100 Recipes Straight from My Journal — 26 Years in the French Kitchen from 1996-2022

Chef Marie’s Lifestyle Food Guide invites readers into a fresh and flavorful approach to everyday nourishment through simple, vibrant, and accessible recipes inspired by French culinary tradition.

Created by Marie-Dominique Rail, also known as Chef Marie, this collection brings together more than twenty-five years of culinary experience with a philosophy centered on conscious eating, authentic ingredients, and the pleasure of sharing meaningful meals.

Rooted in low-carb and gluten-free cooking, with thoughtfully integrated vegan alternatives, these recipes are designed to support both enjoyment and well-being without sacrificing flavor, beauty, or simplicity.

From colorful salads and comforting soups to roasted chicken, grilled salmon, sautéed shrimp, classical Boeuf Bourguignon, and traditional French-inspired dishes, each recipe transforms fresh ingredients, organic herbs, and carefully balanced spices into meals that are both nourishing and deeply satisfying.

A graduate of the Institut de Tourisme et d’Hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) in Montréal, Marie-Dominique Rail devoted decades to culinary arts across Geneva, Milan, Las Vegas, and Montréal. Her work as a chef, spice specialist, author, and founder of MariDo Caterer and MCHEF® reflects a lifelong passion for transforming food into an experience of connection, creativity, and care.

More than a cookbook, Chef Marie’s Lifestyle Food Guide is an invitation to rediscover the joy of cooking with intention, simplicity, and flavor while honoring the diverse nutritional needs of modern living.

“Bon Appétit”
— Chef Marie

Vegan • Gluten-Free • Sugar-Free • Low in Carbs

100 Flavorful and Nourishing Salad Creations

Oil-Free Nutritious Salads and Wine Pairings is the second cookbook by Marie-Dominique Rail, also known as Chef Marie, following the success of Chef Marie’s Lifestyle Food Guide.

This vibrant collection brings together more than 100 fresh, colorful, and nourishing salad recipes inspired by conscious living, simplicity, and the pleasure of flavorful cooking. Rooted in plant-based and wellness-oriented cuisine, the recipes are vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and low in carbohydrates — designed to support both vitality and enjoyment without sacrificing taste.

From globally inspired salads and homemade vegan cheeses to plant-based yogurt creations and lighter interpretations of classic dressings such as Ranch, Caesar, and Blue Cheese, each recipe invites readers to rediscover the art of mindful nourishment through fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, and intuitive preparation.

The book also includes thoughtful wine pairings that complement textures, aromas, and culinary experiences, transforming simple meals into moments of connection and enjoyment.

Reflecting Chef Marie’s holistic culinary philosophy, this cookbook embraces the relationship between nourishment, well-being, and conscious living. Each page encourages readers to approach cooking not only as preparation, but as an experience of creativity, balance, and presence.

Originally trained in French culinary arts at the Institut de Tourisme et d’Hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) in Montréal, Marie-Dominique Rail devoted more than two decades to gastronomy across Geneva, Milan, Las Vegas, and Montréal. Founder of MCHEF® and creator of an allergen-conscious herb and spice line, her work bridges culinary artistry, conscious nutrition, and holistic well-being.

More than a cookbook, Oil-Free Nutritious Salads and Wine Pairings is an invitation to cultivate health, flavor, and beauty through mindful and joyful eating.

“Bon Appétit”
— Chef Marie

Family Desserts and Timeless Sweet Creations

100 Easy and Exquisite Homemade Recipes

Cakes & Desserts — Childhood Memories is an invitation to rediscover the comforting sweetness of homemade desserts inspired by family traditions, simple pleasures, and cherished moments gathered around the table.

Created by Marie-Dominique Rail, also known as Chef Marie, this beautifully curated collection features 100 easy and exquisite dessert recipes designed for everyday enjoyment, celebrations, and meaningful family gatherings.

From moist pound cakes, chocolate and vanilla classics, fruity creations, cheesecakes, and delicate crêpe cakes to apple crumbles, bread pudding, tiramisu, Charlotte russe, and timeless French-inspired pastries, each recipe celebrates the warmth, nostalgia, and joy that desserts can bring into a home.

Thoughtfully written for both beginners and experienced bakers, the book includes practical baking guidance, helpful chef techniques, and inspiring full-color photography to support confidence and creativity in the kitchen.

More than a dessert collection, Cakes & Desserts — Childhood Memories invites readers to reconnect with the emotional dimension of baking — where aromas, textures, and flavors become memories shared across generations.

Originally trained in French culinary arts at the Institut de Tourisme et d’Hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) in Montréal, Marie-Dominique Rail devoted more than twenty years to gastronomy across Geneva, Milan, Las Vegas, and Montréal. Through her work as a chef, author, entrepreneur, and creator of MCHEF®, she developed a holistic culinary philosophy that brings together French gastronomy, conscious nourishment, simplicity, and well-being.

She is also the author of:

• Chef Marie’s Lifestyle Food Guide
• Oil-Free Nutritious Salads and Wine Pairings

Through her culinary creations, Chef Marie continues to celebrate the beauty of sharing, nourishment, and heartfelt living.

“When you do things with love and intention, every table becomes a place of connection.”
— Chef Marie