Hi! Happy start of Fall! I'm always a little hesitant to accept the beginning of fall because summer is by far my favorite season. But I do loves soups, fall foliage, pumpkin, and a good football potluck. Speaking of football potlucks I have just the thing for you to bring. Three Cheese Baked Macaroni and … Continue reading Three Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Author: chefchelc
Curried Chicken Salad
Hi! Remember me? Sorry I've been MIA, I've actually been pretty busy working! (<- been a long time since I've said that!) Last weekend I catered a Bridal shower and made lots of yummy, individually portioned because #covid, luncheon items. Cheese "puffs" otherwise known as gougeres, using a recipe from the queen, mini avocado toasts, … Continue reading Curried Chicken Salad
Best Ever Garlic Bread with Roasted Garlic Butter
Hi! I hope everyone had a great weekend! One of my favorite things to make is a big batch of roasted garlic. I've saved a tutorial to my instagram highlights but figured I would do the step by step on the blog too just in case some people don't have instagram 🙂 The key to … Continue reading Best Ever Garlic Bread with Roasted Garlic Butter
Pasta with Tomatoes and Brie
Hi! You guys, I cannot BELIEVE it is September! Does this give anyone else major anxiety? I'm not sure why, maybe because this year is just never ending impending doom if/when this pandemic is going to end. Summer felt like the happy, safe place of the pandemic. I don't want it to get cold! I … Continue reading Pasta with Tomatoes and Brie
Honey Whipped Ricotta Tomato Bruschetta
Hi! I have a delish little appetizer for you to whip up this weekend. Summer is truly my favorite food season and I'm so devastated that it's almost over! Give me all the tomatoes, corn, and peaches before they are gone please! I've posted a lot of summer friendly recipes so far. Some of my … Continue reading Honey Whipped Ricotta Tomato Bruschetta
The Best EVER Scrambled Eggs and Maple Chili Glazed Bacon
Hi! Let's all agree that Brunch is the best. I'm also a huge fan of doing a weekday brunch. As well as a boozy brunch! This scrambled egg recipe is based on my Mom's infamous scrambled eggs. They have a secret ingredient that you should keep a secret when you make these because the people … Continue reading The Best EVER Scrambled Eggs and Maple Chili Glazed Bacon
Grilled Corn Salad with Arugula and Charred Lime Vinaigrette
Hi! I have a super easy salad recipe for you today that is perfect for corn season! I LOVE corn. Anyone else? Especially in the month of August, give me all the corn. The thing that makes this salad unique is the charred lime vinaigrette. While the corn is grilling you also grill the flesh … Continue reading Grilled Corn Salad with Arugula and Charred Lime Vinaigrette
Lobster Rolls on Toasted Brioche
Hi! Sorry I've been a little MIA. I've been busy! I'm catering a dinner party tomorrow, and tonight I'm cooking dinner for my brother's girlfriend's birthday. There are a couple of delicious birthday cakes in my future. If you haven't already, check out my private chef services page. Also, how is it already August?! To … Continue reading Lobster Rolls on Toasted Brioche
My Favorite Classic Hummus
Hi! Let's talk hummus. I overdosed a bit on hummus in college so we had to take a break from each other for a bit..but now we're back on good terms! This is also me realizing that I graduated college 6 years ago...WHAT THAA I've realized that the key to making really delicious hummus at … Continue reading My Favorite Classic Hummus
Roasted Eggplant Dip
Hi! The dip queen strikes again! That's me by the way. Just talking about myself in the third person like a total narcissist hah. My friends call me this because I'm always the one that brings a homemade dip to the party. I also have a whole section on my recipes page dedicated to dips. … Continue reading Roasted Eggplant Dip
Chimichurri Swordfish Kebabs
Hi! How was everyone's weekend? I had some of my friends visiting and we had the best time. There was LOTS of delicious food to be had. And I of course was the hired chef for the weekend 😉 We had such delicious meals all weekend, including my favorite grilled dish as of lately: Chimichurri … Continue reading Chimichurri Swordfish Kebabs
Grilled Korean Barbecue Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
Hi! I'm so excited about this new recipe. It's a good one! I feel like everyone is looking for ways to spice up chicken. In the summer I'm all about a good meal cooked on the grill, and instead of just doing simple grilled chicken this is a fun twist: Grilled Korean Barbecue Chicken with … Continue reading Grilled Korean Barbecue Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
We Catered a Wedding + The Best Lobster Rolls
Hi! How is everyone doing? I have had a busy few weeks which I'm not complaining about. Between friends visiting, catering a wedding (!!! more below) , and a quick trip to Portland, Maine for Maju's birthday I haven't had much time to write blog posts or share recipes. But hello! I'll be back to … Continue reading We Catered a Wedding + The Best Lobster Rolls
Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad
Hi! I'm not sure if anyone can relate to this, but growing up we would go to California Pizza Kitchen all the time. And instead of ordering pizza, every single time (and I mean every.single.time) I would order their barbecue chicken chopped salad and sesame ginger dumplings. I've recently been craving their barbecue chicken chopped … Continue reading Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad
Scenes from the Weekend + Marinated Slow Roasted Salmon
Hi! I hope everyone had a fun weekend! My friends were here to visit and we had such a nice time. Obviously had to do the grilled pizzas again. We did a spicy pepperoni, mushroom pizza, clam pizza, margarita, and a pesto caramelized onion goat cheese one. So delicious! Duke doesn't realize how large he … Continue reading Scenes from the Weekend + Marinated Slow Roasted Salmon
Raspberry Crumb Bars
Hi all! I'm sorry I've been a bit MIA. I feel as though I will continue to apologize for that the rest of this month hah but I'll do my best to keep sharing recipes! I'm very happy to report that I hit my fundraising goal for the month of June in care package sales. … Continue reading Raspberry Crumb Bars
Seared Scallops with Corn and Pancetta
Hi! I hope everyone had a great weekend and good Father's day My Dad is a big steak lover so I knew I wanted to make him some sort of steak. I was inspired by this recipe from Grandbaby Cakes for marinated skirt steak with chimmichurri. I followed the marinade exactly but changed the chimmichurri … Continue reading Seared Scallops with Corn and Pancetta
Berry Goat Cheese Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
You GUYS!! I'm very excited to share this recipe because it contains two of my favorite foods in the entire world: berries and goat cheese!!! Yes, you heard me correctly. Goat cheese haters are not welcome here! (just kidding except not really) Last weekend in Rhode Island, Maju and I went to one of my … Continue reading Berry Goat Cheese Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sweet Potato Chickpea Cakes with Pimento Yogurt Sauce
Hi! How is everyone doing? Last weekend we went Newport, RI and it was amazing. The weather could not have been more perfect and it was just so nice to go on a vacation. It felt like life was back to normal for a bit which was refreshing. If someone would like to buy us … Continue reading Sweet Potato Chickpea Cakes with Pimento Yogurt Sauce
Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Lime Soy Dressing
Hi! I have the BEST new lunch recipe for you! Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Soy Lime Dressing This recipe is simple to make and is very flexible with substitutions. Basically just cook the soba noodles according to package directions (they only take about 4 minutes to cook) make the dressing, and then toss the … Continue reading Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Lime Soy Dressing