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Discover delicious, chef-curated recipes from YaDa Chef, a personal chef service in South Florida. Explore fresh, creative dishes that bring gourmet dining to your home!
Herb Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
These are a great starter or the recipe can be doubled to serve with a salad for a delicious lunch. Omit the capers and add in 5-6 good quality anchovies and Boom even more delicious Serves 4 4 medium sized tomatoes 1 large onion, finely chopped 2...
Easy Morning Glory Muffin Recipe
These easy and tasty muffins are a glorious way to start any day. They combine the great taste and chewy texture of carrots with the wonderful flavors of apple, raisins, coconut, walnuts, and cinnamon." 2 cups/250g all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups/240g white sugar...
Yorkshire Pudding Recipes from the Past
The history of the Yorkshire pudding is shrouded in mystery, the national dish of Roast Beef and Yorkshire Puddings is recognized across the world but its origins are virtually unknown. The origin of the Yorkshire pudding is, as yet, unknown. There are no cave...
Chinese Chicken Teriyaki & Bok Choy Egg Rolls
The original recipe came from Nakano. We have changed it up a bit to accommodate our client's tastes. Makes 18 egg rolls Serving Size: 2 egg rolls ⅓ cup/79ml soy sauce ¼ cup/60ml Seasoned Rice Vinegar 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 2 tablespoon honey 2...
Chicken Milanese Recipe
You can ask your butcher for chicken cutlets, but it is a waste of money. It takes by seconds to do it yourself. Serves 4 4 boneless/skinless chicken breast 2 large eggs 1 ¼ cups/284ml rice crumbs 3 tbsp/45ml parsley, chopped 2 tsp/10ml chopped fresh oregano 1...
Chinese Gingered Beef with Bok Choy Recipe
Cutting the steak into thin slices before cooking dramatically cut the cook time down. This is a wonderful “meal in a pot”. It is great for a quick weeknight meal and easy to double or triple if you have a crowd. Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 ¼ pounds/565g flank...
Super Crispy Broccoli & Cauliflower Hot Wings Recipe
You will need Serves 4 1 cauliflower, cut into florets (stalks and all!) 1 broccoli, cut into florets (stalks too) 400ml water 100g rice flour 200g plain flour 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt 1l vegetable oil, to fry For the...
Why You Should Keep A Bowl Of Coffee Grounds Out In Your Kitchen
Fresh coffee has many more benefits than simply fueling your morning pick-me-up. There are all kinds of clever uses that coffee grounds can serve in your kitchen. One example is as a natural neutralizer of unpleasant smells. Keeping coffee grounds in a...
This Baker Just Won the Award for the Best Baguette in Paris Using a Genius Secret Ingredient
In late April, Xavier Netry from the Utopie bakery took home the title for the best baguette in the annual Grand Prix de la baguette competition in Paris, beating out more than 170 other competitors. He could have ridden into the sunset with his title and trophy,...
Deviled Chicken Recipe
INGREDIENTS 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 tsp Dijon mustard A dash of Tabasco sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 poussins or squab chickens, butterflied and beaten flat ½ small loaf of bread, crust removed,...
New Orleans-Style Shrimp and Fonio ‘Grits’
This recipe is a great way for anyone who is lactose or dairy intolerant to enjoy a shrimp and grits-style meal. It is super flavorful, oh-so comforting and a consistent crowd pleaser. TECHNIQUE TIP: To avoid over-cooking, stir the grits continuously and make sure...
Air-fryer Bubble & Squeak
Put leftovers to good use. Ingredients 300g / 3/4lb leftover roast potatoes 300g / 3/4lb leftover cooked vegetable (such as carrots, swede, turnips, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, kale) 4 sprigs of fresh woody herbs (such as rosemary, sage, thyme) olive oil Method...
Ina Garten Says You Should Undercook Your Chicken — Here’s Why
Article posted on FOOD&WINE. We're glad she stresses the benefits of cooking chicken correctly. We've been using this technique forever, as many do. No one likes dried out chicken with the texture of sandpaper. By Stacey Leasca First and foremost, Ina Garten...
Scallion Bread Recipe
This earthy, rustic bread cut into wedges is delicious served with any sambal or chutney. 1 1/2 cups/188g all purpose white flour 1 teaspoon/5ml/5g salt 1/2 cup/120 plus 1 tablespoon/15 hot water 1/2 cup/50g chopped scallions 1 1/2 teaspoons/7ml sesame oil 1...
Salmon Wellington Recipe
Ingredients: 1 onion olive oil 4 cloves of garlic 500 g frozen spinach 1 x 320 g sheet of all-butter puff pastry 4 x 130 g salmon fillets, skin off, pin-boned, from sustainable sources 2 large free-range eggs 1 heaped tablespoon red pesto 1 lemon Method: Preheat the...
Pad Thai With Pork Recipe
6 ounces/170g, dry rice noodles 1 tablespoon/15ml dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon/15ml cornstarch 1 pound/450g thinly slice pork loin 1/4 cup/60ml Thai fish sauce 1/4 cup/60ml fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons/45ml/39g light brown sugar 1/4 cup/60ml peanut oil (sub...