hey there!
Welcome to my kitchen!
My name's Christine and I'm the chef, recipe developer and food photographer behind Cherry on My Sundae.
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to be a chef. I'd sneak into bookstores and hide in the corner with cookbooks, completely absorbed. That passion eventually became my career. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, I took on various roles, including cook at a LA restaurant, private chef, research and development chef, and now food photographer. After more than 15 years in the industry, I'm excited to share my unique restaurant-quality recipes that are designed for easy home cooking.
What You'll Find Here
Whether I'm inspired by an amazing meal out or just craving something specific, these are the recipes I love making. And I want you to love making them too! This site is all about my kitchen adventures - sometimes I'm trying to recreate that incredible dish from a restaurant, other times I'm figuring out how to make something delicious in 30 minutes that tastes like it took all day. There's a little bit of everything here, so hopefully you'll find something that hits the spot for you.
- Easy recipes: Need a quick dinner fix but don't want to sacrifice flavor? I got you covered! There are plenty of 30-minute recipes and one-pan meals for you to explore (and a few more fancier recipes, if you're up to it!)
- Helpful tips: Every recipe comes with handy tips to help you succeed.
- Accessible: Have a question about a recipe? Feel free to drop a comment or shoot me an email! I'm always around and would love to help.
- Weekly meal plans: If you need weekly dinner inspiration, sign up for my free meal plan newsletter that comes with a grocery list and prep tips.
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Fun facts
- I will drop everything in a second to travel the world if I could.
- Meat organs and critters are two of the foods I strongly dislike, but I will try everything once!
- I didn't learn how to ride a bike until I was 35, and even now, I'm not great at it.
Work with me
As a professional chef, recipe developer, and food photographer, I love partnering with brands to bring their products to life. I've worked with Lifeway Kefir, Carapelli, PuraVida Foods, Dutch Yellowtail, Artikaas Gouda, and Think Rice, to name a few. I've also photographed recipes for numerous sites, including The Spruce Eats, Taste of Home, and Eating Well. If you're looking for a creative collaborator who can make your product look and taste its best, I'd love to connect. For a look at my portfolio, visit Capture by Christine.
If you have any questions or are interested in my services, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].