As I stand in my Chicago kitchen, the aroma of sizzling chicken and ripe avocados transports me back to my childhood summers in New Orleans. My father, a French chef with a penchant for bold flavors, would often whip up a light yet satisfying salad that married the best of his culinary heritage with local … Lire plus
As I stood in my Chicago kitchen, the aroma of roasting cauliflower and spices transported me back to a bustling street market in New Orleans. It was there, years ago, that I first encountered the vibrant fusion of Mexican and Creole cuisines. Today, I’m excited to share my take on a dish that marries those … Lire plus
As I stood in my Chicago kitchen, the aroma of toasting almonds transported me back to my childhood in New Orleans. My French father, a renowned chef, would often prepare a simple yet elegant salad that celebrated the bounty of fresh ingredients. Today, I’m excited to share my modern twist on this classic dish – … Lire plus
As I stand in my Chicago kitchen, the aroma of balsamic vinegar and roasting vegetables transports me back to my childhood in New Orleans. My French father, a master chef, would often create simple yet elegant dishes that married his Gallic roots with American flavors. Today, I’m excited to share with you a recipe that … Lire plus
A Twist on Tradition: Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce The aroma of simmering tomato sauce takes me back to my childhood in New Orleans, where my French father would spend hours perfecting his marinara. But today, we’re giving this classic a healthy, weight-loss friendly spin. Spaghetti squash, nature’s low-carb pasta alternative, is the star of … Lire plus
The gentle hiss of steam rising from my grandmother’s well-worn casserole pot always reminds me of Sunday afternoons in her New Orleans kitchen. As a child, I’d watch in awe as she transformed simple ingredients into culinary magic. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that brings together the vibrant flavors of my French heritage … Lire plus
As I stood in my kitchen, the aroma of roasting peppers filled the air, transporting me back to my childhood summers in the south of France. There’s something magical about the way a simple bell pepper can transform into a vessel of flavor and nutrition. Today, I’m excited to share my twist on a classic: … Lire plus
JP’s Herbed Quinoa Salad: A Delicious Path to Weight Loss The aroma of fresh herbs mingling with nutty quinoa transports me back to sun-drenched summers in Provence. As a young chef, I’d watch my grandmother effortlessly toss together vibrant salads bursting with the flavors of her herb garden. Today, I’m excited to share my modern, … Lire plus
As I stood in my grandmother’s sun-drenched kitchen in New Orleans, the aroma of roasting cauliflower filled the air. It was a simple dish, yet it held the power to transport me back to my culinary school days in Paris. Little did I know then that this humble vegetable would become a staple in my … Lire plus
The aroma of roasted sweet potatoes and spices wafts through my kitchen, instantly transporting me back to my culinary travels through Mexico. As a French-American chef, I’ve always been fascinated by the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine, and these Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos are a perfect fusion of comfort and zest. Today, I’m … Lire plus