Life At The Table Recipes
Recipes, cooking tips, and culinary know-how from Chef Sandra Lewis.
Here you’ll find approachable recipes and practical techniques so you can be fearless in the kitchen.
Research shows that people who cook and spend time at the table are healthier and happier at home and work.
We wish you loads of delicious and soul-satisfying time at the table.
Cook. Converse. Create community.
Chicken Milanese
Chicken Milanese makes a lasting impression from the very first bite. With a restaurant-worthy golden crunch and bright flavor, this beloved classic remains a favorite for good reason. The best part? You can make it easily at home. With a few everyday ingredients, one...
Top 10 Pantry Essentials + Three Kitchen Tools for Fearless Cooking
Watch Chef Sandra Lewis share 10 pantry essentials and 3 kitchen tools that make fearless, healthy home cooking easier.
Black Garlic Chocolate Truffles
Roll silky black garlic chocolate truffles in a cocoa-cayenne coating for a bold, sweet, and a tiny bit savory treat.
Red Snapper Veracruz: A Healthy, Mediterranean-Inspired Mexican Dinner
Red Snapper Veracruz brings bold, vibrant flavors with tomatoes, olives, capers, and raisins for a fresh unforgettable coastal seafood dish.
Bright, Silky, and Easy Lemon Cream Sauce
If sauces had personalities, this one walks into your kitchen, flips on the light, and says, “Dinner just got interesting and surprisingly easy.” This lemon cream sauce delivers bright, rich flavor with a silky, smooth finish. You don’t need a long ingredient list or...
Homemade Pasta
Just flour, eggs, and salt—that’s all it takes to make homemade pasta. With the right techniques, those simple ingredients come together to create silky, tender pasta that makes anything from a box feel, well, forgettable. Here’s the thing. Homemade pasta sounds...
Knock Out The Chop: Conquer Knife Skills with Confidence
Fresh flavorful recipes that build knife skills and confidence, no stove required. Just real food and a sharp knife.
Collard Greens Wrap
Vibrant collard greens wrap filled with lemon-sumac chicken, sorghum, cabbage, and apple—fresh, crunchy, and perfect for a healthy meal.
Garlic Health Benefits: From Sacred Clove to Super Food
From ancient medicine to modern science, discover garlic’s health benefits for your heart, immune system, and overall wellness.
Garlic Recipes for Garlic Lovers
Discover delicious garlic recipes that showcase its bold flavor and versatility, from simple vinaigrettes to memorable meals.
About Me
Welcome! I’m Chef Sandra Lewis, and I believe cooking is more than just making dinner—it’s a powerful recipe for better health, stronger teams, and a more joyful life. As a trained chef and culinary medicine expert, I create crave-worthy recipes and interactive culinary experiences that nourish the body and spark real connection. From employee wellness workshops to culinary team-building adventures, everything I do is designed to bring people back to the table—where community begins. Be sure to browse my ever-growing collection of flavorful recipes. Come back often as there's always something new simmering.
A Savory Moment by Life At The Table
- Chiles Rellenos Casserole: All That Flavor, None of the Fuss
- Make Your Own Mexican Chorizo (No Sausage Stuffer Required)
- Caprese-Style Sheet Pan Chicken
- Watermelon and Feta Salad: Sweet, Salty, and a Little Bit Unexpected
- Maryland Succotash: A Simple Side Dish with Chesapeake Charm
- Grilled Peaches: The Sweetest Thing You’ll Put on Your Grill All Summer
- Bourbon Sauce: The Southern Finishing Touch Your Desserts Deserve
- Grilled Baby Bok Choy
- Raspberry Lemon Scones
- Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing
Top 10 Fruits and Vegetables for Weeknight Cooking
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