Cooking With Kira

Introduction: Hi! My name is Kira Novak, and I am a personal chef living in the great city of Chicago, IL, by way of Youngstown, OH. My love of food and cooking started at a very young age. Being fortunate to be on the show MasterChef and grow up in a large Italian family, I had the privilege of watching my relatives prepare culinary masterpieces from scratch. My grandmother and mother specialized in everything, from homemade pasta to wedding cakes. No matter what they were making, they instilled in me the importance of learning the many diverse cuisines from my background as well as learning from every culture I have the pleasure to experience. I have been lucky to have traveled to 13 different countries, and plan to travel to many more. My Italian cooking roots have expanded by mingling at local street markets which has been invaluable experience and has taught me some of the best food traditions from real local cooks across the globe. Every place I have visited has taught me that the best food, no matter the kind, comes from only the freshest ingredients. I pride myself on creating a healthy eating environment in a balance of tradition and nutrition. I feel that cooking should be a fun experience and that everyone should make it what they want. Food isn't just what keeps your body going, it is a celebration of culture and sharing. Welcome to my website and to my table. I look forward to cooking with you. * Personal Chef Services Enjoy home-cooked meals delivered to your door or prepared in the comfort of your kitchen! Comfort, ease and fun are the key components to an excellent dining experience and all will be provided to meet your tailored needs, whether that be a an intimate dinner for two or dinner party for 10! * Cooking Classes We provdie personalized cooking lessons for the beginner palate or adventurous foodies. Classes are curated to be a fun and interactive experience, perfect for a date-night, bachelorette party, or night in with friends. Few things are more rewarding than creating a culinary masterpiece that you can enjoy with loved ones while learning a thing or two along the way!