Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Thursday, February 27, 2014

Chicken Salad

We all have those days where planning gets thrown out the window.  We unexpectedly needed to go support a friend tonight.  My dinner plans simply flew out the window.  However, I am goal driven.  When I received the call that I would need to be out for the evening, I realized I needed to share a simple lunch with all of you to keep up with my challenge.  Sometimes I give myself a little extra attention with lunch.  Because I work from home, it is easy to brush aside the luxury of lunch.  Today I decided I deserved a restaurant worthy lunch. This quick chicken salad is one I bring out often.  It is an Ina Garten recipe.  I had the last of the roast chicken left.  I easily pulled together a lunch that was healthy and fast; yet special.

Chicken Salad

2 c. chopped cooked chicken
1-1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped almonds
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1 T. lemon pepper
salt and pepper to taste






Easy Peasey, mix it all together!

Thanks for understanding the quick recipe for today!
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