Healthy Mexican Fiesta Hands-on Cooking Class

Johnson County Community College

Wylie Hospitality and Culinary Academy – Room 142

$80/person or $65/person for Advent Health and JCCC employees and students.

Embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the colorful and vibrant flavors of Mexico. In this interactive, hands-on cooking class, you'll learn step-by-step how to create the following authentic Mexican dishes with a healthy twist.

Menu:

• Guacamole 3 Ways: Charred Jalapeno, Roasted Tomato, and Smoky Chipotle Peach
• Pineapple Mango Jicama Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
• Mexican Street Corn Soup
• Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
• Mexican Chocolate Pots de Creme

*Menu is gluten/dairy-free optional

Instructor Bio:

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and practitioner of Culinary Medicine, Lisa Markley integrates the art of preparing, cooking, and presenting food with the science of medicine to optimize overall wellness. She combines the enjoyment of food with the scientific knowledge of how food and dietary choices may influence our metabolism, immune function, and the development of chronic diseases.

Lisa joined the AdventHealth Whole Health Institute in 2020 as the Director of Culinary Medicine where she develops educational programs with an emphasis on culinary medicine/nutrition and provides one-on-one nutrition consults. She has also been an adjunct nutrition instructor at Johnson County Community College since 2016.

During her time as a dietitian and culinary educator, Lisa has taught hundreds of cooking and nutrition classes and is passionate about educating and empowering others how to harness the healing power of food and healthful lifestyle changes.