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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!
August 31st is National Trail Mix Day!
Here are today’s five thing to know about Trail Mix: Trail mix is a combination of dried fruit, grains, nuts, and sometimes chocolate, developed as a snack food to be taken along on outdoor hikes. Trail mix is considered an ideal snack food for hikes, because it is...
History of Labor Day
Labor Day: What it Means Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the...
Gluten Free Asian Turkey Burger Recipe with Spicy Pickles
The fresh herbs wake up your mouth and moisten the turkey at the same time. Press your thumb in the middle of the burger to make an indent. This will help keep the burger flat during cooking. The pickles are a quick side dish and a great alternative to the dill...
Preserving Berries – Freezing Berries
Freezing is the easiest way to preserve all types of fresh berries. But it's no fun to go into the freezer to get a few berries for your pancakes only to find that you've got a huge clump of way more than you need. Here's how to freeze fresh berries so that they...
Zucchini Fettuccine Pesto Pasta Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 3 whole Zucchinis use peeler, cut lengthwise 1 cup/150g Red Onion cut into small cubes 1 cup/149g Green Bell Peppers or Any Color cut into small cubes 1 tablespoon/15ml olive oil cold pressed 1/2 cup/120ml Nut-Free Pesto Sauce* (recipe in our cookbook)...
Green Curry Chicken & Vegetables Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 can Lite Coconut Milk 3 Tablespoons vegetable or chicken stock 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce (Tamari) 1 jar Green Curry Paste 2 cups chopped vegetables, such as white potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots and green...
7 Top Reasons You Should be Eating Fermented Veggies
Once upon a time, before the industrial processing of our food took place, people used to ferment vegetables, primarily to help to preserve them. It was, and still can be, a natural process. There were no artificial preservatives added then, as they are in the...
Meatballs with Dill/Mint Sauce Recipe
When I think of dill and mint together I think of Greece. My favourite tzatziki always has a touch of mint. One day I was asked to make some “Danish Meatballs” with a creamy dill sauce. I happened to have an abundance of mint, it grows like a weed for me. So...
Greek Salad Deconstructed – History And The Invasion Of The Tomato
Traditionally Greek salad is made with pieces of tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, onion, Feta cheese (served in a single rectangular-shaped cutting put over the vegetables), and olives (usually Kalamata olives), typically seasoned with salt and oregano, and dressed with...
Cooking Classes And Cooking Therapy For Seniors – Jensen Beach/Hutchinson Island and all of the Treasure Coast
YaDa Chef feels the kitchen is a sanctuary. It is also a great place to create a feeling of self sufficiency and accomplishment. Preparing for and cooking delicious, homemade food is a very therapeutic activity. Senior citizens can especially benefit...
Oven Baked Fish Cakes Recipe
You can use any previously cooked fish. This was originally made from leftovers in the fridge. Serves 4 1 pound/450ml cod fillet 2 tablespoon/30ml olive oil 1 large egg, lightly beaten ½ bunch thinly sliced scallions 2 tablespoon/30ml mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh...
Tuna Pasta Salad With Dill Recipe
This flavorful pasta salad is hearty and delicious. If you don't have chopped fresh dill, a few teaspoons of dried dill weed would work as well. It's easy to prepare and makes a good main dish or side dish for summer meals. This is a flavorful pasta salad,...
Kids Cooking Class – Jensen Beach and Surrounding Areas
YaDa Chef’s cooking school in your home JUST for kids! . Teaching children of all ages that cooking can be creative, full of discovery, and a lot of fun! YaDa Chef provides hands-on cooking classes allowing kid’s imaginations to run wild and free while discovering...
Why You Need A Personal Chef – Jensen Beach/Hutchinson Island – Treasure Coast
Do you find yourself going to the grocery store and feeling overwhelmed by everything that is on the shelves? With the hectic schedules that we all lead today it can feel like a chore to provide a good home-cooked meal for your family. Wouldn’t it be nice to have...
Sautéed Cod with Anchovies Recipe
4 fillets of cod 1 can of anchovies ½ cup/63g of flour for dredging 1 teaspoon/5ml salt ½ teaspoon/2ml pepper 7 tablespoons/3.5 ounces/100g butter 1 tablespoon/15ml lemon juice 3 tablespoons chopped parsley (small handful) 2 lemons cut into wedges Mix the flour...
Treasure Coast Thanksgiving Chef – Sample Menus
If you’re looking for more time with family and less time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, we are here for you! Book your chef for the Thanksgiving holiday. A few sample menus… Pull out the vintage china! We added a few fresh twists to time-tested staples,...