Monthly Virtual Abstinent Cooking With Andrea
What are these classes all about?
During these Monthly 2-Hour Interactive Zoom Cooking Classes, you will:
- Learn how to cook an abstinent meal
- Be provided with the menu and recipes being cooked
- Techniques to take the fear out of providing abstinent inclusive meals for everyone
- Learn more about abstinent cooking
- Get to ask any questions you may have
- Receive a recorded digital copy of the event to watch afterwards
Upcoming Dates & Themes:
Sunday, September 18th - Welcome Fall
10:00am - 12:00pm PST | 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST
Learn simple, core meal prep recipes that you will use to create delicious main meals. Also included, Andrea’s fall twist on SHiFT chef Tracy’s roasted brussel sprouts as well as Tracy’s beloved baked apple recipe! Recipes 1) Fall Smorgasbord Lunch - pumpkin hummus with crudités - oven roasted brussel sprouts with fall fruits 2) Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup 3) “Spaghetti” with Sausage and Greens 4) Unstuffed Peppers 5) Skillet Cabbage Roll Casserole 6) Tracy’s Baked Apples
Sunday, October 23rd - Fall Flavours Part 2
10:00am - 12:00pm PST | 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST
Recipes:
1) Full Menu #1- Moroccan Spiced Lentils with Cucumber Salad
2) Full Menu #2- Tandoori Roast Chicken Dinner (with cumin scented mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and Kachumber salad)
3) Tandoori Chicken & Mango Salad Bowl
4) Carrot Lentil Soup
5) Roasted Root Vegetable Chowder
Sunday, November 13th - Holiday Meal
10:00am - 12:00pm PST | 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST
Andrea provides a full menu for a holiday meal, allowing us to see that yes, abstinence is possible even during the holidays! Andrea shares tips on creating a beautiful table to present your delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.
Beverage - Cranberry Pomegranate Spritzer Starter salad - Boston Lettuce Wedges with walnut oil dressing Main course - Bacon Wrapped Roast Pork Loin Side 1 - Green Beans with Dijon Vinaigrette Side 2 - Thyme Roasted “Domino” Potatoes Dessert - Warm Pear Cranberry Bake, topped with cinnamon toasted oats and yogurt
Sunday, December 11th - Winter Warmth
10:00am - 12:00pm PST | 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST
Whether it's a cozy movie night in or a house full of guests, Andrea shares "complete meal" recipes that are perfect for any occasion. The focus is on casual, fun and delicious! Ease the stress of this busy time of year without compromising your abstinence.
4 Full Meal Recipes
1) Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl with sesame ginger rice
2) Loaded Root Vegetable “Fries”
3) Build your Own Charcuterie Board
4) Endless Possibilities Lettuce Wraps
3 Metabolic “Menus”
Metabolic ideas thoughtfully flavor paired with each of 3 seasonal beverages
Iced Turmeric Chai Latte
Hot Apple Tea with cloves
Apple Spritzer
Cost:
$50 / Class
(Includes class + recipes)
Andrea Ascione
Certified Food Addiction Counsellor and Food Coach at SHiFT Recovery.
About Andrea:
Andrea brings over 20 years of professional culinary experience, from leading teams in kitchens to teaching classes both privately and at the community level.
In 2018, Andrea acknowledged her life-long struggle with food addiction and sought professional help in order to find recovery, which she has gratefully been living in ever since. Initially, finding recovery revealed great fear that her career and passion for food would have to come to an end.
Instead, Andrea channeled her passion and skill into entirely abstinent cooking, transforming her “food goals” into providing support for others and demonstrating that a delicious abstinent life is possible. She believes that vibrant, abstinent food can be anything you want it to be, from simple and convenient to elaborate and meticulous, whatever fits your recovered lifestyle!
Andrea’s approachability and desire to connect with people enables her to work with people of all ages and skill levels. She provides help with anything from grocery shopping and efficient food prep, to executing special occasion menus, always meeting her clients at their point of interest.
