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SMOKY BLACK BEAN & CHEDDAR BURRITO WITH BABY SPINACH RECIPE

A delicious and healthy lunchtime wrap.  INGREDIENTS 4 burrito-size (9- to 10-inch) flour tortillas 15 grape tomatoes, quartered lengthwise (from 1  pint) *yellow grape tomatoes are the best* 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice; more as needed 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley Kosher salt 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup raw pepitas (optional) 1 tsp. seeded and minced chipotle plus 1 tsp. adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles en adobo) 3/4 tsp. ground cumin 1 19-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1-1/2 oz. baby spinach (about 1-1/2 cups) 1/4 to 1/2 cup sour cream (optional) PREPARATION In a small bowl toss the tomatoes with 1 Tbs. of the lime juice, about 1-1/2 Tbs. of the parsley, and a generous pinch of salt. Set aside. If using the pepitas, heat 1 Tbs. of the olive oil and the pepitas in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until they are puffed and some are golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted sp

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza

In our quest for variety here is one of our recent pizzas. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) 561-285-7466 www.yadachef.com south florida catering and personal chefs

Easy Tahini Cookie Recipe

Using sesame seed butter - either store bought or homemade - is egg, nut, soy, and dairy free. Sweetened with  honey, we used organic raw, and fruit, this delicious oatmeal base cookie is exceptionally easy. What you will need: 6 1/2 tablespoons of tahini (we think that peanut butter can be used - though the recipe will of course have nuts in it - the taste will not be quite the same but should work) 1/2 cup of honey 1/2-3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups uncooked oats (quick cooking oats are optimal but old fashioned will work too) 1/2 cup chopped dates (and/or raisins, and/or banana, and/or chocolate chips, and/or walnuts) What you do: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Grease your cookie sheet(s). ** We over greased our cookie sheet in fear the honey would crystalize and stick. Was a mistake. It does not appear much greasing is needed in our experience **. In a medium bowl, combine the tahini, honey and cinnamon. Mix in the oats and fruit(s)

Milky Way Bars Recipe - Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Reminiscent of the chocolate candy bar of the same name, these are actually pretty good for you. We made 1/3 recipe (we were afraid we’d eat them all otherwise), and it worked out just fine. Nougat Filling: 1 cup (250 ml.) raw almonds, unsoaked (dry) 1 cup (250 ml.) raw cashews, unsoaked (dry) 3 Tbsp. (45 ml.) agave nectar 1 Tbsp. (15 ml.) water, or more if needed Caramel Topping: 1 cup (250 ml.) dry unsweetened dates 1/4 cup (60 ml.) pure maple syrup juice of half a lemon 1 Tbsp. (15 ml.) coconut oil 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1 cup (250 ml.) water (I used much less–it would have been watery otherwise) “Milk” Chocolate Coating 1 cup (250 ml.) pure cocoa powder 1 cup (250 ml.) pure maple syrup 1/2 cup (125 ml.) coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup (60 ml.) water Soak the dates in the water and lemon juice for an hour. Drain and reserve soaking liquid. Meanwhile, make the nougat. Nougat: In a coffee grinder, grind the cashews in small batches into a fine powder. Remove. Process the almonds t

Mustard! A Little History.

Do you cut the mustard? The first Saturday of August, is mustard day. Mustard Day was founded on a whim by Jill Sengstock in 1988, before changing hands  to the National Mustard Museum in 1991. It’s aim is rather self explanatory; to celebrate and honour one of the world’s most popular condiments. From Dijon to English, or a liberal helping on an All-American hotdog, this day your chance to voice your love (without looking a bit odd) for your favourite combination. Mustard itself is believed to be over 5000 years old, originating in India when it was first cultivated in 3000BC. It was then brought to Britain by the Romans who were the first to use it as a condiment and pickling spice! personal chefs and event catering Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) www.yadachef.com fort lauderdale catering and personal chefs

Why You Need A Personal Chef - Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Miami Beach

Do you find yourself going to the grocery store and feeling overwhelmed by everything that is on the  shelves? With the hectic schedules that we all lead today it can feel like a chore to provide a good home-cooked meal for your family. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone working in your kitchen, providing delicious – and time-saving – family-friendly meals? Look no further: YaDa Chef is the stress-free answer to your family’s grocery shopping and cooking needs. A personal chef is not a luxury A personal chef service provides stress-free meals prepared to your specifications in your home.  Your kitchen is left spotless with a refrigerator full of delicious meals. Having your own personal chef is not a luxury reserved for the rich. A personal chef service can cost you less than eating out at a moderately priced restaurant. Using a personal chef service can free up 10 to 12 hours of your time every week. Personal chefs are responsible for handling all the menu planning, groce

Sautéed Cod with Anchovies Recipe

4 fillets of cod 1 can of anchovies ½ cup/63g of flour for dredging 1 teaspoon/5ml salt ½ teaspoon/2ml pepper 7 tablespoons/3.5 ounces/100g butter 1 tablespoon/15ml lemon juice 3 tablespoons chopped parsley (small handful) 2 lemons cut into wedges Mix the flour with the salt and pepper and place in a large dish to dredge the fish.  Heat a large sauté pan on stove.  Melt 4 TB of the butter.   Dredge the fish making sure to shake off the excess flour.  Place in the sauté pan when the butter is melted.   Cook the fish for 3 minutes on one side or until the fish is easily turned.   Cook for 1-2 minutes on the second side.   Remove the fish from the pan and place on a warm serving platter.  Open and drain the anchovies making sure to reserve the oil.  Place 2-3 anchovies on each fillet.   Add remaining butter to the sauté pan with the lemon juice and parsley.  Blend well and just heat through.  Pour over the fillets.   Garnish with the lemons.* If you

South Florida Thanksgiving Chef - Sample Menus

If you’re looking for more time with family and less time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, we are here for you! Book your chef for the Thanksgiving holiday.  A few sample menus… Pull out the vintage china! We added a few fresh twists to time-tested staples, from green bean casserole to cranberry sauce, for a meal rooted in nostalgia. Main Course: Herb and Citrus Butter Roasted Turkey Sides: Apple-Walnut Stuffing Maple Meringue Sweet Potato Casserole Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots Rosemary-Port Cranberry Sauce Desserts: Chocolate Brown Sugar Butter Cake with Spiced Pumpkin Frosting Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Fudge Pie This spread celebrates the season's bounty with crowd favorites taken up a notch. Main Course: Pear-Thyme Brined Turkey Sides: Buttermilk-Boursin Mashed Potatoes Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Bacon Drizzle French Green Beans with Garlicky Almond Bread Crumbs Shaved Brussels Sprout-and-Chestnut Salad Des

Zucchini “Pepperoni” Pizza Recipe - Zucchinironi Recipe

1 small zucchini sliced thin* 1 teaspoon/5ml garlic powder or 2 cloves minced 1 teaspoon/5ml olive oil 1 teaspoon/5ml dried Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon/5ml red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon/5ml smokey paprika 1 teaspoon/5ml fennel seeds ½ teaspoon/2ml salt ½ teaspoon/2ml black pepper 1 12 inch/30.5cm pizza shell** 14 ounce/400g jar of your favourite marinara sauce 8 ounces/225g smoked or regular mozzarella shredded Preheat oven to 400F/200C/Gas 6 In a large bowl combine zucchini, garlic, oil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, fennel seed, salt and pepper.  Toss or stir well making sure zucchini is well coated with all of the ingredients. Spread half of the sauce evenly on the pizza(add more if you like it saucy).  Evenly arrange the zucchini slices on the sauce.  Top the zucchini with the mozzarella.  Place in a preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. *use the slice side of a box grater, a mandoline, or y

Culinary Team Building

Are You With A Company Seeking A Fun Cooking Team Building that Energizes, Engages and Fires-up Your Team? Create a gourmet meal while boosting your corporate team's potential with meaningful culinary cooking  team-building workshops  from YaDa Chef Chef. We come to you and help companies, sales teams, HR teams, and company executives build better relationships through cooking programs you won't find anywhere else. How Our Programs Work Our cooking team-building sessions transform your group to an unstoppable team ready to take on the world! Fun is a key component to your team's transformation process, which is why  YaDa Chef  offers culinary team-building exercises   that allow participants to be fully engaged for 100% participation. In one day, you'll learn more about the people you work with and gain a whole new level of professional intimacy then in the years you've already spent with them. Best of all, we come to you so there's no need to tra