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.

Beef Taco Salad

Ingredients: 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 sweet onion finely chopped 1 tbsp each of chili and cumin powder 2 tsp salt ½ cup of white wine 2 diced tomatoes 1 cubed avocado 3-4 cups of shredded iceberg lettuce 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese ½ tsp of dried oregano crushed into the tomatoes along with 1 tsp of olive oil Sour cream topping (optional) Directions: In a large non-stick skillet heat oil. Cook the beef and onion together on medium heat u

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Beef Taco Salad

Ingredients: 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 sweet onion finely chopped 1 tbsp each of chili and cumin powder 2 tsp salt ½ cup of white wine 2 diced tomatoes 1 cubed avocado 3-4 cups of shredded iceberg lettuce 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese ½ tsp of dried oregano crushed into the tomatoes along with 1 tsp of olive oil Sour cream topping (optional) Directions: In a large non-stick skillet heat oil. Cook the beef and onion together on medium heat u

Turkey Chili with Cannellini Beans and Veggies

Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp of Extra virgin olive oil 1 lb. of lean ground turkey 1 large sweet, diced onion 2 medium zucchinis diced 2 tbsp of dried oregano 1 tbsp of cumin ½ tsp of ground coriander Salt & pepper to taste 1 4oz can of green chilies 2 cans of cannellini beans 2 cups of reduced sodium chicken broth 1 cup of white wine Directions: Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet. Add the ground turkey and onion, stirring to break up the meat. Cook until the meat is no longer

French Onion Grilled Cheese

Caramelized Onion Ingredients: 1 tbsp each of butter and extra virgin olive oil 1 large, sweet onion sliced into half moons 1/3 cup of white wine 2 sprigs of fresh thyme removed from the stems Sandwich Ingredients: 8 slices of pumpernickel bread ¼ cup of mayonnaise 4 to 6 ounces of Swiss cheese Directions: In a large skillet caramelize onion over med-low heat add olive oil and butter. When butter is melted, add the onion, stiffing occasionally. Slowly add in the wine and bit

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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.

Beef Taco Salad

Latest Recipes

Beef Taco Salad

Turkey Chili with Cannellini Beans and Veggies

French Onion Grilled Cheese

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