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Mix match make take

Get on board with healthy delicious food that is quick and easy to make! Revolutionize your leftovers into a nutritious lunch ready for the next day!

 

Available in softcover print at The Seasoned Chef Cooking School and at The Tattered Cover Book Store ae well as on Apple Books, Kindle, Kobo and Nook ebook formats.

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Tonight Make

Pan Seared Flatiron Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce, Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes.

 
 
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Tomorrow Take

Seared Steaks served cold on a bed of Mixed Greens with Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumbers and Roasted Pistachios with Balsamic Vinaigrette.

 

Mix Match Make Take is a cookbook designed not only to help you make fresh and healthy food but also how to mix it up and pack it up for your next day’s lunch or the following day’s second dinner. The ingredients focus on fresh proteins, grains, vegetables and fruit and contain very little gluten, refined sugar and dairy.

These uncomplicated recipes are created for active people who want to eat fresh and healthy but do not have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. You will be astonished how a few simple steps can lead to amazing results. The recipes are written by a professional chef who has been teaching culinary skills to home cooks for almost two decades. Even if you are a novice in the kitchen, you’ll get fantastic results!

 

COOK ONCE • EAT TWICE

Follow the complete menus as planned or mix and match amongst a number of proteins, foundations, vegetables and flavors, selecting your favorite components. These recipes are all designed to easily travel and can be served the next day cold or reheated in the microwave.

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Biography

 
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Chef Dan Witherspoon

Chef Dan is an award-winning, classically-trained chef whose primary passion is teaching home and recreational chefs the fundamentals needed to cook well at home.

After working under acclaimed Belgian chef Henri Bergmans and leading kitchens as an executive chef in both Southern California and Colorado, Chef Dan now focuses his attention towards instruction. As the owner, director, and lead instructor at both The Seasoned Chef Cooking School and The Gourmet Spoon in Denver, Colorado, Chef Dan is widely known for taking the mystery out of the cooking process. In his 37 years of professional cooking experience and 18 years of professional teaching, Chef Dan has been consistently committed to helping students learn to simply, affordably, and quickly make a delicious and healthy meal on their own at home.

Dan is a second-degree black belt in Kempo Karate, training with Z Ultimate self-defense studios. Chef Dan lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and continues to teach home and recreational chefs most days in both corporate team building and small group settings. He has recently beaten a rare form of cancer, multiple myeloma, and in addition to the excellent treatment he received from his medical specialists, he credits beating the disease and staying in remission through his diet of fresh vegetables, lean produce, whole grains and good fats. He is living proof that food is more than just fuel, and can be the best defense to maintaining optimum health, wellness and vitality. 

 

More information about Chef Dan can be found on his LinkedIn page.

Chef Dan on “Chef or Death” podcast | Chef Dan Appears on KDVR | Chef Dan Appears on Modern Eater  

Amazon Reviews:

M. Witvliet
5.0 out of 5 stars

Informative and Unique Presentation
February 11, 2019
This book was gifted to me by a dear friend and I cannot thank her enough.
Easy to follow instructions make this one cookbook I will turn to many times. The photos of the finished dishes are beautifully presented and utterly mouthwatering, but what made this cookbook unique for me is the charming addition of helpful cooking hints delivered by a delightful caricature of the chef and author, Dan Witherspoon. A wonderful addition for any kitchen, for novice and experienced cooks alike. Buy it and try it. You will not be disappointed

Michael Shapiro
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great variety of recipes with easy to understand instructions
January 24, 2019
Eating healthy can be challenging on a daily basis. This book helps plan for healthy do ahead meals that are creative and tasty.
The instructions are clear and easy to follow. The book contains great tips and techniques that are a nice foundation to help build better cooking technique. Nice book written by a seasoned cooking instructor that allows everyone to take a class from anywhere you are!

Angela Bruskotter
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for both new and experienced cooks
February 15, 2019
There are great, healthy recipes in this cookbook and useful cooking tips are scattered throughout. I cook for just two people and always have leftovers. While neither my husband nor I take food to work for our lunches, I'm always looking for creative ways to use my leftovers in another meal and this book helps me do that. Some of the highlights - the book gives some good instruction on basic techniques and outlines some necessary equipment for newer cooks. The other thing that is nice is that the book lays out complete meals, not just an entrée or side so it takes the thinking part out of what to make for dinner. However, as the title suggests, you can mix and match to your heart's content.

Mikylu
5.0 out of 5 stars

Let your food be thy medicine !
January 13, 2019
Simple and straightforward approach to cooking for the person who is interested in eating well yet does not have the time or patience to become chef extraordinaire. This is a very good book! Thanks Dan for taking the time to write and compile this book, making it so easy that even I can make something amazingly good and healthy.

Christopher Diaz
5.0 out of 5 stars

Quality recipes.Quality meals. Easy to Make
January 9, 2019
What a great book. Designed for people who appreciate quality meals. Who take their meals to work. Easy to make, with a variety of flavors depending on which recipe you choose. If you care about what goes into your meals. Or if you are tired of eating out. The expense of eating out. This is the book for you.

Richard L. Sandberg
5.0 out of 5 stars

A Cookbook that Really Teaches
January 17, 2019
This book is incredible. I have wanted to improve my cooking skills for years, but never had the time or money for a class. Cooking with this book is like cooking with a good friend who knows what their doing. The recipes and cooking techniques are so easy to follow that I will be eating healthier!!!

Jesse T.
5.0 out of 5 stars

No more excuses!!!
February 9, 2019
I love this cookbook. ANYBODY could use these recipes and make delicious gourmet meals for a week. This is so simple to use and is laid out well for someone who isn't very experienced in a kitchen. I love the Italian wedding soup. This takes away all excuses to eat healthy all the time. I have already recommended to several students of mine who don't know how to make anything but toast and they love it!

Lauren
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yummy meals that are great the next day.
January 16, 2019
I love this cookbook. It is well laid out and really lays it out for the common cook. I need things well explained as cooking isn't second nature to me. I love how easy the recipes are to follow and how yummy they are. It really makes it look like I know what I'm doing. They are healthy as well which I love. What I love most though is the fact that the recipes are designed to be eaten on more than one occasion. As a mom of 3 this is essential!

justin hook
5.0 out of 5 stars

Best cookbook ever!!
February 11, 2019
Easy to read easy to follow.

paulechoes
5.0 out of 5 stars

All Foodies Take Note!!
January 10, 2019
Perfect recipes for on the go!

Sean
5.0 out of 5 stars

So Good
January 9, 2019
This book is one of the most helpful book for my life buy it now

Jamie K.
5.0 out of 5 stars

Fresh ideas for healthy eating!!
February 3, 2019
I look forward to trying so many fresh ideas to keep healthy eating exciting, thank you Chef Dan!

R. D.
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great recipes and great information
January 19, 2019
This book shows you how to eat good and eat smart at the same time.

Amy Rendon
5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely wonderful!!!
January 22, 2019
10/10 recommend this cookbook! It's super helpful and easy to follow even for someone with no cooking experience.

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome Book!
January 10, 2019
If all the recipes are as good as the one I just had you can't go wrong with this book! Absolutely love it.

stacey w.
5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome gift!
January 13, 2019
Received it as a gift. What a great gift!!
Very thorough and simply put.
Very excited to try.

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars

Easy instructions to follow!
February 6, 2019
I made the most delicious pork roast from the cookbook. It is so good and easy. Thank you again. Now I have more confidence about my cooking!

Marcela Spisiak
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great concept, delicious and healthy meals!
January 22, 2019
This is exactly what i needed! These meals are delicious and healthy, easy to prepare one day and make them in to a different meal the following day. Hot or cold. Great for busy people!

Jennifer Freeman
5.0 out of 5 stars

Fun way to eat healthy
January 12, 2019
My husband and I have been looking for a way to find new healthy recipes that allow us to prepare multiple meals for the week. Getting tired of the same uninspired meals, this book is perfect.

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars

Healthy, Fast, Gourmet Mix n Match meals!
January 9, 2019
Excellent recipes! Easy to follow instructions! Love the pictures! Fantastic ideas to utilize gourmet overstock meals ...lunches now taste great!!!!

Zbig Rybicki
5.0 out of 5 stars

Simple but good
January 21, 2019
Loved the layout of the book with its great pictures and tips. If healthy eating is your new resolution, this is a must buy. The pictures are motivating enough to try your hand at new recipes.

Mahlers
5.0 out of 5 stars

healthy eating
February 1, 2019
Easy to understand for the recipes, healthy eating and love the pictures. All in all good cookbook for healthy eating, easy recipes, and pictures to follow for the outcome of your meal.

Stephen Allgood
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great taste and great health!
January 10, 2019
Eating for your healthy lifestyle is one of the best things you can do for your health. Eating food that taste great and easy to prepare makes your goal that much better. LOVE THIS BOOK

Janice White
5.0 out of 5 stars

Beautifully planned recipes that even I can do!
January 11, 2019
Love this beautiful recipe book! All the tips that make cooking fun! I now know about a spiralizer! I would love for Chef Dan to come to my kitchen in Alabama so because of this book he can! Can’t wait to send this book out to family and friends as gifts!
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Victoria Pond
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tasty and Healthy!!
January 14, 2019
As a Dietitian, specializing in personalized medicine I like that this cookbook is "mix and match". Chef Dan has made it really easy (and delicious) to tailor this cookbook to any eating plan. The book has great recipes and tips for home cooks of all levels.

Renee Drasic
5.0 out of 5 stars

Such easy to follow instructions!
February 3, 2019
This is a beautifully created recipe book! I made two recipes for Superbowl pg 80 and 127... my guests who never eat seconds DID!! The ease of the instructions in this book has inspired me to try more of the recipes..also buying a book for my friend!!

JK
5.0 out of 5 stars

Helpful and Delicious
January 22, 2019
A great cookbook that makes it easy to cook real, healthful meals which build in a beautiful meals to take on the go the next day. These aren't your ordinary leftovers! Great tips and tricks, make it perfect for new and beginning cooks while the flavors will appeal to seasoned cooks alike.