Devanjali's Blog

Growing up, like most kids, each year brought on a new career aspiration from wanting to become a doctor (both my parents are), to biochemist, to even an F1 driver! A couple of decades and a couple of jobs later, I found my true calling in cooking. It was this calling that inspired me to get some formal education in Culinary Arts and hence I enrolled and graduated with a diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), in New York City. During my time at ICE, I had the good fortune to learn and train from the best including acclaimed chefs Alexander Guarnaschelli and Peter Reinhart. In addition, I interned at Jojo’s, a Jean George’s restaurant where I got exposed to some of the nuances of contemporary French cuisine. Fast forward five years…. I moved to India for a year, came back to NYC to get a Master’s from NYU, got married and relocated to Chicago. During my time in India, I consulted and helped start a fast casual cafe from scratch which included menu design, training their chefs, inventory management and restaurant management. All these years, I regularly hosted dinner parties and informally shared recipes with friends and family, who urged me to share my passion and creativity with a wider audience…and this led to Devanjali’s Blog!

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Savory Scallion Waffle with Burrata and Prosciutto #valentinebrunchidea #waffles #burrata #proscuitto #spinachsalad #agedbalsamic #figandolive #almondflourrecipes #scallions #maplesyrup #easyrecipes #deliciousfood #healthyfood (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZm5HQIvPnk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Yayyyyyyyy!! Thank you so much for all your support and votes, I have now advanced to Top 5! It’s still a long way from here; I still need your daily free votes (every 24 hrs) to get me thru to the quarter finals. Please follow the link in my bio @devanjaliluthra and click on the free daily votes link to vote for me 😊🙏 #grateful #favchef2021 #fcxeverpride #microplane #chefcompetition #personalchef #vote #shunknives #favoritechef #choppingboardchronicles #thankful @favchef @microplaneusa (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMYRJj0Fm8a/?igshid=j7b7wlk7qidf

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Phew! I made it to round 3. Thank you to everyone who voted for me 🙏☺️ However, I still need your votes and support to get to the next round. Please vote for me, once every 24 hrs until 03/11 6:00 pm PST. Follow the link in my bio and click on the free daily vote link. Please keep sharing and voting for me! Thank you . . #pleasevote #pleasevoteforme #thankyou #thankful #favchef2021 #favoritechefcompetition #chicago #personalchef #competition (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMCxqgeFAMy/?igshid=1je8ese28tgmu

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Yay!! I’ve made it to round 2. Thank you to everyone who voted for me 🙏☺️ However, I still need your votes and support to get to the next round. Please vote for me, once every 24 hrs until 03/04 6:00 pm PST. Follow the link in my bio and click on the free daily vote link. Please keep sharing and voting for me! Thank you . . #fcxeverpride #favoritechef @favchef @everpride #pleasevote #vote #personalchef #personalchefchicago #choppingboardchronicles (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLxr_T9lRwL/?igshid=1ee7uk4ywx7ff

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Hello! As strange as 2020 was, we're already halfway into Q1. I hope everyone is staying healthy and warm across the world. I write to you to ask for your help. As many of you may know, I have been pursuing my true passion for cooking these last few years including launching my website and promoting my culinary services as a personal chef. Although, I have had some success, I still have a long way to go and this is where YOU can HELP 🙂 I have been shortlisted as one of the participants to compete for the title of “Favorite Chef” and your vote can potentially help me get featured in the Bon Appetit magazine. This will help me create huge visibility and win some money which I plan to use to get into a commercial kitchen space in order to expand & scale my offering. You can cast your vote here or follow the link in my bio (please vote once every 24 hrs until 02/25 for me to qualify in the first round) https://favchef.com/2021/devanjali-luthra In addition, your referrals to friends and family to ask them to vote help just as much as your vote. Thank you so much! . . . #favchef2021 #pleasevoteforme #personalchef #chicago #bonappetit #bonappetitemag (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLXRVeyl51Y/?igshid=15nbmtffsdo82

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Mediterranean Chickpea and Chicken Stew is healthy, delicious and perfect for these cold winter dinners! Recipe to be posted soon on devanjaliluthra.com . . . #mediterranean #recipes #winterdinner #chicken #chickpeas #healthyfood #delicious #personalchef #personalcheflife #personalchefchicago #chicago #choppingboardchronicles (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKODsEKBV4Q/?igshid=bz8twa7bjoma

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Crunchy Quinoa and Black Bean Patty Delicious and healthy, makes for a perfect holiday appetizer or use the patty to make sliders! Make them ahead to save time.Serve them with some homemade Guac or ordinary ketchup! Recipe on devanjaliluthra.com . . . #holiday #holidayseason #holidayparty #quinoa #quinoarecipes #blackbean #crunchy #guacamole #healthyfood #sliders #texmex #personalchefchicago #personalcheflife #chicago #ilovewhatido #choppingboardchronicles (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CInB9oelvHG/?igshid=qg7xotjfg3bn

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Thanksgiving dinner #covid_19 style Every year I roast two chickens or a big turkey for our thanksgiving meal; but this year is different and since it was just the two of us, I decided to make Spanish Tapas instead 😊 cos you still need to have a spread!!!! We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 #thanksgivingcovidstyle #happythanksgivng #spanishtapas #different #thisyearisdifferent #cheeseempanadas #portugueserice #lambkebab #stuffeddates #pickledcarrots #fishcroquettes #patatasbravas #personalchef #personalcheflife #personalchefservices #chicago #choppingboardchronicles (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIE7yLFFCmq/?igshid=fw720jnfk3z9

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Oven Roasted Chicken with Chimichurri Compound Butter It’s crispy on the outside and juicy and moist from the inside. Perfect for a small family thanksgiving meal, given the current #covid scenario! Brine your bird for 24 hours before roasting and you will never have to worry about dry chicken. Follow devanjaliluthra.com to get the recipe for this perfectly roasted chicken! . . . #ovenroastedchicken #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #covid_19 #smallfamilythanksgiving #chimichurri #compoundbutter #delicious #juicychicken #crispychicken #flavorful #personalchefchicago #personalchefservices #personalcheflife #chicago (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_icWFF3nL/?igshid=10w16iwy6yg7d

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Danish Banana Pancakes with powdered Sugar! warm, soft and fluffy; perfect for this cold weather. Have it for breakfast or as a snack with coffee or tea! Find the recipe at devanjaliluthra.com #ebelskivers #danishpancakes #banana #pancakes #healthyfood #ilovetocook #surlatable #williamsonoma #personalchefchicago #personalchefservices #personalcheflife (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHw8A7cljVS/?igshid=1o0jeo98qsv5f

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Saffron and Cardamom infused Jalebi (Indian Funnel Cake) #jalebi #funnelcake #traditionalindian #saffron #cardamom #pistacchio #indulgence #happydiwali #personalcheflife #chicago Recipe to be posted soon on devanjaliluthra.com (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHkqXaOl9se/?igshid=1xxog3kqom1yy

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Weekly Meal Prep 😊 Menu includes - *Mongolian Beef with Scallion Brown Rice #soyfree *Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti *Chicken Burger with Lettuce, Onion and Green Pepper Jelly *Baked Chicken Ziti *Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli *Beef Lasagna DM me for your weekly meals and customized menu! . . . #weeklymealplan #weeklymealprep #weeklymealservice #chicago #customizedmeals #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #soyfree #dairyfree #lasagna #chickenziti #burger #brownrice #mongolianbeef #personalchef #personalchefservices #personalcheflife #personalchefchicago (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHeFyW0FyQb/?igshid=1hqv6exbutany

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Meal Prep Monday 😊 Menu includes *Cottage Cheese Penang Curry with Scallion Brown Rice *Quinoa and Corn Veggie Burger Patty *Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli *Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables DM me for your weekly meal needs or email me at [email protected] . . . #mealprep #mealprepideas #weeklymealplan #weeklymealprep #weeklymeals #delicious #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #penangcurry #quinoapatties #veggieburger #salmon #roastedveggies #personalchefchicago #personalchefservices #personalcheflife #chicago #choppingboardchronicles (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0an8UFbtU/?igshid=9pmbhd1470p2

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Weekly Meal Prep 😊 This weeks menu includes *Beef Penang Curry with Scallion Brown Rice *Chicken Fajita with Corn Tortilla and Salsa *Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs *Mediterranean style Baked Fish with Couscous *Dill Rice with Sauted Cherry Tomatoes and Chicken Skewers DM me for your weekly meal prep! . . . #weeklymealprep #weeklymealplan #weeklymealservice #weeklymeals #healthyeating #deliciousfood #penang #chickenfajitas #salsa #spaghetti #meatballs #couscous #bakedfish #mediterraneandiet #dillrice #chickenskewers #personalchef #personalchefservices #personalcheflife #chicago #choppingboardchronicles (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnp1kQFbKT/?igshid=sb423gfhvp94

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Weekly Meal Prep 😊 The menu includes *Peri Peri Chicken with Portuguese Rice *Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Couscous *Burnt Finger Fried Rice *Zucchini and Mushroom Soy Glazed Chicken . . . DM me for your weekly meal needs! @devanjaliluthra #weeklymealprep #weeklymealplan #weeklymeals #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #customized #customizedtoyourtaste #tagine #chickpeas #periperichicken #nandos #friedrice #soychicken #personalchefservices #personalcheflife #personalchefchicago #chicago #choppingboardchronicles (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiPeuZlxH9/?igshid=n2aj5kywnhzy

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Weekly Meal Prep = 😊 This weeks menu includes *Sweet Chili Tofu with Garlicky Noodles *Potato Corn Chowder with Garlic Bread *Mexican Seafood Stew with Crispy Tortillas and Pico Di Gallo . . . DM me for your weekly meal prep needs! #personalchefchicago #personalcheflife #personalchefservices #choppingboardchronicles #weeklymeals #weeklymealprep #weeklymealplan #healthyeating #freshfood #tofu #potatocornchowder #mexicanstew #seafood #tortillasoup #tortillas #picodigallo (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYWnellvPO/?igshid=1j7eprq0xsp1g