Fifteen years ago I was diagnosed as having a gluten allergy, and even though it’s not as serious as being diagnosed celiac, it still required me having to completely change my diet. When I first was told I couldn’t eat bread, pasta, or most everything that was delicious, I was devastated! At first I went through denial, like “no, that can’t be happening to me, I’m ok!” But I knew I wasn’t and I had to make a change. So I am very familiar and can empathize with people who ha

I first have to say that I love being a personal chef. I recently was hired by a lady in California, whose parents live in Phoenix, and she wanted to give them a lovely anniversary gift. They were celebrating 48 years of marriage, which is impressive in its own right. So there is nothing more fitting for a gift than to treat them to an intimate dinner, with their meals cooked on-site in their own kitchen, and served to them at their dining room table. The daughter called me a

People sometimes say “you made this with love,” but what does that really mean? I never understood what made someone say that. I mean,...

Salmon is my favorite kind of fish. I love making it and I mostly love eating it! Have you ever ordered salmon while dining out, only to find it dry? Or worse—flavorless and dry. Or my personal nightmare: fishy and dry! For those of you who are thinking “well, it’s fish, of course it’s fishy,” there is nothing more for me to say. But if you get what I mean by “fishy,” read on. Or if you don’t get what I mean by “fishy,” you definitely need to read on. I’ll end the mystery. A

I love chicken wings! As much as I love to eat healthy, chicken wings have always been my soft spot when I go out. So I decided to search...

Taza makes fresh food. Our entire concept revolves around fresh food that is custom prepared, with fresh ingredients, never canned or full of preservatives. Let’s talk about preservatives for a minute. Ever wonder why a can of green beans, for example, can sit in your pantry for months on end without ever spoiling? Not to pick on canned beans, I mean, they come in handy around Thanksgiving when you remember last minute that you were on Green Bean Casserole duty. I’m using thi

Since the conception of Taza Catering & Events in 2019, our goal has been to offer healthy, flavorful food, made from scratch, with a chef-curated gourmet menu, that is beautifully presented. Finding the right ingredients, the right seasonings, and the full flavor is what we strive for with every dish. Most of the Taza Catering & Events dishes are created as a rounded meal: appetizers, salads, protein entree, vegetable and starch sides. That’s because chef Sandra grew up eati

Easy to make and healthy alternative to pasta, this spaghetti squash with creamy chicken is a perfect gluten-free keto alternative....