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Real food for real life.

Family Dinner Recipes I Actually Cook

These are the family dinner recipes I cook for my family, my private chef clients, and myself. They're built for real schedules and real home kitchens, for people who want to eat well without making dinner another full-time job.

 

No life stories here. Just the recipe.

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If you'd like the stories, you'll find them on my Stories page.

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The Recipe Box

Many recipes are written in components, so everyone at your table can build a plate that works for them.

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About the Photos:

Every photo here was taken in my kitchen, or in a client's kitchen, on a real day, with my i-phone, usually a minute or two before we sat down to eat or just before I closed up the containers to stick them in the fridge to complete my meal prep for clients.

 

No stylist, no special lighting, no second take while the food got cold.

That's on purpose.

 

I've spent more than fifteen years as a private chef, and I know how to make a plate look beautiful.

 

 

That's not what I'm teaching here.

I'm teaching you how to get real food with real nutrients on the table on a busy day, so you have time left over for what matters: sitting down together.

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Catherine's YouTube Channel 

Cooking a Texas-Sized 70th Birthday Dinner 🐟🔥
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Cooking a Texas-Sized 70th Birthday Dinner 🐟🔥

A Texas-sized dinner for a 70th birthday — whole snapper, grilled steaks, and a table full of happy people. Come behind the scenes with me on a Lavish Cuisine dinner party night. I'm Catherine Richey, a private chef in San Antonio, Texas. For 15 years I've cooked for families and celebrations — and these party nights are my favorite kind of work. 🍽️ Private chef services: LavishCuisine.com 🌐 Coaching: catherinerichey.com 📸 Instagram: @lavishcuisine #PrivateChef #SanAntonio #BirthdayDinner #WholeFish #BehindTheScenes
Healthspan vs. Lifespan: What My Dad's Dememtia Taught Me
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Healthspan vs. Lifespan: What My Dad's Dememtia Taught Me

In January 2023, I lost my dad to complications of dementia. It forced me to ask: do I want a long life, or a long healthy life? I'm Catherine Richey — private chef of 15+ years, certified health and life coach, and graduate of three Harvard Medical School executive education classes in sustainable nutrition, the science of happiness and healthspan, and women's midlife wellness. This is the story behind why I do this work. 🤍 Come sit at my table: I host At Catherine's Table dinners at my home. 4 seats left for the Mediterranean dinner on October 21 — details at catherinerichey.com/at-catherines-table 🌐 Website: catherinerichey.com 📸 Instagram: @catherinericheycoach #healthspan #healthyaging #midlifewomen #longevity
Feta-Dill Turkey Burgers | Easy, Juicy & Freezer-Friendly
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Feta-Dill Turkey Burgers | Easy, Juicy & Freezer-Friendly

These Feta-Dill Turkey Burgers are one of those recipes that has followed me through both family life and my years as a personal chef. My oldest son, Matt, called me for the recipe after he bought his first house, and one of my longtime private-chef clients still requests them every couple of months. They’re juicy, flavorful, easy to make, and they freeze beautifully. In this video, I walk you through the full recipe, including how I season them, shape them, cook them, and serve them with store-bought tzatziki — because being a chef does not mean everything has to be made from scratch. These are perfect for an easy lunch, weeknight dinner, meal prep, or stocking the freezer. For more recipes, practical cooking tips, and ideas for making food and everyday life feel more nourishing and joyful, visit CatherineRichey.com. It All Starts At The Table™ Real food. Real connection. Real joy. #TurkeyBurgers #EasyRecipes #HealthyDinner #GreekInspired #PersonalChef
Feta-Dill Turkey Burgers | Easy Greek-Inspired Lunch
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Feta-Dill Turkey Burgers | Easy Greek-Inspired Lunch

These feta-dill turkey burgers are one of those recipes that has followed me through both family life and my years as a personal chef. My oldest son, Matt, called me for the recipe after he bought his first house, and one of my longtime clients requests them every couple of months. They’re juicy, flavorful, easy to make, and they freeze beautifully. I serve them with store-bought tzatziki because not everything needs to be made from scratch. 😉 Find more recipes, cooking tips, and practical ideas for making food and life more nourishing and joyful at CatherineRichey.com. It All Starts At The Table™ Real food. Real connection. Real joy. #TurkeyBurgers #EasyRecipes #HealthyRecipes #GreekInspired #PersonalChef
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