by Joseph Yacino | May 29, 2026 | chocolate, raisin, raisins, recipe, recipes, vegan, vegetarian
Looking for a quick, healthy-ish treat that satisfies your sweet tooth? These Vegan Chocolate Covered Raisins are the perfect solution. Plump raisins coated in rich, melty vegan chocolate with a hint of warm spice — they’re chewy, chocolatey, and completely...
by Joseph Yacino | Jan 3, 2026 | aubergine, eggplant, healthy vegetarian, imam eggplant, recipe, recipes, vegan, vegetarian
Translated literally this means the Imam (a holy man) Fainted. I guess lying on their sides the stuffed eggplants look like a passed out Imam. Many included fresh tomato and cinnamon. This one does not. It was on the Isle of Crete that I learned the Turkish recipe....
by Joseph Yacino | Feb 18, 2025 | béchamel, cooking basics, cooking technique, recipe, recipes, veloute
When starting out in the professional kitchen, whether it is via a classroom or in a real live restaurant it is best to start with the basics. When starting the “sauces” portion of education you start with the basics which are usually stocks, broths etc. You...
by Joseph Yacino | Jan 31, 2025 | bacon, cabbage, cooking, dairy free, fort lauderdale personal chef, gluten free, palm beach personal chef, pheasant, recipe, recipes, roast pheasant
Elevate your next special meal with this elegant yet straightforward Roast Pheasant with Cabbage and Turkey Bacon. Pheasant has a delicate, slightly gamey flavor that shines when roasted simply with classic companions like cabbage, aromatic vegetables, and bacon....
by Joseph Yacino | Nov 18, 2024 | babci, cabbage, fort lauderdale personal chef, kielbasa, palm beach personal chef, recipe, recipes, stew
It was not until I was an adult that the realisation came to me that most people bought their sausage from a grocery store. All of our sausages both of the Italian andPolish varieties were made by the local butcher. Every time I have this simmering it brings me back...
by Joseph Yacino | Jul 5, 2017 | cocktail party, fort lauderdale personal chef, miami beach personal chef, miami personal chef, palm beach personal chef, party planning, recipe, recipes
Hosting a cocktail party should be fun for you too! In Part II, we focus on creating the right atmosphere, a practical timeline, and classic make-ahead hors d’oeuvres. All recipes now include gram equivalents so you can scale precisely—perfect for larger crowds or...
