Dinner Is Served! - About the Chef

Dinner Is Served! - Delicious and nutritious in-home meals

About Chef Lynn

I'm Lynn Edgar, chef and owner of Dinner Is Served! I am an honors graduate of L’Academie de Cuisine culinary school, in Gaithersburg, MD, a top 10 culinary school. I have worked in such fine dining restaurants as Elliotts on Linden in Pinehurst, North Carolina and The Majestic Cafe' in Alexandria, VA. I live in Durham where I work as a personal chef for people interested in enjoying delicious and nutritious meals in their own home.

I love scouring the local farmer's markets for fresh, local ingredients. My passion is to deliver delicious meals, cooked with seasonal ingredients for folks who are interested in eating more healthy but just don't have the time or desire to shop and cook.

I graduated from Carolina with a degree in Psychology and worked in the high tech industry for 21 years, selling software, before deciding to change careers and become a chef. I have traveled extensively through Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia, so have developed a love for international cuisine. When traveling through Africa, I managed Coffee Bay Backpackers, in South Africa. Along with taking guests deep sea fishing, hiking and surfing, I enjoyed cooking for 20 – 30 people per night. What a great job! That is when I began thinking about a career in cooking.

Sample Menus

Pan seared pork tenderloin with raspberry merlot sauce, cauliflower gratin

Grilled shrimp over home-made basil and walnut pesto tossed with fettucini

Sicilian vegetable lasagna

Grilled lamb with rosemary sauce, sauteed fresh local vegetables

Cashew chicken with spicy orange stir-fry vegetables

Roast Beef with fresh herb jus, whipped potatoes

Roasted chicken, garlic rosemary roasted potatoes

Mom's meatloaf - ground beef, green apples with an onion tomato glaze

Spinach pie with pine nuts and goat cheese

I would be happy to chat with you about your nutritional needs and what types of food you like. I hope to hear from you!

Lynn