Too Hot to Cook Summer “Cooking” Class
Don’t sweat dinner—come taste how cool healthy cooking can be.
This fun, in-person class shows you how to make delicious, satisfying meals without heat using smart ingredient prep, flavor shortcuts, and nutrient-rich pantry foods.
You’ll get to taste, explore and enjoy foods that come together fast—no cooking required. Perfect for hot days or those “I just don’t feel like cooking” days we all have.
Join Dietitian Chef Michele Redmond in her teaching kitchen
Meet Your Chef Guide
Hi I’m Michele Redmond, a Dietitian Nutritionist and French-trained chef who understands the reality of busy days. When life gets hectic, I’m a practical, low-key home cook.
I also call myself a Food Enjoyment Activist because we all deserve good health without stressful mealtimes. Let’s meet health goals AND enjoy eating well in ways that save time and make mealtimes easier on time-starved days.
I have taught culinary nutrition in universities, medical schools, corporations and the Cordon Bleu in Paris, but I do improv comedy for fun, so classes are a mix of learning and laughter.
Class Activities & Take-aways
The Menu & Food Prep
- Build “Meal Bowls” with pantry proteins and veggies
- Taste and compare shelf-stable veggies and proteins
- Learn a variety of pantry-based sauces and dressings
Flavor Matters
- When and how to season and spice for cool vs. hot dishes
- Tips for combining staples for better flavor and texture
- Taste quick sauces and dressings that amp up simple meals
Culinary Nutrition
- Quick ways to tell how processed an ingredient is
- Use pantry items to get more variety in your protein
- Easy ways to add fiber without extra effort
Class Schedule, Fee & Location
- Wednesday, August 20: 5:45-7:30 p.m.
- This in-person class is limited to 8 people
- Class fee is $65 for the demos, ingredient tastings, activities, meal, recipes and beverages.
- Class Location: Michele’s home-teaching kitchen is geared for cooking classes for individuals and private groups. It is in South Scottsdale convenient to several freeway exits.