The Empty Nest Kitchen Collective
The kitchen doors open March 2!

Stop Second-Guessing Dinner.

Build Kitchen Confidence That Lasts.

The ENK Collective helps midlife women go from overthinking meals to cooking with confidence, week after week — all through structure, practice, and community.

Doors open March 2 - Get ready to join and start your 90-day confidence journey!

You’re smart. You can cook.

So why does dinner still feel like a daily grind?

For years you fed everyone else — now it’s your turn to feel capable and calm in your own kitchen. That means:

  • No more starting over every Monday

  • No more cycling through the same meals

  • No more overwhelm at 5pm

This isn’t about more recipes.
It’s about steady confidence.
It’s about feeling capable in your kitchen — every week, without stress.

Why The Empty Nest Kitchen Collective?

In 90 days inside The ENK Collective, you will go from second-guessing dinner to feeling calm, capable, and confident in your kitchen.

That’s our shared commitment — and we design every class, system, and community moment to help you get there.

Why Confidence First?

Confidence is what changes behavior.

Meal plans help you do dinner.
But confidence helps you own dinner.

So every month we combine:

✔️ Structure that builds rhythm
✔️ Practice that strengthens decision-making
✔️ Community that keeps you confident

This membership isn’t a collection of downloads.

It’s a system that helps you become the person who knows what to cook, and why.

Here’s how we build that confidence together:

🧠 The 90-Day Confidence Framework

This is your roadmap:

  • Month 1 - Build Rhythm

  • Month 2 - Strengthen Repertoire

  • Month 3 - Personalize + Own It

You’ll never wonder “what do I cook?” again!

📅 Weekly Themes & Challenges

Rather than random reels or PDFs, we give you purposeful practices that build confidence week by week.

💬 Member Community

A supportive space to share wins, ask questions, and celebrate when dinner actually feels good again.

Confidence grows in real time — not in isolation.

Everything You’ll Find Inside The Empty Nest Kitchen Collective

This isn’t just cooking or a meal plan! It’s your new favorite corner of the internet.

When you join the Collective, you’ll get the structure, inspiration, and support to make cooking simple, joyful, and totally doable again.

Here’s what’s waiting for you inside:

👩‍🍳 Live Guided Sessions

Monthly live cooking sessions where we cook practical meals together, and bi-weekly Sip & Stirs where you learn patterns you can repeat confidently.

Recordings included.

💬 Member Community

A supportive space to share wins, ask questions, and celebrate when dinner actually feels good again.

Confidence grows in real time — not in isolation.

🧠 The 90-Day Confidence Framework

This is your roadmap:

  • Month 1 — Build Rhythm

  • Month 2 — Strengthen Repertoire

  • Month 3 — Personalize + Own It

You’ll never wonder “what do I cook?” again.

📅 Weekly Themes & Challenges

Rather than random reels or PDFs, we give you purposeful practices that build confidence week by week.

Bi-Weekly Meal Plans & Smart, Condensed Grocery Lists

Nutritionally sound menus that are balanced, flavorful, and designed for women in midlife, plus access to dozens of ready-to-go menus. Healthy meets actually delicious. Plus, spend less time shopping and more time enjoying your meals. Every list is short, simple, and thoughtfully organized.

🏅Member Spotlights & Recognition

We see you! Every month, we’ll celebrate members who are cooking up a storm, sharing their wins, and keeping the Collective kitchen buzzing.

The doors to The Empty Nest Kitchen Collective open on March 2!
Join the waitlist below, and you’ll be the first to know when we reopen.

See Your Progress (and Feel It!)

Why This Is Different

This isn’t:
• A meal plan you forget about
• A recipe library you never use
• A social group that feels nice but doesn’t change your habits

This is a membership built around change.

You won’t just get information.
You’ll build identity.

You become:

  • The cook who doesn’t panic at 5pm

  • The person who knows what to make

  • The woman who feels steady in the kitchen

Who This Is For

This experience is perfect for women who:

✅ Are tired of restarting every week
✅ Want structure that actually sticks
✅ Want to feel capable and confident with food
✅ Are ready to stop guessing and start doing

Inside the Collective, you don’t just get recipes - you’ll get a reason to actually use them.

Inside The Collective

Meal Plans and Shopping Lists


Meal Plans with seasonal ingredients, shopping lists, ingredients themed months, that’s all about bringing back joy — and flavor — to your kitchen.

Live Cooking Class: Mediterranean Favorites

Join me live to cook, laugh, and connect — and pick up clever tricks for making holiday dishes that taste indulgent without being heavy.

Challenges & Sprints each Month


Cook your way through five simple, mouthwatering recipes — the perfect mix of comfort and balance. You’ll be amazed how much better you feel (and how much less takeout you order!).

Community & Connection


 Weekly check-ins, kitchen Q&As, and Friday “Kitchen Wins” posts will keep you inspired — and help you stay consistent through the busiest time of year.

Why Women Love Our Menopause Meal Plans

“When I saw that Chef Chris was offering a Menopause Meal Plan, it was a no-brainer to sign up. I’ve taken her classes in person and online over the years and have always loved how uncomplicated and delicious her recipes are. Now the added bonus of healthy recipes to support women in menopause: almost too good to be true! Just made my first recipe from week two: Italian Turkey Sausage Pasta Skillet and I’m trying not to eat both servings. So yum! As I expected the recipes have been a breeze to follow, not fussy, and easy to adapt with ingredients I have on hand. I’m planning to gift some subscriptions at holiday time. I’m looking forward to giving friends something I know will contribute to their good health! Loving Menopause Meal Plans!”

-Brenda C.

“I was nervous to re-commit to cooking. I spent SOOOO many years planning and preparing meals for my family. One of the things I’ve loved about empty nesting is the fact that I can eat popcorn and wine for dinner if I want to. But… that only goes so far so I did. Chris’s menopause meal plans have been a HUGE win and addition to my life. The decisions (and grocery list) are made for me. Meals are easy AND delicious!!! Don’t hesitate!!!”

-Kelly B.

“The Menopause Meal Plan is so accessible and easy to follow. The shopping list is categorized and explicit, the recipe directions are clear. What has blown me and my family away are the flavors. SO DELICIOUS! Skillet lasagna, sheet pan fajita bowls, BBQ turkey meatloaf, Mexican corn salad, are just a few of my favorites. There are lots of hints, suggestions, and notes from Christine, so it’s more than a recipe. There is so much flexibility with the plan. I am so happy to learn how to incorporate more vegetables in my diet without just making more green salads!”

-Susan H.

Why the Mediterranean Approach Works
(and Feels & Tastes So Good)

Science-backed. Flavor-packed. 100% delicious.

Here’s the thing: you don’t have to “go on a diet” to feel better during menopause.

You just need to eat the way science says actually works. That means real food, vibrant ingredients, and meals that love you back.

Fewer hot flashes and night sweats
Women who followed a Mediterranean-style diet had significantly fewer vasomotor symptoms (those lovely hot flashes and night sweats).

Up to 30% lower risk of heart disease
Following this way of eating supports heart health - a major win during and after menopause.

Lower risk of stroke
The benefits go beyond the plate. This way of eating supports your whole system — brain, mood, and energy included.

Source: Antonio Cano et al., Maturitas, and Elizabeth M. Ward, The Menopause Diet Plan

HOW IT WORKS

HOW IT WORKS

We’ve made this as easy (and delicious) as possible, because eating well shouldn’t feel like another chore!

STEP ONE

 Join the Collective

Doors open March 2 — enrollment closes March 14.

Choose your plan $34/month or $79/qtr. You’re free to cancel anytime, but we’re confident you’ll love staying with us!

Enter the 90-Day Confidence Path

STEP TWO

Follow structure, practice, and connect in our awesome community.

Feel Confidence Grow

STEP THREE

Month by month, you’ll notice real shifts in how you cook and think about dinner.

Build real kitchen confidence in 90 days — and finally stop circling dinner.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You might be wondering…

  • Right now! Doors are open through Monday, December 1 — then we kick off our Holiday Cooking Challenge!
    After that, enrollment closes until 2026.

  • Membership is $34/month.

    Join before December 1 as a Founding Member and get your first month for $19.
    Cancel anytime — no minimum commitment, no fuss to cancel.

  • This isn’t just meal plans - it’s a community experience for women in midlife.

    You’ll get Mediterranean-inspired menus that support hormone and heart health, fun challenges that keep you consistent, and a community that makes cooking actually enjoyable again.

  • Yes! They’re simple, flavorful, and designed for real life! Dinners you can typically make in about 20-30 minutes, with everyday ingredients you already have.

  • Absolutely. You’ll find substitution ideas for most meals — whether you’re vegetarian, gluten-free, or just prefer to swap an ingredient or two.

  • Our community lives in an easy-to-use private space (via Heartbeat). You’ll get onboarded into the community so you know where to find everything! Quick access to tasty menus, live classes, and the community — plus, we’re always here to help if you get stuck.

  • Happy to help! Simply fill out this contact form and I'll get back to you.

MEET YOUR MEAL PLAN MAVEN

Hi, I’m Christine! Chef, cooking teacher, and your new kitchen cheerleader.

After decades of teaching, catering, and cooking for my family, life (and menopause!) taught me to rethink how I eat, and how I want to feel.
After a heart attack in 2020, I set out to make food that’s not just good for you, but full of joy and flavor too.

The key here is healthier, but not restrictive. Butter is delicious, but let’s use a touch instead of a stick. A splash of cream instead of a cup. And now that my kids are grown and living lives of their own, I’m re-learning how to cook for two, and loving every minute of it.

I’ve even dug into food as medicine, training through the American College of Culinary Medicine. My capstone project? Menopause and the Mediterranean Diet!

Now, through The Empty Nest Kitchen Collective, I get to bring together everything I love most just for you:

 ✨ Nourishing, Mediterranean-inspired recipes
✨ Community and connection
✨ And a big dose of “you’ve got this” energy in the kitchen

It’s a meal, not a mortgage, so let’s stop stressing and start savoring.

Woo hoo! Now let’s cook, shall we? 💛

Ready to Join the Collective?

Make this the season you fall back in love with cooking and yourself.

The kitchen’s doors are closed for now!
Join the waitlist to be first in line when The Collective reopens. You’ll be the first to know (and maybe get a little bonus for your patience 😉).