Thursday, December 31, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Tonight I am going to Brentwood/Cool Springs area to do a New Year's Eve Party for 5 couples.  Some of them thought they couldn't get babysitters, but found them at the last minute.  They are definitely ready to do a no-kid party!
Here is their menu:
APPETIZERS:  Shrimp and Grits in Phyllo, Thai Chicken Pizza
SALAD:  Spinach Salad w/ Warm Bacon Dressing
ENTREES:  Sweet Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta, Beef Tenderloins  w/  Fresh Crab Stuffing, Spinach and Roasted Red Peppers
DESSERT:  Marirae's Homemade Irish Cream
I know they are going to have a great time!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!

Sunday, December 27, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I am embarking on a Quail recipe.  I haven't cooked quail before and actually can't remember ever eating it.  We just got a vacuum container system so I am trying to "quick marinate" the birds with it.  Looked easy on the instructional DVD.  I'll let you know.
The other dish has a boring title...Ravioli Casserole.  I am testing it for New Year's Day.  We are having a themed party.  It's "FOODS THAT BRING YOU LUCK".  Hey, I don't know of any one that doesn't need luck and prosperity in the coming year.  Circular foods are coin shaped, thus helping to bring good fortune in the new year.  The rav's are mini rounds.  I'll blog in the near future about these recipes and the others I will serve on our New Year's Day Luck Party!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

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Christmas Eve and Bob will get to come home early.  We've been invited to a friend's, but have decided to stay home and spend the day w/ each other.  I am making one of our favorite dishes ever, Hasenpfeffer.  We used to eat this in PA w/ our dear Friends Jann and Henry.  Here is what else is "cookin"!:
1HASENPFEFFER>RABBIT MAIRINATED FOR 4 DAYS IN A VINEGAR AND PICKLING SPICE BRINE>THEN IT IS BROWNED AND BAKED UNTIL "Golden Brown And Delicious"
2.GERMAN BREAD DUMPLINGS>BREAD CUBES, BREAD CRUMBS, EGG, ONION, MILK SHAPED INTO BALLS AND BOILED 'TIL THEY FLOAT
3.GRAVY.MADE BY STRAINING AND BOILING THE REMAINING MARINADE AND THICKENING.  IT HAS A SWEET SOUR TASTE.(MY FAVORITE PART OF THE MEAL)
4.SAUTEED SPINACH W/ BACON  i AM NOT A BACON FAN SO THERE WILL BE JUST ENOUGH TO FLAVOR THE SPINACH SLIGHTLY
6.ROMAINE SALAD W/ AVOCADO AND TOMATOES W/ HOMEMADE VINAEGRETTE

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

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So, today I am making crabcakes for my friend Janna who owns the UPS store in Hendersonville, TN.  She will serve them to Rachael, "the twins" and her hubby for Christmas Eve dinner.  I've named them "VonKessel Krabby Patties, Secret Formula".  I downloaded a pic from the internet of the Sponge Bob version and colored it in(we no longer have a color printer).   I'll attach to the top of the package to entice the kids into trying them.
Also, I am making Chicken Tetrazzini to be given to a needy family in Gallatin.  We had donated the casserole to a silent auction event called the St. Nick Ball at the Bluegrass Country Club.  The winning bidder then donated it back to Aid for the World for the needy family.  the purchaser was my dear friend Shelia Woodall, Sr. Arbonne consultant for Arbonne International!

Monday, December 21, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Monday's clients food is cooling.  She was very specific today, wh/ sure makes my job easier.
1.BROWN RICE W/ CARROTS, KIDNEY BEANS, PEAS, GARLIC AND ONIONS
2.VEGGIE BARLEY SOUP
3.TURKEY TETRAZZINI
Made tons of all so they can eat off of it all week if they want!

Friday, December 11, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I did a 1/2 service today for my friend.  The requested:
1.TURKEY MEATLOAF
2.CHICKEN THIGHS W/ CHERRY-WINE SAUCE
3.TURKEYCHILI
4.BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
5.POT ROAST W/ POTATOES AND CARROTS

Their wish is my command.  I love my friends!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

today I cooked for  a couple who has sever allergies wh/ cause migraines and a hubby who is just picky !
1.gluten free fettuccine w/ tomato cream sauce
2.barbie salad
3.eggplant parmesan w/ gluten free bread crumbs
4.roasted broccoli
5.beef enchiladas w/ goat cheese
6.refried black benas
7.pork piccatta
8.baked lemon rice
9.pecan encrusted salmon
10.southern style green beans(made the healthy way)

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

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Cooked for a very sweet elederly couple today with lots of food issues.  Here is what they got:
1.BEEF STROGANOFF W/ DAIRY FREE SOUR CREAM OVER WHOLE WHEAT NOODLES
2.HAM AND BEAN SOUP
3.CHICKEN AND STUFFING CASSEROLE
4.EGG SALAD
5.BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE
6.DIJON BEETS
7.OVEN FRIED CATFISH
8.FRIED APPLES

Monday, December 7, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cooked for my  regular Monday client, but also made another pot of Turkey Soup .w/o corn and seeds for my friend that is suffering from diverticulosis
1TURKEY NOODLE SOUP
2.TURKEY NOODLE SOUP FOR FRIEND
3.BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
4.PEAS AND MUSHROOMS
5.FRIED CABBAGE AND NOODLES W/ CARAWAY (FOR US!)

Friday, December 4, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Had a good day, but had to tweak a recipe.  Luckily, the client taste tests all I make:
1.SAUSAGE BOLOGNESE W/ GLUTEN FREE BROWN RICE PENNE
2.MONGOLIAN BEEF W/ JAZZY RICE
3.MAO PAO TOFU AND PORK
4.CHICKEN THIGHS W/ CHERRY MARSALA GLAZE
5.TURKEY CHILI
6.WILD RICE SALAD W/ CELERY, CRAISINS W/ ORANGE DRESSING

Thursday, December 3, 2009

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1.FILET MIGNON X 12
2.CHEESE RAVIOLI W/ TOMATO SAUCE(ADDED SQUASH TO SAUCE...SHHHH!)
3.ANTIPASTO PENNE
4.WHOLE ROAST TURKEY
5.ANGEL HAIR W/ SPANISH OLIVE SAUCE

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Loving this menu for one of my Brentwood clients:
1.SPICY SHRIMP AND CHICKEN W/ RICE NOODLES
2.BAKED APPLES W/ HOME MADE GRANOLA(THESE ARE SO GOOD, i KEEP MAKING THEM FOR EVERYONE)
3.MEDITERRANEAN COD
4.BARBIE SALAD
5.FETTUCCINE W/ TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
6.SHREDDED BRUSSEL SPROUTS W/ PECANS AND BACON
7.KIBBEH MEATBALLS W/ CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE
8.SMASHED SWEET POTATOES W/ GRANNY SMITH APPLES
9.CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
10.CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER QUESADILLAS

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I made food for a busy family of four.  The 11 yr. old son has high cholesterol, so I took that into consideration with this menu!
1.SPINACH AND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
2.ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER
3.CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM ALFREDO(LOWFAT)
4.SMASHED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES
5.BEEF STROGANOFF MADE W/ FAT FREE YOGURT AND WHOLE WHEAT NOODLES
6.BROCCOLI SALAD
7.CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
8.LEAN BBQ COUNTRY SPARE RIBS
9.BAKED APPLES W/ HOME MADE GRANOLA
10.SOUTHERN STYLE GREEN BEANS

Monday, November 30, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Woohoo...cooked for myself, bob and a friend:
1.PHO,
2.FRESH SPRING ROLLS W/ SHRIMP AND THAI BASIL
3.MANGO LASSI'S  W/ CARDAMON

Sunday, November 29, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Actually, yesterday!  Had to cook for 2 clients.
1.TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS
2.BAKED APPLES
3.BEEF MEATLOAF
4.TURKEY MEATLOAF
5.PECAN RICE
6.QUINOA/ VEG. SOUP
7.OAT BRAN MUFFINS(GLUTEN & DAIRY FREE)
8.STIRFRY CHICKEN AND VEG.
9.KASAH
10.FISH TACOS
11.BABA GHANOUSH
12.ITALIAN SPINACH SOUP W/ CHICKEN MEATBALLS
13.CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE SALAD
14.SAUTEED MAHI MAHI
15.GREEN BENAS ALMANDINE
16.ROASTED VEGGIE LASAGNA
17.FLYING FISH SALAD
18.CHICKEN W/ CHILIES, GINGER AND BOK CHOY
19.SMASHED SWEET POTATOES W/ APPLES

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I worked on sides for my client for her Thanksgiving celebration.  The turkey has been brining since yest. in veg. broth, pineapple juice, brown sugar, salt and seasonings.
Today I made:
1.CRANBERRY SALAD
2.CORN PUDDING W/ CHIVES
3.KICKED UP MASHED POTATOES W/ BACON
4.BEEF ROAST
5.TURKEY AND BEEF GRAVY
6.TRADITIONAL DRESSING(HOPE SHE LIKES MINE BETTER THAN THE STOVETOP STUFFING SHE USUALLY SERVES>ICK!)
7.SWEET POTATOES

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Saturday's shopping finds!

Today I left for Nashville's Farmer's Market around 10.  This is what I found:
1.ORGANIC WINGS FOR EMERALD GLEN FARM OUT OF KY.
2.ORGANIC KALE, CABBAGE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND ARUGULA FROM DELVIN FARMS IN FRANKLIN, TN
3.SANTE FE CHEVRE SPREAD FROM NOBLE SPRINGS DAIRY
4.RASPBERRY LINZER COOKIES
5.ITALIAN BEANS FOR ROSE

From there we went to an International Market that specializes in Halal items.  From what I understand, this is kind of like  how kosher food is in the Jewish community.  This is what I got there:
1.PERSIMMON
2.TOM YUM SPICED PEANUTS
3.GOAT
4.GOLDEN JUMBO QUAIL
5.SQUID TENACLES
6.CARDAMON SEEDS
7. A MEAT PIE THAT MY FRIEND ROSE BOUGHT FOR ME>DELICIOUS!

Right next door was a Laotian mkt.  They offered some fresh made deli items.  I bought a sub looking sandwich for $3.  It was yummy..roast pork?, something similar to branschweiger, jalapeno, shredded carrots and daikon, and cucumber.  Here are my other purchases:
1.SPRING ROLL WRAPPERS TO MAKE FRESH SPRING ROLLS(MY NEW FAVORITE THING)
2.RICE STICK NOODLES
3.FRESH OYSTER MUSHROOMS>GORGEOUS
4.UPLAND WATERCRESS
5.SWEET CHILI SAUCE W/O HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP

Tonite for supper we are going to have "Lamb Eggs"(testicles), squid, roasted kale chips, and something w/ the mushrooms.  Thanks goodness my hubby is as adventurous as I.  Other wise I'd have to divorce him.  Just kidding..he's a keeper!

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Friday, November 20, 2009

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Again, with David's help we made a more than delicious roud of food for my client!
1.SPICY THAI SHRIMP AND NOODLES W/ CASHEW
2.GREEN BEANS ALMANDINE
3.CHICKEN BOLOGNESE
4.BOOSTED BROCCOLI
5.ADOBO CHICKEN
6.BARBIE SALAD
7.MEXICAN LASAGNA
8.REFRIED BLACK BEANS
9.BEEF STEW
10.ZUCCHINI BOATS

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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A dog ate Bob's homework.
We delivered a casserole and while we were in the house their dog jumped in our open tailgate and devoured 75% of a Turkey Lasagna.  That dog knows good food, alright!  LOL!

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today:
1.BAKED APPLES W/ HOMEMADE GRANOLA FILLING
2.TUNA AND NOODLES
3.MORE...GINGERED CARROTS
4.BLACK BEAN CHILI W/ ORGANIC CHICKEN AND APPLEGATE FARMS TURKEY BACON
5.CAULIFLOWER MASHED "POTATOES"

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

With the help of David, We knocked out a lot for today and tomorrow!
1.POTATO/HAM SOUP
2.ASIAN BROC. SLAW
3.VEGGIE PIZZAS
4.LASAGNA
5.CHICKEN PARMESAN
6.LIMAS W/ BACON
7.BOOSTED BROCCOLI
8.BEEF STROGANOFF
9.CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
10.HUMMUS
11.4-BEAN SALAD
12.GINGERED CARROTS
13.MEATLOAF
14.ADOBO CHICKEN
15.BAKED APPLES

Friday, November 13, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I am taking a day off and cooking for company.  So far I've made:
1.ROASTED 15LB. TURKEY IN NEW TABLE TOP CONVECTION OVEN
2.BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES
3.SAVORY HERB STUFFING W/ MUSHROOMS
4.INDIVIDUAL ORGANIC CORN PUDDINGS
5.EGG CASSEROLE FOR THE CROCKPOT(NEW RECIPE)
Will still make:
1.JALAPENO CHEESE BALL
2.MOZZARELLA STICKS W/ BELGIAN DIPPING SAUCE
3.SESAME BROCCOLI STIRFRY

Thursday, November 12, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Cooking for a sweet, sweet elderly couple today.  They wanted to be surprised with the food.  How cute is that?
1.SALMON CROQUETTES
2.TURKEY MEATLOAF
3.SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
4.BOOSTED BROCCOLI W/ FRIED GARLIC
5.CARROT/PINEAPPLE SALAD
6.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
7.DIJON BEETS

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Yes, i cooked again, today.  Yes, I'm boring.
1.OVEN FRIED CATFISH
2.ROASTED ASPARAGUS
3.LASAGNA
4.MEXICAN VENISON MEATLOAF
5.SAUTEED CABBAGE
6.MICRO GREEN SALAD W/ HOMEMADE VINAEGRETTE

The last three were dinner.  Hey, we gotta eat, too!  (<:

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Very productive, thanks to the help of my sous chef, David!
1.ALMOND CRUSTED SALMON
2.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
3.LASAGNA
4.CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER
5.GOURMET (LIGHTENED) ENCHILADAS
6.SAUTEED CABBAGE W/ CARAWY
7.CARROT BISQUE
8.QUINOA SALAD
9.TURKEY MEATLOAF
10.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES W/ ONIONS
11.HOMEMADE BLEU CHEESE DRESSING

Monday, November 9, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Back to my normal routine and family I always cook for on Mondays.
1.VEGETABLE STIR FRY
2.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
3.BROWN RICE
4.BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES
5.STEAMED GREEN BEANS

Not much of an imagination here.  She does the choosing, I just nod and say, "of course, I'll cook that for you!".  (<:

Friday, November 6, 2009

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I love all my clients, but I have a true friendship established with this one.  We just laugh and talk all day while I am cooking there!
This is what I made..she has gluten and sugar issues:
1.CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP W/ GLUTEN FREE (RICE) NOODLES
2.BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO W/ PEAS(I HATE RISOTTO, BUT SHE LOVED IT)
3.KICKED UP BEEF BARLEY SOUP (MAJOR SPICY)
4.BERRY BACK RIBS( HER CONSTANT REQUEST)
5.TURKEY MEATLOAF
6.SESAME RICE NOODLE SALAD(SHE ADORED THIS ESPEC. AFTER I ADDED MORE SESAME SEEDS)

Thursday, November 5, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today, I cooked for a really nice family in Brentwood!  I always try to make their food healthier, because the Mom and girls don't eat veggies. The request what they want rather than me making up a menu proposal for them. Hopefully, they won't read this blog!  (<:
1.SPAGHETTI W/ MEAT SAUCE(I ADDED BUTTERNUT SQAUSH TO THE SAUCE)(WHEAT PASTA)
2.FETTUCINE ALFREDO( MADE W/ ALL LOWFAT INGREDIENTS AND SKIM MILK)
3.CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE AND ROASTED PEPPER PENNE(LOW SODIUM AND W.W. PASTA)
4.MEXICAN LASAGNA(GR. TURK. FOR THE BURGER AND PART SKIM RICOTTA)
5.PAN ROASTED PRIME RIB(CAN'T FIX THIS )<:)
6. CHEESE STICKS(FRIED IN OMEGA OIL W/ LITE CHEESE)
These cheese sticks are so yummy.  They hardly absorb any oil as they cook and turn out brown and crispy.  Dipped in marinara, they are the bomb!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Pretty straight forward day for a family in Bellevue.
1.CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
2.BROWN FRIED RICE
3.CHICKEN PARMESAN
4.CAESAR SALAD
5.PECAN ENCRUSTED HALIBUT
6.BOOSTED BROCCOLI W/ FRIED GARLIC
7.CHICKEN MARSALA
8.ROASTED ASPARAGUS
9.MEXICAN LASAGNA
10.MEXI RICE

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I made a mistake on my website and 2 clients called me on it.  Had to make each of them 8 servings of 8 entrees in one day.  do the math. 128 single entree servings.  I'm pooped.
1.QUNOA AND AVOCADO SOUP
2.MEATLOAF(FOR THE HUSBANDS)
3.OVEN FRIED CHICKEN(FOR THE HUSBANDS)
4.NO PASTA VEGETABLE LASAGNA
5.RATATOUILLE
6.VEGGIE STUFFED PEPPERS
7.SPAGHETTI SQUASH PRIMAVERA
8.CURRIED VEGETABLE STEW

PS:  Can you tell the wives are vegetarian?

Monday, November 2, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This client is making me crazy.  She keeps changing her mind about what kind of eating plan she wants to be on.  One week she decides to do raw, then she doesn't like that.  Then no carbs but misses her jam and toast in the morning.  Last week it was not mixing carbs and protein in the same meal, but she has already given that up.  This week all things that produce yeast in the body she is against.  Nothing w/ vinegar, skins, fruits, fermented...but was ok to cover the salmon in capers, because she loves capers.  I need a chill pill.

Friday, October 30, 2009

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These recipes are for our chiropractors from a book they sell at the office called "MAXIMIZED LIVING NUTRITION PLANS".
1.CHICKEN CACCIATORE
2.GREEK GREENS
3.TEXMEX SKILLET
4.GREEN BEANS ALMANDINE
5.VENISON STUFFED PEPPERS
6.MASHED "NO" POTATOES
7.BEEF STEW
8.SUNFLOWER HERB PATE
9.FANCY SALMON
10.ZESTY LEMON QUINOA

Hubby also made them some Almond Power Bars as a gift to take on their trip to Orlando!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Phew!  Back up to date.
Today's client is on dairy/gluten free diet:
1.TURKEY MEATLOAF(EGGWHITES ONLY)
2.BEEF MEATLOAF
3.SOY GINGER TURKEY BREAST
4.FRIED RICE
5.CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS MARSALA
6.LEMON QUINOA
7.CURRIED VEGETABLE STEW
8.SMASHED SWEET POTATOES
9.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
10.BOOSTED BROCCOLI W/ FRIED GARLIC
11.TURKEY/WILD RICE STUFFED RED PEPPERS

Check out the differences of yesterday's menu to today's menu.  I truly strive to make everything customized for the individual!

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Again, must do 2 days at once:
Tues., Oct. 27th:
Sad day...my 87 yr. old clients had to lay their 62 yr. old daughter to rest.  I was still asked to make their food:
1.CHILI
2.BBQ CHICKEN
3.TACO BAKE
4.HAMLOAF
5.SEAFOOD SALAD
6.MASHED POTATOES
7.CREAMED CORN
8.CREAMED SPINACH
9.PEACH JELLO W/ APRICOTS

Monday, October 26, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today, I made my sister's recipe for MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP for my client.  She thought I was going to make a BIG pot.  Usually, she says I make too much and her husband doesn't like to waste.  Can't please her!  ARRGGHH!
As I drink this glass of Chardonnay, I am marinating lamb steaks for Bob and I.  We will have roasted asparagus(one of Bob's many favorites) and sauteed parsnips.  My Mom used to try to pawn parsnips off on me at Sunday dinner by saying they tasted like candy.  Of course, at the time, I disagreed.  Funny, now I agree entirely!!
Here is the recipe for the lamb marinade.  When we still lived in cold old PA, I found this recipe while looking for a marinade with ingredients that I had in my pantry.  (It was an hour of travel to get to the grocery store and back.)
BBQ LAMB MARINADE
1/3C a-1 STEAK SAUCE(NO SUBSTITUTIONS)
2T RED WINE VINEGAR
2T OLIVE OIL
1t CHILI POWDER
1t OREGANO
1/2t PEPPER
1/2t CINNAMON
1t GARLIC POWDER

Marinate as long as possible(up to 1 day)
Grill to desired doneness!

Monday, October 19, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is a bit off the wall!  My client took this Mon. off from my food, so I had the day to write menus and grocery lists for this week and next!  But, yes...hubby and I have to eat.  After getting home at 9:15pm from grocery store and buying client stuff, I made:
1.FRESH SPRING ROLLS W/ BROWN RICESTICK NOODLES, CRAB, VEGGIES...
2.CURRIED GOAT W/ TUMERIC BROWN BASMATI RICE

Saturday, October 17, 2009

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Actually yesterday, in Bellevue for a retired lawyer.  Better watch my back.  Just kidding, he is as nice as can be>
1.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA
2.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES W/ ONIONS
3.LASAGNA
4.CAESAR SALAD
5.LAMB MEATBALLS
6.MEDITERRANEAN GREEN BEANS
7.GINGER SOY ROASTED WHOLE TURKEY BREAST
8.BROWN FRIED RICE
9.IRISH BEEF STEW
10.CORN CUSTARD

Thursday, October 15, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I cook for this elderly couple every other Thursday>  Today I left them with:
1.MEXICAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS
2.TURKEY LASAGNA
3.BEEF BARLEY SOUP
4.OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
5.BASIL/TOMATO RICE
6.BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD
7.BRUSSEL SPROUT CHIFFONADE W/ UNCURED BACON AND PECANS

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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New client today.  He eats everything except cucumbers, she is much more picky, especially about veggies.  )<:
1.CHICKEN BOLOGNESE
2.CAESAR SALAD
3.KIBBEH LAMB MEATBALLS W/ YOGURT SAUCE(MINUS THE CUKE IN THE SAUCE)
4.ORANGE-CUMIN SCENTED SMASHED SWEET POTATOES
5.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
6.LEMON-DILL RICE
7.CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
8.QUINOA SALAD
9.LEMON CAPER FISH
10FESTIVE BROCCOLI AND CORN

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Sorry, this is really WICY=What I Cooked yesterday!  LOL
This is an elderly couple I have blogged about before.  Yesterday, Mrs. graced caregiver, Paula, and I with her presence in the kitchen.  She is so sweet.  Not able to socialize much due to being in a wheelchair!
1.TURKEY MEATBALL SUBS
2.TOMATOES STUFFED W/ ORGANIC GR. SIRLOIN, BROWN RICE, BLUE CHEESE AND PINE NUTS
3.CRUNCHY ONION BAKED CHICKEN
4.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
5.ONION/BAKED POTATOES
6.SAUTEED PEAS AND TOASTED ALMONDS
7.WALDORF SALAD(THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY FEW THINGS I DISLIKE TO EAT)
8.STUFFED MUSHROOMS
9.CHERRY JELLO W/ FRUIT COCKTAIL

Monday, October 12, 2009

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This client really is tough.  I cook there every Monday, but I never know what she wants me to make until Monday morning.  Unfortunately, when I get to the store, they don't have what she has requested, ex. Organic Beef Roast.
1.BEEF ROAST
2.TUNA SALAD W/ VEGANAISE
3.RAW BEET/ CARROT SALAD
4.ORGANIC CIRN
5.PARMESAN SPINACH
6. PASTA W/ PORTABELLOS, YELLOW SQUASH, KALE, ONIONS, GARLIC AND CAPERS

Friday, October 9, 2009

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Great day cooking w/ my great helper, David!  Here is what we prepared w/ all organic ingredients!
1.PIZZA W/ ONION, CHICKEN SAUSAGE, AND UNCURED BACON
2.CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
3.BAKED APPLES STUFFED W/ RAISINS, WALNUTS AND OATS
4.BLACK BEAN AND SALAS CHILI
5.HAM AND CHEESE CORN MUFFINS
6.ADOBO CHICKEN
7.TOASTED SESAME BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS
8.BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
9.SPICY TURKEY MEATLOAF
10.SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP W/ GLUTEN FREE CRACKERS

Thursday, October 8, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today was time consuming, but pretty cut and dried.  Mom and one daughter are really picky eaters.  Dad and other daughter not so much.  Here is what I did for them:
1.ROASTED TURKEY
2.16 FILET MIGNON
3.CHICKEN PARMESAN
4.PIZZA ON FOCCACIA
5.BLACK BEAN CHILI

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I am a member of TRADEBANK which put simply is a bartering company.  Today one of the members has asked me to cook for him.  He loves to eat all kinds of foods, except tomato chunks, mushrooms, olives and cooked spinach.  Here is his menu:
1.SPICY SAUSAGE ARRIBIATTA
   TOMATO AND GARLIC GREEN BEANS
2.BEFF STROGANOFF OVER WHOLEWHEAT NOODLES
    BUTTERED SUGAR SNAP PEAS
3.CHICKEN, PEPPER AND ONION ENCHILADAS
     HOMEMADE REFRIED BEANS
4.BBQ SALMON
    TEXAS 2-STEP SLAW
5.KIBBEH LAMB MEATBALLS W/ CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE
     ROASTED BEETS W/ MUSTARD SAUCE

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Thrown for another loop!   I was supposed to meet this women at 10am at Whole Foods in Cool Springs to devise a menu and shop and then cook what she chose.  Change of plans at 8am.  She wasn't able to do this, but needed the foods developed that Dr. Bernui suggested.  NO PROBLEM!  Refocused and the result is:
(again, this is a Dr. Bernui suggested plan)
1.BASIC DRESSING W/ SALAD INGREDIENTS
2.BEANS & GREENS SOUP
3.RICE, BEANS, & CHICKEN
4.SWEET POTATO&SQUASH DELITE
5.BAKED APPLES W/ RAISINS AND RAW CASHEWS
6.MINESTRONE SOUP
7.WILD CAUGHT SALMON
8.WILD CAUGHT ORANGE ROUGHY
9.WILD CAUGHT SALMOM

Monday, October 5, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cooked for a woman who changes her mind about how she wants to eat as often as I change my underwear!  Last week she asked me to make Fried Rice w/ carrots, peas, onion, kidney beans, garlic and sauteed tofu.  This week she won't eat it because she no longer wants to eat carbs and protein together.  Woe is me!
1.DARK MEAT TURKEY (BEGOT FROM 6 TURKEY LEGS I HAD TO SEARCH STORES FOR)
2.FRIED RICE W/ TOFU(DANG IT)
3.BROCCOLI SALAD MADE W/ VEGANAISE AND AGAVE
4.ROASTED SWEET POTATO FRIES W/ CAYENNE
5.OKRA (SHE'S AN ARTIST SO SHE SPELLS IT OCHRE)
I think #5 is funny!

Friday, October 2, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I am cooking for my Maximized Living Chiropractors in Bellevue.  They eat totally organic food!
1.FISH TACOS W/ CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE AND LIME SLAW
2.CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
3.KIBBEH MEATBALLS(THIS IS THEIR 2ND TIME IN A ROW TO REQUEST THESE)
   W/  CUKE&YOGURT SAUCE
4.GREEN BEANS W/ EXOTIC MUSHROOMS AND SHALLOTS
5.BLACK BEAN BURGERS ON SPROUTED WHOLE GRAIN ROLLS
6.ROASTED NUTMEG CAULIFLOWER
7.SESAME,  HOMEMADE TERYAKI,MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS
8.SESAME STIRFRIED CHINESE GREENS
9.MEXICAN MEATLOAF MADE W/ VENISON AND GRASS FED ORGANIC BEEF
10.HONEY/LEMON ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Thursday, October 1, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This client is on an anti-inflammatory eating plan recommended by Dr. Michael Bernui of Hendersonville.  He believes we are what we eat and what we eat and don't eat can make us feel better and be healthier.  I have not done the food questionnaire w/ this woman yet, but we will do so next week along w/ shopping at Whole Foods together and then going to her home to cook.  Here is what I made for her to get by unitl next week:
1.ROASTED TURKEY BREAST
2.BAKED HALIBUT
3.HUMMUS
4.NUTTY GREEN  BROWN BASMATI RICE
5. BLACK BEAN SALAD
6. BASIC DRESSING

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cooked for a really nice couple in Nashville.  She is on a gluten/dairy free diet for a time.  Her husband is so nice, he is eating her diet, too.  AWWWW!
1.TURKEY MEATLOAF
2.BEFF MEATLOAF
3.SPICY THAI CHICKEN W/ CITRUS SALSA
4.CURRIED EGGPLANT
5.STUFFED PEPPERS W/ TURKEY AND WILD RICE
6.COWBOY CAVIAR
7.SASSY BEANS
8.PECAN RICE
9.SPLIT PEA SOUP
10.MILLET PATE

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is my elderly Tues. couple.  Please forgive some of the recipes, but they like this stuff.  I just try to keep it as healthy as possible:
1.HOTDOG POTATO SOUP(I KNOW, I KNOW..I DID USE TURKEY DOGS)
2.CHICKEN MELTS W/ HAVARTI, JALAPENO JELLY ON CINNAMON BREAD
3.SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM CALZONES
4.MEXI-MEATLOAF MUFFINS
5.GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES
6.BUFFALO MASHED POTATOES
7.CREAMY CUKES
8.MEDITERRANEAN BROCCOLI SLAW
9.SUGAR FREE PEACH JELLO W/ PEACH CHUNKS

Monday, September 28, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Back at my every Monday gig!  She actually designs the menu because she likes to be in charge.  Here is her requests for today:
1.LEMON/CAPER TILAPIA
2.TURKEY TETRAZZINI(NO CAMPBELLS IN THIS, BABY)
3.ORGANIC STEAMED CARROTS
4.ORGANIC PEAS W/ FRESH MUSHROOMS

Friday, September 25, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is what I cooked today with the help of my sous chef David...He's awesome.  Wish I had his knife skills.  I'm going to have him give me lessons!!!!
1.CAJUN BLACK-EYED PEAS, ANDOIUILE & RICE
2.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
3.PICANTE BEEF
4.SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE(UNUSUAL, BUT YUMMY RECIPE)
5.GREEN PEA SOUP
6.BULGUR SALAD W/ LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Thursday, September 24, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today's client has a dilemma.  One daughter needs to lose weight and the other needs to gain, so as she shops, she has to think of 2 different eating ideals.  On top of that, they are young enough to want what the other has.  Yikes!  I knew there was a reason I chose not to have kids!
1.MARINATED, GRILLED FLANK STEAK
2.LASAGNA
3.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
4.MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERS FOR THE GIRLS
5.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA
While I was there she mentioned she had a chuck roast in the fridge that she never had time to cook, so I made that too.  Also, made gravy to go with!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

My client is having neck surgery today, so she wants some things in her freezer that hubby can heat up.
She chose her old favorites:
1.MEATLOAF
2.TURKEY LASAGNA
3.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
4.HONEY PEPPER PORK
8 servings of each!  My prayers are with you today, Claudia!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Wow, what a day!  Trying out having a sous chef to help out.  His knife skills make me look like such an amateur!  LOL
1.SPICY CHICKEN STIRFRY
2.BROWN FRIED RICE
3.CAJUN PASTA W/ SHRIMP AND ANDOIULLE
4.HEALTHY SPINACH/ARTICHOKE DIP W/ PITAS
5.MAKEOVER SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
6.CARROT/TOFU BISQUE
7.TURKEY LASAGNA
8.CORN SALAD
9.SPINACH SALAD W/ WARM BACON DRESSING
10.VEGGIE SLOPPY JOES ON WHOLEWHEAT ROLLS
My client changed the menu on me at the last minute yesterday.  Oh, the life of a very "personalized" Personal Chef!

Monday, September 21, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cook for my "longest" client.  I have been cooking for them every Monday since 4-07.  They are realy kind people and just leave the door open and a blank check for me to fill out on my own!
Here is today's menu:
VEGGIE SLOPPY JOES ON WHOLEWHEAT ROLLS
ROASTED TURKEY(THANK GOODNESS FOR CONVECTION OVENS)
LEMON VEGETABLE RICE
SCRUMPTIOUS GREEN BEANS
BROCCOLI SALAD W/ VEGANAISE AND AGAVE

Saturday, September 19, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today Bob and I had leftovers for lunch
CHICKEN ALFREDO
LINGUINE W/ RED CLAM SAUCE
SALAD W/ RED WINE VINEIGRETTE(HOMEMADE, OF COURSE)
GUACAMOLE(I KNOW WE EAT WEIRD THINGS SOMETIMES)

Tonight I am doing an Intimate Dinner Party for 2 with my good friend Ahmon Goodrum.  here is the couples menu:
FLYING FISH SALAD
BAKED SEA SCALLOPS
CRAB LEGS W/ DRAWN BUTTER
ALMOND AND GOLDEN RAISING WILD AND BROWN RICE
SPINACH PARMESAN
CREME BRULEE

Friday, September 18, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Here's what's on the schedule for today!
1.SOY-GINGER-GARLIC CHICKEN
2.PICANTE PULLED BEEF
3.HAM AND POTATO SOUP
4.CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM ALFREDO
5.FESTIVE BROCCOLI AND CORN
6.SPINACH SALAD W/ WARM BACON DRESSING

Thursday, September 17, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cooked for a family of 4.  The 11 yr. old son has just learned his cholesterol #'s are off the charts.  The challenge is to make foods that kids like, but keep it within his dietary restrictions.
1.MARINATED FLANK STEAK FOR THE GRILL
2.HEALTHY SPIN/ART DIP
3.CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
4.STRAWBERRY/SPINACH SALAD
5.SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE
6.SEASONED GREEN BEANS
7.MEXICAN LASAGNA
8.MEXI-BROWN-RICE
9.OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN PARM
10.ROASTED BROCCOLI

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Yikes!  I'm on my 2nd client of the day!  This menu is their request for the most part!
1.SMOKEHAUS PASTA BAKE
2.BROC. W/ LEMON AND GARLIC(NOT ALWAYS IN THAT ORDER..lol)
3.CREAMY AVOCADO SOUP
4."THAT GOOD SALAD"
5.CAJUN SHRIMP/ANDOUILLE FETTUCCINE
6.SPINACH PARMESAN
7.CHICKEN PRIMAVERA
8.BOBBY JOHN FOCCACIA W/ OLIVE OIL DIP
9. TRADITIONAL MEATLOAF MADE W/ TURKEY
10.MASHED POTATOES

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cookded for an couple in their late 80's.  They are a bit adventurous!
1.CHEESY CHILI SOUP
2.SOY GARLIC CHICKEN LEGS
3.FRENCH DIP SANDWICHES
4.HAM AND VEGGIE CASSEROLE W/ A LATTICE CRUST
5.ROASTED ITALIAN VEGGIES
6.CORN AND TOMATO SAUTE
7.MEXICORN MUFFINS
8.MOZZARELLA STICKS W/ MARINARA
9.POPPYSEED SALAD

Monday, September 14, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Trying to find a happy medium for this family.  She wants all health oriented foods w/ emphasis on the anti-inflammatory diet and he likes good old Southern meat and three stuff, but needs to change his ways for the health of his heart!  I've cooked for this couple every Monday for 2 years, but their dietary needs keep changing so, so must I!
1.CARROT/BEET SALAD
2.3 BEAN SALAD
3.BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES
4.CHICKEN AND DUMPLIINGS
5.TURKEY LASAGNA

Saturday, September 12, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I'm catering a pool party in Hendersonville,TN tonight and here is what I will be preparing:
APPS>CHIPS AND SALSA, HUMMUS, 
"THAT GOOD SALAD"
SANDY'S POTATO SALAD
ROASTED VEGGIES W/ PARM
BOBBY JOHN'S FOCACCIA W/ OLIVE OIL DIP
TERIYAKI/PINEAPPLE MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS
7OZ. FILETS
BANANA PUDDING TRIFLE

Not the most exciting menu, but should please the mixture of palates at the party!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Easy day for my every 2-week regular family:
1.WHOLE ROASTED TURKEY(GB&D)
2.TURKEY SAUSAGE AND TRI COLOR PEPPER SAUCE OVER WHOLEWHEAT SPAGHETTI
3.MARINATED AND GRILLED FLANK STEAK
4.KATHY'S FAVORITE CHICKEN(STUFFED W/ SMOKED GOUDA AND FRESH HAM) W/ WHITE SAUCE
5.PICANTE BEEF(THIS IS SO GOOD I CAN'T QUIT OFFERING IT TO MY CLIENTS)

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Made this for a family w/ 2 young boys!
1.SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS(ADDED CARROTS AND SQUASH...SHHH!!!)
2.TOSSED SALAD W/ HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING
3.CHEESY LEMON CHICKEEN BREASTS
4.ITALIAN ROASTED VEGGIES W/ PARMESAN
5.BAKED TILAPIA
6.HERBED BROC. AND CORN
7.SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE(< THE SUGAR)
8.SNOW PEA AND CARROT SAUTE
9.MARINATED AND GRILLED FLANK STEAK
10.PICANTE BEEF

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Wait...gotta go get the menu, my mind is not what it used to be...pause......
1.MEXICAN LASAGNA
2.MY VERSION OF VEGETARIAN REFRIED BEANS
3.CHICKEN BOLOGNESE
4.FRESH GREEN BEANS W/ TOMATOES AND GARLIC
5.OVEN FRIED CHICKEN PARMESAN
6.BUTTERED SUGAR SNAP PEAS
7.HALIBUT SANDWICHES W/ SPICY TARTAR SAUCE ON EZEKIEL ROLLS
8.OVEN ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES
9.PICANTE BEEF ROAST  (MADE IT IN MY PRESSURE COOKER AND THE RECIPE IS A DEFINITE KEEPER)
10.SEASONED CORN AND BROCCOLI SAUTE

Friday, September 4, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Ok, enough of the simple cooking for the elderly people.  Today I am cooking for my chiro's and they are much more adventurous.  They insist on everything being organic, so I was at Whole Foods last nite at 9:30 pm doing the shopping.
1.BBQ FLANK STEAK AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD
2.GREAT GREENS SOUP
3.BARLEY RISOTTO W/ EGGPLANT, CHERRY TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE
4.MEDITERRANEAN GREEN BEANS
5.SAUTEED HALIBUT W/ LEMON PEST
6.SPINACH W/ LEMON AND GARLIC
7.KIBBEH W/ SPICED YOGURT SAUCE
8.OVEN FRIED CHICKEN PARMESAN
9.CUMIN SCENTED MASHED SWEET POTATOES
10.BAKED YELLOW SQUASH W/ TOMATOES AND PARMESAN

Thursday, September 3, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today was another opportunity to help an elderly couple with meals.  There are a few medical issues, but none that can't be overcome with the proper recipes.
1.CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP(WHOLEWHEAT NOODLES, OF COURSE)
2.HONEYMUSTAARD PORK TENDERLOIN
3.TURKEY BACON MAC
4.BBQ SIRLOIN AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD W/ SHALLOT VINAEGRETTE
5.OVEN FRIED CATFISH
6.GREEN BEANS ALMANDINE
7.CARROT/PINEAPPLE SLAW(MR. LOVES CARROTS)

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today is a challenge because I had to redo the entire menu because the wife just got word she has an autoimmune problem.  Her Dr. wants her off gluten and dairy(totally)(goat dairy is ok).  The meatloaf and lasagna will stay for the her hubby to enjoy w/o her.
1.WHOLE WHEAT LASAGNA
2.LEMON DRESSING
3.SOLE BAKE
4.SWEET POTATO/JICAMA SALAD
5.QUINOA SOUP
6.MEDITERRANEAN GREEN BEANS W/ GOAT CHEESE
7.GOOD GREENS SOUP
8.PORK FAJITA CASSEROLE
9.CHICKEN SWARMA
10.KUSHARI
11.4 MEATLOAVES

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

These items may sound unusual compared to my usual fare, but this couple is 85+ yrs. old:
1.SLOPPY JOES
2.MEXICAN FLANK STEAK
3.SHRIMP W/ FETA AND TOMATOES
4.PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS
5.GREEN BEANS AND BACON
6.APPLE SPICE MUFFINS
7.SEAFOOD SALAD
8.POTATO SALAD
9STRAWBERRY JELLO W/ WHOLE STRAWBERRIES

Monday, August 31, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

1.LEMON/CAPER FISH
2.TURKEY TETRAZZINI
3.BROCCOLI SALAD
4.SWEET POTATO FRIES

Very easy day!  I cook for this couple every Mon. and have for over 2 years!

Sunday, August 30, 2009

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

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