What to Expect

In the coming weeks, this blog will hopefully evolve into a daily diary, of sorts, documenting the ins and outs that make up the world of a private chef. The idea originated as a way of documenting meals, as the client wanted an easy way to look back and see the cuisine that they have enjoyed over the past year. Remembering meals that were especially liked, or asking to tweak a certain dish to their exact liking. This will start off slow, as we slowly incorporate it into the daily routine, with menus, suggestions, ideas, and the like. It may take a good month to work it in as a daily update, but hopefully it will be enjoyed by those interested.

For right now, the client is traveling for the holiday, so I figure I will take a much needed vacation as well, and travel to a major city to take in some of its finer culinary offerings for ideas(we may report back on that as well, who knows).

So no new updates until the middle of next week, have a safe and fun New Year's.

Very First Post

December 29, 2009

Thai Shrimp Curry
Shrimp, asparagus, bell peppers, carrots, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, garlic and shallots in a light coconut milk infused with red curry paste

Steamed Jasmine Rice

Romaine Salad
Shredded carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes, with a tamari-sesame dressing

Ginger Chicken Soup
Ginger and garlic, seeped in low sodium chicken broth, with shredded chicken, fresh mushrooms, and fresh spinach

herb chicken with farro

Herb Yogurt Chicken

Grilled chicken marinated in lemon juice, garlic, fresh oregano served on a bed of spinach
served with a fresh dill & fat free yogurt cucumber sauce

Mediterranean Farro Salad
Boiled farro tossed in a redwine vinaigrette with orange bell peppers, green beans, kalamata olives, and chunks of parmesan

Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, peperoncini, carrots
with homemade Greek dressing

Steamed Green Beans
Homemade Rosemary Flatbread

chicken enchiladas

baked chicken enchiladas
shredded chicken breast, corn, salsa,
monterey jack cheese, lowfat sour cream,
reduced fat cream cheese
served with avocado, tomato, and cilantro

romaine Salad
tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, with balsamic vinaigrette

fresh fruit

spicy korean pork and spring rolls

Spicy Korean-Style Pork Tenderloin with Asian Slaw
pork tenderloin marinated in asian flavors served
on a bed of napa cabbage, red peppers, & carrots

Shrimp Spring Rolls
boiled shrimp, carrots, peppers, cucumber, cilantro & fresh ginger
wrapped in rice paper with a soy dipping sauce

Long Grain Brown Rice
Side of Asparagus

roasted turkey breast with panzanella and sweet potato puree

herb roasted turkey breast
with fresh sage, parsley, olive oil,
salt and pepper

served with apple cider gravy

artichoke and tomato panzanella
tossed with toasted bread cubes
and fresh basil

sweet potato puree
brown sugar, cinnamon,
and fat free milk

pork tacos

pork tacos
braised pork simmered in tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, & ancho peppers
served with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, monterey jack cheese,
sour cream, salsa, guacamole

mexican rice
long grain rice with fresh chopped tomatoes, corn, onions,
green pepper, garlic, cumin, & chili powder

mixed fruit
strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, cantaloupe