Cooking with kitchen staples does not have to be boring and can certainly be healthful! I love keeping quick-cooking grains in my pantry for easy, healthy meals. This salad can be tweaked with whatever ingredients you have available and is delicious as a side for dinner, or a quick lunch! Click on the link below […]

Craving tacos, but trying to make taco night a bit healthier? This is what I had for dinner last night- simple, delicious and nutritious! You can make the pesto and crema to go with, or you can just top with some seasoned cabbage and a wedge of avocado. To make a simple slaw topping, I […]

If you are going to eat cookies for breakfast, and who hasn’t during this health crisis, make them whole grain!! I have been stress baking a lot lately, so figured I should at least make them a bit healthy! Hope you enjoy this recipe and stay healthy! Click on link below to print and add […]

Wishing everyone well during these uncertain times! I am busy cooking away, mostly doing comfort food! These are a few pics from dinner last night. Expect to see these recipes in an upcoming class. My inspiration for the focaccia came from Bon Appetit. I am busy tweaking it for a class, but if you have […]

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see the “Memories of Mexico City” dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY […]

Memories of Mexico City- After eating my way through Mexico City, I wanted to share some dishes that bring me right back! This vibrant menu full of fresh flavors will include: Hearts of Palm Ceviche (no fish); Fideo Soup; Roasted Pork with Ancho-Guajillo Red Sauce and Parsley Green Sauce; and Mexican Wedding Cookies for a […]

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see the “Lunch in Paris III” dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY […]

Lunch in Paris III- Leave this class with the recipes and know-how to turn your kitchen into a Paris café. In this class you will learn to make crepes, and discover how the French turn simple ingredients into delicious dishes. This mouth-watering menu will include: French Bistro Salad with Baked Goat Cheese Croutes; Shrimp a […]

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see the “New Year, New Flavors” dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY […]

New Year, New Flavors!- Start the year off with some exciting new flavors and ideas. This everyday menu, influenced by Indian flavors, is sure to add excitement to your usual repertoire! The menu will include: Mango Lassi; Curry-Roasted Cauliflower with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce; Chicken Tikka Masala (not spicy) with Basmati Rice; and Carrot-Spice Cupcakes with Cardamom […]

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see the late fall dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY to this […]

Fall in Love!- Let the flavors of fall shine in this menu. As the weather cools off a bit, we will be using some seasonal ingredients to spice up your fall and season of entertaining. This menu will include: Fall Salad with Pecan-Apple Cider Vinaigrette; Blackened Pan-Roasted Steak; Butternut-Miso Mash; and we will make Pastry […]

In this month’s class we will be using miso with a Japanese-inspired meal. But miso is such a great ingredient, I hope that you will look into using it in all kinds of dishes, not just Asian. One way to use your miso is with the recipe below. This butterscotch is like a salted caramel […]

If you are missing class this session or you just need your memory refreshed, check out this video. It will demonstrate how to portion out a 1-lb center cut piece of salmon into 4 beautiful and even cooking pieces.

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see September/October dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY to this blog post, […]

No Need for Take-Out!- Bring the flavors of your local Japanese restaurant in to your kitchen with this meal! This healthful and delicious menu is just as easy as getting takeout! The menu will include: Sushi “California Roll” Salad; Teriyaki Chicken Skewers; Miso-Sesame Broccolini; and quick and homemade Mango Sherbet with Pink Peppercorn Meringue Shards […]

Dates for the new menu are now open. Please visit my website or click here to see August/September dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY to this blog post, […]

Dates for the new menu will be posted early Monday morning – July 15th. This new class will run from August 15th through September 19th. Please visit my website next Monday to see August/September dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you […]

Just because I can’t teach after foot surgery, doesn’t mean I can’t cook!

Looking for a way to use up some of the kale pesto we used for our pizza class? This grilled chicken is the way!! I thinned the kale pesto with some fresh lemon juice then marinated boneless, skinless chicken thighs for an hour or up to overnight. My husband grilled them and we served them […]