Reprinted from MY FAT DAD: A Memoir of Food, Love, Family, and Recipes By Dawn Lerman Berkley Books/2015

Sugar Cookie Fruit Tarts topped with creamy frosting and brightly colored fresh fruit. Looking for a easy but

These Chipotle BBQ Potatoes are my new fav for summer. Slightly spicy easy to make and the perfect side for gr

This Italian Stuffed Flank Steak is one of our most popular cooking class recipes. It is versatile, easy to m

Deadpool Cookies - the perfect gift for the comic book lovers in your life. I express myself through cooking,

Well, I have a little gift to you this Christmas, Red Velvet Cranberry Trifle, the best dessert to bring to yo

This spring we have hosted several bridal shower cooking parties. Our private cooking classes make the perfect

It is Cinco de May and I think churros should be on your menu this year! Little puffs of dough, fried and roll

Last month I spent a long weekend in New Orleans. My friend Deanna and I felt it was our duty to try out our

It is spring and grilling season has begun here in So Cal! I wanted to share with you a recipe from one our cl

One of our most popular dishes at Adventures In The Kitchen Cooking School is our Coconut Lime Quinoa with Gri

After all the Super Bowl indulging something healthy is on the menu! My favorite go to take out meal is from W

It is no secret that I love spicy foods. Recently I wrote an article over at Coupons.com sharing how spicy f

It's Christmas Eve and I have the perfect dish for you to make Christmas morning - Gingerbread Waffles with Su

  Today is a wonderful day! I completed the last of 16 classes in less than a month and have one week off

  Christmas is next week. How did that happen? I have been cooking away and leading culinary team buildin

Weekend mornings are for baking. That seems to be the time I find myself playing in the kitchen. I had extra

Sometimes you just crave something crunchy and salty. This Radicchio Slaw with Peanut Dressing is for you!  S

Last week everywhere I looked I people were talking about Pumpkin Spice Latte's. I was prepping for a macarons

Summer brings a bounty of fresh fruit. The ripe juicy peaches and tomatoes combine with mozzarella to create a

These days I am cooking more in a commercial kitchen than at home. I thought it would be fun to share some of

Macarons just make me happy. It appears I am not alone on this! They are delicate, a little crunchy and sweet.

I am finally getting around to sharing my Caprese Pizza with you. It has been a whirlwind of a few weeks full

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Ojai Pixie Tangerines are these little gems that only come around once a year. This Pixie Tangerine salad is s

Farro is quickly becoming a favorite meal staple. You have to try this Sriracha Honey Chicken Bowl. It is a li

I am not a huge sports fan. You may have noticed. But I love gathering my favorite people together and guys lo

I have waited a year to share this cake with you. I took pics and then time past but today seems like a good d

The rub is the key to this recipe. The class recipe includes pepper, salt and garlic. My nephews are growing b

Today I am sharing my latest obsession with you, Caprese Farro Risotto. Seriously, I had this for dinner twice

This is my happy time of year. Time change, sun fades later, the promise of spring is here.  This Strawberry

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up. Do you have big plans? If not, join me as we cook up a modern twist on class

Breakfast is for weekends. Lazy mornings, time to reflect and hang out. It’s where we hopefully have time to

Cooking for me is an expression of love. It is part of who I am. Last year I forgot that for a little while an

Happy Valetine's Day! I baked you Red Velvet White Chocolate Truffle Brownies and yes, they are that decadent!

When I received the invitation to Potato Palooza I couldn’t say yes fast enough! Potatoes were the main stay