In honor of National Pumpkin Month, and National Dessert Day, Chef Jill Aker-Ray is sharing a pumpkin dessert that’s perfect for fall.
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Chef Jill Aker-Ray joins Charlotte Today WCNC/NBC Charlotte and serves up a perfect option for the dog days of summer.
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It’s National Watermelon Month and Chef Jill Aker-Ray is in the QC Kitchen showing us how to make a watermelon, arugula and feta salad. Here’s what you need to know to create this refreshing and tasty summer salad at home!
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Take advantage of those sweet Carolina peaches in your meals! Chef Jill joins Charlotte Today to cook this delicious summertime meal: Seared Pork Cutlets & Summer Peach, Onion & Arugula Salad.
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Warm up with a nice hot winter soup! Potato soup is perfect for the winter season and Chef Jill joined Charlotte Today to make her Heartwarming Potato Soup. This recipe is from the soon to be released cookbook “Tutu’s Table” written in memory of Chef Jill’s mom.
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Chef Jill Aker Ray shares a snack recipe you'll love. Watch her create a tasty Warm French Onion Dip on WCNC Charlotte Today!
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Chef Jill has created a delicious recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! This holiday, make her Reuben Egg Rolls with Thousand Island Dipping Sauceto get into the spirit - and don’t forget to wear your green!
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We’re dreaming of warmer days on the coast with Chef Jill’s latest and delicious salmon recipe. Give it a try for dinner tonight!
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Dinner is going to be tasty and fast with Chef Jill’s recipe for Toasted Air Fryer Ravioli! Watch as she joins Charlotte Today to create this awesome dish.
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This hearty pocket or sandwich was brought to the Midwest by German immigrants, also called Runzas. This meat, cabbage and cheese pocket is perfect handheld fare for the Super Bowl, especially for CHIEFS fans!
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Chef Jill joined QC Morning with a Super Bowl Sandwich representing the Kansas City Chiefs and came back this afternoon in fairness to their opponent, the Tampa Bay Bucs!
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Chef Jill is bringing you the perfect recipe for the Super Bowl on Sunday. Bonus, Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7th, is also “National Fettuccine Alfredo Day” and this Chicken Alfredo Dip is even better than buffalo chicken dip! Give it a try.
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No movie watching is complete without popcorn or a candy treat, so why not make this delight to nibble on while watching your favorite holiday movie!
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Chef Jill Aker-Ray shares her recipe for a sweet and easy treat on WCNC Charlotte Today: Sticky Buns.
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Chef Jill’s Grinch Punch is the perfect kid friendly and festive drink for holiday movie watching. (Adults -add vodka!) Rim it with red sugar and snuggle in for a Christmas Eve classic that even the mean old Grinch would approve of!
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Thanksgiving celebrations may be smaller this year due to the pandemic, but that doesn't mean the food has to be any less festive. Still, downsizing the turkey may be easier said than done. Chef Jill has some tips and tricks for NBC!
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Chef Jill’s recipe for foiled hot dogs makes for an easy and delicious at-home tailgate win!
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While the Panthers may not be playing at home this weekend, you may be wanting to have people over to your home to watch the game. But having a traditional tailgate isn’t really an option. So Chef Jill Aker-Ray shows QC Life some easy things you can do before your friends arrive to make sure everyone stays safe while cheering on their team.
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You can't go wrong with this dump cake recipe! Chef Jill joins the WCNC Charlotte Today Show with co-host and former NFL player Eugene Robinson making 3 ingredient Apple Cake.
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