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!

Gazpacho

I just made my first batch of gazpacho this summer for an event. I served them as shooters and they were a hit. Keep making this recipe all summer as the tomatoes ripen. A great starter to a summer barbecue in small bowls or serve as a shot. Gazpacho Makes approximately 32 oz 1 1/2…

Whipped Feta

Put this easy recipe on your radar for summer. You can build a Mezze platter with this condiment, or use with your favorite Greek salads and Mediterranean dishes. To make a platter you can choose a variety of roasted and fresh vegetables, homemade pita chips, nuts, dried fruits, olives, prosciutto, various charcuterie items. You do…

Apple Cheddar Tarts

Thanksgiving is one week away. Did you forget about that puff pastry in the fridge or freezer? Well, time to have a plan. Here is an easy appetizer or dessert. A little savory, a little sweet. It just works. Apple Cheddar Tarts Serves 6-8 1 sheet puff pastry 1/4 cup honey mustard sauce 1 large…

Honeynut Squash with Long Grain Wild Rice Stuffing

This is a Honeynut Squash. Along with some friends in my fruit bowl. These are petite sweet squash ready for roasting and anything creative you have to fill them up this holiday season. Here’s the honeynut squash filled with a long grain and wild rice stuffing. Dried cherries, pine nuts, herbs and a raspberry balsamic…

Green Smoothie Bowl

Here’s a simple recipe that you can play with over the holiday season . This Thanksgiving morning, make a smoothie bowl to start the day. I really like to make popsicles too. You can also make this your go to morning after holiday meal reboot. 6 ingredients. You can chop some of the fruit ahead…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

Thanksgiving is in 4 weeks. I’ll be posting a recipe each week that you may want to incorporate for your holiday menus. Here’s a twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish. Add a little arugula to a platter, a few delicious garnishes , roasted brussels sprouts and dress it with olive oil and a balsamic…