Marisa Dooley
Recipe Developer
Marisa is a nutritionist, recipe developer, and food photographer with a bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Culinary Arts from Bastyr University and a master's degree in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine. Raised on her family's organic farm in Washington State, Marisa developed a deep appreciation for fresh, seasonal food from an early age. Her childhood was spent gathering eggs, harvesting vegetables, and experimenting with ingredients from the garden.
At nine years old, Marisa baked her first cherry pie using fruit from her family's tree, an experience that sparked her lifelong passion for cooking and creating recipes. Growing up surrounded by fresh food gave her an early understanding of where food comes from and inspired her to share that knowledge with others.
Marisa's professional experience includes working in farm-to-table kitchens, developing meals for a school foodservice program, and assisting a personal chef in preparing Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) meals for a research study at Seattle Children's Hospital. She has a particular interest in maternal and pediatric nutrition, including helping children explore new foods and develop positive relationships with eating.
As a recipe developer and food photographer, Marisa combines her culinary training with her knowledge of nutrition to create flavorful, nourishing recipes using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Her approach to cooking emphasizes seasonal produce, whole foods, and Mediterranean-inspired meals that can be enjoyed around the family table.
Marisa believes that nourishing ourselves goes beyond the nutrients on our plates. Preparing and sharing meals creates opportunities for connection, builds family traditions, and helps children develop a lifelong appreciation for good food.
Outside the kitchen, Marisa enjoys visiting farmers markets, tending her herb garden, exploring new cookware and photography props, and working on home renovation projects with her husband.
