I joined the University Chapter of the WVU Alumni Association for a Virtual Cooking Hour on May 20. I demoed my recipe for summer scampi pasta salad and gave lots of cooking tips and tricks along the way! This event was my first Zoom cooking experience and we had viewersRead more
Lemon Churros with Blueberry Sauce
My recipe for lemon churros with blueberry dipping sauce is the perfect summer treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. I was inspired to make this recipe for Cinco De Mayo during the COVID-19 quarantine. After what seems like the coldest, rainiest spring in my recent memory, all I can thinkRead more
Summer Scampi Pasta Salad
Joined the University Chapter of the WVU Alumni Association for a Virtual Cooking event on May 20. I demoed live how to make my summer scampi pasta salad and gave lots of cooking tips and tricks along the way. Read about the experience here. I love this recipes because it screams summer! Its brightRead more
Ramp Pistachio Pesto
Spring is here and that means its officially ramp season here in West Virginia! If you’ve never had ramps, they are a delicious wild onion that tastes like a mix between garlic and leeks, aka DELICIOUS. This recipe is great over pastas, proteins or really anything that needs a garlickyRead more
Shakshuka Pizza with Lamb Meatballs and Turmeric Crust
For the fourth time, I decided to test my creativity and enter the 2020 Taste of America Recipe Challenge. This year I was inspired to put an Indian twist on one of my all time favorite foods, pizza! My Shakshuka Pizza with Lamb Meatballs and Turmeric Crust is made withRead more
Black Walnut Coco-Banana Muffins
These no fuss black walnut coco-banana muffins make the perfect holiday breakfast treat!
Peanut Butter Banana Bread Pudding with Maple Bacon Streusel
My recipe for Peanut Butter Banana Bread Pudding with Maple Bacon Streusel is the best of both worlds, salty and sweet. This dish is great as a breakfast treat or decadent dessert. This recipe was developed for the Nation Maple Syrup Festivals’ 2019 Sweet Victory Challenge. The Sweet Victory ChallengeRead more
Corned Beef and Cabbage Japanese Pancakes (Okonomiyaki)
My award winning recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage Japanese Pancakes is simple and affordable, yet insanely delicious. Get transported to Japan with this dish! This recipe was developed for the 2019 Taste of America Recipe Challenge. TOA challenges chefs from across the country to use sponsored brands to createRead more
Venison Wellington with Cherry Merlot Sauce
Check out the step by step video made by Kromatic Media to prepare my modern take on Venison Wellington. Kromatic Media is a project by J. Kendall Perkinson, a Morgantown-based multimedia journalist. The company is currently based in Morgantown, WV, and has received widespread praise for its 8-part true crime podcast Mared &Read more
Seven Barrels Chicken Piccata
Take your chicken piccata up a notch with the addition of Seven Barrels Meyer lemon olive oil. My recipe for chicken piccata is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. If you have never tried chicken piccata, its a delicious dish comprised of lightly pan fried chicken cutlets that are simmered in aRead more
Seven Barrels Risotto Verde
The secret ingredient in this recipe is Seven Barrels Meyer Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil!