Ask Chef Dennis

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About

Hi, I’m Chef Dennis, and Welcome to my Culinary Journey! I am the writer, photographer, recipe developer, and creator of Ask Chef Dennis®. My culinary journey began when I was 12, and it now spans 50 years that I’ve spent in the food service industry.

On my website, you’ll find a range of recipes, from easy and delicious restaurant-style dishes to family favorites that I’ve created and enjoyed throughout my lifetime.

Chef Dennis in a Blue Chef Coat leaning on a kitchen counter with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets in the background

As a classically trained chef with over 40 years of experience, I share my time-tested recipes, knowledge, and chef tips to help you create restaurant-quality meals at home.

I’d also like to introduce two members of my family and my culinary team at Ask Chef Dennis Productions: my son, Chef Ryan Littley, my niece, Chef Alexandra Horan, and my granddaughter, Skylar Littley.

Chef Ryan Littley in a white chef coat.

Ryan brings his years of experience in the food service industry and his love of cooking to Ask Chef Dennis. He offers a full range of easy-to-make recipes, as well as his time-tested recipes for smoked meats, seafood, and sides.

Alexandra brings her passion for home-style cooking and an additional level of creativity to the team. Calling on her years of experience in the kitchen, she creates flavorful, easy-to-make dishes your friends and family will love.

Chef Alexandra Horan in a blue chef coat.
Chef Skylar Littley in a white chef coat.

Skylar is the newest addition to our team, bringing her love for food and vibrant personality to the family business. She will be learning the business from me and her father as we prepare for the future of Ask Chef Dennis.

My Mission Statement

My goal is to help you understand that cooking delicious restaurant-style meals in your home kitchen is not as difficult as you think. By sharing simple chef tips and techniques I’ve used throughout my career, I’ll help you bring the joy of cooking to your home kitchen.

You won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen or look for difficult-to-find ingredients. After all, I don’t have all day to spend in the kitchen, so why should I expect anyone else to?

The meals I help you create in your kitchen will inspire family traditions and create memories that will last a lifetime. By cooking at home instead of ordering takeout or dining out, you’ll also be saving money, and that’s a win-win in my book.

But the most significant advantage of cooking at home is having control over the quality of your ingredients. You never have to worry about what the restaurants, fast food, and takeout places use in the food they serve you.

Personally Developed Restaurant-Style Recipes

All of the recipes on my blog are developed by me (unless otherwise noted) and have been created thanks to my years of experience as a professional chef. They are tested in my kitchen and are 100% reliable, including my world-famous Tiramisu recipe with step-by-step instructions and images. Other well-known recipes include my delicious Coleslaw and Diner Style Meatloaf recipes; be sure to try them both!

Some additional fan favorites include Oysters Rockefeller, my tasty Clams Casino recipe, my Shrimp Cocktail recipe, and my delicious Chicken Quesadilla recipe.

My recipes are authentic and have been used throughout my culinary career as a professional chef. When needed, they’ve been adapted to work in home kitchens. My chicken parmesan recipe is straight from my restaurant days.

But honestly, it’s not rocket science. Creatively preparing dishes, like restaurant chefs, is all about understanding simple techniques and using the right ingredients.

I now work from home, and with my busy schedule, I don’t have time to spend hours in the kitchen, and I don’t expect you to spend all your time cooking, either. You’ll find that the majority of my dinner recipes take 30 minutes or less. 

MORE ABOUT CHEF DENNIS

I am a classically trained chef who has worked in white-tablecloth restaurants, executive dining, and finally, at the end of my career, at an all-girls Catholic high school, where I took school food to an entirely new level. After three years at the school, I developed a Culinary Program that brought acclaim to the school and was used as a model for other schools around the country.

I started cooking at a very early age and have always enjoyed making people happy with the food I cook. My early inspiration was Graham Kerr, also known as the Galloping Gourmet.

places that Chef Dennis has been featured on

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In total, I’ve been a guest on over 80 podcasts and have been on more than 300 video broadcasts.

Collaborate – Let’s Work Together!

Established in 2009, AskChefDennis.com receives more than 20 million visitors annually from countries worldwide, with 88% of visitors based in the US.

Home cooks, caterers, and restaurateurs view A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis as a source of trusted recipes and ideas for everyday dinners, desserts, and every type of deliciousness. 

With a strong subscriber base and over 1 million social media followers, Ask Chef Dennis is a well-established and respected entity within the realm of recipe websites.

Dennis often partners with well-established and emerging brands to create recipes, blog posts, and social media posts that maximize exposure and effectively highlight the brands to his audience.

Contact – Let’s Chat!

Get in touch today (email Dennis at dennis@askchefdennis.com or use the contact form) to ask a question about a recipe.

If you’d like to work with me on a campaign, interview, or schedule a personal appearance, contact my PR Agent, Jake Holyoak, owner of One March Performance PR, at Jakeholyoakdpr@gmail.com.

You can also check out Ask Chef Dennis on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, or LinkedIn.

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You can write to us at 30 N. Gould Street, STE 7204, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801