To My Favorite Chef...

Happy Father's Day to my dad who has inspired me in and outside of the kitchen. Who will do anything to see my dreams come true (which he has... i.e. I wouldn't be in NYC without him) and is the best chef I know. He cooks with love, passion and is always wanting to learn more. My favorite foods are home made by my dad and no one can do it better. He has spoiled me with taking me to amazing restaurants, teaching me to explore all types of cuisine and teaching me his skills (or tries to and I don't pay attention). I wish I had some cool vintage-y photo of my dad in the kitchen, but since I'm not home I'll have to make due with photos of some of my favorite dishes cooked by my dad.


(My dad at Five Guys for Dad's Day at Purdue)

Thanks dad for all the support you give me even when no one believes I can do it. For all the inspiration in the kitchen and giving me my love and passion for cooking and eating. And thank you for cooking me amazing food and taking me to great restaurants (even with the disapproval of mom :))


My dad's homemade Bolognese- he taught it to me and I hope I can pull it off. Nothing beats the smell of all the vegetables and herbs when he cooks it.


The large amounts of ramen I request.


Here with his homemade pork belly. Amazingggg!


With leftover steak.


My dad does not make me salad, but he makes an amazing roasted chicken that I request everytime I come home. It makes great leftovers that I put on salads.


The best breakfast maker ever (egg, sausage, spinach; potatoes in the background). Special Sundays called for frittatas or lox and bagels.

Last but not least... my dad makes the most amazing steaks ever. Who needs to go to a steak restaurant and spend $60 or more, when I can eat it perfectly cooked at home and have leftovers?