About Chef Danielle

You Had Me at Merlot! Shop Cooking Clarified!

I’m all about making cooking simple AND fun and what better way to stir up good times in and out of the kitchen than fun cooking- (and wine, of course) themed merch? This super cute […]

Recipe Journals Create a Keepsake for Your Favorite Recipes

You know I am all about sharing tips, tools and techniques and creating recipes and all the things that make cooking simple and fun. I want you to enjoy cooking and eating as much as […]

Beef Stew 101 | Beef Stew

So, it’s March. My calendar says so. Late March. Spring is actually here. Would someone PLEASE tell Mother Nature?! It’s still so cold and I’ve been cold since October and I’m over it, Winter. Seriously, […]

Parsnips 101 | Cream of Parsnip Soup

Avo Winter is always Root Vegetable Season in my kitchen. As temperatures drop my oven temperature rises to accommodate all the vegetable roasting that’s about to go down. And as much as I love carrots […]

Coconut Kahlua Hot Cocoa

Who else is already over winter? Seriously, can I get a show of frostbitten hands? I know it’s only been a few weeks, but enough already! It’s […]

Easy Pantry Cheese Board | ALDI Cheese Board

Grazing is my all time favorite way to eat any meal. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, whatever. I’m all about platters overflowing with delicious nibbles, an abundance of tastes, flavors and textures. If you’re in my kitchen […]

Spicy Peanut Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups

I love a rotisserie chicken (and lettuce cups). There’s nothing better on a busy evening when the day’s gotten away from me and dinner time is staring me in the face. This happens more often […]