Greek Chicken Gyro This is a classic Greek lunch on the go. It has delicious Mediterranean flavors with marinated chicken breast tucked into tasty pita bread. Active Time: 20 min - Start to Finish:...
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Hummus & Greek Salad
Hummus & Greek Salad These are two classic Greek side dishes that will add fresh veggies and hearty fiber to your next meal. Greek salad is a simple salad found all over the country. Hummus is a...
Ratatouille
Ratatouille Hearty and healthy, “Ratatouille” is a veggie stew made famous all over the world from an animated movie about a rat who loves to cook. In France, ratatouille is considered “peasant...
That Time I Won A Car On TV (Pt 2)
Check out Part 1 to catch up on my experience winning $6,000 worth of prizes (in the form of two Vespa scooter) on the game show “Let’s Make A Deal” Onwards As I sat in the audience I had the...
How To Make PERFECT Steak Nachos
On a sunny day in Hermosa Beach, I eagerly awaited the plate of chips, steak and melted cheese coming my way. I was out with a group of friends having just played beach volleyball for an hour and I...
That Time I Won A Car On TV (Pt 1)
Last week we looked back on that time I was interviewed on Huffington Post. but today I want to go revisit another special moment back in the day. (Right now at LIFT Enrichment HQ, January is our...
The Story of Orange Chicken (How It Came To America)
Orange chicken is one of those classic Chinese-American dishes that makes you wonder, how did it get to America? What happened to it along the way that turned it from a citrus-flavored chicken...
Huffington Post, School Lunches and what Congress calls a “vegetable”
As a chef, school lunch programs are a hot-button topic as policies move our nutrition standards forward, but with some troubles. This post is a lookback on some interesting points from my...
Veggie Pasta Carbonara with Peas and Spinach
Looking for a delicious and healthy version of pasta carbonara? Check out our vegetarian version with peas and spinach. Chef Confession: Cooking can be a little tiring, especially dinner. After a...
Easy Weeknight Meal: Shepherd’s Pie and Sauteed Zucchini
Chef Confession: I don’t like to cook EVERY single evening for dinner. I’m tired after the work day and want something simple I can reheat that’s nutritious, filling and homemade. Shepherd’s Pie...