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 23, 2026 | adult cooking class, allergy free, beets, celebrity chef, chef, Chef for Hire, chefs, cook, cooking class, cooking with kids, dairy free, delicious, dinner, eat healthy, eat right, health and nutrition, health and wellness, healthy chef, healthy food, hire a chef, Martin County Catering, Party chef, personal chef, vegetarian, yacht chef, Yada Chef
Looking for a colorful twist on classic fried rice? This Roasted Beetroot Fried Rice is a game-changer! Sweet, earthy roasted beets bring a stunning ruby-red hue and deep flavor to crispy rice, while garlic, onion, carrot, and celery add freshness and crunch. . It’s...
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 | Oct 21, 2024 | eat healthy, good for you, healthy, healthy diet, pasta, personal chef, roast vegetables, spaghetti, summer, summer cooking, vegetarian, veggies
Celebrate the best of summer produce with this vibrant Roasted Summer Vegetable Pasta. Eggplant, onion, bell pepper, and garlic get perfectly caramelized in the oven, then tossed with juicy tomatoes and al dente pasta for a light yet satisfying meal. It’s quick,...
by Joseph Yacino | Jul 5, 2017 | cabbage, chou farce, fort lauderdale personal chef, palm beach personal chef, recipe, stuffed cabbage, vegan, vegetarian
Be sure your barley and split peas are cooked prior to beginning this recipe. To save time, you can cook your barley in a pressure cooker or use ‘quick barley’. A Show-Stopping Plant-Based Centerpiece Chou Farci, the elegant French “stuffed cabbage,” gets a hearty...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 29, 2017 | fort lauderdale personal chef, palm beach personal chef, quinoa, recipe, recipes, salad, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian
The first time I encountered quinoa I was living with my cousin in Manhattan on the lower east side. She was not the most handy person in the kitchen. When I walked in she yelled from her bedroom that the air-popper may be broken as she tried to “pop” the little seeds...
