This episode was such a treat for me, and I hope it will be for you too! Chef Dennis is charming, and knowledgeable and is here to share some tips and secrets he learned in the industry as a professional chef to help our home kitchens feel just a little bit less daunting.  Inside this episode you'll learn: How Chef Dennis went from a professional chef to a successful food blogger, and what he learned along the wayAbout the unique program Dennis created when he worked for an all-girl's catholic school AND how you can use the same techniques he taught then to improve your homecooked mealsHow you can stay calm in the kitchen (whether that be on a large or small scale)What to do when you feel stuck in a rut when cooking for the family and how you can get out of your comfort zoneWhere to find inspiration in the kitchen when it's seriously lackingAbout Dennis LittleyChef Dennis was classically trained as a chef’s apprentice. After completing his training, he went on to work at white tablecloth restaurants, corporate executive dining and finally at an all-girls Catholic high school. After 3 years at the school, he created a Culinary Program that brought acclaim to the school and was used as a model for other schools around the country via the foodservice company he worked for.Chef Dennis started cooking at a very early age and drew his early inspiration from Graham Kerr, the Galloping Gourmet.  He credits an old family friend Mama Jeanette with teaching him his core values and how to listen to food. After retiring from professional cooking, Dennis became a food blogger, where he would become known as Chef Dennis by his fans and readers worldwide. At this time Dennis has over one million followers on social media and his blog gets 8.5 million page views yearly.Facebook: facebook.com/AskChefDennis/Instagram: @askchefdennis Website/Blog: askchefdennis.com