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Our goal is to inspire clients to achieve individualized wellness by advocating innovative solutions that fuse culinary arts and nutrition. Whether you are looking for daily home meals, healthy cooking instruction, catering or customized culinary solutions, we're here to help.
Our goal is to inspire clients to achieve individualized wellness by advocating innovative solutions that fuse culinary arts and nutrition. Whether you are looking for daily home meals, healthy cooking instruction, catering or customized culinary solutions, we're here to help.
What's New?
2/6/2009
As winter continues to bear down, and the backyard grills lay silent and cold, Chef Ryan shows the guys how to entertain their friends by combing two of his favorite passions, cooking and beer! Check out the WGN segment on cooking healthfully with beer and try his delicious recipes below.
As winter continues to bear down, and the backyard grills lay silent and cold, Chef Ryan shows the guys how to entertain their friends by combing two of his favorite passions, cooking and beer! Check out the WGN segment on cooking healthfully with beer and try his delicious recipes below.
2/13/2009
Chef Jill appeared at the Chicago Auto Show February 13 with Chris Blumer, the Wine Diva, to talk about heart-healthy food and wine pairings. The segment was broadcast live on WGN radio and features the fantastic recipes below.
Chef Jill appeared at the Chicago Auto Show February 13 with Chris Blumer, the Wine Diva, to talk about heart-healthy food and wine pairings. The segment was broadcast live on WGN radio and features the fantastic recipes below.
3/10/09
Eating more healthfully is all about planning. Is the perceived value in the wholesome ingredients or the time-saving efforts to prepare them? Chef Ryan returned to WGN to show you how you can have both! With less time to prepare the foods we need to be healthy, Chef Ryan shared some easy solutions that will add variety, health and convenience to your busy work week.
Eating more healthfully is all about planning. Is the perceived value in the wholesome ingredients or the time-saving efforts to prepare them? Chef Ryan returned to WGN to show you how you can have both! With less time to prepare the foods we need to be healthy, Chef Ryan shared some easy solutions that will add variety, health and convenience to your busy work week.
3/17/09
Personal Chef Sara Haas (RD, LDN), Centered Chef's on-staff dietitian, has accepted a position teaching Nutrition at Kendall College. Sara is a significant contributor to Centered Chef and is a great addition to the Kendall team.
Personal Chef Sara Haas (RD, LDN), Centered Chef's on-staff dietitian, has accepted a position teaching Nutrition at Kendall College. Sara is a significant contributor to Centered Chef and is a great addition to the Kendall team.
4/9/09
In celebration of Spring finally arriving, Chef Ryan prepared recipes that celebrate both the health and versatility of fresh herbs on WGN's Lunchbreak segment. Add these refreshingly simple recipes to your repertoire!
In celebration of Spring finally arriving, Chef Ryan prepared recipes that celebrate both the health and versatility of fresh herbs on WGN's Lunchbreak segment. Add these refreshingly simple recipes to your repertoire!
4/24/09
Catch a glimpse of our "I Want To Stir Things Up!" cooking class co-hosted with I Want to Walk the Talk at the State Street Macy's in Chicago. The theme of the night was healthy Asian meals. Check out the participants enjoying themselves in one of our hands-on events.
Catch a glimpse of our "I Want To Stir Things Up!" cooking class co-hosted with I Want to Walk the Talk at the State Street Macy's in Chicago. The theme of the night was healthy Asian meals. Check out the participants enjoying themselves in one of our hands-on events.
5/08/09
Chef Ryan will be a featured speaker at the Health and Fitness Expo on Friday, May 8, 2009 in Quincy, Illinois. The expo supports the participants and sponsors of the Bridge the Gap to Health race, an event featuring 5K, 10K, and half marathon certified courses. Quincy Catholic Charities in association with their MedAssist program donates the proceeds to individuals who cannot afford their own prescription medication.
In helping celebrate wellness, Chef Ryan will lead interactive cooking demonstrations while speaking on the topic of functional ingredients and healthful cooking. As an avid triathlete and marathoner, he will share his knowledge of healthy, time-saving food preparations, in alignment with a hectic lifestyle. Competing in this years 1/2 marathon course, Chef Ryan is one of over 2000 expected to run in the 9th anniversary of this unique race that spans over two states.
Demonstrations will take place at 3pm, 4:30pm and 6pm on Friday. Check out the press release for more information. The recipes he will feature are listed below.
Chef Ryan will be a featured speaker at the Health and Fitness Expo on Friday, May 8, 2009 in Quincy, Illinois. The expo supports the participants and sponsors of the Bridge the Gap to Health race, an event featuring 5K, 10K, and half marathon certified courses. Quincy Catholic Charities in association with their MedAssist program donates the proceeds to individuals who cannot afford their own prescription medication.
In helping celebrate wellness, Chef Ryan will lead interactive cooking demonstrations while speaking on the topic of functional ingredients and healthful cooking. As an avid triathlete and marathoner, he will share his knowledge of healthy, time-saving food preparations, in alignment with a hectic lifestyle. Competing in this years 1/2 marathon course, Chef Ryan is one of over 2000 expected to run in the 9th anniversary of this unique race that spans over two states.
Demonstrations will take place at 3pm, 4:30pm and 6pm on Friday. Check out the press release for more information. The recipes he will feature are listed below.
5/20/09
It's time to dust off those grill tongs as we get ready for warm weather. As the beaches of Lake Michigan begin to call our name, Chef Ryan showcased some flavors on WGN's Lunchbreak segment that will satisfy your appetite as well as that old swimsuit. Lighten up that grill with Red Snapper en Papillote and a Grilled Crouton Ensalada paired with a refreshing Pomegranate Sangria.
It's time to dust off those grill tongs as we get ready for warm weather. As the beaches of Lake Michigan begin to call our name, Chef Ryan showcased some flavors on WGN's Lunchbreak segment that will satisfy your appetite as well as that old swimsuit. Lighten up that grill with Red Snapper en Papillote and a Grilled Crouton Ensalada paired with a refreshing Pomegranate Sangria.
6/16/09
In his monthly spot on WGN, Chef Ryan has a little Caribbean inspiration with Citrus-Marinated Pork Pinchos, Grilled Corn on the Cobb with Chipotle-Molasses Glaze and Coconut Rice Pudding with Rum Spiced Mangoes. Check it out on Lunchbreak!
In his monthly spot on WGN, Chef Ryan has a little Caribbean inspiration with Citrus-Marinated Pork Pinchos, Grilled Corn on the Cobb with Chipotle-Molasses Glaze and Coconut Rice Pudding with Rum Spiced Mangoes. Check it out on Lunchbreak!