Author: mpypchef

Hi! I am a personal chef in the Cincinnati Ohio area. My passion for healthy eating and cooking lead me to Culinary School 7 years ago and a second career. Eating good quality real food, cooking at home for my family, and providing simple healthy meals makes me happy . I am creating this space to share my love of all that is good for you and fun when it comes to food. Consider me a resource, the friend who always has the recipe you can count on and more. Thanks for stopping by my site!

Women on Wellness

Our next Women on Wellness event is coming up quickly. Saturday, March 16th from 2:30 to 4:30 at The DC in Mariemont. We are so excite to be able to use this venue. The Dance Coalition is a dance studio who’s mission is to develop Brilliant Dancers. Check out their website for more information. https://www.thedancecoalition.com/…

Smashed Red Potatoes

We all like comfort food in the winter months. Once you make these smashed red potatoes, you’ll be making them once a week. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They are easy and very versatile, and great leftover. Well, you may not have leftovers they are that good. Experiment with different seasonings…

Mint Infused Berries

Give your Valentines a heart healthy antioxidant bomb of a dessert this year! I’ve been making this easy and healthy dessert for big celebrations and small gatherings. Inevitably, I receive many compliments and yummy noises. Eating fresh berries in February is a treat in itself, but add an infused simple syrup with bright mint flavors…

Thai Noodle Salad

I had an Asian Noodle Salad at the tail end of summer and it was delicious. I’ve been thinking of reproducing something similar since then. I would have liked more spice. So being inspired by the flavors in the version I ate, I searching my pantry and spices. I kept coming back to wanting a…

Veggie Tacos

This recipe has been in my arsenal for at least 8 years. I started making it after my daughter was born, and have passed it along to many friends and clients. You can add a little sour cream or a little cheese of your choice, but it’s a vegan recipe that is perfect as written….

Red Lentil Pasta

I have been experimenting this fall and winter with alternative protein pastas. I love chickpea pasta. Banza is my go to brand. It’s in a bright orange box if you are looking to try it. The penne and elbow shapes work best with sauces and pestos. I wanted to try red lentil pasta next. Fortunately…