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...
How To Make PERFECT Steak Nachos
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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...
Weeknight Recipe: Bobby Flay’s Chicken Tacos
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...
Gordon Ramsay’s Classic Side Dish
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...
A Healthy(ish) Treat for the Weekend
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,...
MORE Veggie entrees That Kids Love
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...