The Final Supper
Like many kids around here, my rug rats depart for a month of friends, fun and frolicking in the woods (A.K.A. overnight camp) this weekend. Tonight’s dinner menu is my daughter’s choice: Kale Salad...
Dinner in 15 Minutes
It’s a gorgeous summer day and you just want to kick back on the patio with a glass of vino and a nice dinner. Dilemma: You want a home cooked meal, but you neither want to...
Breakfast from Tempel Farms Organics CSA Box
Farmers’ Markets are a sure sign that the Midwest summer has begun. The other day my daughter and I spent that day at Tempel Farms Organics in Old Mill Creek, Illinois. After picking up...
Blanching Green Beans
Learn how to blanch green beans with Chef Nicole for a Tuna Nicoise Salad
Fire Up The Grill
I know it’s a stereotype, but often times the men in the house “man the grill” and the women are scared to death of the flames. Melissa & Meg faced the challenge and fired...
Knife Skill Recipes That Are A Cut Above
Jane honed her knife skills with me while we created a colorful delicious meal that could fit the vegetarian, vegan and meat eater’s demands at her kitchen table. We prepared a flavorful Roasted Carrot & Avocado...
Upcoming Classes This Month
UPCOMING CLASSES fish thursday, may 15 @ 11:30 AM Fish is healthy and can be grilled, sautéed or baked in the oven. Overcome your fear of the fins and dinner will never be the...
Your answer to what’s for dinner
Chef Nicole At Work In The Kitchen
