Learn How to Make a Vegan Lasagna

As I sit here listening to Jackson Browne’s “Late for the Sky”, sipping Prosecco after a 2 hour personal cooking class called Learn How to Make a Vegan Lasagna, I remember my students’ face in amazement and appreciation as I shared Chef’s Tips….. And all the students who came before her. And I know for … Read more

Vegan Style Stuffed Shells

I made Stuffed Shells over the weekend, and I thought today…. let’s see if I can create something smooth for stuffing that’s vegan. I’m calling it Vegan Style Stuffed Shells. So, you know what’s in your regular stuffed shells right? NO CHEF! Really? You’re kidding! Well, it’s ricotta cheese, some shredded cheese (I like white … Read more

What about leftovers? And having a Chef Marian Gift Certificate to use in May?

What about leftovers? Did you know that some people think my leftovers are better than the original meal? And I don’t make it ‘better’ by deep frying it, slathering it in mayo or butter. I make it healthy and keep it healthy. And I add yummy fresh side options…. as part of my ‘trick’. Would you like … Read more

Vegan Modge Podge Pie ~ It’s ‘What’s for Dinner’ from Chef Marian

Vegan Modge Podge Pie is a recipe I created last night.  (My daughter actually named it). It’s fun to go to your daughters’ place see her and her boyfriend both exhausted and hungry and create a great meal for them. I’m just sayin’…. Here’s how it all got started……. You see…. I was craving a chicken pot … Read more

Chef Marian Cooking Class on a Saturday night!

Is this not a gorgeous group of people? And I want to say both inside and out! These people are pretty terrific and I had a wonderful Saturday night! Don’t you have people you owe dinner invitations to? You can do better than just ‘picking up the check’! That my friends, is a Chef Marian … Read more

A Vegan Thanksgiving and the healthy non vegan Pumpkin Pie is also easy!

Remember I told you that my daughter has a Vegan boyfriend? Well, can you guess where I’m cooking this Thanksgiving and what? A Vegan Thanksgiving…. but don’t run away. I’m talking about more than just veggies here…. cause my Pumpkin Pie is the bomb! (And so are my goat cheese stuffed mini peppers). Yep. Like … Read more