Hi all! Happy middle of June. Can time slow down, please?!? I've been busy prepping for some dinner parties I have coming up. Here are some photos from recent private chef jobs I've done. As always, if you are interested in booking, visit the contact me page. This was a dinner party I did last … Continue reading Crab and Shrimp Calabrian Chili Pasta

Hi everyone! I am so excited to share today's recipe. It is the perfect recipe to kick off the summer. I made this last night for dinner and it was the perfect healthy, veggie packed, refreshing, and also filling summer supper! Gochujang Chicken Crunch Salad A salad packed with raw crunchy veggies, shredded chicken, and … Continue reading Gochujang Chicken Crunch Salad

Hi all! Happy Monday! I am excited to share this recipe with you all today because it is a recipe I first started making in college. My first food blog I actually started in college my sophomore year. It was called, "Chelcie's Food Files." My roommates encouraged me to start it because I was always … Continue reading Butternut Squash Pasta

Hello all! Happy 2022. I feel like the start of a new year always makes me anxious and overwhelmed. So if you're feeling similarly, just know you are not alone 🙂 Also the sun has not been out since 2022 began here in Boston, so that is definitely not helping my mood. Anyways, here's to … Continue reading Shrimp Fried Rice with Lime and Herbs

hi everyone! I hope everyone had a good Christmas Every year for Christmas morning I always like to make some sort of breakfast casserole. Also, can we talk about how good casseroles are? I don't care if they are old school or typically made using a canned soup, I freaking love them. In all forms. … Continue reading Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake

Hi! I miss writing on here! I've been busy between starting a new job at a wine and cheese shop (which is so fun, I'm loving it so far!) and studying for my certified sommelier exam. I went to NYC last week to take the exam and sadly I did not have the outcome I … Continue reading Christmas Crack

Hi everyone! Happy Monday! I am sure you have seen by now the viral salmon rice recipe going around tik tok.. or maybe you haven’t because you aren’t addicted to watching tik tok videos like I am..ANYWAYS, let me explain.. Emily Mariko, a tik tok celeb, created this salmon rice bowl that basically mimics a … Continue reading Easy Soy Ginger Salmon

Hi everyone! Happy almost weekend! I have a delicious, healthy salad recipe to share with you all : Fall Glow Salad! I'm always looking for a fun, healthy salad recipe I can make to bring to work with me and this one is delicious. The fall vibes come from the apples and cheddar cubes (yes, … Continue reading Fall Glow Salad

Hi! Happy Tuesday! Fall is officially here which means all things pumpkin, apples, soup, and sweaters! Fall to me always means its time to bake my favorite dessert of all time.... Mom's Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting This cake you guys...IS THE FREAKING BEST!!! NO AMOUNT OF CAPS CAN CONVEY MY GENUINE PASSION AND … Continue reading Mom’s Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Hi all! Happy Friday! Unfortunately for me today is my "Sunday" so the Sunday scaries are in full force. And its only 8am hah Who else thinks it’s wild that today is October 1st? Did September even happen? Fall is officially here! As is my desire to get in the kitchen and cook up some … Continue reading Bang Bang Cauliflower

Hi everyone!! I miss you guys! I know I say this every time I take 2 months off from posting a recipe, but I'm hoping to be a bit more consistent with checking in. Not much is new around here, just the usual working and hanging out at home with the family and new addition … Continue reading My Favorite Vinaigrette + An Easy Lentil Salad

Hi all! Did you miss me?! I missed you! I'm sorry I have been MIA for so so long. Between the new move to Boston and starting a new full time job, there hasn't been much time for recipe testing/posting. So for the forseeable future I will still be popping in here and there to … Continue reading Moroccan Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Herby Tahini

Hi everyone! I'm sorry it has been such a long time since my last post! I have been busy moving from NYC to Boston. We moved two days ago and I'm happy to report that everything went smoothly and we are all unpacked. Now we just have to tackle the inevitable checklist of new things … Continue reading Chicken Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs

How is everyone doing? I'm sure the broken record is going around but I cannot believe that it is March. And that almost a year ago quarantine started, I lost my job, and moved back in with my parents where I thought I would be for maybe a month. Fast forward a lot of months … Continue reading Arugula Quinoa Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and 4 Ingredient Vinaigrette

Hi everyone! I'm excited to share today a recipe I've made countless times that is always a huge hit. Chicken Enchiladas I'm always slightly hesitant to post recipes on here that require a bit of extra time and TLC. I want to add though that for this recipe you can save about 45 minutes of … Continue reading Chicken Enchiladas

Good Morning! I got my wisdom teeth out yesterday and I already miss chewing. But frankly, it wasn't as bad as I was anticipating so I can't really complain. I'm just happy that I finally got it over with! 5 years in the making..I'm the worst patient ever hah! I made this pasta dish last … Continue reading Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Leeks, and Goat Cheese