LOVE OF COOKING

My love of cooking comes from lots of wonderful sources.

I got my culinary education at the apron strings of many gastronomy talented individuals.

I am grateful for being taught to cook from scratch. And for the years of menu planning, advance bulk prepping and coupon clipping with my girlfriends as young moms.  

I am grateful for my Culinary and Catering teacher Ms. Searls. Her kitchen wizardry and her faith in me, helped inspire me to try new techniques and wonderful recipes.

I learned so much from the students of the Arizona Culinary Institute. Over the years I have taken several cooking classes. Some classes were done in private homes and others were at well known locations; The House of Rice, Bosch, Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma and Thyme in the Kitchen, to name a few. 

I have also been fortunate to 

have eaten at some amazing restaurants that have inspired me as well. Finding copy cat recipes is  so easy now. And following your favorite chefs on social media is almost as good as an in-person cooking class. 

“Thank You” to the following for inspiring me with the recipes you love to make and love to eat!

Jessette’s Italian Soup

Grandma's Meatballs 

Aunt Ann’s Raisin Nut Cake

Mustafa’s Persian Halim

Debbie’s Cheese Fondue 

Kristan’s Cowboy Cookies

Kim & Amanda’s Short Bread

J’s Peach Dumplings

Jacque’s Yeast Rolls

Mark’s Goulash 

Lynnette’s Enchiladas 

Diana’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Warren’s Baked Chicken

Linda’s Funeral Potatoes 

Ron’s Southern Green-beans

Amanda’s Lasagna

Ken’s Prime Rib

Aunt Florence’s Stuffed Artichoke 

Debra’s Eggplant Parmigiana 

Riley’s Donuts

Jose’s Tamales 

Lashina’s Collard Greens

Tim’s Tomato Pie