Welcome to Know the Chef, the food blog dedicated to homemade Italian and French recipes, as well as some of our favorite sweet treats. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the flavors of Europe and beyond.

Marinated Spicy Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemon zested & juiced 1 ½ cups of plain whole-milk Greek yogurt ½ cup of mayonnaise 2 tbsp of dried dill 1 tbsp of onion powder 1 tbsp of Chipotle hot sauce 1 tsp of ground black pepper 2 tsp of white sugar 2 tsp of salt divided 2 lbs. of thin sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast (cutlets) Enough olive oil to cover a non-stick grill pan Coarsely chopped chives Directions: In a large bowl mix together the lemon zest, juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, dried dill, on

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Marinated Spicy Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemon zested & juiced 1 ½ cups of plain whole-milk Greek yogurt ½ cup of mayonnaise 2 tbsp of dried dill 1 tbsp of onion powder 1 tbsp of Chipotle hot sauce 1 tsp of ground black pepper 2 tsp of white sugar 2 tsp of salt divided 2 lbs. of thin sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast (cutlets) Enough olive oil to cover a non-stick grill pan Coarsely chopped chives Directions: In a large bowl mix together the lemon zest, juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, dried dill, on

Healthy Banana Bread Muffins

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups rolled oats 1 ¼ cups flour ½ cup sugar 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon A pinch ground nutmeg 1 large egg ¼ cup oil 1 tsp vanilla 1 ½ cups ripe bananas mashed (about 3-4 bananas) Optional Topping: ½ cup rolled oats ¼ tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp melted butter Directions: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, mix the oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. In a sep

Monte Cristo Casserole

This isn't just for breakfast. This is a great pub night meal as well. Ingredients: 8 slices of lightly toasted bread with crusts removed 10 slices of uncured ham 1 ½ cups of shredded Swiss cheese 8 large eggs 1 cup of whole milk 2 tbsp of maple syrup 1 tsp of Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Directions: When you are ready to cook the casserole, pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and coat an 8X8 by 3-inch-deep Pyrex dish with butter. Arrange 4 slices of the bread on the bott

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At Know the Chef, we are passionate about cooking and sharing our love of food with friends, and family. We believe that food should be both delicious and beautiful, and strive to create recipes that are both. Join us on our journey to discover new flavors, techniques, and inspiration.

Welcome to Know the Chef, the food blog dedicated to homemade Italian and French recipes, as well as some of our favorite sweet treats. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the flavors of Europe and beyond.

Marinated Spicy Chicken

Latest Recipes

Marinated Spicy Chicken

Healthy Banana Bread Muffins

Monte Cristo Casserole

About Know the Chef

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