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[About Me]
About Me — Chef Leslie Linevsky
For me, food has always been a way to pull people together. I raised my three kids around the kitchen table—talking about their day, debating the news, laughing, disagreeing, reconnecting. Cooking was never just about the meal; it was about creating a space where conversations replaced screens and where everyone felt seen.
Over the years, my “kitchen education” grew through chefs, friends, classes, and more than a hundred cookbooks filled with notes in the margins. I’ve cooked for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free guests, and shellfish-allergic friends—all at the same table—because hospitality is about making everyone feel welcome. I’ve hosted dinners for two and parties for thirty-five, always aiming for the same result: shoes kicked off, laughter bouncing, a night that feels like a celebration even on a Tuesday.
Cooking is a life skill that grows with you. I learned to juggle it while raising a family, running companies, and leading community organizations. Through every phase—busy careers, chaotic kid years, empty nesting—the kitchen table stayed the best place to truly connect.
My philosophy is simple:
Cook at home, cook with heart, cook for the people you love.
Home cooking lets you eat healthier, save money, honor dietary needs, and make memories that last longer than the meal. It grounds us in a world that’s fast and digital, and it opens your home to new friendships, deeper family bonds, spontaneous gatherings, and the joy of feeding people well.
Today, I’m the creator of Forking Delicious — a cooking school built to help you gain confidence, master essential skills, and actually enjoy being in your kitchen. I’m also the author of the cookbook Forking Delicious, filled with the recipes and stories that shaped my life.
I’m here to teach you what I’ve learned: that great food doesn’t need to be complicated, hosting shouldn’t be stressful, and your kitchen can absolutely become the happiest room in your home.
Here’s to cooking boldly, joyfully, and a little bit rebelliously.
— Leslie Linevsky, Founder & Chef
[why choose us]
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Here's the Truth About Your Kitchen Right Now
You’re tired of dropping $125 on a mediocre dinner for two on a random Tuesday. You want to cook something impressive, but end up stress-ordering pizza again. You see those perfect Instagram meals and think, “I could never.”
You absolutely can.
Ready to become the cook your future self will thank you for being?
“Building Confidence—One Dish at a Time”