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How to Stock a Pantry for an Emergency

This delicious and hearty Instant Pot Bolognese cooks up in under an hour and has the complex flavors of a bolognese that has been simmering all day! Say hello to your favorite new meat sauce! As a bonus, learn the restaurant secret that makes all restaurant bolognese so velvety!

How to Make Instant Pot Bolognese

Meet the sauce of all sauces! This delicious and super creamy parmesan and sundried tomato pasta is full of savory flavors and loads of cheesy goodness. It is topped with plenty of Parmesan and bread crumbs and baked off until it is golden and cheesy perfection.

Creamy Parmesan and Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Bake

Learn how to make Fettuccine Alfredo that is not swimming in a greasy sauce and comes together in only 30 minutes but tastes like it has been simmering away all day. My version of the classic Italian American pasta is super simple and is brought to flavor perfection with just a few easy tips from a an Italian chef.

How to Make Fettuccine Alfredo

My super simple and wholesome chicken marsala has always been an incredibly dinner! But with the addition of Buitoni Agnolotti filled with fragrant mushrooms and creamy cheese it takes this incredibly fast and simple dinner to a whole other level! This is the perfect meal for a crazy weeknight or a last minute dinner party on a weekend!

Chicken Marsala with Mushroom Agnolotti (30 Minutes, One Pan)

Super creamy mac and cheese made in one pot is only 20 minutes away! Loaded with three different cheeses and made right on the stove top, this easy version of an American favorite will be your favorite dinner side dish!

One Pot Super Creamy Mac and Cheese (Ready in 20 Minutes)

Creamy sauces have gotten a bad rep. But not this bad boy! Based off of my vegan alfredo sauce, this creamy cajun pasta is loaded with veggies and tossed with oodles of cajun spices and lemon zest. Prepare to be blown away...creamy has never tasted this healthy or this good!

Vegan Creamy Cajun Pasta…A One Pot Meal

A ridiculously creamy and luscious sauce that is loaded with garlic and silkiness. This dairy free fettucini alfredo are what all vegan dreams are made of.

Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce

Crunchy on the outside and super tender on the inside! These gorgeous vegetarian meatballs are full of veggies and protein! Plus they are very easily converted into a vegan meal!

Spicy Vegetarian Meatballs

A warm and savory broth filled with light and fluffy meatballs and tender tortellini. This Italian meatball soup will have your sniffles fleeing and your belly smiling.

Tortellini en Brodo con Polpetti…Italian Meatball Soup with Tortellini

A classic Italian Red Wine and Beef Ragu ideal for a weeknight dinner or a fancy dinner party! PLUS it's super freezer friendly!

Red Wine Beef Ragu with Homemade Fettuccine…Plus A Day in the Life of a Blogger

An easy ramen soup recipe filled with chewy noodles and loaded with authentic umami flavors.

Easy 30 Minute Ramen Soup Featuring Omaha Steaks Polynesian Pork

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Totally obsessed with this cheesecake chart! Thank

Totally obsessed with this cheesecake chart! Thanks @guarnaschelli for posting this!!!❤️
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I love me a classic New York Cheesscake but that fluffy Japanese cheesscake looks EPIC!
What’s Your favorite?!??🙂

Sometimes I have to take a step back and just marv

Sometimes I have to take a step back and just marvel at how incredibly talented my chefs are🥰🥰🥰
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These are just a few of the incredible dishes my chef @maegan.cullinan created for our Latin inspired clients bday 🔪🔪🔪
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1️⃣1st Course: Ceviche with Fresh Fish, Fresno Chillies, Avocado, Cilantro Oil
2️⃣2nd Course: Roasted Tender Pork Shoulder, chimichurri potatoes, cannellini beans, smoky serrano sauce
3️⃣3rd Course: Arroz con Pollo with avocado and serrano salsa.
4️⃣4th Course: Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin, Cauliflower with Fresno Chillies, Pickled Raisins, Hazelnuts and Capers, Cilantro Garlic Oil,
5️⃣5th Course: Chocolate and Hazelnut Creme Brûlée with Fresno Powder
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Our goal is to never stop amazing… and these girls never do❤️❤️❤️
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It’s one of those Mondays... where I just want t

It’s one of those Mondays... where I just want to throw my phone in the garbage disposal👎 .
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Anyone else having one of THOSE days? 🤨🤨🤨
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📸 photo credit to @lynn_yati ❤️

Hate does not live here 🇮🇱#hatedoesntliveher

Hate does not live here 🇮🇱#hatedoesntlivehere

Where we started... Where we are.... . This first

Where we started...
Where we are....
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This first photo popped up on my feed as a memory from four years ago. I had just left my corporate job and somehow word spread and everybody wanted me to meal prep for them. To be honest I was very hesitant as I didn’t think this is where I wanted to be. I wanted to be a really spectacular food blogger and that’s why I wanted to dedicate all my time.🌟
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🌟But life strikes you in really peculiar Ways. And I decided with the push of my husband and being five months pregnant I would try cooking for clients for the week. I started working with clients who needed food geared towards special diets I had a lot of cancer clients which were near and dear to my heart because I lost my mom to cancer many years prior. I had a lot of diabetic clients who I slowly continue to teach how to low carb. And I had a lot of families who just needed to teach their kids how to eat well.
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🌟 A month after I started I had seven clients and a waitlist. I knew that I needed to hire because not only was my client list getting bigger but so was my belly. I knew that when I delivered my baby I would need to have somebody who would replace me for my clients. I also knew that because I had created such a unique experience full of customization for my clients I would have to expand and the only way to do that was to teach and mentor people to work the way that I did with my clients.❤️
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🌟 so I decided that I would have a woman owned company And operated Company because there just wasn’t enough incredible women who were mentored and built up to succeed in this industry instead of yelled at and tormented in so many restaurant kitchens. I never thought I would be able to build a team like I have today. I never thought I would love the girls that work for me like my own sisters. We are truly one big family who share joys of each other and also deeply care for each other
🌟The last photo and video above are from a several course meal from this weekend where I brought together a team of three talented chefs and two incredible servers who were able to make this a very special night for someone very special to me unforgettable.❤️❤️

Events are where my chefs and I get to show off ou

Events are where my chefs and I get to show off out best chops 😂 and this event was nothing less! We kicked off our summer catering season with a 🔥
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✅ heirloom tomato bruschetta
✅ gorgeous charcuterie platter
✅ Bloody Mary shooters with sous vide shrimp
✅Arancini with Zucchini Pesto Salad, Fresno Dust and Creamy Tomato Sauce
✅ Pork belly sliders with Fig and Onion Jam and Roasted Fennel
✅Langostine Tacos with Cilantro Slaw
✅ Honey and Tamari Glazed Skewers with Peanut Lime Sauce
✅Duck Fat Fingerling Potatoes with Smoky Aioli
✅Blini with Quail Eggs, Dill Creme Fraiche and Salmon Roe
✅ Mini Waffles with Karage Chicken and Maple Siracha Bourbon Aioliand Kale Slaw
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Did ya get enough 🤪 this is only the beginning!!!
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Are you in the Chi Town area?!?! Cuz we are doing parties ALL SUMMER LONG!
Give me a buzz for more info! 🌟

Figured there were a few new faces here so here’

Figured there were a few new faces here so here’s a few words about me!
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Hi! I’m Mila!✋
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I was born in the former USSR republic of Moldova. I came here when I was 7. I lived in Austria and Italy while immigrating here. And yes I remember everything! 😜
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I’m married to my first true love. We have been together for almost 19 years and married for 10. We have two munchkins! Charlie (a girl and my twin) Marcel (my little 3 year old Tasmanian devil)
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I am not a natural blond.
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I started Girl and the Kitchen as a good blog back in 2012 with no intention of ever doing private cheffing! I went off and started working for myself in 2017 and just happened to start private cheffing by accident. A month later I had a full schedule! I hired more chefs and we became a full weekly meal prep company as well as boutique catering (check out my events highlights reel to see our events!)
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I love cooking but I REALLY LOVE teaching! I just launched my own online cooking course (think Mila on Netflix ) Shoot me a note to chat about it!🎥
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My favorite food is polenta and risotto. With Mac and cheese as a close second. Despite eating a low carb diet my favorite foods will always be my ultimate cheats 😝
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I have competed on Food Network and been featured on ABC, FOX, CBS and WGN! .
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That’s all folks! Comment down below to ask any questions!!!

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