Self-taught chef at home making beautiful food for the ones I love. Nothing says I love you like a homemade meal.
This is a different post than usual, but as Matt said in his very first blog post, the Homemade Chef is our culinary journey and most of our blog posts focus on recipes and cooking techniques. However, every once in awhile we will post other unique aspects of our journey – so much of cooking […]
The truth about raw cookie dough is this: it’s delicious! Especially because you grew up hearing your parents and/or grandparents tell you not to eat it, which somehow makes it extra delish! But, at the time of year many people are baking up dozens upon dozens of Christmas cookies and other treats, we’re reminded constantly […]
Baked Ziti was another one of my mother’s awesome “go to” dishes, especially during the week while we were at school or on a Sunday night since you can easily feed the entire family. One of the techniques I am promoting as the sous chef here at the Homemade Chef is to turn easy recipes […]
While the holiday’s are filled with parties, candies, chocolate, endless upon endless supplies of cookies and of course way too many big meals and cocktails, if you’re like us, but this point you’re already looking ahead to the new year. Did you know the most popular new years resolution ever is to get in shape/lose […]
A buerre what? I know I know this sounds way too advanced for us aspiring chefs, but I promise you it is not and OMG will your special guest be delighted with this sauce. By now you’ve read my three part series over gaining confidence in the kitchen and cooking on a stove. Now it […]
It’s Wednesday, and it’s the holidays. I’m tired, your tired. We’re all tired. But, as much as I’d love to go the pizza place down the street with the half-price bottles of wine, I know dinner will be more wholesome if I make it at home – plus save a little money. This is a […]
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hasn’t forgotten about my tips on gaining confidence in the kitchen, because – it’s time!!!!!!! The Stove. We have been working our way to this moment and we are going to do it. Like anything else the more you use the stove, the more confident you will […]
It’s finally here – Thanksgiving Day, the time we reflect on all that we are thankful for, and of course – eat! This year has been particularly challenging in our house, an emotional roller coaster for sure. I’m thankful this year for our friends and family who have stood by our side through life’s ups […]
Everyone, and I mean everyone, loves a good old Mac & Cheese! And, don’t pretend you don’t love the one from the box – we all love the one from the box! There are all kinds of ways to zhoosh up Mac & Cheese like with blue cheese & lobster, or truffle butter, or whatever. […]
Alas! The long-awaited Turkey recipe – just in time for the big day! I created this recipe last year and continued to make it this year because it’s just that good! I take the traditional flavors of turkey and amp-up the flavor by adding orange and rosemary, which is a great flavor combination. By basting the […]
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