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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!
Banana Penguins
With only three ingredients, chocolate, M&Ms, and Bananas - this easy and fun snack idea is a fun way to spend the afternoon with the kids. Melting Chocolate Using A Double boiler: This method takes a little longer than the direct-heat method but...
July 4th Layered Drink Recipe – Alcohol Free
These would be a really fun and easy addition to any picnic you are attending or hosting for the Fourth of July holiday this weekend - and they are alcohol-free. Layered drinks in red, white, and blue- perfect for 4th of July! Non-alcoholic and kid-friendly for...
Flag Hanging Dos and Do Nots
Honor Old Glory by following the Flag Code's proper display guidelines By Katelin Hill of This Old House magazine There's more to consider when hanging this patriotic symbol than the hardware you choose. In 1942, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed into...
Citrus Pear Jam – Freezer Jam Recipe
Late-season pears get a boost from a touch of orange and cardamom in this tasty recipe, which goes just as well spread on toast as it does over roast pork tenderloin. Because freezer jams are not sterilized, you cannot keep them at room temperature. Makes enough...
Berry Cookie Tarts Recipe
These elegant, little tarts feature cookies topped with cheesecake filling, fresh strawberry halves and drizzles of chocolate. They are easy to make and spectacular to serve. Servings: 12 INGREDIENTS 4 ounces cream cheese, softened cream cheese, softened...
Tomato Aspic (Gelee) Recipe
24 ounces/ 750ml tomato juice 2 envelopes unflavored powdered gelatin (1 1/2 tablespoons 22ml) 1/2 tablespoon/7ml dark brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon/7ml kosher salt 1/2 tablespoon/7ml pickling spices, ground 1/2 teaspoon/2ml hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon/2ml finely grated...
Caprese Garlic Bread Recipe
Melty mozzarella and fresh tomatoes give basic garlic bread a MAJOR upgrade. Ingredients 1 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced in half 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 2 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella 2 large tomatoes,...
Important Things to Remember Before Cooking at Home
Here are some important safety tips to keep in mind the next time you decide to prepare a meal at home: First things first: Wash your hands. Washing your hands before you prepare food is one of the most important things you can do to reduce bacteria on your hands...
Dazzle the Crowd With Firework Hot Dogs This Fourth of July
Get ready for Fourth of July with these adorable firecracker hot dogs that are pretty much giant pigs in a blanket. They're party perfect and make for a great addition to any grilling spread. INGREDIENTS 1 can refrigerated breadstick dough 16 hot dogs...
Common Cooking Mistakes
Not all kitchen adventures are a resounding success. Sometimes it goes wrong. Our Beka Cookware chefs listed four common kitchen mistakes and how to prevent them! Mistake 1: Reading the recipe vaguely You’re in the middle of the cooking process and finding out...
Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce Recipe
*Note* This recipes is geared for those not accustomed to the traditional recipe. Mix alone with pasta or add chicken, sausage or shrimp before. 2 tablespoons/30ml vegan butter or vegetable oil* 2 tablespoons/30ml millet flour or all purpose baking gluten...
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pancake Recipe
These Sweet Potato Pancakes are high-protein and gluten-free. Sweet potatoes are so good for you! Peanut flour works well with this recipe, but you can use any flour you’d like. Egg beaters or eggs, your choice, are whisked in. If the batter is too thick, you can add...
Working Personal Chef Clients Menus
Working on new menus for customers. Just no feline for dinner. All breakfasts to include: Selection of fresh baked pastries or muffins Fresh fruit platter Youghurt and Honey Fresh squeezed juice Plus 1 hot selection each day All Dinners to include fresh breads upon...
Patriotic Pudding Cups Recipe
Patriotic Pudding Cups Recipe This is what you will need if you would like to make it too: INGREDIENTS: - 3 packages White Chocolate Pudding (3.3 oz each) - 5.5 cups milk - Blue (Summertime) Oreos - Clear Cups - Food Coloring - Cool Whip DIRECTIONS: 1. Gather...
Chocolate Sorbet Recipe
2 1/2 cups/625ml water 1 cup/192g sugar, granulated 1/2 cup/56g unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup/45g bittersweet chocolate grated In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, the sugar and cocoa powder - whisk until dissolved over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in...
Are You Procaffeinating?
What exactly is caffeine? How does it work in the body and are there any side effects of this magical beverage? SEANA A worldwide known scenario: Early morning, the alarm clock rings. You sleepily rub the sand from your eyes and start mentally preparing yourself for a...















