33-year-old left fine dining to become a private chef. Now she works up to 25 hours a week and makes the same income — I really enjoy the freedom

Cintia Diaz, 33, left fine dining to become a private chef in New York City. She says it's helped her work-life balance, as ...

14 best meal delivery kits worth trying in 2026, tested by a personal chef

Meal kits (like HelloFresh or Blue Apron) send pre-portioned ingredients with a step-by-step recipe. You still cook; they ...

Maine chef teaching next generation at alma mater

Chef Bo Byrne has been a culinary instructor since 2018, while still pursuing his own career. SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — When we ...
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6 inexpensive ingredients professional chefs use to create $100 dishes

Let's be real. You've sat in restaurants wondering how a plate of food could possibly cost that much. Maybe it was pasta with ...
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“No Ricotta. Never”: I Asked an Italian Chef His Secrets to the Best-Tasting Lasagna

The lasagna at Ceci’s is phenomenal and comes served traditionally with meat Bolognese or with pesto (a style of lasagna ...
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How to Make Restaurant-Quality Desserts Without Professional Training

Ever wondered why those decadent desserts at your favorite restaurant seem impossible to replicate at home? It’s a common ...

Food Editor's Favorite Ina Garten Recipes

As a food editor who’s tested hundreds of recipes throughout my career, I’ve developed what you might call a refined palate— and a serious appreciation for efficiency. My weeknight rotation needs to ...