Author: apierri

I am a Culinary Instructor in a NC public High School, Personal Chef, and Mom to 3 lovely children...all in college! Yeah, for that! I have taught high school students for many years, while helping busy people keep nutritious meals in their fridges. My sweet students often contact me for recipes after they graduate, which is fantastic! That means something went right and they are cooking!! The recipes are for them! Please contact me if you are in need of my Personal Chef Services for a special occasion, holidays , Girl's’ nights, wine club, or dinner groups. I can teach or just cook up a beautiful meal.

Avocado Fudge Pops (Dairy Free)

Popsicles are right on trend and such a lovely treat this time of year! I’ve tried lots of avacado recipes, in my quest to be healthier. Bonus…my children love to snack on avocados too! They love avocado toast and guacamole, big winners in my home! This recipe is super simple to make in your blender,…

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Baked Eggplant

Eggplant is one of my favorite flavors as an adult, but certainly not as a child!  This recipe is so easy to make, and I prefer to not pan fry it, or heavily bread it. I also cut the breadcrumbs with Pecorino Romano cheese, or any sort of Parmesan cheese you have on hand.  This…

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Tiramisu

This wine infused dark chocolate, creamy goodness is worth getting to know. First time through this recipe can seem daunting, but the second and thrid times will be amazingly easy! Try it for ever season with the best of the season’s flavors, you will be thrilled with your results!

Light Lemon Zucchini Bread with Blueberries

As summer closes, everyone I know is making zucchini bread and popping it into their freezer.  This is great for your lunch, your child’s school lunchbox, when guests come over, or as a sweet little thank you to a friend.  In this version, I used vanilla yogurt instead of oil.  I also added some lemon…

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Peach and Basil Balsamic Salad

We first tasted this salad at the beginning of peach Season in Boone, NC. We went to this wonderful non-profit restaurant, F.A.R.M. It stands for Feed All Regardless of Means. They feed everyone, at whatever price point you are comfortable and all proceeds go to local food banks and to supply local families with food….

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Cheese Straws

These Southern traditions should be on your table this Christmas Season! They are so easy and freeze perfectly. Keep them on hand for surprise guests, pop them in the oven real quick, instant offerings and your house smells divine!

Peach Balsamic Chicken

If you are having guests over, this dish sounds like you have skills beyond the norm. In actuality, it is simple, quick, and tastes like summer on an Italian vineyard; absolutely bursting with ripe peach and tangy balsamic. Major bonus, if you are trying to eat clean, this is your meal!