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Discover delicious, chef-curated recipes from YaDa Chef, a personal chef service, in Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Stuart, and Port Saint Lucie Florida. Explore fresh, creative dishes that bring gourmet dining to your home!
Crispy Creamy Crunchy Roast Potatoes Recipe
This is a variation of a recipe of a favourite tv cook. Nigela Lawson. We have served these to owners, and staff alike. All have LOVE the taste and texture. If you have goose or duck fat it makes it even better, if not olive oil is just fine Serves 4 ...
Pasta with Smoked White Fish, Tomatoes and Garlic Recipe
This recipe was originally written for smoked white fish. Our clients wanted fresh salmon so we roasted some salmon fillets. You get the recipe 2 ways Serves 4-5 1pound/450g linguine OR penne pasta 6 tablespoons/90ml olive oil 3 large shallots, finely chopped...
Braised Lettuce (Laitues Braises): A Take On Julia Child’s Recipe
You can use almost any lettuce, such as chicory, or frisee, or Boston Bib if you are busing large heads, cut them in half. We made these pescartarian because of the shrimp stock, but vegan is easy with vegetable stock, or if serving with beef, a beef stock and bacon....
Bearnaise Sauce Recipe
Serves 10 1/2 cup/125ml white wine vinegar 1/2 cup/125ml dry white wine 1 - 2 shallots minced 1 tablespoon/15ml fresh minced tarragon 1 tablespoon/15ml fresh minced parsley 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml black pepper 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml sea salt 2 tablespoons/30ml cold...
Best Essential Oils For Pain Relief
Essential oils can reduce pain caused by muscle spasms, and pain caused by inflammation in sport injuries. Their medicinal properties can also reduce menstrual and joint pain. . Since aromatic oils are concentrated, they should never be applied directly on the skin....
Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans Recipe – Gluten Free
Black beans or Frijoles Negros are a staple common to Cuban cooking. You will find that although they may seem common, they can be used in a variety of different dishes and the "potaje" is one of the most traditional and tasty. You can soak them overnight, but there...
Adobo Filet Mignon Recipe
There are many variations and uses for adobo paste or marinade. This one is a bit more on the a version learned in Santa Fe. This goes great with chicken too. Add some vinegar and use as a marinade for pork or ever flank steak. . Serves 4 . 1 tablespoon/15ml brown...
Homemade Turkey Ham Recipe
Making your own cured turkey “ham”, is not only healthier, but in our opinion much tastier. It will be much lower in sodium and be preservative free. You are going to use turkey in 3 different forms. Cubed, minced and pureed. This will give it a more “ham” like...
No Country for Old Chefs
A Glimpse into the New World of Superyacht galleys By Chef Tom Voigt PRIVATE CHEF WITH 36 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. COOKING BECOMES ART WHEN IT MOVES EMOTIONS . The old yacht chefs are disappearing. Quietly. Almost as discreet as their dishes – because flavour never needed...
Ketchup Recipe, Healthy and Homemade
A natural and simple homemade ketchup recipe that kids love. Ketchup is one of the most kid-friendly foods out there, and some kids will eat anything with ketchup on it. Whip up a batch of ketchup in your kitchen and avoid harmful ingredients. Serves: 8+...
Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe
3 tablespoons/45g butter, or olive oil 3 tablespoons30g rice flour 3/4 cup/180ml chicken broth, or vegetable broth 1/2 cup/120ml milk, dairy or non-dairy/181/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon/1ml dried parsley salt and pepper, to taste . Optional Ingredients to Make...
The Perfect James Bond Chicken Recipe
James Bond is the picture of glamour and sophistication. His drink is a vodka martini “Shaken NOT Stirred”. Bring that feel to the table by combining the perfect martini with succulent chicken. Black tie not required. Serves 4 4 boneless...
Unlocking Culinary Dreams on a Shoestring Budget
Guest Post Submission: Are you dreaming of opening your own restaurant but worried about the hefty price tag? You’re not alone—many aspiring restaurateurs face the challenge of turning their culinary dreams into reality without draining their bank accounts....
Espresso Poached Pears Recipe
The type and firmness of the pears will determine the time that you will poach them. Anjou are going to be the quickest cooking pears. A firm Bartlett could take you up to an hour. Serves 4 4 firm, but ripe pears (we prefer Anjou),...
Chicken Carcassonne Recipe
The city of Carcassonne is a walled/or fortressed city in southwest France. These flavours bring to mind memories of hiking and bicycling in the countryside on my way to crazy days on the Cote d’Azur. Serves 4 4 -small skinless, boneless...
Sfinge di San Giuseppe Recipe
There are many traditions that come from the Italian side of my family, both Calabrian and the Campagna. I am going for the sweet side today with Sfinge di San Giuseppe. . Sfinge: 1 cup/250ml water 1/3 cup/76g unsalted butter 1 tablespoon/15ml sugar Grated rind of 1...