I’ve been a personal chef for over 10 years and I’ve learned that many people love that salty sweet flavor combo. This dish started as a request and became one of my go-to signature dishes. It’s easy to put together, all in one pan. It’s just some flour, honey, garlic and soy sauce. And I love that you don’t have to cut the chicken if … Continue reading Honey glazed chicken tenders | Family Meal Prep Favorites
If you want to make a fancy dinner party for people who love fish this is it! You can literally make this fish in 20 minutes and it’s so tasty. I made it with seabass but because the sauce is so good it would be great with lower cost fish like halibut or cod. The basic gist is make a miso glaze, marinate for 10 … Continue reading Miso glazed seabass | Dinner Party Ideas | Healthy Date Night Dinner for Two
If you’re looking for tender, tasty chicken the whole family will love then you’re in the right place. And NO air fryer is needed thank goodness. The trick to this tender chicken is an old Chinese trick. You use a slurry of cornstarch and egg white to coat the chicken before frying it. This creates a barrier and prevents the chicken from drying out. It … Continue reading Healthier Orange Chicken | Gluten-Free Recipes | Family Meal Prep Recipes
Okay if you have a busy week ahead you want to make something like this. You can have it in the fridge and add a side of tofu,rotisserie chicken or salmon for added protein. Meals like this come in clutch for me on busy weeks because and it’s full of veggies. the best part is that even three days later it still tastes just as … Continue reading One-Pot Cheesy Orzo with Veggies | Meal Prep Favorites | Vegetarian One Pot Meals
The other day one of my students asked to learn Albondigas soup, a Mexican soup I grew up with. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s delicious and unique in that it’s meatball soup made with rice. The rice isn’t in the soup, but rolled into the meatballs like breadcrumbs are for Italian meatballs. it’s really worth a try and it tastes even better the … Continue reading Albondigas soup with Ground Beef, Carrots and Green Beans | Meal Prep Favorites | Mexican Meal Prep
I found this recipe online and adapted it but need to credit her :Nagi@RecipeTin Eats I’ve made this for a couple of clients and it has gotten rave reviews. So here it is. Make it to feel better becasue its super nourishing. Servings: 6 Calories: 311cal Ingredients To Serve Instructions Warmly,Joanna IG: @chefjoannas Continue reading Client Favorite | Lentil Soup | Feel Better Recipes | Vegan and Vegetarian Dinner Ideas
So. . . I’m embarrassed to admit I didn’t know this trick before, as a chef. If you bake gnocchi they are incredible! I always thought you had to boil them. But, turns out they bake up perfectly. And they are so addicting! I tried it for the first time for a client and have made it 3 times since. I also took it to … Continue reading Party Favorites | Baked Gnocchi | Kid-friendly dinner | Easy Vegetarian Dinner Ideas
Hey friend, can we just take a breath? That first little chill is finally in the LA air (or, you know, as chill as it gets), and my mind is buzzing with all things cozy. So let’s talk pumpkin. And no, I’m not talking about the sugar-bomb-in-a-cup (no judgement PSL folks, just facts). I’m talking about real, whole food magic that honors the season and … Continue reading Pumpkin, But Make It Gourmet: 4 Savory & Sweet Recipes for Your Fall Table
This is one of the healthiest dishes I can make and it only takes 30 minutes. But really… only 30 with all the prep. The rice may take more or less depending what kind you make. But I love how the fish is so tasty and the broil method makes it cook perfectly in 5 minutes. Miso glazed Halibut with black forbidden rice and steamed … Continue reading Miso Glazed Halibut with Black Forbidden Rice and Steamed Bok Choy | Easy 30- minute dinners
Hey friends! Let’s talk about one of the simplest, most nutrient-packed cooking methods out there: how to steam vegetables. I know, I know. It might sound a little… boring. But hear me out! When you steam veggies correctly, you unlock their brightest color, their best texture, and all their natural flavor and vitamins (no water-logging here!). It’s my go-to method for a healthy side dish that’s on the table in … Continue reading The Easiest (and Healthiest!) Side Dish You’re Not Making | How to Steam Vegetables Perfectly: Your Easy Guide to a Healthy Side Dish
