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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!

Frozen Fruit “Ice Cream” Recipe

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...

Shrimp Scampi Pasta Salad Recipe

Shrimp Scampi Pasta Salad Recipe

This is the perfect summertime and picnic salad. It has no dairy products, is easy t assemble and is tasty. Have as a starter or as a main with crusty bread and a chilled prosecco or rose wine. .Serves 4-6 .For the lemon oil:1/2 cup/125ml extra-virgin olive oil1...

16 Foods That’ll Re-Grow from Kitchen Scraps

16 Foods That’ll Re-Grow from Kitchen Scraps

Looking for a healthy way to get more from your garden? Like to know your food is free of the pesticides and other nasties that are often sprayed on commercial crops? Re-growing food from your kitchen scraps is a good way to do it! . There’s nothing like eating your...

August 6 – Root Beer Float Day!

August 6 – Root Beer Float Day!

On August 6, float a scoop of vanilla ice cream in an ice cold mug of frothy root beer. It’s National Root Beer Float Day! . Also known as the “Black Cow,” the root beer float got its start in Colorado in a mining camp. Frank J. Wisner of Cripple Creek, Colorado, gets...

Baked Apples … Asian Style Recipe

Baked Apples … Asian Style Recipe

Baking time will depend on the ripeness of your apples.  We say 50-60 minutes, but start checking after 30. We used a housemade olive oil and egg custard (mayonnaise) ice cream.  It is unbelievably rich and delicious. Vanilla, or caramel would work well too. Pears...

Kotopouloo Kopita (Greek Chicken Pie) Recipe

Kotopouloo Kopita (Greek Chicken Pie) Recipe

This classic Kotopouloo Kopita (also known as Kotopita) is a hearty Greek chicken pie with shredded chicken, a light béchamel-style sauce, fresh herbs, and creamy feta cheese, all wrapped in golden, crispy filo pastry. It’s like a Greek version of chicken pot pie —...

Allergy Free Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Allergy Free Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

This Allergy-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken delivers all the sweet, tangy, crave-worthy flavors of the classic Chinese dish without gluten, soy (unless you choose), dairy, or nuts. Tender chicken strips, vibrant bell peppers, onions, and juicy pineapple come together in...

Razzleberry Pie Recipe Recipe

Razzleberry Pie Recipe Recipe

If a fruity pie is your answer to a delicious dessert, then you will LOVE this one! The following recipe, we used four different types of berries. Use what you can find, either frozen or fresh - there is no right or wrong answer. If you like your pie more tart than...

Sardines Procida Recipe

Sardines Procida Recipe

Sardines are named after Sardinia, the Italian island where large schools of these fish were once found. While sardines are delightful enjoyed fresh, they are most commonly found canned, since they are so perishable. With growing concern over the health of the seas,...

Cattlemen’s Shepard’s Pie Recipe

Cattlemen’s Shepard’s Pie Recipe

This Cattlemen’s Shepard’s Pie takes the comforting British classic and amps it up with crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, and a rich, savory gravy. The topping is a creamy, cheesy mashed potato blend (with optional blue cheese or cheddar) that gets beautifully browned...

Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad Recipe

Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad Recipe

This bright and beautiful Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad combines juicy watermelon, creamy salty feta, and fragrant chopped sage for a surprising flavor twist. It’s incredibly simple, ready in just minutes, and perfect for hot days when you want something light yet...

Take More Vitamin C

Take More Vitamin C

Take more vitamin C for a healthy brain – science shows that it reduces the risk of cognitive impairment By Zoey Sky . Vitamin C-rich foods, like citrus fruits, are often recommended to strengthen one’s immune system and prevent infections. But did you know...

Chocolate Wafer Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Wafer Cookies Recipe

These homemade chocolate wafer cookies are thin, snappy, and packed with intense cocoa flavor. They’re the perfect stand-in for the discontinued Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers and shine in icebox cakes, cheesecake crusts, or as elegant sandwich cookies with your...

Mini Lemon Thyme Potato Bites Recipe

Mini Lemon Thyme Potato Bites Recipe

Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is delicious? These Mini Lemon Thyme Potato Bites deliver golden, crispy edges, tender centers, and a bright pop of citrus and herbs in every bite. They’re naturally gluten-free, vegan, and ready in...

Yeast Or Not To Yeast…how to substitute yeast

Yeast Or Not To Yeast…how to substitute yeast

Do you have food allergies? Can't take YEAST? Here is a simple way to substitute-Baking Soda or Baking Powder. Baking soda is also used as a leavening agent in some bread products. However, it operates differently than yeast and may not always be suitable as a...