As a chef, I am all about indulging on irresistible, homemade holiday fare. I munch on the sugar cookies, sip the homemade eggnog, and dig into my husband’s preparation of biscuits and gravy on Christmas morning. Since I’m in charge of Christmas Day dinner,...
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Roasted Christmas Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
This recipe of mine is the most requested by friends and family.
This recipe of mine is the most requested by friends and family. I have been preparing this roasted beef tenderloin recipe for many years, perfecting it during my stint as a private chef. My mother-in-law began the beef tenderloin Christmas tradition, and I’ve been...
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Frankenstein Jackfruit Head
Play potato head with this show stopping monster head made with jackfruit
Play potato head with this show stopping monster head made with jackfruit. Select a jackfruit that runs on the smaller size so that it will be easier to store and more manageable to butcher later.
Frankenstein Jackfruit Head
1 jackfruit
2 large pitted black olives
1/2 rambutan fruit...
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The Best Kitchen Knives
Good sharp knives make the cooking process oh so much more enjoyable.
Since my knife care video and knife storage video a few months back were both so popular, I took it a step further to show you the exact knives that I use the most at home.
Good knives make such a difference. I know that...
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, this classic Irish dish meets my slow cooker.
This is the easiest Corned Beef Cabbage recipe you’ll ever make! And it will probably be among the most delicious, too.
Simple, whole-food ingredients add up to one delicious corned beef and cabbage meal you can make for St. Paddy’s Day in your slow cooker...
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Nutritionist’s Clean Eating 101 Featured on Indy Style
Michelle offered her simple tips and recipes for wholesome meal planning.
In January, I visited my friends and colleagues at WISH-TV’s IndyStyle to feature my tips and recipes for clean-eating meal planning. If you are new to my page, my five clean food rules are:
Natural state: The less foods are processed, typically the more beneficial nutrients...
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5 Comfort Food Recipes to Get Your Hygge On (Feel Cozy)
Comfort Foods That Won't Expand Your Waistline
Times change, seasons change and if you have been outside lately, temperatures change too. As most of you know, I recently relocated from Arizona to the Midwest. My girls and my big kid (husband) have pulled out our winter coats from storage and our...
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Slow-Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potatoes for Food Network’s “Healthy Eats” Blog
With fall comes peak sweet potato season. This 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potatoes I created for Food Network’s “Healthy Eats” blog highlights the savory side of this root vegetable. Paired with skinless chicken thighs, these simple ingredients transform into a easy but mouthwatering dinner.
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Pumpkin...
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Recipe Roundup: Healthy Grilling Recipes for Summer
The grill is my go-to once the weather heats up. It keeps your kitchen cool and clean, plus provides tons of different delish and nutrish options to keep you fed all summer long. I’m obsessed–just check out my recipe collection below to see!
Seafood
I love...
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Shrimp & Avocado Stir-Fry for Food Network’s “Healthy Eats”
Avocado toast may be the quickest and simplest way to get that luscious, creamy avo-fix. And while it may be perfect for breakfast, lunch, and okay maybe even a mid-afternoon snack, a girl needs a little more for dinner. This 5-Ingredient Shrimp and Avocado Stir...
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