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!

Greens, Beets, & Blueberry Salad

I happen to love beets! Most people would shy away from this root vegetable. It does kind of have an earthiness ….ok it can taste like dirt. Earthiness sounds so much better. What beets need are to be roasted and tossed with a delicious vinaigrette. I like to make a batch and dress them. They…

Fresh Salsa

Fresh Salsa. Enough said. A little chopping goes a long way, and so delicious and healthy. My salsa is simple and easy. Grab those Roma tomatoes and get chopping. Always worth the time. Fresh salsa 5 Roma tomates, seeded and chopped 1/2 red onion diced 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 lime zested and juiced Red…

Greek Salad

This is my go to salad when I have to bring something to feed a crowd. I make this as a serving of one for me and have made it for 100. I usually have all ingredients in house and maybe you do as well. Get your big salad bowl ready! Greek Salad Serves 4…

Recovery Meals Farro Salad

I trained for a half marathon this spring and I’ve had to look in my arsenal for recipes to refuel after long runs. This isn’t my first time around the block with long distance races, but it’s been several years since I’ve finished a ten mile run. Thanks to my running buddies group text this…

Pasta with Tomatoes & Feta

This is the fastest and most impressive pasta dish to whip up on a busy weeknight or for guests. Only a few ingredients to manage and chances are you have everything in house to make this delicious dish. Pasta with Tomatoes & Feta Serves 2-4 1 container cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half 1/2 cup…

Zucchini Frites

I am always looking for great ways to use the abundance of summer zucchini. So many recipes to try even within the Zucchini Fries category. I have taken the most simplest approach with my recipe. If you eliminate the Panko breadcrumbs it becomes gluten free. Watch out these are addictive and each batch will…