-Roasted Chicken, Pumpkin Delight

  • Crispy Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  • Berry Bliss Almond Cupcakes

Featured Virtual Menu – Nourish for Wellness:

  • Hearty Pumpkin Soup

  • Superfood Salad with Berries

  • Pink Velvet Chia Pudding

Featured Vegetarian Menu – The Harvest Feast:

  • Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Acorn Squash

  • Broccoli and Cranberry Crunch Salad

  • Beetroot Hummus with Veggie Dippers

Featured National Italian American Heritage Month 

A Taste of Italy Menu:

  • Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce

  • Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

  • Tiramisu Cups

NOVEMBER — World Diabetes Day and National Gratitude Month

Discover Delicious Eating with Diabetes

More than one in four Americans has either pre-diabetes or the full-blown Type 2 diabetes!  This disease mostly affects older folks, but these days even children are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Great news! Type 2 diabetes is preventable and can be reversed if you are willing to make some simple, inexpensive lifestyle adjustments that will restore your life. In this cooking demonstration Tina will show you how it all starts in your kitchen by preparing some simple diabetic friendly meals that your entire family will enjoy.   All of the meals in Tina’s cookbook are diabetic-friendly. Feel free to choose 1 – 3 dishes from the eBook or choose from the menu options below.

Featured In-Person Menu – Discover Delicious Eating with Diabetes:

  • Instant Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Vegetable Medley

  • Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Bacon

  • Instant Pot Cinnamon Baked Apples

Featured Virtual Menu: Nourishing Diabetes-Friendly Delights:

  • Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Thighs

  • Zesty Citrus Salmon Salad

  • Cinnamon Pecan Baked Apples

Featured Vegetarian Menu: Diabetes-Friendly Veggie Delights:

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad

  • Cauliflower and Leek Soup

  • Vegetarian Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding

DECEMBER — Joyful Eating Month

Unstuff Your Holidays

The holidays are such a fun time to make merry and maybe even eat too much. Healthy eating during the holidays is necessary to keep stress levels down and energy levels up. Food is abundant and we lean towards making rich traditional dishes that may not be easy on our bodies, especially when we eat too much of the yummy food!  Why not try the same traditional dishes with a healthy twist?   Join Tina in her kitchen as she shows you how to make healthy and delicious holiday foods for you and your family to enjoy.

Featured In-Person Menu – Quick & Healthy Holiday Delights:

  • Speedy Herb-Roasted Turkey Medallions

  • Cauliflower Gratin with Pecan Crust

  • Cheerful Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups

Featured Virtual Menu – Festive Flavors for the Holidays:

  • Pomegranate Glazed Air Fryer Chicken

  • Zesty Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash

  • Irresistible Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Bites

Featured Festive Vegetarian Delights:

  • Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice and Cranberries

  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

  • Festive Cranberry Orange Truffles


Featured Hybrid Holiday Stress Webinar and Cooking Class – Sip, Snack & Sparkle: A Virtual Happy Hour to Unwind Holiday Stress!


On The Menu:

  • Merry Berry Mocktail

  • Caprese Skewer Bites

  • Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

  • Chocolate-Dipped Fruit Kabobs

Tina’s Joyful Kitchen Series

Tips & Tricks to getting an efficient kitchen: Ready to make 15 minute meals?

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Discover Tina’s kitchen essentials: stock pot, cast iron skillet, Instant Pot, mandolin and more. Assess your kitchen tools and eliminate gadgets that are one-purpose tools and make space for the essentials. Tina will also demonstrate the proper handling and care of knives and go over the difference between wood and composite cutting boards.

Join Tina in her kitchen as she shows how to set up your kitchen for success so you can create healthy meals in minutes.

Just like you, your pantry needs a refresh too.  To start a new and healthier way of eating, you need to stock your pantry with the right kinds of foods. Begin to make the kitchen transition by eliminating foods that compromise your health and by adding wholesome foods that nurture your mind, body and soul. In this class you will discover: 
  • Which ingredients to eliminate from your kitchen
  • How and where to store foods
  • How to clean out the refrigerator and pantry
  • How do I know if a food has gone bad? Do expiration dates matter?
  • Which items to stock in your freezer and pantry
No time to cook healthy meals for you and your family?  Join Tina in her kitchen as she demonstrates how to make healthy, tasty, delicious meals in 15 minutes using her favorite appliances.   Recipes Tina will prepare:
  • Succulent Air Fryer Chicken
  • Crowd Pleasing Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
  • Crockpot Pot Roast Beef to Rave About

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