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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!
Tarte Tatin Recipe
There is some controversy as to how this divine dessert (tarte solognote) came about. Was it an accident (as so many kitchen wonders are) or was it just an improved upon recipe of the region? In any case it was made popular at by 2 sisters that ran the Hotel Tatin 100...
Tuscan Chicken Recipe
This dish features succulent chicken breasts lightly seasoned, which are seared to achieve a golden crust and then cooked in a rich cream sauce that combines the flavors of parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, and a generous amount of spinach, resulting in a...
Gluten Free Vegan Burger Recipe
We have done these with black beans, white beans, and garbanzo beans. Try them with your favourite and add whatever other veggie you like to make them your own. This calls for “Steak Seasoning”, but use any combination you like. They freeze great uncooked too. Throw a...
Paris Mash (potato purée) Recipe
Paris Mash is a recipe created by Joel Rubuchón. Originally it is said the ratio was 1:1, Now it is standard to do a 2:1 potato to butter ratio. Robuchon potatoes are cooked in lightly salted water with skins on and then drained. the potatoes are then peeled and...
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
Looking for a nostalgic candy treat you can make right at home? These Homemade Gumdrops are soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity flavor. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, they’re perfect for holiday gifting, kids’ parties, or anytime you want a colorful...
Strawberry Breasts (Fragomammella) Recipe
This charming and whimsical dessert known as Fragomammella (literally “strawberry breasts”) comes from the beloved British cooking show Two Fat Ladies. It’s as fun to serve as it is delicious — creamy ricotta mixed with Campari for a delicate pink hue, studded with...
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
Once you learn the basics, the possibilities are endless — and that’s exactly what this Basic Quiche Recipe delivers. With a simple, foolproof egg-to-cream ratio, you can create dozens of different quiches by swapping in your favorite fillings. Whether you prefer a...
Gluten Free Split Pea Soup Recipe
Hearty, Healthy & Naturally Delicious Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Gluten-Free Split Pea Soup is a classic that never goes out of style. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it delivers a thick, satisfying texture and rich taste without any...
Black Garlic Lamb Chops with Red Wine Reduction
An Elegant & Flavor-Packed Dish. If you’re looking to impress guests or elevate your next special dinner, these Black Garlic Lamb Chops with Red Wine Reduction are a showstopper. The sweet, umami-rich black garlic creates a delicious crust on the lamb, while fresh...
Pate Brisee (Pie Crust) Recipe
A great pie starts with a great crust — and this classic Pâte Brisée delivers buttery, tender, and beautifully flaky results every time. This French-style shortcrust pastry is versatile, easy to work with, and forms the ideal foundation for sweet pies, quiches, tarts,...
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
Creamy, Rich & Ready in Under 30 Minutes. Looking for a restaurant-quality pasta sauce that comes together fast? This Quick Vodka Sauce is rich, velvety, and full of flavor — without hours of simmering. The vodka helps brighten the tomatoes and creates a silky...
Roast Pheasant with Cabbage and Turkey Bacon Recipe
Elevate your next special meal with this elegant yet straightforward Roast Pheasant with Cabbage and Turkey Bacon. Pheasant has a delicate, slightly gamey flavor that shines when roasted simply with classic companions like cabbage, aromatic vegetables, and bacon....















