Happy August! Hope you’re having a great summer and squeezing every last enjoyable drop out of it as we inch our way into fall.
Because I wear a chef’s jacket to the grocery store when I shop for clients and everyone there knows what I do for a living, the question I am asked almost every single day is….. “What are you cooking today?”
So, each month I list everything I made for my clients [in the previous month] with links to recipes that are on From A Chef’s Kitchen and on the internet so you can make and enjoy them too. Those without links are my own creations that you’ll probably see here someday, in cookbooks, or the recipe I actually make is very different from the one published on the web.
I’m also frequently asked about the menu development and menu selection process for my clients. It varies from client to client. Some of my clients choose their own menus while others want me to put it together. Some want to approve it, others say, “Just show up with food.” Some find recipes on the internet and request I make them. I’m always more than happy to accommodate any reasonable client request!
You may see menu items repeated from month to month. Some clients have struggled so much with food issues and allergies, they’re happy to repeat the same “safe” items over and over with only an occasional change.
Some want side dishes, others don’t. Those who do not want sides are happy to have me prepare the main and they’ll handle the rest. That’s the “personal” in personal chef. We cook what people want to eat!
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Here’s everything I cooked for clients in July–a lighter schedule this month with client vacations! Ahhhh…….
Maryland Style Crab Cakes
Healthy Family
- Steak Lettuce Tacos with Salsa Fresca
- Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs, Almonds and Grapes
- Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad
- Bison Burgers
- Maryland-Style Crab Cakes
- Quinoa Tabbouleh
- Strawberry Soup
International Flavor / Rice Lover
- Sri Lankan Beef Curry — Jasmine Rice with Garlic, Ginger and Cilantro
- Thai Turkey Meatballs with Lemongrass Coconut Sauce — Cilantro Lime Rice
- Lemon Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli
- Chicken and Rice with Chorizo
- Thai Crab Cakes with Basil – Lime Mayonnaise (used crab instead of salmon in link)
- Greek Pasta Salad
Entree-Only
- Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Red Onion Marmalade
- Country Chicken Pot Pie
- Baked Sea Bass with Walnut – Breadcrumb Crust and Lemon Sauce
- Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables
Classic Cuisine
- Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots
- Old-Fashioned Glazed Meat Loaf
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Four-Cheese Herbed Quiche
- Mashed Potatoes
Family Favorites
- Seared Halibut with Citrus Vinaigrette — Asparagus Cordon Bleu
- Foil-Baked Salmon with Pesto and Tomatoes — Balsamic and Parmesan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Beef Enchiladas — Angel Hair Pasta with Herb Butter and Broccoli
- Beef, Scallion and Asparagus Rolls (Negimaki)
- Bacon Cheddar Quiche
Something for Everyone
- Old-Fashioned Glazed Meat Loaf — Cheddar and Bacon Twice-Baked Potatoes
- Chicken, Orzo and Spinach Casserole
- Mahogany-Glazed Roast Chicken — Saffron Risotto Primavera
- Seafood Pasta Salad — Summer Fruit Salad with Orange Vanilla Yogurt Dressing
- Seared Sea Bass with Citrus Vinaigrette — Prosciutto-Wrapped Roasted Broccolini
Diabetic-Friendly
- Stout-Braised Beef Short Ribs — Colcannon
- Moroccan Meatball and Vegetable Ragout
- Chicken Pinot Noir with Wild Mushrooms and Fresh Basil — Parmesan Roasted Cabbage Wedges
- White Chicken Chili
Moroccan Meatball and Vegetable Ragout
Healthy Family
- Steak Lettuce Tacos with Salsa Fresca
- Peppered Pork Chops with Peach – Balsamic Glaze
- Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad (recipe is with chicken but great with shrimp, too!)
- Bison Burgers
- Beef and Bean Chili
- Ratatouille
- Greek Quinoa Salad
Family Favorites
- Herb-Marinated Skirt Steak — Greek-Style Green Beans
- Herb and Garlic Roasted Chicken — Rosemary and Olive-Oil Roasted Potato Wedges
- Chicken Bulgogi — Sesame Broccoli
- Filipino Chicken Adobo — Basmati Rice with Broccolini
- Mediterranean Chopped Salad — Zucchini Bread
Paleo-Friendly
- Beef Roast with Dijon Mustard Sauce
- Beef Stew with Rutabaga and Kale
- Pecan-Crusted Turkey Cutlets
- Chinese Chicken with Broccoli and Walnuts
- Sea Bass with Spinach – Pecan Pesto (no cheese)
- Butternut Squash Soup
Diabetic-Friendly
- Shrimp Pad Thai with Zucchini Noodles
- Seared Sea Scallops with Citrus Vinaigrette
- Salmon with Orange – Miso Glaze
- Greek Chicken with Lemon and Oregano
- Italian-Braised Chicken with Mushrooms and Artichokes
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