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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

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  ...

Bearnaise Sauce Recipe

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

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....

Adobo Filet Mignon Recipe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...