Personal Chef Cook Day 01-29-2013

I almost cancelled this cook day because the night before we had an ice storm.  The next morning the roads were okay to drive, so I decided not to disappoint my client and head out. 

When I got to my clients house, her driveway and stairs were covered in ice.  I had to crawl up the stairs so I wouldn't fall just to get to her garage.  But, I made it and the food turned out so good!

Here is a picture menu:

Spinach, Pesto and Feta-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

with Chunky Tomato Sauce

served with

Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan

 

 

 

Winter Minestrone

 

Tamale Pie

 

Chicken and Couscous with Fennel and Orange

 

 

 

Salmon stuffed with Cream Cheese

served with

Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

 

 

Personal Chef Cook Day 11-27-2012

These meals are some of my favorites to make in the winter months.  My client told me her husband loved my Louisiana Jambalaya so much, that he ate his and the kids too!  

Here is a picture menu:

Louisiana Jambalaya

Beef Burgundy

Parmesan-Basil Crusted Chicken

Garlic Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Turkey Cutlets with White Wine and 

Herb Pan Sauce with Roasted Carrots

Seared Pork Chop

Roasted French Green Beans

Which one is your favorite winter dish?

Birthday Dinner Party 09-29-12

I can't believe I forgot to blog about this dinner party.  

It was an elegant dinner party with ten friends.  His wife and I planned every detail from appetizers to dessert to be made especially for his tastes.  He was blown away by how every dish was prepared just for him.  And I know they all loved the meal, because I had to serve seconds!

Here is a picture menu:

Spanish Corn Fritters with Saffron Aioli

Spanish Shrimp Open Empanadas

Beef Tenderloin and Potato Au Gratin 

Using a torch to caramelize the sugar

Creme Brulee

Next time you need a unique birthday present, think of me.  I make a great gift!

Personal Chef Cook Day 10-30-2012

On this cook day, I made meals from Greece, Mexico and Ireland.  My client loved them all!

 Here is a picture menu:

Lemon Greek Chicken served over 

Potatoes, Red Peppers, 

Mushrooms & Chickpeas

Shrimp Steeped with Oregano, 

Tomato and Feta Cheese

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Skillet Shepherd's Pie Filling

Skillet Shepherd's Pie with

Mashed Potato Top

Medallions of Pork Tenderloin

with Savory Stuffing

What is your favorite cuisine?

Personal Chef Cook Day 10-02-12

This fall menu was a big success with my client.  

Here is a picture menu:

Beef Chili with Bulgur

Chicken Cordon Bleu served with

Mushroom Risotto

 Roasted White Fish with Whole Wheat Couscous Crust

served with Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Sauce

Whole Wheat Gnocchi with Creamy Tomato-Porcini Sauce

Turkey Alfredo Casserole

What is your favorite fall dish?

Personal Chef Cook Day 09-04-12

Here is another new client I got last September.  I am grateful they want to try new foods and eat healthier.

Here is a picture menu:

Bakes Sweet and Sour Pork

Salmon with Spinach Topping and Pine Nuts

and 

Roasted Asparagus

Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes Gravy 

with Baby Carrots

Chicken Pot Pie Filling 

and

Puff Pastry Top

Creamy Southwestern Bean Soup

I also made homemade cornbread muffins for this soup but forgot to take a picture.  Oh well, a photographer I am not.

Can you guess which meal was their favorite?

Personal Chef Cook Day 08-13-12

One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to get my blog current.  I then realized I am six months behind in posting cook days, parties, cooking classes and it would be impossible to try to do it in a weekend.  So, I will do my best to post more food this year.

Here is a picture menu:

Lasagna with Chicken Italian Sausage

and

Lasagna with Chicken Tofu 

(they both looked the same)

Baked Lamb in Tomato Sauce with Feta

served over Whole Wheat Penne Pasta

Baked Beef Tofu in Tomato Sauce with Feta

served over Whole Wheat Penne Pasta

Lemon Parsley Chicken

Lemon Parsley Cod

Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad

Beef Stew

Tofu Beef Stew

Roasted Rosemary and Lemon Pork Tenderloin 

with Pomegranate Reduction

Roasted Rosemary and Lemon Tofu Chicken 

with Pomegranate Reduction

Whole Wheat Couscous with 

Dried Cherries and Pecans