Self-taught chef at home making beautiful food for the ones I love. Nothing says I love you like a homemade meal.
Love is in the air, and if you really want to wow your valentine, Chateaubriand is the key! A large filet mignon for two, slow roasted with tarragon, topped with Bearnaise sauce, served with skillet potatoes and haricot verts, this meal can’t be beat! By cooking the meat low and slow, it’s perfectly medium rare […]
What day could be better than National Pizza Day? Unless it’s national wine, chocolate and pizza day, nothing could be better than National Pizza Day! This recipe is inspired by a restaurant in my hometown, but I make it my own and use some of my amazing Pampered Chef products! Sweet and tangy, this pizza […]
February is finally here, and that means love is in the air – Valentines day is just two weeks away. If you haven’t made that overpriced, prefix-menu restaurant reservation yet and you’re starting to panic, have no fear – The Homemade Chef is here! Instead of a stuffy restaurant with an overpriced “special” menu, why […]
Let’s be honest: who really likes grocery shopping? I don’t. Andrew doesn’t. I don’t think many people do. When your weekend is already filled with other errands and of course finding time to relax, getting to the grocery store can be both challenging and time consuming. With the recent rise in grocery delivery and curbside […]
Chicken pot pie is just one of those dishes everyone loves. It’s meaty, hearty and has a delicious pastry. I actually only top mine with pastry since I make a thinner stew than the ones with a full pastry, but you could easily thicken it more and pre-bake tart shells with a pastry to fully […]
What is better than fresh, delicious, perfectly balanced ingredients, made into a wonderful and savory Italian pasta? The answer is: nothing! My Roasted Tomato and Basil Pasta is one of the first original recipes I ever created! I take cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and of course olive oil, roast them in the oven to […]
Let’s be honest: eating light can get boring! Lighter meals often means a lot of chicken or fish, and not a whole lot more. To keep mealtime exciting (yes, even when lightening up), I recommend switching up your proteins and textures so it feels like you’ve got a variety in your diet. These stuffed peppers […]
Ingredients 1 large, boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 tsp dried oregano Salt & pepper 1/4 cup olive oil Directions Place the chicken in a large resealable bag. Add the lemon zest and juice, garlic, 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and the olive oil, […]
When your trying to lighten up, salads are a way of life. But, when your sick of the boring spinach or kale salad with balsamic vinegar instead of dressing, this Greek Salad is a life changer! Bursting with flavor, this salad is healthy and delicious. Make it a day ahead so the flavors marinate together […]
Eating lighter can be hard – not only to find flavorful and easy recipes, but particularly during the work week when time is tight. It’s easy to fall off the wagon during the work week and order takeout or go to the pizza joint down the road – but either one leads to a tighter […]
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