Walking Meals and Snacks “in a bag” are Chef Jill’s latest creations featured on her segment with Charlotte Today/WCNC NBC Charlotte on October 7 with hosts Colleen Odegaard and Eugene Robinson. We had lots of fun sharing these fun flavor combinations with the audience for use at scouts and sports events, camping and simple fun parties for kids and adults alike!
Read MoreChef Jill joins WBTV News at Noon with Christine Sperow celebrating National Pepperoni Pizza Day on Sept. 20th! Try her recipe for these fun Pepperoni Pizza Bites!
Read MoreChef Jill Aker Ray puts a spicy, southwest twist on classic stuffed peppers for a delicious week night meal.
Read MoreChef Jill joins WBTV Morning Break with Kristen Miranda (soon to be “QC Morning”) making a simple back to school crockpot meal. Try her recipe below from Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken!
Read MoreTry this light, delicate pasta dish using the bounty of yellow squash and zucchini which gets its luxurious creaminess from ricotta cheese and a zip of bright flavor from fresh basil and lemon zest!
Read MoreChef Jill joined WBTV’s Morning Break with Coach La Monte in the studio (instead of the kitchen) as WBTV’s kitchen is being renovated. She showed us that the one appliance you need to get through a kitchen renovation is an induction burner to whip up a versatile one pan pasta and make grilled cheese, eggs and even heat leftover pizza on one pan and one burner!
Read MoreYou’ll be transported to the Tuscan hills with this recipe for Tuscan Hummus from Chef Jill! She prepared this during the Inaugural AR Workshop Hickory Specialty class, which included a Cheese and Charcuterie Workshop with Chef Jill and Cyndy Saele Bouthillette of Scout and Cellar Clean Crafted Wines. The most requested was the recipe for “Tuscan Hummus,” which Chef Jill included on the cheese and charcuterie trays. The wines were spectacular and Chef Jill is looking forward to seeing the gorgeous finished tray projects!
Read MoreHere are five simple breakfast ideas to make sure you and the kids have breakfast no matter how rushed your morning is. Watch Chef Jill’s segment on WCNC Charlotte Today and give her recipes a try!
Read MoreFor something sweet and elevated to serve during your next dinner party, try Chef Jill’s recipe for S’mores Creme Brûlée!
Read MoreChef Jill Aker Ray shows us how to prepare Carolina moon cheese toast with peaches and jalapeno on WCNC / Charlotte Today.
Read MoreChef Jill joins WCNC/NBC Charlotte, Charlotte Today Show, to talk all things sweet tea + chicken! June is “National Iced Tea Month” and a glorious time to enjoy a fresh, icy- cold glass for the South’s favorite beverage. So, while we may enjoy a glass, we can also use this delicious beverage in a marinate for chicken that when grilled, becomes a juicy and tasty addition to our summer repertoire of dishes.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to learn how to make the most beautiful cheese and charcuterie tray for your next event? Well, Chef Jill is here to help! Learn some basic tips in this blog.
Read MoreChef Jill recently hosted a Cheese and Charcuterie Class at Anders Ruff Workshop in Waxhaw, North Carolina. Make her recipe for a Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves during your next party!
Read MoreChef Jill Aker-Ray makes the perfect recipe for summer, Classic Maine Lobster Rolls!
Read MoreFOX 46’s Good Day Charlotte welcomes Chef Jill to make Rocky Road Fudge!
Read MoreTry Chef Jill’s recipe for Eton Mess, perfect for strawberry season! She appeared on WBTV’s Morning Break for National Strawberries and Cream Day on May 21st.
Read MoreChef Jill Aker-Ray shows Charlotte Today how to throw together a bright salad and make a homemade poppyseed dressing in a Mason jar.
Read MoreChef Jill makes a delicious recipe for Pan-Crisped Deviled Eggs on Easter! It turns out that pan-crisping the deviled eggs gives them a delicate, crunchy skin which is a beautiful change in texture from the smooth and creamy egg.
Read MoreCelebrating National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day with Kristen Miranda on WBTV’s Morning Break show. Get the recipe from Chef Jill for Chicken Cordon Bleu Flatbread!
Read MoreChef Jill Aker-Ray shows Colleen and Eugene on NBC Charlotte WCNC’s Charlotte Today how to make surf and turf for two in just one pan. Plus, stick around for a fun April Fool’s joke!
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