Recipes

Cinnamon Raisin Scones

Cinnamon Raisin Scones

So, I woke up this morning and wanted something to nibble on while drinking my morning coffee. As I rummaged my way through our foodstuffs I came upon the box of raisins and immediately thought “scones”. I took a second look through the cupboards to make sure I 

Italian Cucumber Tomato Salad

Italian Cucumber Tomato Salad

This recipe for Italian Cucumber Tomato Salad is a very favorite of my family’s and enjoyed at many a summer cook out. It’s flavors are bright, fresh and just plain simple. The Inpsiration No lie, my girls love this salad. When I’m in the kitchen 

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich. This recipe is a modern and healthy twist on an old classic that you can fit in your hand. While planning my menus and specials during my reign in the kitchens, I always looked to keep things fresh and innovative, but 

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Buffalo Chicken Wings

All the flavor of the classic Buffalo tradition in this oven baked version. I can’t tell you enough how much my family and I love love love Buffalo Chicken Wings. They’re crisp, juicy, tasty delights that show up frequently for dinner at our house, especially 

Blue Cheese Dressing

Blue Cheese Dressing

Blue Cheese Dressing is a favorite of my family’s. It’s creamy, tasty and goes with all sorts of stuff, not to mention that I was practically raised on it. You couldn’t eat a chicken wing or the accompanying celery sticks without dipping into the obligatory 

Strawberry Orange Sangria

Strawberry Orange Sangria

It’s not quite summer yet, but you don’t have to wait for the higher temps and summer cook outs to enjoy some Strawberry Orange Sangria, especially when you have nature’s bounty providing an abundance of sweet strawberries right now. I picked up a small basket 

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

When thinking of other things to create with North Carolina strawberries, one of the first things that came to mind was Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins. I was inspired by what two of my daughters like to eat. My youngest is a huge fan of strawberries 

Southern Strawberry Lemonade Granita

Southern Strawberry Lemonade Granita

Strawberry season is in full swing here in North Carolina, and what better way to showcase this magnificent berry but with Southern Strawberry Lemonade Granita, an Italian frozen dessert with a Southern flair. Travel down just about any rural road in the great state of 

A start to something new

A start to something new

Welcome to From Chef To Home. In this blog you will see many different recipes that derive their inspiration from the love of cooking for my family as well as coming from the many years I spent in professional kitchens as a Chef. A few years