This recipe is special to me because it embodies everything I represent in a bowl: Using only real whole foods and clean ingredients, following Mediterranean diet principles, incorporating as many vegetables and herbs as I can, and introducing people to unfamiliar flavors in familiar ways while doing so with love. Nothing makes me happier than […]

During the summer months here in Arizona, I keep it light & simple in the kitchen. I reserve the cooking for the grill & prefer to “assemble” and prep more than boil & roast. Here’s a sample simple summer entertaining menu, starting with a fresh fruit granita, a chilled zuppa fresca with fresh peaches & […]

This recipe is one I love making for my private chef clients. Once you get the steps down, it becomes fairly easy to make. I’m a big fan of the Miyokos and Kite Hill brands, so you can use either for the “cheese” blend. Nothing annoys me more than a long recipe intro, so I […]

This is a one and done type of recipe. Need a marinade for poultry? Use this. Need a dressing that goes with everything? Use this. Need a sauce for grilled seafood,. veggies, and more? Use this. I make it in a large batch and keep in the fridge for the week. This is an easy one to modify to your liking too!

I love sharing my passion for good ingredients and telling everyone I know about the products I love to use. It’s true that when it comes to making great food, it’s simply about using the best ingredients, but it’s also about being smart in sourcing them. Here are a few of my favorite kitchen essentials, […]

If you’re looking for meal prep recipes, this one a go-to for me. I make a batch and freeze half. I definitely wanted to make the smoked flavor standout, because that’s what I love about a great burger, but I also wanted to make sure the bean and vegetable components were apparent – because I’m […]