Family, Food & Fun!

My name is Matthew Maiara, and welcome to Chef Matthew – Family, Food, and fun. We have designed our web site with great new features such as recipes for easy printing and sharing, new cooking ideas, and 5-star meals that will save you time and money.

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At Chef Matthew Family, Food and Fun, we don't collect, maintain, or sell user information. We want you to enjoy this free collection of recipes, ideas that will save you money at the supermarket, and smart time-saving techniques in the kitchen

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Classic Caesar Salad

The salad uses crisp romaine lettuce and is tossed with a creamy homemade dressing. Briny salt-cured anchovies add the characteristic flavor while eggs  create the perfect emulsion for the dressing

Sausage & Pasta

Rigatoni pasta with sausage, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil is the perfect recipe for an easy, delicious weeknight dinner.

Pork Tenderioin

Perfectly tender Honey Dijon Garlic Roasted pork. Tenderioin only requires a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time to get roasting in the oven. A flavorful, juicy pork tenderioin that your family will love!

Cheaseburgar Deluxe

Classic bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and a good slather of mayo makes this the perfect addition to your cookout or 4th of July party

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