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Welcome!
I love hanging out in the kitchen cooking and sharing my love of food, cooking, baking and easy entertaining with my family, friends and cooking students.
- Are you ready to learn to cook with confidence?
- Are you craving fresh ideas for food that is both healthy and delicious?
- Hoping to develop your kitchen intuition?
- Want to learn the secrets for preparing easy, healthy and delicious dishes?
- Need strategies for easy slim and savvy entertaining?
- Looking for some food focused fun with friends?
Join us for small home-based cooking classes that help make cooking healthy food easy and effortless.
Specializing in small custom home-based cooking and baking classes and simple & delicious cooking demonstrations in a fun, comfortable, un-intimidating environment. Conveniently located just minutes from I-51 and Glendale Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona.
Taught by Martha McKinnon, a passionate home cook, who has been cooking, baking, studying cooking, taking cooking classes, and attending culinary vacations for more than twenty years. In addition to home cooking she also has worked in several small restaurants and as a personal chef. She believes that cooking healthy delicious should be painless. The key is to keep it simple.
Martha's small home-based cooking classes and interactive cooking demonstrations are perfect for new cooks, busy professionals, experienced cooks looking for new ideas, people wanting to eat better or lose weight and anyone wanting to learn the secrets of preparing simple delicious dishes quickly and easily.
Her relaxed style, friendly manner, and easy, elegant do-ahead approach to easy entertaining and home cooking helps students relax and have fun, while gaining kitchen confidence.
And best of all, you get to immediately enjoy all the delicious recipes you make!
The Details
All classes are 2 to 2.5 hour demonstrations with lots of interaction and time for questions. You'll leave with copies of the recipes and the inspiration to make them for those you love. The fee is $60 per person with a four person minimum required.
Gather 2 to 5 of your friends, pick a class topic, Contact Martha to schedule your date and get cooking! Or check out my schedule of Simple and Delicious Cooking Demonstrations.
2012 Menu of Slim, Healthy & Delicious Cooking Classes
Central Phoenix, Arizona
Choose 3 things to make each class
Baking - Light & Healthy
Want to indulge in healthy baked goods that don't sacrifice flavor? Here are some of my favorites that boost health and nutrition without sacrificing flavor or resorting to the use of artificial ingredients/sweeteners.
Mini Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pie Muffins; Apple-Pecan Muffins; Low Fat Ricotta Cheesecake; Light Mocha Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting; Carrot Cake Cupcakes; Pear-Ginger Crumble; Gingerbread Straws; Simple Fruit Bars; Cherry Almond Biscotti; Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti; Light & Creamy Cheesecake; Light Apple Bread
Gifts From The Kitchen
Gifts of food are a tasty thoughtful present, at holiday time or anytime! Simplify your life by making delicious food gifts that are both useful and economical while avoiding the stress and hassle of searching for gifts at the mall. They are perfect for birthdays, holidays, and as hostess gifts all year long.
Chocolate Dipped Macadamia Brittle, Homemade Chocolate Truffles, Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti, M&M Oatmeal Bars Mix, Cherry Almond Granola, Buttermilk Scone Mix, Lentil Rice Soup Mix, Southwest Seasoning Mix, The world's best fudge, Spiced Mixed Nuts, or Homemade Shortbread
Healthy Cooking With Ellie
Sample recipes from The Food Network Ellie Krieger's cookbook, The Food You Crave. No steamed vegetables here...just fresh food simply & deliciously prepared.
Apple-Pecan Muffins; Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip, Mushroom Barley Soup; Orange Pistachio Wild Rice Salad; Chopped Salad with Lemon and Dill; Mushroom, Onion and Spinach Quesadillas; Jewel Roasted Vegetables; Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, and White Beans; Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes, and Feta; Raspberry Fool; Pear and Ginger Crumble; or Dark Chocolate Mousse
Quick & Easy From The Pantry
Gotta have dinner on the table in 30 minutes? Discover the power of a well-stocked pantry in this fun and informative class.
Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque; Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata; Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Pizza; Penne Pasta with Spinach & Tomatoes; Jambalaya; Goddess Chicken; Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burritos; Creamy Ravioli & Spinach Bake; Classic Tuna Casserole; Fiesta Chicken and Rice
Satisfying Soups
Soups are a fun and easy way to sneak more vegetables into your diet. They are satisfying and simple too. Just combine your ingredients in a large pot and let them simmer away until done. If you get in the habit of making a big pot of soup on the weekends, you can enjoy luscious hassle free supper or lunches during the week.
Tomato Red Pepper Soup; Creamy Potato Soup, Sausage Spinach Soup; Mexican Albondigas Soup; Spicy Sausage and White Bean Soup with Winter Squash and Broccolini; Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Spinach; Curried Butternut Squash Soup; Summer Corn and Vegetable Soup; Mushroom Barley Soup
Spectacular Sides
Are you in a rut over what to serve to go with your meat or fish for dinner? Looking for ways to increase your intake of healthy vegetables and whole grains? Learn new ways to liven up dinner with a selection of spectacular side dishes.
Asian-Style 3 Bean Salad; Roasted Cauliflower with lemon-caper vinaigrette; Greek Rice; Oven Roasted Vegetable Medley; Red Cabbage with Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese; Whole Grain Tabouleh; Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dijon and Lemon; Roasted Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes; Creamy Cauliflower Puree; Orange Pistachio Wild Rice Salad; Chopped Salad with Lemon and Dill; Cranberry Slaw; Black Bean and Corn Salad; Pea Pancakes
The Perfect Recipe For Losing Weight And Eating Great (affiliate link)
We'll prepare delicious healthy dishes from one of my favorite cookbooks, The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight & Eating Great that is chock full of healthy recipes that are both quick and delicious.
Great Granola, Crustless Quiche with Sausage, Apples, and Sage; Chicken, Tomato, Black Bean, and Corn Salad; Tuna White Bean, Olive, and Tomato Salad; Lemon Chicken and Orzo Soup with Spinach; Spicy Sausage and White Bean Soup with Winter Squash and Broccoli Rabe; Italian Turkey Meatball Soup; Mini Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins with Orange Drizzle; Citrus Pistachio Biscotti; Slaw Topped Mexican Flatbread with Refried Beans and Pepper Jack; Creamy Light Pasta; Strawberry Mousse
The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet (affiliate link)
Ready to eat a little healthier by introducing some vegetarian meals into your repertoire? We've got great some great simple recipes, all with no more than 5 ingredients from the great cookbook by Nava Atlas.
Tomato and White Bean Soup that can be served hot or cold; Puree of Carrot Soup; Cranberry Slaw; Black Bean and Corn Salad; Easy Vegetable Lasagna; Southwestern Salsa Pasta; Tofu & Sweet Potato Curry; Black Bean Nachos Grande; Fettuccini with Melted Brie & Tomatoes; Sauteed Greens & Mushrooms; Arugula, Red Onion & Orange Salad
Registration & Payment
Advance payment is required for all classes. Contact Martha
Cancellation
Cancellation more than 72 hours prior to class will be credited toward a future class.
Gift Certificates
Cooking Class gift certificates are also available. They make a perfect birthday, shower, anniversary, or holiday gift.
Sample Fall Baking & Desserts Menu
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