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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!
Gluten Free Vegan Burger Recipe
Bean burgers offer a fantastic alternative to traditional meat patties, providing a rich source of protein and fiber. They can be easily customized with your choice of vegetables, making them a versatile option for any meal. Whether you prefer black beans, white...
Paris Mash (potato purée) Recipe
Experience the luxurious taste of Paris Mash, a dish that embodies the essence of French culinary tradition. Perfectly crafted by our expert chefs, this recipe will elevate your dining experience to new heights.Paris Mash is a luxurious and creamy potato dish that...
Béchamel or Veloute Starting with the Basics (Recipe Included)
When starting out in the professional kitchen, whether it is via a classroom or in a real live restaurant it is best to start with the basics. When starting the “sauces” portion of education you start with the basics which are usually stocks, broths etc. You...
Gumdrops Recipe
2-1/2 cups/479g sugar, divided 1-1/3 cups/330ml applesauce 2 packages (3 ounces/85g each) red or green gelatin 2 envelopes (3 ounces/85g each) unflavored gelatin 1 teaspoon/5ml lemon juice . In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups/383.3g sugar, applesauce, red or green...
Strawberry Breasts (Fragomammella) Recipe
This 'Two Fat Ladies' recipe is delicious. We did find before pushing the ricotta through the sieve to drain as much as the liquid out of it first. Made for a less runny consistency. Ingredients 1 pound/450g strawberries 1 tablespoon/15ml lemon juice 1...
Baklava Recipe
A staple in most Greek and Middle Eastern restaurants and bakeries. There is no mention of it until after 1299, which is the beginning of the Ottoman Empire. Filo/a dough originated in what is now Turkey, but it is the Greeks that refined it into the paper thin...
Quiche Lorraine or Lothringen Kuchen – A History Of A Modern Day Classic
Did you know this dish originated in Germany? According to foodreferences.com; "Although quiche is now a classic dish of French cuisine, quiche actually originated in Germany, in the medieval kingdom of Lothringen, under German rule, and which the French later renamed...
Basic Quiche Recipe
Like we always say, “Once you learn the basics, you can do almost anything”. Use this egg to cream ratio with any quiche you want to make. You can use full fat cream, half and half or milk. It all depends on you diet and your eating habits. Non-dairy milks work...
Gluten Free Split Pea Soup Recipe
She loves to make soup--especially cream of yesterday. - Milton Berle . Split Pea Soup Recipe . Ingredients 1 medium yellow onion/1 cup/150g, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons/30ml good olive oil 1/2 teaspoon/2ml dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons/7ml/9g Sea...
Black Garlic Lamb Chops with Red Wine Reduction
Marinade adapted for this recipe from RecipeZaar. You can choose either lamb chops from the USA or New Zealand. The ones from New Zealand are a bit smaller, but more gamey. This recipe was written using ones from the US. You can use a grill pan on the cook top if not...
Pate Brisee (Pie Crust) Recipe
9 1/2 inch/ 24 centimeter pie crust Pie Crust 1 1/3 cup/167 grams all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon/2ml salt 1/2 cup/118ml vegetable (crisco) shortening (chilled) or butter (1 stick/115g) 3-6 tablespoons/45-90ml iced water In a bowl add flour and salt....
Mayonnaise Recipe, Aioli or Mayonnaise?
It seems culinary terms are thrown about by every Tom, Dick and Harry now. Aioli is seen on almost every menu. The problem, is as with everything, even cooking terms have been “dumbed down” and abused. Any true chef worth their salt knows that there are distinct...
Quick Vodka Sauce Recipe
Quick Vodka Sauce Recipe Serves 10 1/2 cup/4 ounces/115g butter 1 large onion, diced (2) 28 ounce/794g crushed tomatoes 1 cup/250ml vodka 2 cups/500ml heavy cream Melt the butter in a large sauce pan on medium heat. Add onions and saute...
Roast Pheasant with Cabbage and Turkey Bacon Recipe
Roast Pheasant Most game is delicious on its own. Nothing is added by smothering or drowning it in sauces or strong flavours. Classics are classic for a reason. Bacon, juniper berries, onion, leeks, cabbage and even sauerkraut seem to work best with most...
South African Milk Tart Recipe
If you've never tried a traditional South African milk tart, it's about time you did! It's made with a flaky sweet pastry and has a milky, velvety custard that's light as air. It will easily become an exciting new dessert to share with friends. Baked by Alie Romano...
Fried Tomatoes (Green) Recipe
I never heard of these until that movie came out; Fried Green Tomatoes. We bought an older book titled Best Recipes From The Backs Of Boxes, Bottles, Cans & Jars in a thrift shop, found the recipe and loved it. This recipe is for any colour tomato, and in fact...