Chef Taffy Elrod

Empowering People Through Food

 

  • I am a chef, restaurant owner, cooking instructor, recipe developer and food writer with 20 years experience in the food industry.

  • My passion is sharing my knowledge with others.

  • My strength lies in creating recipes that highlight the assets of foods and products, making them approachable and irresistible to professionals and home cooks alike.

Photo Credit: Jeff Mertz

mini bell peppers prepped for feta cheese filling
A fresh raspberry on a fork, above melted dark chocolate into which it is about to be dipped.
Vibrant summer produce on the grill
Petit Strip Steaks Hot off the Grill
Grilled Stone Fruits
Grilled Stone Fruit Salad with fresh berries, avocado, red onion, and fresh herbs.
Frothed, spiced hot chocolate.
Herbed Shrimp over Pesto Zucchini Noodles.
Montenegrin Pomegranates at the Farmer's Market in Belgrade.
Selection of Handmade Pickled Vegetables at Farmer's Market in Belgrade.
Chocolate Velvet with whipped cream, garnished with fresh raspberry and mint leaves.
Hibiscus Tea
Mini Crudités with whipped goat's cheese and chives.
Mini Crudités
Fresh Berry Tart
Baklava
Keto Eggnog Waffles with Sugar-free Cranberry Syrup