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.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients: ⅔ cup fresh or frozen blueberries 4 oz cream cheese, softened ¼ cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round springform pan 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract, plus ½ tsp for the cream cheese swirl Directions: To make Cream Cheese Swirl beat the cream cheese, blueberries, powdered sugar, and ½ tsp vanilla

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Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients: ⅔ cup fresh or frozen blueberries 4 oz cream cheese, softened ¼ cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round springform pan 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract, plus ½ tsp for the cream cheese swirl Directions: To make Cream Cheese Swirl beat the cream cheese, blueberries, powdered sugar, and ½ tsp vanilla

Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients: 3 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken thighs 12 flat Breads Marinade: ¼ cup of olive oil ¼ cup of fresh squeezed lemon ¼ cup of Greek yogurt 1 small yellow onion finely grated 2 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp of paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp ground cardamon 1 tsp of salt ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp ground ginger Yogurt Sauce: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp of fresh di

Omelet with Goat Cheese and Chives

Ingredients: 8 large eggs 2 tbsp of butter 1 bunch of sliced green onions 4 ozs of crumbled goat cheese Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Melt butter on low in a skillet that has a cover. While the butter is melting, cook the green onions on low while beat the eggs on high for 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to medium and add in the beaten eggs. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are partly cooked. Turn on the broiler with the oven rack on the middle rack. Place the

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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.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake

Latest Recipes

Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake

Chicken Shawarma

Omelet with Goat Cheese and Chives

About Know the Chef

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