Pasta with Smoked White Fish, Tomatoes and Garlic Recipe

This recipe was originally written for smoked white fish. Our clients wanted fresh salmon so we roasted some salmon fillets. You get the recipe 2 ways

Serves 4-5

1pound/450g linguine OR penne pasta

6 tablespoons/90ml olive oil

3 large shallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup/180ml)

1 1/2 tablespoons/22ml finely chopped garlic

1 1/2 pounds/675g cherry tomatoes, halved (about 24 tomatoes)

large handful fresh parsley, finely chopped r

3/4 teaspoon/4ml dried crushed red pepper (Optional)

*18 ounces/510g smoked whitefish (chunks),* skinned, boned, coarsely flaked (original)
or

*18 ounces/510g fresh salmon fillets skinned

olive oil to drizzle

salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 400F/200C/Gas 6

On a lined baking sheet place the salmon fillets. Drizzle with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place in preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, making sure you can flake the fish, but it is still slightly undercooked in the middle.

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season liberally with salt. Add pasta, stir and shut off heat and leave covered for 19 minutes. Drain reserving 1 cup/250ml of cooking water.

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until shallots begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tomatoes, most of the parsley (reserving some for garnish) and crushed red pepper and stir until tomatoes are just tender, about 8 minutes.

*If using white fish now is the time to add it and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Toss fish mixture with pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley.

*If using Salmon flake half of it and cut remainder into 5 equal portions. Toss the flaked fish with the pasta and tomato mixture. Add cooking water if the sauce needs to be loosened. Top pasta with the portioned salmon. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with parsley.

personal chefs and event catering

Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach

www.yadachef.com

info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232)

Homemade Turkey Ham Recipe

Making your own cured turkey “ham”, is not only healthier, but in our opinion much tastier. It will be much lower in sodium and be preservative free. You are going to use turkey in 3 different forms. Cubed, minced and pureed. This will give it a more “ham” like texture. Start with 2 pounds 10.5 ounces of skin off deboned turkey thigh meat Cubed Turkey 14 ounces/400 grams turkey meat, cut into cubes 1 teaspoon/4 grams salt 1/4 teaspoon/1 grams curing salt Minced/Ground Turkey (if you use pre minced make sure it’s thigh meat) 14 ounces/400 grams turkey meat 1 teaspoon/4 grams salt 1/2 teaspoon/2 grams curing salt 2 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons/40mls water For The Puree 10.5 ounces/300 grams turkey meat 4 teaspoons/20mls water 1/2 teaspoon/2mls garlic powder 1 teaspoon/4 grams salt 1/2 teaspoon/2 grams curing salt 1 large egg white 2 teaspoons/10ml liquid smoke 1/2 tablespoon/2 grams smoked paprika Trim the turkey if not trimmed already. Remove any tough tissue. Cut it into roug

9 Wonderful Benefits Of Pistachios

The health benefits of pistachios include a healthy heart , weight management, protection against diabetes and hypertension, and improved digestion . The vitamins , minerals , fats, and protein found in pistachio are all good for health. What Are Pistachios? Pistachios are one of the oldest edible nuts and are commonly used all over the world. They are native to Asia, particularly Iran and Iraq. Archaeological evidence dates the association of pistachios and man as early as 6,000 BC. They were cultivated in Iran, Iraq, and Syria and were introduced to the Romans only in 100 AD. Today, apart from Iran, Iraq, and Syria, pistachios are being produced in many countries such as the United States, Australia, Turkey, and China, among others. Pistachio nuts belong to the Anacardiaceae family from the genus Pistacia . A pistachio tree takes about 10 to 12 years to produce the first crop. They are drupe, where the fruit has a large seed in the center, which is edible. T

Dijon Chicken Salad with Zucchini and Grapes Recipe & How-To Video

Chef Joseph Cooking at Home We created this recipe for Winn-Dixie grand openings some years ago. Along with the tastings, we held cooking demonstrations. Was a lot of fun. Serves 4 1pound/450ml Grilled Chicken (1 3/4-2 cups/402-450ml diced) 2 cups/248g Zucchini/courgette 1/4 inch/6.35mm 3/4 cup/30g Watercress chopped (substitute parsley) 3-4 Scallions chopped 1 cup/92g Green grapes sliced in half 1 tablespoon/15ml Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon/1ml Sea salt 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml Black Pepper Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl making sure to coat everything evenly. *add ½ cup/58g walnuts if desired personal chefs and event catering Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) www.yadachef.com

Taco Days!

National Soft Taco Day October 3 / National Taco Day October 4 The word taco started in the 18th century silver mines in Mexico. Back then, a taco was just some paper wrapped around gunpowder. Taco Bell has tried to enter the Mexican market twice, failing both times, even after branding their food “American” food. Food Finds about Tacos A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, avocado or guacamole, cilantro, tomatoes, minced meat, onions and lettuce. According to the Real Academia Española, publisher of Diccionario de la Lengua Española, the word taco describes a typical Mexican dish of a maize tortilla folded around food (“Tortilla de maíz enrollada con algún

Baklava Recipe

A staple in most Greek and Middle Eastern restaurants and bakeries. There is no mention of it until after 1299, which is the beginning of the Ottoman Empire. Filo/a dough originated in what is now Turkey, but it is the Greeks that refined it into the paper thin dough we know today. In Greece, baklava is supposed to be made with 33 dough layers, referring to the years of Christ's life. Any recipe we have ever found used no more than 24 (which is what is found in the pre-made 1 pound/450g packages. This recipe is a combination of two of our favourites. The one from Greece adds in cinnamon which the one from Turkey did not have. You choose. 1/2 pound/225g about 12 sheets thawed filo dough, covered with a damp towel 1 1/2 cups/174g chopped walnuts, pistachios or almonds 2 1/2 tablespoons/30g granulated sugar (you don’t need much the syrup is sweet) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 1 stick/1/4 pound/8 tablespoons/113g melted butter For the syrup: 2/3 cup/1

Thanksgiving Gravy aka Eat Your Veggies Gravy

A healthier and even tastier version of a classic gravy and be made for Beef, Chicken, Pork, and even Turkey. There is no need to add any extra fat. Instead of slathering your chicken or turkey with butter lightly brush with a little oil and prepare as usual. Same goes with the beef or pork. Cut up a couple of carrots, celery stalks and slice an onion. Rest your poultry or meat on top and roast. When the meat is done remove from the roasting pan and transfer to a cutting board. Loosely cover with some aluminum foil. While the meat is resting push the vegetables through a food mill/mouley or strainer. Separate the excess fat from the cooking liquids. Add the liquids and vegetables to a blender and whiz away. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + West Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) www.yadachef.com south florida catering and personal chefs

Meaning of Memorial Day: Why do we celebrate?

BY JULIA GLUM Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but it's so much more than an excuse for a three-day weekend. It's a U.S. holiday with a lot of history and lasting significance. Held annually on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day dates back to the Civil War. Who exactly created it and where are unclear, but legend has it that the tradition began in 1864. That's when three women from Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, put flowers on the graves of loved ones who had died in the war, including a young man killed in the Battle of Gettysburg. By 1865, according to the Library of Congress, people in states such as South Carolina and Mississippi were participating in unofficial ceremonies that preceded Memorial Day. But Waterloo, New York, claims to be the birthplace of the holiday, given that it held what Nelson Rockefeller would later call the "first, formal, complete, well-planned, village-wide observance of a day entirely dedicated to honoring the wa

No Fail Apple Fudge Recipe

16 ounces/450g white chocolate 1/2 cup apple pie filling 4 tablespoons/57g butter 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk In a medium saucepan combine the chocolate, butter and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir then whisk to combine. for 1-2 minutes. Make sure it is not just air escaping, but actually boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the apple pie filling. Pour into a buttered and lined container. Place the fudge into the refrigerator or about 4-6 hours to chill and set. private chefs and event catering Jensen Beach + Palm Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) 561-285-7466 www.yadachef.com Treasure Coast + South Florida Chefs

Ding Dong Cake Recipe

Ingredients For the cake: Cooking spray 3/4 cup/64g unsweetened natural cocoa powder 1 cup/237ml hot brewed coffee 2 cups/240g all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pans 2 teaspoons/14g baking soda 1 teaspoon/5g kosher salt 1 teaspoon/5 baking powder 2 cups/250g granulated sugar 3/4 cup/180 vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 cup/125nk whole milk 1 teaspoon/5ml vanilla extract For the ermine filling: 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 pinch kosher salt 1 cup granulated sugar 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the ganache: 8 ounces dark chocolate (about 70%) or 1 1/3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 pinch kosher salt 1 cup heavy cream Instructions Make the cake: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350ºF. Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Dust with all-purpose flour and line the bottom of each with a parchment paper round. Place 3/

Chinese Chicken Teriyaki & Bok Choy Egg Rolls

T he original recipe came from Nakano. We have changed it up a bit to accommodate our clients tastes. Makes 18 egg rolls Serving Size: 2 egg rolls ⅓ cup/79ml soy sauce ¼ cup/60ml Seasoned Rice Vinegar 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 2 tablespoon honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely minced 3 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound/450g of chicken breast, small diced 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ cup celery/115g, sliced thin 1 ½ cups/150g Napa cabbage, thinly sliced ¼ cup/12.5g carrots, thinly sliced 2 scallions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 18 egg roll wrappers 1 cup/250ml canola oil, to sauté Combine soy sauce, Seasoned Rice Vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger and cornstarch. Heat oil in pan and cook chicken, then add teriyaki sauce and cook until thickened, approximately 3 minutes. Set aside. Wipe pan clean and add oil, celery, Napa cabbage, carrots, scallions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until all water is evaporated fr

YaDa Chef Private and Personal Chefs

Search This Blog