Transform your holiday meals by learning how to create healthy, delicious side dishes that will impress your guests and nourish your body. Led by Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, this class will guide you through crafting festive, nutrient-packed sides that celebrate the flavors of the season while supporting your health goals.
You’ll learn how to make traditional holiday favorites with a wholesome twist, incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients and mindful cooking techniques. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the holidays without compromising on health, this session will equip you with the skills and inspiration to create a balanced, flavorful holiday feast that everyone will love.
Join Allison in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre, where she’ll prepare (and you’ll sample) dishes including: an Arugula Wreath Salad and Pomegranate Guacamole. All attendees will leave with a recipe booklet to help you make these dishes in your home kitchen.
Cancelling Your Reservation: In order to receive a full refund, participants must cancel their program registration at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled start of the program. Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Refund Policy >>>
This program is presented by Allison Harrell and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Allison Harrell is a registered dietitian nutritionist and plant-based chef who has been passionate about food and nutrition for more than 20 years. She advanced her knowledge by becoming a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, certified in Weight Loss Management. Harrell believes that every time we eat, it is an opportunity to promote our health. She incorporates culinary experiences with a science-based approach. Her programs and tools make a positive difference in the health of our communities by instilling confidence and knowledge in the kitchen.
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