Chicken Piccata and Letting God Lead

In this episode of The Dish It Girl Podcast, Dina Deleasa Gonsar sits down with her friend Katie Marie Helgerson, hospitality educator and founder of Gather Intentional Living. Together, they explore the heart behind hospitality—how welcoming others to the table can build deeper community, spark meaningful conversations, and create spaces where people feel truly seen. Katie opens up about her unique path into the world of food, design, and connection, including her formative time in Thailand and how it shaped her passion for gathering. She and Dina swap personal stories about family traditions, favorite recipes, and the real-life dance of juggling motherhood while pursuing a calling. As the conversation deepens, Katie shares her wisdom on intentional living and how thoughtful hospitality can transform both personal life and corporate culture. The two friends reflect on faith, entrepreneurship, and the often messy but beautiful work of cultivating our relationship with Lord through it all.  This week in the kitchen: Featured Recipe: Chicken Piccata Chicken Piccata Baked Ziti with Eggplant Roasted Butternut Squash Salad Chicken Piccata ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp pepper 6 tbsp unsalted butter 5 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp shallots 1/4 cup capers in brine 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock fresh parsley instructions Season the flour with salt and pepper and mix to incorporate. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsps butter with 2 tbsps of olive oil Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Add chicken to the pan, browning chicken on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. When chicken is browned, transfer to plate, set aside. Add the shallots, and cook for two minutes, and then add in the capers, saute another 2 minutes more. Add in the white wine, and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it come to a simmer for 4 minutes. Then add in lemon juice, stock and bring to a gentle simmer.  Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes more . Remove chicken to platter. Set aside. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to pan sauce and whisk. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.  Resources: Dina’s Cookbook-https://www.amazon.com/At-Kitchen-Sink-Recipes-Cookbook/dp/0593728939 Kayty Helgerson @gatherintentionalliving, Gather Intentional Living: https://gatherintentionalliving.com/ Prefer video? This episode is on YouTube! DishItGirl is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org