Learn to Cook with Confidence: Seasonal, Fresh-Forward and Approachable Recipes + Chef-Taught Technique
I’m Natalie, a chef and teacher helping home cooks become confident cooks, one recipe at a time. Here you’ll find irresistible recipes plus the “why” behind each technique. Start with dinner ideas for an easy win, add flavor fast with sauces, and start having fun in the kitchen!
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Hi, I’m Natalie!
Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I’m a professionally-trained chef, culinary instructor and recipe developer. A career change and a trip through culinary school 20 years ago led me to a career doing my very favorite thing: making food and cooking approachable to all home cooks.
Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, you’re in the right place! Let’s tie on an apron, turn up the music, and get cooking!
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Perfect for Fall: A Sheet Pan Salad!
Yes, you read that right, it’s a salad AND a sheet pan dinner! This one has become my go-to for embracing fall without giving up on healthy eating. Everything roasts together on one pan: chicken, butternut squash, and juicy pears, while you handle the orange-mustard vinaigrette and fresh crisp greens. Pile it all onto a platter, add a sprinkle of Stilton, pomegranate arils, and fresh parsley, and you’ve got a meal that’s earthy, bright, and honestly a little bit stunning to look at.
It’s also endlessly forgiving. Prep ahead, use pre-cut squash, swap in your favorite blue cheese – whatever fits your week. And once you’ve got the technique down, you’ll find yourself riffing on it with whatever fall ingredients you love most!
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This guide is filled with my secrets to making the very best homemade stocks, every single time.
And the best part? No measuring. Only ratios. Any size pot. Five different kinds of stock.
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