This pandemic pantry “recipe” is so easy and tasty that Chef Jill shared it on WBTV’s QC @3 and again via Zoom with WCNC’s Charlotte Today show with Colleen Odegaard this first week of April 2020. As we all do our best to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stay at home orders, Chef Jill hopes to keep these pantry recipes coming!
Read MoreWe usually have a large group of family and friends over for the Easter holiday and take days to marinate our huge boneless leg of lamb. You’ll love this recipe for the holiday!
Read MoreOne of the most requested dishes for my in home catering and dinner parties is the Beef Wellington. The Mushrooms Duxelles are a key ingredient and I’m sharing the recipe with you all today! Mushrooms Duxelles are great as a hot dip at a cocktail party too!
Read MoreMy brother was given a devastating cancer diagnosis in December. We all felt shattered. I just wanted to show him love, and for me, feeding him was a way to do that. I remembered that he used to love our mom’s molasses cookies so I immediately set out to try to recreate the taste. I hope you enjoy!
Read MoreGood Day's Jamal Goss, is in the kitchen with Personal Chef, Jill Aker-Ray, cooking up an easy Spaghetti Pie, in honor of National Spaghetti Day.
Read MoreChef Jill joins Charlotte Today on NBC Charlotte -WCNC to make this elegant but easy baked cheese. Try out her recipe for Baked Fontina Dip!
Read MoreChef Jill joins WBTV QC Morning to create a festive Snowman Dip Appetizer for the holidays!
Read MoreChef Jill joins Charlotte Today/NBC to create Dipped Shortbread Cookies for a holiday cookie exchange!
Read MoreChef Jill joins WBTV News at Noon with Kristi O’Connor and Jason to create a delicious Eggnog Bread Pudding celebrating National Eggnog Month!
Read MoreChef Jill Aker Ray joins the Charlotte Today Show and shares six things you can do in the kitchen to make holiday prep easier.
Read MorePerfect for your Thanksgiving grazing board, this super easy 3-ingredient recipe can be served before the holiday meal or on the dessert table with a variety of sweet dippers.
Read MoreChef Jill makes an appearance on Good Day CLT Fox 46 with Jamal Goss to create a tasty Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole - all in one dish!
Read MoreTo celebrate National Cappuccino Day on November 8th, Chef Jill makes her Cappuccino Pudding for WBTV News at Noon.
Read MoreChef Jill created one delicious Bailey’s Chocolate Poke Cake on her debut appearance on WBTV QC@3 (a new show on CBS Charlotte). The previous day social media question had been “What one treat would you want forever if you could take all the calories out?” Someone answered “Chocolate Poke Cake” and producer Katy Burge has never heard of it. So, Chef Jill made one and showed the viewers how to make it!
Read MoreChef Jill joins Charlotte Today/WCNC NBC Charlotte to make 15 Minute Donut Holes 🥳. Just in time for National Donut Day, on Nov. 5th!
Read MoreChef Jill Aker-Ray is super excited to be featured in the October issue of Costco Connection! She served as a contributor for National Popcorn Month.
Read MoreChef Jill Aker-Ray joins Good Day to whip up homemade apple chicken sausage sandwiches!
Read MoreThis Baked Ricotta Dip is the perfect quick and simple appetizer recipe! It's a great option to serve at a dinner party, or for game day!
Read MoreThis pure and simple recipe is pretty, delicious and sure to be a favorite seasonal delight for a charcuterie board at Thanksgiving! Chef Jill made this for an exclusive broker open house at Longview Country Club that was featuring fall flavors and it was a hit!
Read MorePumpkin, apple, or sweet potato, it’s finally time for pie! Chef Jill Aker-Ray joined QC Morning to whip up a unique twist on this classic dessert. She even used a secret North Carolina ingredient to top it off. Chef Jill says this secret product does some magical scientific thing, but she loves the outcome.
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