Huffington Post, School Lunches and what Congress calls a “vegetable”

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Jan 9, 2019 | Blog, Cooking, Featured

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 conversation with Huffington Post Live. I was part of a panel in 2014 to...

Veggie Pasta Carbonara with Peas and Spinach

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

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 long day at work, it would ultimately be more practical to order food,...

Easy Weeknight Meal: Shepherd’s Pie and Sauteed Zucchini

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

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 with a side of sauteed zucchini gets the job done and it feeds for...

Weeknight Recipe: Bobby Flay’s Chicken Tacos

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

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 Flay. I personally love his shows including Bobby Flay Throwdown and...

Gordon Ramsay’s Classic Side Dish

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Nov 30, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Recipes

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 rice. This recipe is originally from Gordon Ramsay, who is probably one...

A Healthy(ish) Treat for the Weekend

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Nov 30, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

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, lunch or dinner. The most challenging recipes to write up are...