Fire Camp Recipes: Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
In September of 2017, the MY KITCHEN Crew, along with many amazing helpers, spent two week in Stevenson, WA, cooking and serving meals to the shelter volunteers, evacuees, and firefighters at the...
View ArticleThe New SimplySmartDinnerPlans Cookbook
100% of pre-sales go to the MY KITCHEN Outreach, to continue and expand our new “After-school” Program, teaching hands-on cooking, shopping, and nutrition skills for kids! Every single recipe in the...
View ArticleDon’t miss the Valentine’s Day Issue!
Newsletter (the Valentine’s issue!) is going out in about an hour! Some great recipes, videos, and tips in this one! Chocolate covered strawberries (and marshmallows!), beautiful breakfasts, and...
View Article3-Dinner Pork Shoulder, Bacon-Wrapped Pickles, and Custom BBQ Sauces!
Some great recipes this week, over on my Chef Perry blog…check ’em out! And, be sure to sign up for the SimplySmartDinnerPlans weekly newsletter…exclusive recipes, chef’s tips & tricks, give-aways,...
View ArticleHomemade Whipped Cream is the Best!
WARNING: Once you learn this simple recipe, you will never go back to the plastic tub or aerosol can! Continue reading at your own risk… 😉 This is a “where have you been all my life” kinda recipe....
View ArticleBlue Cheese Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates
One of my very favorite appetizers…salty, sweet, and savory, these Bleu Cheese Bacon-Wrapped Dates are a snap to make, which is good, because they disappear fast! Enjoy! ~Chef Perry We are entering the...
View ArticleCheese Burger Eggs Rolls
One of my favorite game-day (or ANY day) party snacks! Quick and simple to make, delicious to eat! Enjoy! ~Chef Perry We are entering the age of the “Home Chef”, a title that’s available to nearly...
View ArticleOeufs Brouilles aux Champignons (French eggs with mushrooms!)
One of my favorite breakfasts this morning…Oeufs Brouilles aux Champignons! (Which is a hoity-toity way of saying, “scrambled eggs with sauteed mushrooms” 😉 Toss in some fresh garlic, minced shallots,...
View ArticleSimple Sausage Gravy from Scratch!
This is a recipe that we cover with the kids during our “Sauces & Gravies” class, and it’s one of my favorites (and their’s too!) Hot creamy white gravy loaded with chunks of breakfast sausage and...
View ArticleHow to Make a Simply Fluffy Omelet
In our first class in a new series, we always cover two things: kitchen safety (first) and then eggs! Eggs are a simple, affordable ingredient that helps ease the kids into working with their new...
View ArticleBaked Potatoes in the Crock Pot
This is another new recipe/technique that we’ll be adding to the class schedule this Fall. So simple…just pop a spud or two into the slow cooker before you leave for school, and PRESTO, you’re ready...
View ArticleBacon Mushroom Swiss Dungeon Burger!
Who doesn’t love a good burger? Here’s how to make my favorite…the Dungeon Burger! ~Chef Perry For more tips on grilling the ultimate burger, from grinding your own beef blend, to seasonings, sauces,...
View ArticleChef Perry’s Shrimp-a-Cado Salad
This is my take on the famous “Crab-a-Cado Salad” recipe from Houlihan’s Old Place in Atlanta, Georgia (my birthplace, sorta.) I found the original recipe in my father’s copy of A Chef’s Companion, and...
View ArticleFrom the Holiday Guide: Roasted Maple Bacon Carrots
Maple Bacon Roasted Carrots Original recipe from “Bacon: A Home Chef’s Guide” Here’s a quick and easy recipe from the upcoming, “Holiday Cooking: A Home Chef’s Guide.” Crispy, smoky, salty...
View ArticleThe Best Almond Roca Recipe Ever!
ChefPerry subscriber, and long-time friend Mel Zallee makes the best almond roca I’ve ever had, and I’ve been threatening to hover in her kitchen to learn the process for years now. Well, I finally got...
View ArticleTips for Perfect Crispy Turkey Skin
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, especially an old dog who LOVES perfect crispy turkey skin? First of all, I ALWAYS brine my turkey, which, while making for moist, succulent meat, can...
View Article7 Reasons to Eat Chocolate in Moderation
Don’t feel guilty about eating that chocolate. Science has done a lot in the past to make many of us feel guilty for our love for chocolate. However, recent science is starting to change its mind, and...
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