These cooking classes are going to be one of the most useful tools that you have ever utilized. These services are provided by our Nutrition Specialist, Katy Byington. Katy has been working with patients and private clients for years teaching them how to incorporate healthy, whole foods-based eating into their every day lives. These classes are designed to make food preparation efficient and heatlhy eating taste great.

Call us to schedule your cooking class for yourself, your group, or your family. For people outside of Des Moines, we provide the kitchen and can even provide the groceries. Rates vary by distance traveled and length of classes.

Here are some examples of topics and classes covered:

Simple Breakfasts     

          5 Minute Granola

          Breakfast Burritos

          CranApple Almond Turkey Salad

          Hot Muffin Sandwiches

          Protein Shakes

          Revitalized Oatmeal

          ‘I Can Cheat Too’ Waffles

          Weekend Pancakes

          Skillet Meals

          Farmer’s Market French Toast

          Smoked Salmon Frittata

          Easy Eggs – Scrambled Style

          ‘It’s in There Somewhere’ Yogurt

          Raspberry Walnut Chicken

Everyday Lunches

          Lakeshore Chicken Salad

          Black Bean Chicken Salad

          Tomato-Basil Chicken Salad

          Break-the-Tradition Tuna Salad

          Dilled Egg Salad with Pea-Pods

          Turkey and Crunchy Greens Salad

          Cherry Walnut Turkey Salad

          Wraps

          Mexican Green Salad

          Quesadillas

          Euro Sandwiches

Dinners Made Easy

          Basil-Balsamic Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes

          Lasagne

          Spaghetti

          Eggplant Parmesan

          Mexican Lasagne

          Tacos

          Chicken-Portobello Enchiladas

          Nachos

          Crockpot Soups / Stews

          Fajitas

          Specialty Burgers

                   Tomato-Feta

                   Porto-Pepper-Swiss

          Seared Tuna Steaks

          Dilled Salmon

          Chili

          Almond-Flax Crusted Chicken

          Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Energizing Snacks

          Edemame

          Trail Mix

          Hard-Boiled Eggs

          Sprouted Nuts

          Manna Bread or Corn Cakes with Almond Butter

          Seasonal Fruit and Cheese

          Organic Corn Chips with Fresh Salsa

          Hummus

          Grapefruit Cran-Walnut Salad

          Fresh Veggies and Garden Dip

          Guacamole

Savory Side Dishes & Vegetables

          Roasted Red Pototaes

          Root Veggie Fries

          Quinoa Garbanzo Side

          Quinoa Tabouleh

          Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Nutrient Dense Deserts- Yes...It is possible 

Kid’s Ideas- They will be excited to eat healthy food!

Pregnancy- Eating for the optimal health of your baby

Althletic Cooking- Eat for best performance

Special Food Allergies- Any specialty menu can be provided

One-sack wonders- Snack foods made healthy and whole