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