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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!
Minty Tomato and Noodle Stir Fry
. This vibrant Minty Tomato and Noodle Stir Fry is a refreshing one-wok wonder that’s ideal for warm weather. Fresh tomatoes, crisp leeks, spicy chili, and cubes of firm tofu are quickly stir-fried with thin rice noodles in a light, savory sauce, then finished with...
A Salute to Julia Child – Wine Cheese Fondue Recipe and Her Cheese and Wine Party Tips Video
In honor of the legendary Julia Child — the woman who taught America to cook with joy, confidence, and plenty of butter — we’re sharing a simple, delicious Wine Cheese Fondue that captures the spirit of her warm, convivial entertaining style. . Julia loved relaxed...
Gluten Free, Paleo, Keto Almond Cracker Recipe
These can be sweet or savoury, you decide. Keep these vegan by substituting ground flax for the egg. Savoury these are great with dips and sweet they are a gem with ice cream or sorbet. Makes 10 to 12 1 inch/2.5cm crackers 1 egg, beaten (substiitute 1 tablespoon/15ml...
How to Make a Pumpkin Volcano
Just in time for Halloween, this is an entertaining and simple activity for children of all ages and a great way to extend Halloween celebrations during the first week of November with leftover jack-o’-lanterns. It’s also a great time to remind kids that pumpkins are...
Red Velvet Milkshake Recipe
If you love the classic taste of red velvet cake but want something quicker and cooler, this Red Velvet Milkshake is pure dessert bliss in a glass. It captures all the beloved flavors — rich chocolate, a hint of vanilla, and that signature subtle tang — blended into a...
Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque Recipe
Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque . This satisfying vegetarian, sweet potato soup is inspired by the flavors of West African peanut soup. We like the added zip of hot green chiles, but they can sometimes be very spicy. It’s best to take a small bite first and add them to...
Avocado Pasta Recipe
Looking for a quick, vibrant, and naturally vegan pasta dish? This Avocado Pasta delivers a luscious, creamy sauce without any dairy. Ripe avocados are blended with fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to create a silky sauce that coats every strand of...
How to Bake Acorn Squash
It is hard to believe it is already time for Acorn Squash. They are small, round, heavily ridged winter squash, which usually has a dark shiny green skin. Orange-skinned acorn squash can also be found but they are not so widely available. Acorn squash flesh is a...
Healthy (and Organic) Snack Ideas For Kids
It is tough to find good snacks for kids in this day and age of highly processed, fast foods. Here are some healthy ideas for snacks...all organic of course. . These ideas are great for adults too! Need a little extra boost at the office between meetings and meals?...
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
Craving the bold flavors of buffalo wings but in a comforting pasta dish? This Buffalo Chicken Pasta delivers the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy goodness. Tender seasoned chicken is sautéed with hot sauce, then tossed with penne pasta in a luscious sour...
Briam Recipe (Greek Vegetable Bake)
A classic Briam recipe makes the best Mediterranean roasted vegetables in rich tomato sauce and olive oil. This Greek casserole is vegan, healthy, and full of flavor! . For the Vegetables: 2 medium zucchinis, sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced...
Pumpkin Cake Recipe
Ingredients . 3/4 cup/72g all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml baking powder 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml baking soda 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon/1.25ml salt 3 large eggs 1/2 cup/100g granulated sugar 2/3 cup/150g pumpkin...
Souffle’ a la Julia Child
There is nothing better than a souffle'. Well, actually, there are a few equally as good foods. . Several evenings ago, we made for ourselves a cheese souffle' with turkey kielbasa. It was SO good! . For those unfamiliar with souffle' here is a brief description. A...
Potage Parmentier/Vichyssoise (Leek and Potato Soup) Recipe
You can reduce cooking time using a pressure cooker. Add all the ingredients except for the cream. Place the lid and bring to full pressure. Lower the heat to stabilize and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and release the pressure. Take off the cover and simmer...
Beef and Scallion Rolls
These Beef and Scallion Rolls (a simplified take on Japanese Negimaki) deliver tender, juicy beef wrapped around crisp vegetables and finished with a sweet-savory glaze. They come together in about 30 minutes and make an impressive weeknight dinner or fun appetizer. ....
Frozen Fruit “Ice Cream” Recipe
Okay so technically this is more of a sorbet recipe, but there are some fruits, like peaches, pineapple and banana that become very “creamy” and you’d never guess they were dairy free. You can make this with strawberries, but you will need some bananas to make it...















