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...
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...
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...
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...
Happy Monday! We’ve got a tasty recipe for your weeknight dinner when you want something QUICK and EASY. This taco recipe was a fun lesson this past Fall and we got to explore the foods of Bobby...
This pasta doesn’t get much attention: ORZO In Italian it means “Barley” because it looks like a barley seed, but it’s actually pasta. It’s traditionally used in soups or as a substitute for...
I’m going to tell you a secret It’s the HARDEST part about preparing curriculum to teach healthy cooking classes to kids. It’s not the appetizer… Or entrees.. Or veggie sides…. It's not a breakfast,...
WHAT is inside a veggie patty? I asked myself this question while putting together the Food Network Favorite themes curriculum. And: HOW could I get kids to eat a veggie patty? When I think of...
Celebrity Chef Aaron Sanchez has a swagger that’s fun to watch on shows like “Chopped” or “Masterchef” He’s a Mexican-American chef whose food style brings in spice, unique flavors and creativity....
Here's what I taught a group of kids yesterday for one of our first classes in Orange County We're starting our Food Network Theme class theme at 24 schools this week with a pasta dish from Giada de...