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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!

Salmon Cakes Recipe

Salmon Cakes Recipe

    After another long day, I found myself hungry and staring at the shelves in the refrigerator.  I looked down and saw a piece of salmon just sitting there, but what to do with it?  I wanted something simple and quick.  Salmon Chipotle Cakes were my first...

Mexican Wedding Cakes (Conchas)

Mexican Wedding Cakes (Conchas)

This “sweet breads” have no preservatives in them.  They get dry quickly. My best friend, Bryan doesn’t even want to touch them until they begin getting dry and crumbly.   makes 16   1 tablespoon/15 ml active dry yeast 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon/90g sugar 2...

Homemade Rhubarb-Strawberry Pie Recipe

Homemade Rhubarb-Strawberry Pie Recipe

Nothing says “welcome to spring” quite like a homemade rhubarb-strawberry pie. The tart bite of fresh rhubarb perfectly balances the sweet juiciness of ripe strawberries in this timeless dessert. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled for...

Gluten Free Turkey Shepard’s Pie Recipe

Gluten Free Turkey Shepard’s Pie Recipe

This Gluten-Free Turkey Shepherd’s Pie (technically a Cottage Pie since it uses turkey instead of lamb) brings all the comforting flavors of the traditional dish — savory meat, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy topping — in a lighter, allergy-friendly version. Perfect...

Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

This is probably one of the easiest and most versatile cookie recipes. Several weeks ago, we were wanting a quick dessert so we cut the ingredients in half and made a small batch. There were a few Hershey Kisses laying around from a previous job so we opted to put on...

Quinoa Vegetable Soup Recipe (Vegan Option)

Quinoa Vegetable Soup Recipe (Vegan Option)

Warm up with a bowl of this nourishing Quinoa Vegetable Soup — a one-pot wonder packed with protein-rich quinoa, fiber-filled beans, and vibrant vegetables. It’s naturally gluten-free, incredibly satisfying, and easily made fully vegan with a simple broth swap....

Spicy Honey-Glazed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Spicy Honey-Glazed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Fire up the grill for this Spicy Honey-Glazed Chicken Breasts recipe — a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors. Juicy chicken breasts get coated in a homemade honey glaze with a kick from hot pepper sauce and chili powder, then paired with caramelized...

Thawing Meat And Busting The Hot Water Thawing Myth

Thawing Meat And Busting The Hot Water Thawing Myth

  By: Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer Fresh meat is almost always better than frozen meat because when meat freezes the water crystals expand and puncture cell walls spilling out the juices that keep meat tender and juicy. Ever notice the...

It’s Pumpkin Time With Some Pumpkin Gnocchi

It’s Pumpkin Time With Some Pumpkin Gnocchi

We had a yearning for some pumpkin, but didn't want dessert.  In North America, pumpkin is equated with sweet pumpkin custard pie. The rest of the world pumpkin is usually used as a savory vegetable. One of my favourite television/radio/magazine/cookbook cooks,...

Poule au Pot (Chicken in a Pot) Recipe

Poule au Pot (Chicken in a Pot) Recipe

Poached Chicken/Chicken in a Pot or as it is called in Italian Pollo Bollito is a much misunderstood meal. It was possibly created during the time of Henry the IV or Henri de Navarre who famously is quoted as “Si Dieu me prête vie, je ferai qu’il n’y aura point de...

Chicken Soup Recipe – An Old Wives Tale?

Chicken Soup Recipe – An Old Wives Tale?

An old wives' tale? No!  Chicken soup really CAN fight a cold, say scientists. Chicken soup is good for the soul, they say. And as a homespun remedy for everything that might ail you during winter, there are few things as deliciously soothing.  Could such a broth be...

Eyes On The Fries: How Our Vision Creates A Food Trend

Eyes On The Fries: How Our Vision Creates A Food Trend

How we rate food is influenced by the food we've just seen Date: October 2, 2024 Source: University of Sydney Summary: Research shows that how we rate food is influenced by 'serial dependence' -- our judgement cascades on from the food we've just seen. Research at the...

Easy Morning Glory Muffin Recipe

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 2...

Yorkshire Pudding Recipes from the Past

Yorkshire Pudding Recipes from the Past

** Note, this is a great addition to your Thanksgiving meal! ** 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...