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.

Chicken Marsala

Ingredients: 4 large chicken cutlets Salt & pepper to taste 8 tbsp of flour, divided 1 tbsp of olive oil 4 tbsp of butter, divided 8 ozs of thinly sliced mushrooms 2 tbsp of chopped green onions 2 tbsp of black truffle oil 2/3 cups of unsalted chicken broth 2/3 cups of dry marsala 2/3 cups of heavy cream 2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley for garnish Directions: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Coat the seasoned chicken with 3 tbsp of flour (shake off excess). H

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Chicken Marsala

Ingredients: 4 large chicken cutlets Salt & pepper to taste 8 tbsp of flour, divided 1 tbsp of olive oil 4 tbsp of butter, divided 8 ozs of thinly sliced mushrooms 2 tbsp of chopped green onions 2 tbsp of black truffle oil 2/3 cups of unsalted chicken broth 2/3 cups of dry marsala 2/3 cups of heavy cream 2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley for garnish Directions: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Coat the seasoned chicken with 3 tbsp of flour (shake off excess). H

New Orleans Ham and Kidney Bean Soup

Ingredients: 4 cans of 15.5 ozs of rinsed and drained kidney beans 1 tbsp of olive oil 1 cup onion diced ¾ cups of diced celery ½ Anaheim seeded and chopped (small end saved for garnish) 2 tbsp of black truffle oil 7 cups of low-sodium chicken broth 1 lb. of smoked ham cubed or sliced into 1-inch pieces 2 bay leaves 1 tsp of black pepper 1 tsp of dried thyme ½ tsp of hot sauce such as Tabasco (more if desired) ¼ tsp of cayenne ½ tsp of salt Directions: Heat oil in an eight-qu

Eggs In a Hole

Ingredients: 4 eggs 2 tbsp of butter, plus extra 4 slices of bread Optional side of bacon Directions: In a large skillet, melt the butter slowly on low heat. Cut a hole 2-inch round hole in the center of each slice of bread. Spread extra butter over one side of each piece of bread. Increase the heat to medium. Place the bread and the round holes in the skillet unbuttered side down and brown. Turn the over and crack one egg in the center hole of each slice of bread. Cook un

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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.

Chicken Marsala

Latest Recipes

Chicken Marsala

New Orleans Ham and Kidney Bean Soup

Eggs In a Hole

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