Wednesday, December 29, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

So sorry.  This is yest. and today!
1.VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
2.GRASS FED BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE
3.CREAMY ROOT VEGETABLE STEW
4.POLENTA STUFFED PEPPERS
5.PEPPERY CHICKEN
6.CHICKEN ACUTO
7.BLACK BEAN SALSA
8.GRASS FED BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP
9.BISON CARNE ASADA
10.HOMEWOOD ORGANIC CHICKEN
11.COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN
Today:
1.ASIAN SAUSAGE STARS
2.BROCCOLI/PARMESAN ORZO
3.FETTUCINE SUPREME
4.BAR HARBOUR LOBSTER AND CRAB CAKES W/ LIME AOILI
5.CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
6.BLOOD ORANGE SPINACH SALAD

Friday, December 24, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I got a cal a few weeks back from a woman that wanted to give Christmas Dinner to a friend that is in a full leg cast.  The womean with the cast is a wife and mother of two little ones.  She has a great friend, huh?
Today I will deliver:
1.TOSSED SALAD W/ HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
2.HAM W/ORANGE+FIG GLAZE
3.COCONUT PECAN SWEET POTATOES
4.HARICOT VERTS W/ WALNUTS IN BROWNED BUTTER
5.CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES W/ CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Monday, December 20, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY and yesterday

Yest. I cooked for my oldest client.  He is 92 yrs. young.  These are his personal requests(<::
1.OVEN FRIED CATFISH W/ TARTAR SAUCE
2.OKRA AND TOMATOES
3.SALMON CROQUETTES
4.TWICE BAKED POTATOES
5.MEATLOAF
6.GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Today:
this new client has many ailments including severe digestive problems.  I'm trying to cut back on her gluten and dairy intake to see if this helps her.  I tried to cook her requests and follow a specialized battle plan, too.  This took some time and patience to figure out.:
1.OVEN ROASTED BEEF W/ CARROTS
2.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
3.CHICKEN AND SPINACH QUICHE
4.PIZZA
5.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA

Also, did some appetizers:
1.HOISIN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
2.SHRIMP AND CHEDDAR GRIT TARTS
3.ASIAN SAUSAGE WONTON STARS
4.BISCUIT CUPS

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today, I made 20lbs. of beer braised brisket, a salad and Angel Hair/Shrimp Bake for clients.
Tonight we are having goat cheese ravioli w/ sauteed spinach and garlic.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Still more appetizers and dessert, today:
1.LULU SPREAD
2.TORTILLA PINWHEEL FILLING
3.PESTO AND SUNDRIED TOMATO PINWHEEL ROLLS
4.MAPLE DRUMMIES
5.PALMIERS
6.MARINATED SHRIMP
7.SPIN/ART STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Karen and I started on appetizers for holiday parties today:
1.SWEET AND SPICY NUT MIX
2.ROASTED VEGGIES W/ AIOLI
3.HOISIN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
4.ZESTY CORN DIP
5.SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
6.SAUSAGE STARS
7.CURRIED CHICKEN IN BAKED WONTONS
8.FLAT IRON STEAK BRUSCHETTA W/ CARMELIZED ONIONS
9.GOUDA BITES
10.SUNDRIED TOMATO PINWHEELS
11.TORTILLA PINWHEELS
12.MARINATED SHRIMP

I know I am missing something...more later.

Monday, November 29, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Getting used to the commercial kitchen.  The owner is holding a # of events this month so we have to work around her schedule. Groceries for 4 clients on Sat.  Sun. started cooking for said clients(8hrs).  today Karen helped me and we got all of it done. One person delivered, one in walk-in cooler and other 2 in walk-in freezer.
1.BBQ BEEF W/ CORN BREAD CRUST
2.CHICKEN POT PIE
3.JAMBALAYA
4.CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE W/ BACON
5.MEXICAN POT ROAST
6.BEER BRAISED BRISKET
7.FRENCHED GARLIC GREEN BEANS
8.GRISSINI BREADSTIX
9.BROC./CHEESE SOUP/
10.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA
11. SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
12.TURKEY LASAGNA
13.BEEF LASAGNA
14.SESAME CILANTRO CHICKEN BREASTS
15.COZY SHEPHERD'S PIE
16.TOSSED SALAD W/ HOMEMADE RANCH DRSG.
17.BARBIE SALAD
There's more, but I my tired mind won't let me remember the rest.  )<:

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

So still working for regular clients and adding in the Thanksgiving items.  Karen was super busy frosting her delicious mini-cakes.  Yum.  Delicious and not too sweet.  Her cr. cheese frosting rocks!!
Here is the Paleo Diet menu I completed:
1.VEGETABLE LASAGNA
2.PAN SEARED PARSNIPS
3.ORANGE GLAZED PORK
4.GARLIC-TOMATO GREEN BEANS
5.SPINACH/BEEF LOAF W/ WINE PAN SAUCE
6.DILLY CARROTS
7.SESAME CILANTRO CHICKEN
8.ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
9.BEEF STIRFRY
10.STEWED TOMATOES

Monday, November 22, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today we did Personal Chef Service and several more Thanksgiving sides.  The PC services are for a new "older" client.  I already just LOVE her.  Will be doing a special luncheon for her gal pals" Discussion" group in Dec., too.
1.CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
2.CORN MUFFINS
3.MEATLOAF
4.GREEN BEANS
5.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA
 6.BROC. AND CORN MEDLEY
7.SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
8.BABY LIMAS
9.BEEF STROGANOFF
10.PARSLIED NOODLES

SIDES:
1.WHITE CHEDDAR/SQUASH CASSEROLE
2.ROASTED VEGETABLE GRATIN
3.SAUSAGE, APPLE AND SWEET POTATO HASH
4.BBQ CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
5.QUINOA SQUASH PILAF
6.CURRY CURRANT COUSCOUS

Friday, November 19, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Another busy day:
1.CLASSIC CHILI X 8
2.BROWN RICE AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE X 8
3.HERB-CRUSTED SALMON W/ DILLED SPINACH
4.BBQ CHICKEN CASSEROLE W/ CORNBREAD TOPPING
5.CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Thursday, November 18, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Still doing Thanksgiving sides, but  also, one of my original clients:
SIDES:
1.CRANBERRY-PECAN PILAF
2.SMOKED GOUDA YUKON GOLD GRATIN
3.COCONUT-PECAN SWEET POTAOTES
4.WHITE CHEDDAR AND YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
5.SAUTEED SPINACH W/ FETA AND PECANS

PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES:
1.SPLIT PEA SOUP
2.BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
3.CHICKEN W/ HONEY, SESAME, CILANTRO GLAZE
4.THAI COCONUT SOUP(TOM KHAA)
5.TOMATO CHIPOTLE SOUP

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Well, we are off and running with our Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts.  All the recipes are over the top!  Here is what we accomplished today:
1.3X COCONUT PECAN SWEET POTATOES
2.5X SMOKED GOUDA POTATO GRATIN
3.10X SENSATIONAL CORNBREAD STUFFING
4.10X APPLE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING
5.6X ROASTED VEGETABLE GRATIN W/ PARMESAN POLENTA

Karen, head expert baker, has been making:
1.CARAMEL PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING
2.APPLE, CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO, AND PUMPKIN MINI CAKES
3.APPLE AND PEAR/CRANBERRY CRISPS

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Regular Tues. family clan:
1.PASTA BREAKFAST CASSEROLE W/ TURKEY SAUSAGE
2.SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
3.CHICKEN POT PIE W/ PUFF PASTRY CRUST
4.BBQ BEEF W/ CORNBREAD TOPPING

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cooked for COOK:  (<:
1.RAVIOLI CASSEROLE
   CAESAR SALAD
2.CHICKEN PICCATA
    GREEN BEANS W/ GRAPE TOMATOES, AND PARMESAN
3.TURKEY MEATLOAF
    ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
4.BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
     CORN PUDDING
5.BEEF STEW
    BBQ BUTTER BEANS

Monday, November 8, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

New kitchen cooking:
1.EGG/HASHBROWN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
2.TILAPIA ALL'AMATRICIANA
3.SHRIMP TACOS W/ RE CABBAGE TOPPING AND YOGURT/CITRUS SAUCE
4.CHILI, CHEDDAR BOWTIE CASSEROLE
the above is for my weekly clients in the Governor's Club.  Big family and expecting company this week.

1.LEMON CAPER FISH
    DILLY CARROTS
2.BAKED POTATO TOPPED W/ TURKEY CHILI
    GREEN BEANS
3.CHICKEN PARMESAN
    PEAS AND MUSHROOMS
4.TURKEY/BROWN RICE CASSEROLE
     ORGANIC CORN
5.SPIRALES AND TURKEY SKILLET
      BLACK EYED PEAS

The second menu is for a gentleman that has high cholesterol and hates most veggies.  I hide stuff.  Shhhh!  There is spinach in the chili.

Friday, November 5, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Actually this was yesterday in the commercial kitchen we just started renting.  Whew!

1.TURKEY LASAGNA
2.ROASTED VEG. ENBCHILADAS
3.SALMON W/ CAPERS, KALAMATAS AND TOMATOES
4.CHICKEN ACUTO
5.VEG. BEEF SOUP
6.SHEPHERD'S PIE W/CAULIFLOWER"MASHED POTATO" TOPPING
7.BEEF ENCHILADAS
8.BEEF STIRFRY
9.TURKEY MEATLOAF

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

First day in our commercial kitchen...WooHoo!
PALEO DIET...LOOK IT UP....(<:
1.SPICY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
2.WALNUT BROCCOLI AND CARROTS
3.ALTADENA CHICKEN
4.BAKED STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS
5.CHICKEN CACCIATORE
6.BAKED CARROT AND APPLE COMPOTE
7.SPICY TOMATO SOUP
8.FROZEN MASHED VANILLA/BANANAS
9.LONDON BROIL
10.ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

They're still moving.....
1.SMOKY BBQ CHILI
2.BLACK PEPPER CITRUS CHICKEN
3.GUINESS BRAISED BEEF BRISKET

Friday, October 29, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

New, sweet elderly client today:
1.CHICKEN ALFREDO
2.ROMAINE AND FRUIT SALAD
3.BBQ PORK TENDERLOIN
4.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES W/ ONIONS AND ROSEMARY
5.STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS(AKA:  GLOMPKI, HALUPKI)
6.MASHED POTATOES
7.BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP (PANERA COPYCAT)
8.ROASTED ORGANIC BEETS
9.MEATLOAF
10.PEAS AND FRESH MUSHROOMS

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

8 servings of each:
1.CHICKEN PICATTA
2.JAMBALYA
3.MEXICAN PULLED CHICKEN
4.EXTRA SPICY MEATLOAF
5.TACO CASSEROLE

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Knocked out some great food for a new client.  She doesn't cook and eats McDonald's every day for breakfast.  Most nights it's take-out, too.  Let's get her healthy!...BABY STEPS....
1.CHICKEN PARMESAN
2.ORANGE-SPINACH SALAD
3.QUINOA, AVOCADO AND CORN SOUP
4.PARMESAN CRISPS
5.TURKEY LASAGNA
6.ROASTED ASPARAGUS W/ CHERRY TOMATOES AND GARLIC
7.SHEPHERD'S PIE
8.ROASTED RED POTATOES
9.KEBBEH LAMB MEATBALLS W/ YOGURT SAUCE
10.SESAME BROCCOLI

Monday, October 25, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today my intern, Karen and I made a wonderful array of healthy food for my chiropractor and some casseroles for a client that is moving to a new home in the Governor's Club.  Woohoo for them!
1.ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
2.SOUTHWEST TILAPIA
3.SHEPHERD'S PIE(FAUX POTATO CRUST) sshhh! it's cauliflower
4.CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY
5.CHICKEN STIRFRY
6.SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
7.TACO CASSEROLE
8.BBQ BEEF CASSEROLE W/ CORNBREAD CRUST
9.BROC. SALAD

Sunday, October 24, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This was for a Me4xican themed party last night:
1.PAPAYA, PINEAPPLE AND STRAWBERRIES IN MARGARITA MARINADE
2.FRESH SALSA
3.GUACAMOLE
4.SPINACH AND CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
5.GREEN CHILI RICE
6.HOMEMADE REFRIED BLACK BEANS
7.LIME MOUSSE CAKE

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Man o man!  I need to get this caught up!  New intern working for me this week.  My other intern's daughter. was hurt in a softball accident.  Please pray for her quick recovery.

Mon.:
1.SPRING ROLLS W/ DIPPING SAUCE
2.TURKEY MEATLOAF
3.SPICY EDAMAME
4.TURKEY LASAGNA
5.SAUTEED SPINACH W/ GARLIC AND SESAME
6.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
7.ROASTED RED POTATOES W/ ROSEMARY
8.POT ROAST
9.DAIRY AND GLUTEN FREE PASTA PRIMAVERA
Tues.:
1.CHICKEN AND HERB DUMPLING SOUP
2.SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN OVER BROWN RICE
3.BEEF STROGANOFF
4.BACON MAC AND CHEESE
Wed.:
1.BEEF STROGANOFF OVER EGGLESS NOODLES
2.OKRA AND TOMATOES
3.OVEN FRIED CATFISH
4.TWICE BAKED POTATOES
5.SALMON CROQUETTES W/ CREAM SAUCE AND PEAS
6.BROCCOLI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

This last menu is for my oldest client 93- yrs. young.  He is so awesome.  Wish he was my grandpa!  (<:

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cooked for two clients that virtually eat no grain realted carbs:
1.CHICKEN STIRFRY
2.SNOW PEAS W/ SESAME
3.MUSHROOM CHICKEN
4.ROASTED CARROTS
5.MEXICAN POT ROAST
6.ORANGE/SPINACH SALAD
7.TURKEY MEATLOAF
8.GREEN BEANS W/ GRAPE TOMATOES
9.MARINATED AND GRILLED FLANK STEAK
10.STEAMED BROCCOLI
11.BROILED PINEAPPLE

Monday, October 11, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Doubles:  not my most adventurous eaters as you can see!  (<:
1.SALSBURY STEAK
2.MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY
3.CHICKEN FRIED RICE
4.CORN
5.SPAGHETTI W/ "MEAT" SAUCE
6.PEAS
7.CRISPY TILAPIA
8.LIMAS
9.ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
10. FRIED APPLES
11.AMISH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
12.SLOPPY JOES ON WHOLE WHEAT ROLLS
13.BBQ CORNBREAD CASSEROLE W/ ORGANIC GROUND BEEF
14.TURKEY LASAGNA

Friday, October 8, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I prepared 5 soups for  a long term client that she will eat for a detox:
1.GINGERED CARROT SOUP
2.CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP(NO CREAM INVOLVED, OF COURSE)
3.CURRIED VEGETABLE SOUP
4.ASIAN SPINACH SOUP
5.ITALIAN GREEN BEAN SOUP

I also, prepared 100 sample servings of Lemon Quinoa for a Maximized Living Event in Bellevue, tomorrow.  It's yummy and so good for you!  Quinoa is a very ancient grain and contains lots of good for you protein.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

1.TORTILLA SOUP
2.CRISPY TILAPIA ON BED OF LEEKS AND TOMATOES
3.ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA
4.STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
5.LINGUINI W/ WHITE CLAM SAUCE
6.TURKEY CHILI
7.S.W. CORNBREAD
8.SALSBURY STEAK
9.DIJON BEETS
10.OVEN FRIED CATFISH
11.ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES
12.GREEN BEANS W/ TURKEY BACON

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

WIC>YESTERDAY

I'm getting very used to my intern's help!  She runs circles around me!!!:
1.BBQ CHICKEN CASSEROLE
2.ROASTED BROC. AND CAUL.
3.TOMATO/BASIL SOUP
4.FETA STUFFED RED PEPPERS AND TOMATOES
5.CHICKEN ALPHABET SOUP
6.CORN SAUTE
7.SHEPHERD'S PIE
8.LEMON AND PROSCUITTO GREEN BEANS
9.TURKEY SAUSAGE, POTATO SKILLET
10.SPINACH SALAD
11.SPAGHETTI SQUASH W/ PARM.
12.TUNA AND SPAG. CASSEROLE
13.SUCCOTASH
14.CARROT AND PARSNIP PUREE

Bet you can tell what goes to 2 elderly widows and what goes to family of 4 w/ 2 children under 4.

Monday, October 4, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Thank goodness I have been blessed with an intern from TSU culinary program:
1.SAUSAGE, EGG AND HASHBROWN CASSEROLE
2.TURKEY CHILI
3.TACO CASSEROLE
4.CHICKEN PICCATA

The following is for someone that can't do nuts, dairy, egg yolks or gluten:
5.TURKEY  AND WILD RICE STUFFED RED PEPPERS
6.DIJON BEETS
7.BEEF MEATLOAVES
8.LIME SLAW
9.ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
10.KALE AND PEPPERS
11. WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
12.BRAN MUFFINS W/ CURRANTS
13.AVLOGLEMONO SOUP(QUITE A CHALLENGE W/O ALLERGY CAUSING INGREDIENTS)
14.SPINACH/ARTICHOKE DIP(         "        )

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Yummy day:
1.AVLOGLEMONO SOUP
2.GRISSINI BREADSTIX
3.SPICY SHRIMP LINGUINI
4.HARICOT VET W/ PROSCUITTO, LEMON AND GARLIC
5.TILAPIA ALLA'AMATRICIANA
6.CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE
7.CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
8.SPINACH SALAD
9.HONEY PORK TENDERLOIN
10.WARM APPLE SLAW
11. GUMBO

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This was what I made today if family portions.
1.BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
2. SCHNITZEL
3.MEXICAN LASAGNA
4.SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
5.SAUTEED KALE W/ PEPPERS AND LEMON

Monday, September 27, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Happy Autumn weather!  Made this line up for a family of four.  The son is the picky one out of the four.
1.ORANGE GLAZED PORK LOIN CHOPS
2.SALD W/ JAPANESE GINGER DRESSING
3.BLACKENED TILAPIA
4.SEET POTATO FRIES
5.TURKEY CHILI
6.SPINACH/ARTICHOKE DIP
7.SPAGHETTI W/ CHICKEN MEATBALLS
8.CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
9.GARLIC SPINACH SAUTE
1O.ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Friday, September 24, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

WICY=WHAT I COOKED YESTERDAY
This is for my chiropractors..super healthy, but yummy!
1.BAKED CHILI RELENOS
2.KENYAN KALE AND TOMATES
3.W.W. FARFALLE W/ TOMATO/GOAT CHEESE CREAM SAUCE
4.TEX-MEX- QUINOA W/ BACK BEANS AND CORN
5.APPLE AND CARROT SALAD
6.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
7.ROASTED PEACH CRISP
8.SPICY TACO AND REFRIED BEAN FILLING FOR LETTUCE WRAPS
9.SWEET POTATO FRIES
10.SICILIAN BROCCOLI RAAB

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

All I can say is thank goodness for my student intern and her amzing knoledge and help!
1.SCALLOPS W/ CITRUS SAUCE
2.SAUTEED SPINACH W/ GARLIC
3.ROAST TURKEY BREAST
4."UN-BREAD" STUFFING
5.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI W/O BEANS(NOT ALLOWED ON THE PALEO DIET)
6.ROASTED BROCCOLI
7.BEEF STIRFRY
8.CAULIFLOWER RICE
9.PORK TENDERLOIN W/ SPICY RUB
10.BAKED TOMATOES

This Paleo Diet has been such a challenge...no grains, dairy, beans, salt, honey sugar.....

This was easier:
1.MEXICAN LASAGNA
2.ROASTED PEACH CRISP
3.QUICHE
4.CHILI PINTO BEANS
5.CHICKEN PARMESAN
6.LEMON DILL RICE
7.MARINATED FLANK STEAK
8.ROASTED RED POTATOES
9.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
10.SPINACH SALAD W/ ORANGE POPPYSEED DRESSING

Monday, September 20, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Phew, glad this is finished:
1.VEGETABLE SOUP
2.POTATO SALAD
3.OVEN FRIED DRUMSTIX
4.SPINACH/ARTICHOKE DIP
5.MAC AND CHEESE
6.BREAKFAST BAKE
7.BEEF STROGANOFF W/PARSLIED NOODLES
8.COCONUT SHRIMP W/ PINEAPPLE SALSA
9.SHEPHERD'S PIE
10.TILAPIA ALLA'AMERATRICIANA

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Spicy, spicy, spicy...that's how the client wants the food today:
1.SPICY BEEF MEATLOAF
2.CHICKEN POT PIE W/ PHYLLO CRUST
3.BBQ PORK CASSEROLE W/ CORNBREAD TOPPING
4.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI(W/ EXTRA JALAPENOS)
5.TACO CASSEROLE

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Gifts from friends and casseroles today!
1.SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE PASTA BAKE
2.ZITI W/ MEAT SAUCE
3.BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
4.CHICKEN MARSALA
5.WALNYT ROSEMARY CHICKEN
6.ZUCCHINI BOATS
7.WASABI CRUSTED SALMON
8.ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
9.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
10SPINACH SALAD W/ ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Yesterday, the menu was from the American heart Assoc. Cookbook.
1.ORANGE PORK MEDALLIONS
2.GREEN BEANS
3.TORTILLA PIZZA
4.BAKED APPLES
5.MARGHERITA PASTA PRIMAVERA
6.BLACK EYED PEAS
7.SESAME CHICKEN
8.DILLED CARROTS
9.BBQ CHICKEN
10.ROASTED BABY RED POTATOES

This is always a tough menu to write as not only are we trying to lower his cholesterol, but he eats very few vegetables and is also picky about sauces and herbs.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is for yesterday and today:

1.WASABI SALMON
2.PEPPERY GREENS
3.TURKEY LASAGNA
4.CAESAR SALAD
5.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
6.ROASTED SWEET POTATO FRIES
7.ROASTED VEG. ENCHILADAS
8.REFRIED BLACK BEANS
9.MARINATED FLANK STEAK
10ZUCCHINI BOATS


1.THAI CHICKEN STEW
2.BLACK BEAN BURRITOS W/ GOAT CHEESE
3.BROWN RICE SPAGHETTI W/ LEMON,ASPARAGUS, PECAN CREAM SAUCE
4.PINTO BURGERS W/ CHIPOTLE MAYO
5. MEDITERRANEAN  GARBANZO PATTIES

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

1.SPAGHETTI CARBONARA(W/O PEAS)
2.TILAPIA ALL'AMATRICIANA
3.TACO CASSEROLE
4.TURKEY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST BAKE

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is for clients seeing a trainer that has them on the PALEO DIET:
1.PALEO MEATLOAF
2.DILL CARROTS
3.CHICKEN CACCIATORE
4.RATATOUILLE
5.CHICKEN VEG. SOUP
6.BROILE PEACHES
7. BAKED APPLES
8.VEGETABLE LASAGNA
9.CHICKEN W/ CHERRY SAUCE
10 GARLIC GREEN BENAS
11."CAESAR"(MOCK) SALAD

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

WIC>YESTERDAY

Close by new clients:
1.FARFALLE W/ BROC. AND CARMALIZED ONIONS
2.STRAWBERRY/SPINACH SALAD
3.HEALTHY OVEN FRIED TILAPIA
4.PEPPERY GREENS
5.SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
6.FRIED RICE
7.TURKEY LASAGNA
8.MEDITERRANEAN GREEN BEANS
9.CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
10.FOCCACIA W/ OLIVE OIL DIP

cooking classes

I seem to be on a roll with taking cooking classes lately.  Sunday I was privy to take an exclusive NOLA class in a cool new Villa near Inglewood.  My friend, John, taught.  He is definitley the most amzing chef I have been able to be IN the kitchen with.  He prepared homeade chorizo, seafood boil, roasted stuffed baby red potatoes, smoked tomatoes, gumbo,savory and sweet beignets, coffee from Cafe du Monde, and a variety of sauces to serve with.  I waso so full I thought I'd pop.
On top of it all, my friend Matt was there for a short time.  It's been months since we've talked.
A great time was had by all of those lucky enough to get invites to attend.  I am truly blessed!

Friday, August 27, 2010

French Cooking Class

Last evening I was fortunate enough to attend a French technique cooking class at the Viking school.  It was sponsored in part by a meetup that I belong to called Nashville Cooks.  The Venue was so impressive w/stepped seating areas for great viewing, cameras and I giant mirror over the work station.  We were taught how to prepare the following:
1.PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN
2.MIXED GREENS W/ BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
3.CRISPY POTATO GALLETTE
4.HARICOT VERTS AU BUERRE
5.APPLE TART
The recipes were simple with delicious results.  We also talked at length about how all our meats and vegetables are becoming so unhealthy due to large conglomerates controlling all that we eat.  Can you say Monsanto and Con Agra?
As Americans we need to stop buying the foods that are virtually killing us and buy locally grown or raised foods.  If we all take a stand, things will have to change.  High fructose corn syrup is banned in Europe.  Check the food labels of things you buy.  I bet most everything you read will contain this unhealthy ingredient.  Obesity rates have soared since the US has started replacing regular sugar w/ this product.
Ok!  I'll step down from my soap box.  I hope I gave you something to consider the next time you go to the giant supermarket in your town.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is for Monday, Tuesday and today.  I am so blessed to have a culinary student shadow me for 300hrs.  It sure helps to decrease my work load.

MONDAY:
1.MEATLOAF
2.TWICE BAKED POTATOES
3.OVEN FRIED CATFISH
4.SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
5.LIMAS W/ PEARL ONIONS
6.CORN PUDDING
7.RAW ZUCCHINI ALFREDO
8..EVERYONE'S FAVORITE SALAD
9.RAW SPANISH RICE(MADE W/ CAULIFLOWER NOT RICE)
10.KASHA
11.ASPARAGUS SOUP
12 SWEET POTATO FRIES
13.BROILED TURBOT FILETS

TUESDAY:
1.MEXICAN LASAGNA
2.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
3.CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
4.SPANISH HALIBUT
5.CHICKEN CUTLETS W/ TOMATO SAUCE AND GOAT CHEESE
6.CANNELINI BEAN SALAD

TODAY:
1.TURKEY MEATLOAF
2.SWET POTATO FRIES(BAKED)
3.ROASTED VEGGIE QUESADILLAS
4.CHILI BROWN RICE
5.KENYAN KALE AND TOMATOES
6.SPIANCH SALAD W/ FLYING FISH DRESSING
7.SOBA NOODLES W/ CHICKEN AND VEGGIES
8.BROC. AND PEA SALAD
9.CHICKEN VERMICELLI
10.LEMON ASPARAGUS
11.SOUTHWESTERN RICE CASSEROLE
12.BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
13.SPINACH/ARTICHOKE DIP W/ PITAS
14.BLACK BEAN AND VEGGIE CHILI
15.TURKEY BISCUIT CUPS

Friday, August 20, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Boy, need to get caught up here.  I will be typing what I've made since Wed.
1.ROASTED VEG. AND CHICKEN PENNE BAKE
2.GRISSINI BREADSTIX
3.APPLE PORK TENDERLOIN
4.SPINACH ALMOND SALAD
5.SESAME SHRIMP STIRFRY OVER TERIYAKI RICE
6.GARDEN ZUCCHINI AND CORN SAUTE
7.RASPBERRY SALMON
8.SEASONED COUSCOUS
9.CHILI STEAK AND PEPPERS W/ HORSERADISH SAUCE
10LEMON ASPARAGUS
11.GRIODS
12.RAVIOLI CASSEROLE
13.SPINACH SALAD W/ RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
14.TURKEY MEATLOAF
15.BAKED SWEET POTATOES
16.CHICKEN PICCATA
17.SMASHED RED POTATOES
18.MEXICAN LASAGNA
19.DIJON BEETS
20.CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP
21.RASPBERRY TILAPIA

Monday, August 16, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Here is a monthly service packaged in 3 compartment containers for her hubby to take to work. 
1.CHICKEN MARINARA ON QUINOA SPAGHETTI
2.PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS
3.RASPBERRY SALMON
4.SMASHED RED POTATOES
5.LEMON, MUSHROOM AND CAPER TILPAIA
6.BROWN RICE W/ CRAISINS AND WALNUTS
7.CHICKEN SAUSAGE
8.SAUTEED CORN RELISH
9.GARDEN-TURKEY BURGERS
10.LIMAS

Oh, did I mention this is one of my most finicky customers.  No matter, I love to customize and personalize my food for all my great clients!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Did a 5x8 today for a family in Franklin:
1.TILAPIA W/ GREEN SAUCE
2.TOASTED WHOLEWHEAT COUSCOUS W/ BASIL, BROC. AND SUNDRIED TOM. W/ GOAT FETA
3.HERB CRUSTED SALMON ON DILLY SPINACH
4.TACO CASSEROLE
5.TURKEY LASAGNA

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is a weekly client, because her hubby doesn't want anything frozen.  Part of the food is recommended by their trainer and the other is for the kids.  Again, can you tell which is which?  LOL
1.TACO CASSEROLE
2.FLAX AND ALMOND MEAL COATED BAKED "FRIED" FISH
3.SESAME CHICKEN
4.COCONUT CHICKEN FINGER SALAD
5.SLOPPY JOES ON WHOLE WHEAT ROLLS
6.BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD
7.MINTY FRUIT SALAD

Sunday, August 8, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Before I get too far behind,  thought I'd share Saturday night's Gilda Club event menu and today's Paleo Diet menu!  Can u tell which is which?  LOL:

1.STICKY RICE BALLS W/ CHINESE SAUSAGE AND DRIED SHRIMP W/ DIPPING SAUCE
2.ROASTED VEGGIES W/ YOGURT TAHINI DIP
3.THAI CHICKEN WRAPS
4.EDAMAME HUMMUS
5.TILAPIA W/ MACADAMIA NUT SALSA
6.CHICKEN  AND CHICK PEA CURRY
7.PALEO MEATBALLS
8.BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
9.CREOLE BLACKEYED PEAS
10.FESTIVE BROCCOLI AND CORN
11.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES W/ ONIONS

Friday, August 6, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Healthy food for my longest client>3+1/2yrs.
1.RAW NUT LOAF
2.FALAFEL W/ TAHINI SAUCE AND LETTUCE WRAPS
3.JAPANESE SOBA NOODLES W/ VEGGIES AND TOFU
4.PORTOBELLA QUESADILLAS
5.WALNUT/ROSEMARY CRUSTED

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Thursday, August 5, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Back in Brentwood today doing a 3x3 service!
1.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA
2.CHEF SALAD
3.BBQ CHICKEN
4.CORN PUDDING
5.ZITI W/MEATBALLS
6.PARMESAN POTATO PIE

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I'm a couple days behind, so I am starting new today!:
This is a great family in Brentwood that loves things as spicy as possible...even their 5th grade daughter!  (<:
1.CHICKEN, SPINACH AND CHEES ENCHILADAS
2.SPICY MEATLOAF
3.JAMBALAYA
4.BAKED PENNE W/ TURKEY MEATBALLS
5.CHICKEN POT PIE

Monday, August 2, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

New couple clients in Green Hills.  Trying to follow Type O+B blood types.  "Eat Right for Your Blood Type!"  cook book!
1.CHICKEN MARSALA
2.JAMBALAYA W/O SHRIMP
3.MEXICAN LASAGNA
4.SPICE RUBBED FLANK STEAK
5.BEEF BRISKET W/ ONION GRAVY
6. apple cider vinaegrette
7.balsamic vinaegrette

Sunday, August 1, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This food is made for clients of a Personal Trainer.  He is super strict, so I had to do a lot of modifications for it to fit his goals.
1.ASIAN FISH>10 SERVINGS
2.TURKEY MEATLOAF>15 SERVINGS
3.CHICKEN POMODORO>8 SERVINGS
4.CHERRY/MARSALA CHICKEN>8 SERVINGS
5.DIJON BEETS>13 SERVINGS
6.GARLIC GREEN BEANS>14 SERVINGS
7.RAW CAULIFLOWER "RICE">13 SERVINGS

Thursday, July 29, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

A really fun day of cooking  and "un"cooking super healthy foods:
1.KALE, ROMAINE AND ILL SALAD
2.RAW BURRITO IN LETTUCE WRAP
3.RAW STUFFED PEPPERS
4.SPICY GINGER AND MANGO SOUP(RAW)
5.RAW "WHIPPED" SWEET POTATOES
6.RAW CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
7.3 STYLES OF RAW CAULIFLOWER"RICE"
   A.  PLAIN
   B.  SPANISH
   C.  THAI
8.GRAIN FED MEXICAN SPICED SKIRT STEAK
9.THAI BAKED FLOUNDER( I made this up as I went along and it turned our very tasty)

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Two for Tuesday!
7-23-10:
1.CHICKEN LASAGNA
2.TOSSED SALAD W/ REDWINE VINAEGRETTE
3.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
4.ROASTED RED POTATOES
5.VEGETABLE SOUP
6.FOCCACIA BREAD W/ OLIVE OILDIP
7.MEAT MARINADE

What I am cooking today:  My client changed the entire menu yesterday at 3:30pm due to advice from her new trainer!
1.CHICKEN BREASTS IN DIJON GOAT YOGURT SAUCE
2.TILAPIA W/ OLIVES
3.SPAGHETTI SQUASH W/ BUFFALO MEATBALLS
4.STEAMED ASPARAGUS W/ LEMON SAUCE
5.ROASTED BROC. AND CAUL. IN COCONUT OIL
6.MINTY FRUIT SALAD
7.ROMAINE SALAD W/ GOAT CHEESE EAND LEMON DRESSING
for the kids:
8.SLOPPY JOES ON WHOLE WHEAT ROLLS
9.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I am pooped.  Cooked for my Chiropractors today or shall I say uncooked.  2/3 raw.  The food is delicious, but sure time consuming to prepare.  I'm whooped.
1.CHINESE BROCCOLI W/ ALMONDS(RAW)
2.GAZPACHO(RAW)
3.RED AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
4.TABOULI SALAD
5.NUT LOAF
6.SAVORY ALMOND SPINACH(RAW)
7.DILLY ZUCCHINI(RAW)
8.MONGOLIAN BEEF FOR LETTUCE WRAPS
9.SAUTEED SKATE WING
10.CHICKEN BREASTS W/ TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

All I can say is "phew, glad it's over".
1.SHRIMP TACOS
2.FISH ALL'AMATRICIANA
3.TURKEY MEATLOAF
4.ROASTED BABY GOLD POTATOES DIJON
5.TEXAS TWO-STEP SLAW
6.SWEET AND SOUR CUKES
7.ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER
8.MARINATED FLANK STEAK
9.GARLIC GREEN BEANS
10QUINOA/AVOCADO SOUP
11.LEMON/DILL SALMON
12.ASIAN SLAW
13.WALNUT AND ROAEMARY CHICKEN CUTLETS
14.FESTIVE CORN AND BROCCOLI
15.VEGGIE STIRFRY
16.FRIED RICE

Plus I still managed to do tomorrow's Whole Foods shopping and grill a whole red snapper for our dinner.  Off to bed!!!!!!

Monday, July 19, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This family has been with me from the beginning.  Due to likes, dislikes, health issues...I have some difficulty coming up with a menu for them.  Needless to say, after 3and1/2 years of cooking for them, I guess the menus are ok on their end:
1.RED BEANS AND RICE
2.CORN ON THE COB
3.TOFU AND VEGETABLE STIRFRY
4.FRIED RICE
5.TURKEY MEATLOAF
6.BAKED SWEET POTATOES
7.LEMON/DILL WILD CAUGHT SALMON
8.GREEN BEANS W/ DICED TOMATOES AND GARLIC
9.OVEN FRIED TILPAIA W/ FLAXMEAL
10.HONEY CARROTS

Thursday, July 15, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I helped one of my clients shop for and cook some easy, healthy things for her family!  We had a lot of fun.
1.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA W/ GLUTEN FREE BREAD CRUMBS
2.CHICKEN W/ LEMON-MUSHROOM SAUCE
3.BAKED BBQ CHICKEN
4.PARMESAN-GARLIC QUINOA
5.QUINOA PILAF
6.BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This service is a gift from wife to husband.  Usually, it's the other way around.
1.CHICKEN IN VODKA SAUCE W/ FRESH BASIL
2.GARLIC SPINACH
3.WASABI CRUSTED SALMON
4.GAZPACHO
5.JAMBALYA(1/2 W/ SHRIMP)
6.CREOLE CABBAGE
7.ROASTED VEGGIE ENCHILADAS
8.REFRIED BALCK BEANS
9.TURKEY LASAGNA
10.MEDITERRANEAN GREEN BEANS

XTRA:  FOCCACIA W/ OLIVE OIL DIP

Hubby loves lots of spice and heat, so I made it to his liking by adding jalapenos, serranos and extra garlic to a number of the dishes!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

My weekly gig:
1.TURKEY LASAGNA
2.CHEESE ENCHILADAS
3.SICILIAN AMBERJACK
4.REFIRED BEANS
5.BARBIE SALAD
6.BROCCOLI SALAD
7.PASTA SALAD

Friday, July 9, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Yikes:
1.ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
2.LAMB CHOPS W/ BLACKBERRY PEAR SALSA
3.BBQ SALMON
4.LEMON/DILL SALMON
5.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
6.WEST 38TH ST. PASTA
7.SMOKY SHRIMP PAM ROAST
8.WALNUT/ROSEMARY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
9.QUINOA PILAF
10.CASHEW JASMINE RICE
11.GRISSINI BREADSTIX
12.DILL BROWN RICE NOODLES
13.ROASTED BROCCOLI PARMESAN
14.SWEET CORN RELISH
15.BARBIE SALAD
16.ZUCCHINI BOATS
17.BRAN MUFFINS

That doesn't include what I made for our supper.
1.ORGANIC CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND ANAHEIM PEPPER FAJITAS
2.HONEY-LIME CHILI SLAW

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is for a Green Hills family.  There are so nice and there home is just beautiful!
1.TACO CASSEROLE
    CHILI BUTTER BEANS
2.BBQ SALMON
    OKRA AND TOMATOES
3.CREAMY LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN
    QUINOA PILAF
4.TURKEY LASAGNA
     CUCUMBER SALAD
5.BEEF STROGANOFF
    DILLY WHOLE WHEAT NOODLES

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This for a Hendersonville family:
1.ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
2.EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE SALAD
3.MEXICAN LASAGNA
4.SPANISH RICE
5.LAMB CHOPS W/ BLACKBERRY-WINE SAUCE
6.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
7.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
8.2X BAKED POTATOES
9.BBQ SALMON
10.ZUCCHINI BOATS

Monday, July 5, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

new regimen for this hubby:  Seems his cardiologist isn't too happy w/ his stats.  I think it's all the fast food he eats at lunch.  We now have him taking lunches that I make.  This will have to improve his stats in a few months!
1.BAKED CHICKEN
2.WILD RICE
3.CREOLE BLACK BEANS
4.HERB-LEMON SALMON
5.GLAZED ROOT VEGETABLES
6.STEAMED GREEN BEANS

Friday, July 2, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Hi!  Cooked some really good recipes following an alkaline plan.  Got to add lots of heat 'cuz she likes it HOT!!!!!

1.CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE
2.SPICY SESAME BROWN RICE NOODLES
3.MAMA'S MEATLOAF MADE W/ GIMMELEAN
4.RED BEANS AND RICE
5.QUESADILLAS W/ WHITE BEAN PUREE, PORTABELLAS AND GOAT CHEESE
6.BROCCOLI/CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Cooking for family of 4 in Brentwood, again:
1.LEMON, FETA AND KALAMATA CHICKEN
2.DILLED ORZO
3.CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP
4.FOCCACIA W/ OLIVE OIL DIL
5.LAMB CHOPS W/ BLACKBERRY AND WINE SAUCE
6.GARLIC SPINACH
7.TACO CASSEROLE
8.BLACK BEAN SALAD
9.HAWAIIN CHICKEN
10FRIED RICE

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

A Brentwood family of five:

1.CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS W/ BROWN RICE NOODLES
2.HERB CRUSTED SALMON W/ DILLED SPINACH
3.CRABCAKES W/ REMOULADE SAUCE
4.TACO CASSEROLE
5.CHICKEN POMODORO

Monday, June 28, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Back to work after 10 days vacation!
1.CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
2.BBQ BEEF RIBS W/NATURALLY SWEETENED SAUCE(no HFCS)
3.CHICKEN FLORENTINE
4.W.W. JAMBALAYA (MY WAY)
5.SPICY BEEF MEATLOAF(ANTIBIOTIC AND HORMONE FREE BEEF)

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Cooked for a women in Clarksville who broke her hip.
1.SALMON W/ GREEN SAUCE
2.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA
3.BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
4.MEXICAN BURRITO CASSEROLE
5.HONEY MUSTARD PORK
6.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

Now time to cook Miso Soup for tonight's Top Chef Party featuring Nashville's Arnold Myint..owner of PM, Cha-Chah and Suzy Wong's House of Yum!

Monday, June 14, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Cooked for two families today:
1.VEGGIE ENCHILADAS W/ GOAT CHEESE
2.BLACK BEAN SALSA W/ ORGANIC CHIPS
3.GREEN LEAFY PASTA
4.STEAMED BROCCOLI
5.EGGPLANT PARMESAN
6.GARLIC GREEN BEANS
7.EDAMAME AND KIDNEY BEAN QUINOA SALAD
8.DIJON CHICKEN
9.BAKED TROUT
10.CHEESE ENCHILADAS
11.CHICKEN ALFREDO
12.SPINACH ALFREDO
13.CHICKEN PARMESAN
14.STRAWBERRY/SPINACH SALAD

Friday, June 11, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This gentleman is  92 years young.  He is so spry!  I love to chat with him!
1.OVEN FRIED CATFISH
2.TURNIP GREENS
3.MEATLOAF
4.TWICE BAKED POTATOES
5.CHICKEN DIVAN
6.SQUASH CASSEROLE
Guess who chose the menu?... me or him...LOL

Thursday, June 10, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Did a couple of things today!  First I made 8 servings of Mexican Lasagna for a client that didn't like my Cherry Marsala Chicken, so I am replacing it.  This doesn't happen often, and in my defense, everyone else I've made it for loved it.  Everybody has different tastes, though, so I honored this with replacement food.
Next, I made dinner for 10.  It was a surprise situation.  A brave serviceman home from Afghanistan was going to surprise family members with his return.
Here is the menu they chose:
1.MICROGREENS AND ARUGULA W/ ROASTED VEGGIES AND HOMEMADE BALSAMIC DRESSING
2.ORGANIC CHICKEN/ASPARAGUS MARSALA
3.ROASTED ROSEMARY BABY RED POTATOES
4.ORGANIC BLUEBERRY COBBLER

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

New family who wants fresh food weekly.  I hope I have it in me! 4 children and one is a vegetarian!
1.TURKEY MEATLOAF
2.BROCCOLI SALAD
3.SHRIMP W/ TOMATO AND LEMON OVER W.W. PENNE
4.VEGGIE STIR FRY
5.FRIED RICE
6.HUMMUS

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This was yesterday!  Yawn!!

1.VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI
2.PEAS
3.SAUTEED MUSHROOMS
4.TACO BAKE
5.MEXICAN RICE
6.BLACK BEANS

Thursday, June 3, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Great day of cooking for this Franklin family.  They want decreased dairy products, organics, and the safest meats possible at Whole Foods for their 3 beautiful children!
1.TURKEY LASAGNA W/ RICE CHEESE
2.QUINOA AND AVOCADO SOUP
3.ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN LEGS
4.HALIBUT W/ GREEN SAUCE
5.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI W/ BROWN RICE SPIRALS

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This what I "un" cooked today for my chriopractors:
1. RAW ZUCCHINI ALFREDO
2.LIME SLAW
3.HUMMUS
4.RAW BEET AND CARROT SALAD
5.RAW SPANISH RICE
6.FLYING FISH SALAD

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Phew, finally done!  Had to make an extra trip to the store because I forgot the avocados. I add extra calories to 1/2 of the dishes because their little girl needs to gain weight.  Sure wish I could say that about myself!
1.CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
2.GREEN BEANS
3.SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
4.ROASTED ASPARAGUS
5.TURKEY MEATLOAF
6.TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES
7.QUINOA AND AVOCADO SOUP
8.RAW BEET SALAD
9.HAM AND CHEESE QUICHE
10.BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Monday, May 31, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Memorial Day cooking for my Monday regular:
1.TANGERINE TOFU STIRFRY
2.BROWN RICE
3.TEMPEH BOLOGNESE ON BROWN RICE SPIRAL PASTA
4.GLUTEN AND DAIRY FREE ALL VEGETABLE LASAGNA
5.GARLIC SPINACH
6,HALIBUT W/ GREEN SAUCE
7.CHICKEN SATAY
8.STEAMED ARTICHOKES W/EGG FREE LEMON AOILI

Friday, May 28, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Waaaahhh!  I am tired of cooking this week:
1.CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM MARSALA
2.BISON MEATLOAF
3.BEEF MEATLOAF
4.ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
5.GLUTEN FREE OAT BRAN MUFFINS
6. RED POTATOES, KALE, ONIONS AND GARLIC W/ CURRY
7.TURKEY AND WILD RICE STUFFED RED PEPPERS
8.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
9.BAKED LEMON DILL BROWN RICE

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This for a family of four.  They have 2 precious little girls and live in Hendersonville:
1.CHICKEN FRIED RICE
    CORN SALAD
2.BEAN BURRITOS
    MEXICAN RICE
3.SCALLOPS AU GRATIN
    SAUTEED ZUCCHINI
4.TURKEY LASAGNA
    STRAWBERRY AND QUINOA SALAD
5.ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS
    TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Cooking and "uncooking" today as part of a cancer healing plan!
1.ARTICHOKE SALAD
2.RAW ZUCCHINI LINGUINI W/ MUSHROOMS AND RAW ALFREDO(actually quite good)
3."EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE" SALAD
4.NUT PATE W/ MARY'S GONE CRACKERS
5.RAW SPANISH RICE(cauliflower is rice substitute and again, is really tasty)
6.TUNA SALAD(lots of veggies w/ line caught tuna)
7.SHOYU/GINGER ORGANIC CHICKEN THIGHS
8.LEMON DILL ORGANIC CHICKEN BREASTS
9.MAPLE GLAZED WILD CAUGHT SALMON
10.VEGGIE WILD CAUGHT HALIBUT

Monday, May 24, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Made food for husband's lunches, college student and mother in law.  Using ovenable compartment containers w/ tight fitting lids so everything is really portable.
1.BBQ COUNTRY RIBS
2.TURKEY RICE BAKE
3.GREEN BENAS
4.CREAMED CORN
5.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES W/ ONIONS
6.BAKED APPLES

Saturday, May 22, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Actually, this was yesterday!  I have been cooking for her since the inception of my business and I haven't killed her, yet!  @A.A.
1.CURRIED SHORT RIBS OVER BROWN BASMATI
2.BEAN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH BURRITOS W/ GOAT CHEESE IN BROWN RICE TORTILLAS
3.GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
4.HUNAN CHICKEN
5.MONGOLIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
6.SANDY'S POTATO SALAD

I already got "6" thumbs up, as she tried each and every dish already!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is a new family in Goodlettesville.  Really, really nice people!  (<:
1.TURKEY LASAGNA
2.CAESAR SALAD
3.TUNA AND NOODLE CASSEROLE( I know, but it was requested)
4.FESTIVE CORN AND BROCCOLI
5.MOUSSAKA
6.MEDITERRANEAN GREEN BEANS
7.WASABI SALMON
8.PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
9.MEXI CAN CHICKEN SOUP
10.BLACK BEAN SALASA

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

For a family of four:
1.HEARTY MINESTRONE
2.BARBIE SALAD
3.ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
4.TWICE BAKED POTATOES
5.LEMON CAPER TILAPIA
6.ROASTED ASPARAGUS
7.PENNE W/ CHICKEN BOLOGNESE
8.BROC. W/ WALNUTS AND DRIED CHERRIES
9.CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
10.BAKED APPLES

Monday, May 17, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Another healthy menu.  I love to cook for people who enjoy healthy food!
1.VEGETARIAN TACOS(THE "MEAT" IS ACTUALLY SOAKED WALNUTS W/ SPICES AND TAMARI)
2.SEMI-GREEK SALAD(NO DAIRY)
3,PASAT PRIMAVERA
4.LEMON AND GARLIC GREEN BEANS(ENOUGH TO WARD AWAY VAMPIRES)
5.INDIAN STYLE TOFU W/ CAULIFLOWER
6.ZUCCHINI PARMESAN

BBQ CHICKEN
BROCCOLI SALAD(MADE W/ ORGANIC VEGANAISE)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

1.WASABI SALMON
2.CORN AND TOMATOES W/ BASIL
3.ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
4.GREEN BEANS ALMANDINE
5.QUINOA AND AVOCADO SOUP
6.TOMATO AND BEAN SALAD
7.SWEET AND SOUR PORK
8.FRIED RICE
9.TURKEY MEATLOAF
10.TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Monday, May 10, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Made "to go" lunches for a Dr. to take to work:
1.GRILLED FLANK STEAK W/ MUSHROOMS
2.CARROT PILAF
3.PEAS W/ PEARL ONIONS
4.COMPANY BAKED CHICKEN
5.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES W/ ONIONS
6.GREEN BEANS W/ BACON

He's a Southern boy, but his wife really watches his diet.  I'm trying to find a happy medium!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Just finished someone's Mother's Day present.  This busy mom works full time, takes graduate classes, and takes care of her little one's.  Here hubby loved her enough to hire me to get her through her tests and papers for school year's end.
1.BEEF STROGANOOF W/ EGG NOODLES
2.PEAS AND CHEESE
3.LASAGNA
4.STRAWBERRY /SPINACH SALAD W/ A SIDE OF ICEBURG FOR THE KIDDOS
5.LEMON CAPER ORANGE ROUGHY
6.ORZO, BROCCOLI PARMESAN
7.SECRET MARINADE CHICKEN BREASTS
8.ASIAN MARINATED FLANK STEAK
9.MEXICAN POT ROAST
10.FOCCACIA W/ OLIVE OIL DIP

Friday, May 7, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Filling someone's freezer as we speak!
1.HONEY PEPPER PORK
2.LASAGNA
3.MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
4.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
5.CHERRY/ MARSALA CHICKEN
6.IRISH BEEF STEW

Then tonight it's off to feed the homeless.  We will be able to feed them, again, under the Jefferson St. Bridge.  Only, glitch..no canteen truck...it's off helping flood victims.  We will carry everything over via car and truck, then set it up.  Tonight's menu is goulash, rolls, salad, and dessert!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Unfortunately had to drive though a flood damaged are to get to my clients house.  Makes you thankful for what you DO have!

TODAY'S MENU:
1.CHICKEN POT PIE
2.TURKEY LASAGNA
3.CHICKEN W/ CHERRY/MARSALA GLAZE
4.LEMON/MUSHROOM TILAPIA
5.TURKEY MEATLOAF
6.HUMMUS

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Still flooding in many parts of our fine city and surrounding areas.  Please continue to pray for the flood victims!

1.CHICKEN W/ CHERRY/MARSALA GLAZE
2.SAUTEED CORN W/ CHERRY TOMATOES AND FRESH BASIL
3.CHICKEN POT PIE W/ PHYLLO CRUST
4.PARMESAN BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS
5.LASAGNA
6.BARBIE SALAD
7.TURKEY MEATLOAF
8.2X BAKED POTATOES
9.WASABI SALMON
10.CREAMED SPINACH

Monday, May 3, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Horrible weeke4nd for a lot of peole in my area.  Please pray that they will heal from all their losses during the flood of 2010>My prayers are with all who are suffering.

Here is what I made today:
1.ORGANIC CHICKEN ENCHILADAS W/ ALMOND CHEESE
2.PASTA PRIMAVERA W/ TEMPEH
3.STIRFRY
4.BROWN RICE
5.RATATOUILLE
6.BROCCOLI SALAD
7.SEMI GREEK SALAD
8.GLUTEN FREE TURKEY MEATLOAF
9.PASTA AND "CHEESE">BROWN RICE W/ NUTRITIONAL YEAST
10.STEAMED BROCCOLI

Friday, April 30, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Unbelievable day.  I will offer anyone $100 to shadow me for 1 day:
1.TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS
2.ITALIAN CHICKEN W/ GOAT CHEESE
3.OAT MUFFINS
4.CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS MARSALA
5.MEXI-LIME SLAW
6.BEEF MEATLOAVES
7.TURKEY MEATLOAVES
8.BUTTERNUT/CELERY SOUP
9.ITALIAN ZUCCHINI
10.TACOMEAT MADE FROM GRASS FED BISON FOR LETTUCE WRAPS
11.THAI CHICKEN W/ VEGGIES
12.KALE W/ GARLIC SAUCE
13.CHICKEN BOLOGNESE ON BROWN RICE PENNE
14.RED BEANS AND RICE (VEGETARIAN)
15.BLACK BEAN SALSA
Time for a mixed drink...and I don't mean maybe!  I AM physically and mentally exhausted!

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I love this family.  I sear she shares more of the food I make than what they eat themselves, due to their busy lifestyle!
1.ROAST CHICKEN
2.BBQ PORK RIBS
3.SAUTEED FILET MINGON STRIPS
4.SWEET AND SASSY CARROTS
5.PARMESAN POTATO PIE

She was serving this to the oldest daughter's teacher who would be coming for supper!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Great day for cooking.  I met with new clients this evening, too.  They are needing a healing diet for their loved one who is battling cancer.
Today I made:
1.CHICKEN PICCATA
2.BROCCOLI/ORZO MEDLEY
3.GRIODS
4.RICE
5.RAVIOLI CASSEROLE
6.PEAS AND ONIONS
7.LENTIL SOUP
8.CREAMY CUCUMBERS
9.CHICKEN PAD THAI
10.SWEET AND SOUR CARROTS

Monday, April 26, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I have started packaging the food for this family in easy, take along packaging for the husbands commute to work.  I found some great packaging at GFS that has one large and 2 small compartments.  The snap on lid is super sturdy.
1.CHICKEN FRIED RICE
2.BBQ SALMON
3.LIMA BEANS
4.BEETS
5.SWEET AND SOUR CARROTS
6.2X BAKED POTATOES

Saturday, April 24, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Oops!  This is what I cooked yesterday.  My client wasn't feeling well.  Hope the soup helped.
1.CHICKEN THIGHS W/ CHERRY MARSALA GLAZE
2.BERRY BACK RIBS
3.THAI CHICKEN AND VEGGIES
4.RED BEANS AND RICE W/ ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE
5.WEDDING SOUP
6.BROCCOLI SALAD

Thursday, April 22, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I'm going to post for yesterday and today.  The first is what I made for a family in Hendersonville w/ 2 young daughters who loved my lasagna last time!  The second is what I am making today for Shelia Woodall's Arbonne event at Springhaven in Hendersonville.
1.CHICKEN ALPHABET SOUP
2.BAKED APPLES
3.TURKEY MEATLOAF
4.SWEET POTATO FRIES
5.RAVIOLI CASSEROLE
6.SPINACH SALAD W/ WARM BACON DRESSING
7.MARINATED FLANK STEAK
8.PARMESAN POTATO PIE
9.BBQ SALMON
10.ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Arbonne Event:
1.THAI CHICKEN WONTON CUPS
2.SHRIMP AND GRITS IN PHYLLO
3.PALMIERS>  A PUFF PASTRY SUGAR COOKIE

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Ok!  Two clients in one day...What was I thinking?  They eat at opposite ends of the spectrum.  One is a chiropractor specializing in homeopathic medicine.  The other is a 90 yr. old gentleman whom I adore.  See if you can tell what menu fits which client:

1.ORGANIC CHICKEN AND ROASTED VEGGIE ENCHILADAS
2.THAI COCONUT VEGETABLE CURRY
3.LENTIL/NUT LOAF
4.RICE CASSEROLE W/ SHITAKES AND BURDOCK ROOT
5.PASTA PRIMAVERA W/ TEMPEH

1.OVEN FRIED CATFISH
  TWICE BAKED POTATOES
2.SEASONED HAMBURGERS
   DIJON BEETS
3.CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
    TURNIP GREENS W/ BACON

Bet that was easy for you!  I do really try to make what people want.  Customized and personalized...that's MY motto!

Monday, April 19, 2010

BBQ Rib Judging

I was called on to judge an amateur rib cook off at a church in Hendersonvlle yesterday.  They teamed it with a blood drive.  I gave blood right after I tasted all those amazing ribs.  It's funny my blood could even flow thru the tube.  all entrees did a great job.  Kudos to the winners.  Can't wait "til next year!  Yum!!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is my every other Thursday gig in the Governor's Club in Brentwood..  The request and I make it.  Hopefully, all are happy with my results:
1.MARINATED AND GRILLED SKIRT STEAK
2.GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERS (FOR THE DARLING GIRLS)
3.ROSEMARY CHICKEN W/ WILD RICE
4.SONOMA CHICKEN SALAD W/ RED WINE VINAEGRETTE
5.PARMESAN POTAOTES
6.K&S RAVIOLI(NAMED AFTER THE GIRLS)> AND THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW THERE IS BUTTERNUT SQUASH IN THE SAUCE...SSSHHHH!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is a new elderly couple in Gallatin that was referred to me by a wonderful Publix employee, Katie.  The Mrs. is having terrible digestive related problems, from trouble w/ swallowing, to hiatal hernia, to acid reflux.  Her hubby is quite well, and so I actually altered the recipes for each person.  this is one of those instances that I'd like to see detoxing, chiropractics, herbal supplements, total dietary change....not gonna happen!  )<:  When you have lived for 85 years going to regular Dr.'s, taking any kind of prescription drug w/o researching it first, and eating processed foods, it becomes embedded in the being.
1.CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
2.JELLO W/ PINEAPPLE
3.BEEF STEW
4.CREAMED CORN
5.TURKEY MEATLOAF
6.SQUASH CASSEROLE
7.TUNA AND NOODLE CASSEROLE
8.SWEET AND SASSY CARROTS
9.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA
10.TOSSED SALAD W/ HOMEMADE VINAEGRETTE

Monday, April 12, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today's client has been with me for 3 years this month.  She's having trouble getting her hubby to eat the sides, so I went and bought 3 compartment lidded, micro containers.  That way the sides will heat with the entree.  Problem solved.  He'll take these to work most days, so he can lay off the fast food during the day.  We ARE what we EAT!
PS:  He likes southern food and also is pretty picky.  I do my best by lightening up the recipes:

1.TURKEY MEATLOAF
2.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
3.PEAS AND MUSHROOMS
4.ROASTED RED POTATOES
5.CREAMED CORN
6.FRIED APPLES

Also, yesterday I got an email from them requesting I make a huge pot of Veg. Beef Soup for company that is arriving today.  Their wish is mt command!  (<:

Friday, April 9, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Working for a diabetic gentleman trying to regain his health.  We are working w/ a low pH and low glycemic regimen!
1.LAMB STEW(THIS HAS SPINACH AND YOGURT W/ LOTS OF SPICE)
2.SWISS CHARD W/ RAISINS
3.TURKEY MEATLOAF
4.SASSY BEANS(VEGETARIAN REFIREID BEANS W/ SCALLIONS, CILANTRO....)
5.TOFU STIR-FRY
6.RAW BEET AND CARROT SALAD
7.GREEN LEAFY PASTA(SPINACH PASTA MADE W/ JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE FLOUR)
8.BARBIE SALAD
9.QUINOA AND AVOCADO SOUP
10.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES W/ ONIONS

It takes a lot of dark green food to lower our pH.  Today's menu has almost a bushel(it seemed) of green veggies!  Healthy but tasty, too!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I am cooking for a new client today in Hendersonville.  I did some research first to find what foods didn't sit well w/ the coumadin that this gentleman is taking.
1.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
2.SWEET POTATOES AND ONIONS
3.TURKEY LASAGNA
4.ICEBURG WEDGE W/ LOCAL HOMEMADE BLEU CHEESE DRESSING
5.CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
6.BAKED APPLES
7.CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
8.MEXICAN RICE
9.POT ROAST
10.POTATOES AND CARROTS

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

I cooked for a really great family today.  Their young daughter is far from a picky eater and was brought up eating whatever Mom and Dad ate.  Yeah!
1.BALSAMIC PORK TENDERLOIN OVER SAUTEED SPINACH AND SHALLOTS
2.JAMBALYA
3.CHICKEN PARMESAN
4.MEXICAN POT ROAST
5.FIESTA STUFFED RED PEPPERS

This was an all entree menu which means the received 8 servings of all the above items!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

New clients today.  Nice family with 3 little ones.  Here is what they opted for:
1.QUINOA/CORN/AVOCADO SOUP
2.MONGOLIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
3.CHICKEN POT PIE
4.MARINATED FLANK STEAK
5.LEMON MUSHROOM TILAPIA
6.SWEET POTATO FRIES(SHEEZ, I MAKE A LOT OF THESE)

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

We had company for Easter so I took a couple of days off to cook for them.  I made everything from apple-cinnamon pancakes to Haluski.  Go figure.  Yesterday I pulled a double.  I have a new client with advanced prostate cancer.  He called me last night to say that the Harvest Casserole and Baked Apples were the best things he has ever eaten.  I just hope they make him healthy.!
1.QUINOA, AVOCADO AND CORN SOUP
2.BROCCOLI SALAD
3.TOFU SPREAD W/ LETTUCE WRAPS
4.HUMMUS
5.HARVEST CASSEROLE
6.SWISS CHARD W/ RAISINS
7.LEMON PEPPER TUNA STEAKS
8.BALSAMIC VINAEGRETTE
9.BROWN RICE W/ SHITAKES AND BURDOCK
10.CAULIFLOWER MASHED "POTATOES"
11.VEGETABLE DAL
12.BAKED APPLES

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

hey!  Just checking in with today's menu:

1.AVLOGLEMONO SOUP
2.JELLO(EWWW!)
3.CHICKEN AND GREEN CHILE PASTA
4.PINEAPPLE COLESLAW
5.STUFFED CABBAGE SOUP
6.BAKED ACORN SQUASH W/ ORANGE AND RAISINS
7.MAPLE DIJON PORK CHOPS
8.CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE
9.SHRIMP LOMEIN
10.FRIED RICE

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cooked for a new family of 4:
1.LASAGNA
2.CAESAR SALAD
3.BEEF STROGANOFF
4.BROCCOLI AND CORN MEDLEY
5.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA
6.COUSCOUS PILAF
7.CARRIBEAN JERK CHICKEN
8.TEXAS CAVIAR
9.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
10.PARMESAN POTATO PIE

Monday, March 29, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

These are regulars w/ regular requests:
1.CHILI
2.LEMON AND CAPER TILAPIA
3.STEAMED GREEN BEANS
4.SWEET POTATO OVEN FRIES
5.BROCCOLI SALAD

Sunday, March 28, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Hi, again!  Actually this is Friday's menu.  After a long cook day and attending Mixology, there was no time to blog.  Sat. brought a much needed massage from the best masseuse in the world Ahmon Goodrum, then off to Kids in the Kitchen event at the Girl Scout City Center all afternoon.  We made creative and fun healthy snacks at our 2 table station.  The girls were on their best behavior and made some exotic concoctions w/ multi-grain wraps, wheat crackers, hummus, P.B., celery, carrots, raisins, almonds, cheese, apples and turkey.
Anyhoo, here is Friday's VERY healthy menu for two separate couples:
1.CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS MARSALA
2.HUMMUS
3.CHERRY CHICKEN
4.OAT BRAN MUFFINS(GLUTEN AND DAIRY FREE)
5.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
6.TEXAS CAVIAR
7.TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS W/ WILD RICE
8.SNOW PEAS, SHALLOTS, AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS
9.TURKEY MEATLOAF
10.BEEF MEATLOAF
11.GRASS FED BEEF TACO LETTUCE WRAPS
12.CURRIED VEGETABLE STEW

Thursday, March 25, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Dreary in Tennessee but cooking for others makes it ok!  On the ALL REQUEST menu today:
1.TURKEY MEATLOAF
2.TWICE BAKED POTATOES
3.ASIAN SALMON
4.BROWN RICE W/ SNOW PEAS, BROCCOLI, CARROTS AND MUSHROOMS
5.CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
6.SAUTEED ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS
7.GUMBO W/ CHICKEN AND SHRIMP
8.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA
9.CORN BREAD
10.PARMESAN POTATO PIE

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Yikes! 1/2 the day in Brentwood, other 1/2 in BelleMeade!
1.MEXICAN LASAGNA
2.BROCCOLI/CHEESE SOUP
3.TURKEY LASAGNA
4.BEEF STROGANOFF
5.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
6.OVEN FRIED TILAPIA

Monday, March 22, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cooked for some healthy people that I have worked with for awhile now.  Everything is organic:
1.LENTIL SALD
2.OAT BRAN MUFFINS
3.QUINOA VEGGIE SOUP
4.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
5.NUTTY ONION SOUP
6.MASHED "POTATO" CAULIFLOWER
7.4 BBQ CHICKEN BREASTS>  My friend Doug makes me Organic BBQ sauce w/o high fructose corn syrup...awesome!
8.RAW BEET AND CARROT SALAD
9.LEMON/DILL VINAEGRETTE
10. CUT UP SALAD VEGGIES
11.ORGANIC LETTUCE MIX

Saturday, March 20, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Hi, again!  This what I cooked yesterday! 8 servings of each:
1.CHICKEN FRIED RICE
2.BEEF RENDANG>VERY SPICY W/ COCONUT MILK AND LEMON GRASS AND SERRANOS
3.MAPLE MUSTARD PORK CHOPS W/ BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE
4.BACON AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH W/ BROWN RICE FETTUCCINE
5.CHICKEN CURRY W/ RED PEPPERS

6>RAW BROCCOLI SALAD

After cooking this all day in West End, I then went to feed the homeless under the Jefferson St. bridge w/ the Salvation Army Canteen:
1.CHICKEN TENDERS DONATED BY CHIKAFIL(SP)
2.MAC AND CHEESE
3.YEAST ROLLS
4.GREEN BEANS
5.AMBROSIA FRUIT SALAD
VARIOUS CHIPS, CHEESES AND COOKIES
....AND LOTS OF COFFEEE

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Hello, again!  This is what I made today for a new client w/ 2 little children!
1.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
2.ZUCCHINI BOATS
3.LEMON CAPER TILPAIA
4.SPINACH/PARMESAN ORZO
5.TURKEY LASAGNA
6.ROASTED GARLIC BROCCOLI
7.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
8.PARMESAN POTATO PIE
9.SEAFOOD FETUCCINE
10.BARBIE SALAD

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Hi!  Today cooking for my family with the son who has high cholesterol:
1.BAKED PENNE W/ TURKEY MEATBALLS
2.BROCCOLI SALAD
3.SWEET POTATOES STUFFED W/ VEGGIE CHILI
4.PEACH CRISP
5.TANGY FLANK STEAK FOR THE GRILL
6.SOUTHWESTERN CORN ON THE COB FOR THE GRILL
7.CHICKEN LOMEIN
8.PEAS AND MUSHROOMS
9.BEAN BURRITOS
10.PARMESAN POTATO PIE

Monday, March 15, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

All request day!
1.TURKEY RICE BAKE
2.SPAGHETTI W/ BOCA CRUMBLES AND QUINOA PASTA
3.PEAS
4.CARROTS

Easy!  I'm through and have time to play on computer for a couple minutes!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

We are having company for dinner at 1pm...hmmm...where in the heck r they?
1.MARINATED LAMB CHOPS
2.ASPARAGUS W/ TOM., OLIVE TAPENADE AND FETA
3.SMASHED RED POTATOES W/ RICOTTA AND FRESH PARSLEY
4.QUICHE LORRAINE(THIS IS THE APPETIZER)
5.BEETS W/ MUSTARD+ SHALLOT VINAEGRETTE
6.PINEAPPLE BAKED BEANS

Big eaters coming, can you tell?  LOL

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Cooked for a family of four, today!  Two little ones at home.  Needs gluten free and kid friendly meals.  I can do that!!!
1.HEALTHY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP W/ GLUTEN FREE QUINOA NOODLES
2.APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD
2.PIZZA CASSEROLE
4.ROASTED GARLIC BROCCOLI
5.BBQ RIBS
6.PARMESAN POTATO PIE
7.OVEN FRIED FISH STIX
8.SAUTEED SPINACH
9.TACO CASSEROLE
10. MEXI RICE

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

WICY=WHAT I COOKED YESTERDAY:
This is a Mom and daugh. that I cook for every 2 weeks. The daugh. is a vegetarian.
1.CURRY EGGS>IN A CURRIED TOMATO SAUCE W/ GINGER
2.TAKOULA(MOROCCAN COOKED SALAD W/ TOMATOES, CUKES, CIALNTRO AND LEMON JUICE
3.CARROT BISQUE
4.LIME AND WALNUT SLAW>W/ CHERRY TOMATOES AND A JALAPENO FOR A KICK
5.VEGGIE ENCHILADAS>MADE DOUBLE BATCH SO THEY WOULDN'T FIGHT OVER THEM THIS TIME
6.HUMMUS
7.SALMON W/ WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD AND CAPER SAUCE
8.STEAMED BROCCOLI
9.ORANGE POPPYSEED VINAEGRETTE

WICT=WHAT I COOKED TODAY:
This is for a family of 4.  They have 2 young daughters that are just darling.
1.TURKEY LASAGNA
2.TOSSED SALAD W/ HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING
3.AVLOGLEMONO SOUP>GREEK>CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN SOUP
4.ZUCCHINI BOATS
5.WASABI SALMON
6.ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER
7.MINESTRONE
8.PINEAPPLE SLAW
9.TURKEY MEATLOAF
10.PARMESAN POTATO PIE

Saturday, March 6, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Oops!  Let's start with yesterday.  I cooked for my chiropractors.  They eat very healthy meals that recquire all organics.  So it's totally Whole Foods shopping for them.
1. 8 VENISON MEATLOAVES(INDIV. SIZE)
2.CHICKEN BOLOGNESE OVER BROWN RICE PENNE
3.CASHEW CABBAGE
4.ZESTY ZUCCHINI
5.BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD
6.BALSAMIC CHICKEN(ADDED LOTS OF CRUSHED RED PEPPER BECAUSE THEY LOVE IT HOT)
7.GARLIC GREEN BEAN SALAD
8.FALAFEL BURGERS
9.SWEET POTATO FRIES W/ SMOKED PAPRIKA

Today I did a really fun meal!  It was a birthday surprise from hubby to wife.  I showed up at 8am while she was still in her jammies.  I hope they had as much fun as I did.  They have 2 beautiful Persian cats! 
This couple is eats no meat, but they do eat eggs and dairy.
1BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE W/ HOMEMADE PECAN SYRUP
2.SOYSAGE(VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE)
3.FRUIT W/ POMEGRANATE/PASSION FRUIT YOGURT
4.BLOOD ORANGE MIMOSAS
5.XOCAI CHOCOLATE

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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Again, requests by regulars.
1.TERIYAKI PORK TENDERLOIN
2.MARINATED FILET MIGNON STRIPS
3.PARMESAN POTATOES
4.BAKED CHICKEN LEGS
5.KID FRIENDLY MEATBALLS

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

1.HAM AND BEAN SOUP
2.VEGETABLE SOUP
3.STUFFED CABBAGE SOUP
4.CHICKEN CACCIATORE
5.BAKED ACORN SQUASH
6.CRABCAKES
7.CORN BREAD
8.EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Cooked for a brand new client, today!  Here is the menu:
1.QUINOA AVOCADO SOUP
2.BARBIE SALAD
3.BASIL CHICKEN
4.BROWN RICE SALAD W/ CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS W/ CITRUS DRESSING
5.MEXICAN POT ROAST
6.ZESTY ZUCCHINI SKILLET
7.PORK AND WINTER SQUASH STEW
8.GERMAN RED CABBAGE
9.WASABI CRUSTED FISH
10.MEDITERRANEAN GREEN BEANS

Most of the above recipes are from Weight Watcher's as requested by my client.  I always try to follow their wishes as long as they make HEALTHY choices!

Monday, March 1, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today my Monday regulars asked for:
1.STEAMSHIP ROUND FOR SLICING
2.BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS(NO BRAINER)
3.CORN CASSEROLE
4.OVEN BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES(SHE LOVES THESE AND REQUESTS THEM ALL THE TIME)

Sunday, February 28, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Last day to make food for the photo shoot.  I had such a great time working w/ Chef Zanders on this project.  It was tiring, but rewarding.  Today we served:
1.CRUSTLESS SPRING VEGETABLE QUICHE
2.CRISP YUKON GOLD POTATO COINS
3.FRESH SPRING ROLLS W/ PEANUT SAUCE
4.SPICY INDIAN CURRY BREAD W/ NAAN BREAD
5.STEAMED SHRIMP W/ BELGIAN DIPPING SAUCE
6. FILTERED WATER W/ ORANGE AND GINGER ESSENCE

Saturday, February 27, 2010

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So the third day of the photo shoot is past.  what a nice group of adults.  Luvin' it!  Suzanne and I  served:
1.BRIE AND EGG STRATA
2.JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS
3.TURKEY CHUTNEY WRAPS
4.HUMMUS AND VEGGIE WRAPS
5.TUNA WRAPS
6.YOGURT W/ MIXED BERRIES AND GRANOLA
7.MELON TRAY
8.WATER W/ ORANGE ESSENCE

Tonight I am doing a cocktail/dinner party for 20 on the 12th floor of a downtown hi rise.
1.ARTISAN CHEESES W/ GRAPES AND CRACKERS
2.ASSORTED NUTS
3.SHRIMP W/ BELGIAN DIPPING SAUCE
4.COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY
5.YELLOW RICE W/ PEAS

Friday, February 26, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Still doing the phot shoot thing:
1.EGG AND BRIE STRATA
2.JALAPENO GRITS
3.TURKEY, VEGGIE AND TUNA WRAPS
4.HOMEMADE YOGURT DIP W/ RAW VEGGIES
5.MELON TRAY W/ GREEK YOGURT

Thursday, February 25, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today went smoothly at the photo shoot.  I am doing the food for an exercise video.  Chef Zanders is working with me too to make sure it comes off w/o a hitch.
Next menu:
1.CRAB QUICHE BAKE
2.HOMEMADE BREAKFAST BARS
3.VEGGIE, TUNA AND TURKEY WRAPS
4.ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER
5.ARTISAN CHEESES W/ GRAPES
6.LIFE WATER

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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With Chef Zanders help, we are making breakfast, lunch and a snack for a 4 day photo shoot in Green Hills and Cool Springs.
1.BLUEBERRY BAKE
2.HAM,MUENSTER AND ASPARAGUS ROLLUPS
3.TURKEY MUFFULETTA
4.PINEAPPLE SLAW
5.YOGURT COVERED RAISINS AND GLAZED NUTS
6.LIFE WATER

Monday, February 22, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I cooked, again, for a mother and daughter.  The daughter is a vegetarian.  They both are avoiding gluten and most dairy.
1.COCONUT ALMOND TOFU W/ RICE NOODLES
2.CHINESE CABBAGE SALAD
3.KIBBEH LAMB MEATBALLS W/ CUCUMBER SAUCE
4.CURRIED GARBANZO SALAD
5.NUTTY ONION SOUP>MADE W/ RAW CASHEWS
6.SAUTEED APPLES>THE DAUGHTER LIKES THESE FOR BREAKFAST
7.RASPBERRY VINAEGRETTE>MY OWN RECIPE
8.BAKED TURKEY BREAST
9.ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER>ADDED TUMERIC FOR IT'S HEALTH BENEFITS
10.CHOPPED VEGGIES FOR TOSSED SALADS

Friday, February 19, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is the 2nd time I have cooked for this Brentwood family.  Mrs. loves the ease and extra time it gives her.
1.CHICKEN DIVAN>MAKING THIS AT CHURCH TOM., TOO FOR 80 PEOPLE
2.BEEF MEATLOAF>I KICK UP THEIR SAUCE W/ SRIRACHA SAUCE
3.CREOLE JAMBALYA>THIS MADE HUGE PORTIONS(NEED TO NOTE IT)
4.ISLAND CHICKEN W/ PINEAPPLE SALSA>W/ LOTS OF JALAPENOS FOR HEAT
5.BAKED SPAGHETTI>THIS WAS A REQUEST.  IT WAS HARD TO FIND A RECIPE THAT DIDN'T CALL FOR CANNED SOUP(I DESPISE CANNED CREAM OF ANYTHING)  FINALLY FOUD A GOOD ONE AND USED WHOLE GRAIN SPAGHETTI!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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All request day for some awesome folks:
1.TERIYAKI WINGS>DOUBLE ORDER
2.BAKED CHICKEN IN CURRY CREAM SAUCE
3.BEEF W/ ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS
4.ROSEMARY CHICKEN W/ WILD RICE
5.OVEN BAKED SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

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Day late and a $1 short as the saying goes!
1.CHICKEN ALA KING>WEIGHT WATCHER'S VERSION OF AN OLD STANDARD
2.ASPARAGUS/CHEESE CASSEROLE
3.CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
4.MARINATED GARBANZO BEAN SALAD
5.FETTUCCINE SUPREME>W/ BROC. AND PROSCUITO
6.CAESAR SALAD>LIGHTENED BUT TASTES EVEN BETTER THAN ORIGINAL
7.PASTA FAGIOLI
8.HUMMUS W/ PITA CHIPS
9.SWISS STEAKS IN TOMATO SAUCE>ANOTHER WEIGHT WATCHERS VERSION OF AN OLD TIME RECIPE
10.GARLIC ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

These people adore garlic.  I probably used 2 whole heads during this cook day.  Bet they never get attacked by vampires!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

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Ok, let's get caught up!
Wed. my friend hired me to cook for a church friend of her's who broke her ankle:
1.TOMATO BASIL SOUP
2.SPINACH/ARTICHOKE DIP W/ GLUTEN FREE CRACKERS
3.TURKEY MEATLOAF
4.ZESTY LEMON QUINOA
5.CARRIBEAN CHICKEN
6.SPICY BLACK BEANS AND TOMATOES
7.FANCY SALMON
8.DIJON BEETS
9.POT ROAST W/ CARROTS AND POTATOES
10.CAESAR SALAD

Thursday I cooked for one of my regulars whose son has high cholesterol.  I made them so very lean BBQ ribs that I will replace because they were so lean I over cooked them making them dry.
1.BBQ RIBS(W/ HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP FREE BBQ SAUCE)
2.DILLY CARROTS
3.CHICKEN FRIED RICE
4.TERIYAKI BROCCOLI
5.TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
6.CORN SALAD(ORGANIC CORN IS ALL I WILL USE ANYMORE)
7.PASTA FAGIOLI
8.SPINACH/ARTICHOKE DIP(A HEALTHY VERSION AND YUMMY, TOO)
9.CHICKEN W/ CHERRY/MARSALA GLAZE
10.PEAS AND MUSHROOMS

Friday I had 2 jobs.  First one of my very first clients who is also now a great friend!
This is the 8 servings of 5 entrees plan:
1.BERRY BACK RIBS(ORGANIC RASPBERRY SAUCE AND I ADD EXTRA SIRACHA FOR HER BECAUSE SHE REALLY LIKES HEAT)
2.COCONUT ALMOND CHICKEN(WHITE MEAT, BROC. AND A SAUCE MADE W/ ALMOND BUTTER
3.SAVORY POT ROAST(I ADDED CARROTS, POTATOES AND ONIONS TO THE RECIPE...THE SAUCE HAD TOMATOES AND HORSERADISH IN IT) 
4.3-HERB DRUMSTICKS(SKINLESS DRUMS W/ DIJON HERB GLAZE ROASTED W/ SWEET GRAPE TOMATOES)
5.CREAMY VEGETABLE SOUP(LOTS OF VEGGIES THEN 1/2 PUREED W/ RICE MILK)
6.WILD RICE BLEND SALD(W/ CRANBERRIES, PECANS, WALNUTS, CELERY AND AN ORANGE AND LEMON DRESSING

Friday night I had the pleasure of cooking for any awesome young couple to celebrate Valentines Day.  Mark hired me on the sly to surprise his girlfriend, Julie.  I hope they had as much fun as I did!  (<:

APPETIZER>SCALLOP BRUSCHETTA
SALAD>MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD
ENTREE>SHORT RIB AND CHIANTI RAVIOLI W/ MANCHEGO CHEESE SAUCE, LOBSTER AND SHRIMP RAVIOLI W/ LEMON/GARLIC BUTTER, AND BEET PASTA RAVIOLI W/ GOAT CHEESE CHIVE FILLING W/ ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE
DESSERT>CANNOLI

I bought the rav's and cannoli at LAZZAROLI PASTA in Germantown.  I could never do as good of a job making these as Tom Lazzaro can!  Go see him for a great Italian "fix".

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Here's what went down today:

1.CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP(THIS HAS CHICKEN W/ A TOMATO BROTH BASE
2.HUMMUS
3.BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE(SERIOULSY YUM)
4.SPICY BLACK BEANS(i FIXED THIS RECIPE BECAUSE IT NEEDED A LIFT)
5.HONEY-MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
6.GREEN BEANS ALMADINE(SP.)
7.GREEN CHICKEN CHILE ALFREDO ON BROWN RICE PENNE
8.ZUCCHINI BOATS W/ GLUTEN FREE BREADCRUMBS AND PARMESAN
9.MARINATED FLANK FOR THEIR GRILL
10.STRAWBERRY/SPINACH SALAD

This was a gluten free menu as the lady of the house has found it is an issue for her!

Monday, February 8, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This family is gluten free w/little dairy.  I did use raw organic cheese in the enchiladas because I can't fathom one w/o cheese.  LOL
1.BLACK BEAN SOUP W/ CORN AND CILANTRO
2.BAKED APPLES
3.VEGGIE ENCHILADAS
4.SPANISH BROWN RICE
5.CURRIED QUINOA W/ TOFU AND CHEESE
6.ROASTED PARSNIPS AND SWEET POTATOES W/ A BROWN RICE SYRUP, ORANGE AND PECAN GLAZE
7.4 BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS
8. AMBERJACK W/ JALAPENO
9.FLOUNDER W/ DILL AND LEMON
10.THAI VINAEGRETTE

Then I am doing an Italina meal for 2 in Germantown.(that's kinda funny).
1.SPINCAH PHYLLO CUPS
2.ROMAINE W/ LEMON VINAEGRETTE
3.TURKEY LASAGNA
4.FOCCACIA W/ OLIVE OIL DIP

Friday, February 5, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Believe it or not, I cooked for a family today that needed MORE calories!  Actually, their 1ST GRADER  is underweight, so I beefed up her portions w/ avocado(shhh), organic heavy cream, olive oil....
1.CHEESE ENCHILADAS
     PEAS AND CHEESE
2.CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
     ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
3.CHILI
     BARBIE SALAD(LEMONY DRESSING NAMED FOR MY FRIEND)
4.GRIODS(HER MOTHER'S RECIPE FOR ROUND STEAK W/ ONIONS
     RICE(THIS IS WHAT THE MEAT IS TRADITIONALLY SERVED OVER)
5.CHICKEN AND VEGGIES IN PEANUT SAUCE
     SEASONED RICE NOODLES

And then, a client form 2 yrs. ago ordered this for company:
1.SHRIMP AND SEAFOOD SALAD(SHE LIKES IT W/ PEAS AND DILL)
2.6 LAVA CAKES

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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Had an all request menu from the family I cook for every 2 wks.  in Brentwood.
1.ROSEMARY CHICKEN W/ WILD RICE >(HUBBY WANTED A DOUBLE ORDER BECAUSE HE LIKED IT SO MUCH THE LAST TIME I WAS THERE)
2,CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP W/ WHOLEWHEAT NOODLES
3.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
4.ROAST TURKEY> 15 POUNDER(<:
5.TERIYAKI WINGS> FOR THE GIRLS
I have cooked for this family for almost 2 years.  They are all so nice.  I am truly blessed to have them as clients!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

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Chef Suzanne helped me today and we rolled out some good stuff.  We worked on an elderly clients menu and then a few appetizers for a Surprise Party.  And I do mean "SURPRISE!"
1.SALMON CROQUETTES
2.POT ROAST W/ POTATOES, CARROTS AND ONIONS
3.WHITE BEANS AND CORN BREAD
4.TURNIP GREENS
5.CARROT CASSEROLE
6.BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS
AND THEN:
1/HUMMUS W/ PITA CHIPS + CARROTS
2/SHRIMP W/ BELGIAN-STYLE DIPPING SAUCE
3/ORANGE CINNAMON POPCORN
4/BACON CREAM CHEESE W/ HOT PEPPER JELLY
5/ORGANIC TRUFFLES DUSTED W/ PINK PEARL SUGAR

Sunday, January 31, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I made food for a father and son to share for lunches at their family business!  Thes meals are customized for a diabetic, high blood pressure and weight loss regimen. 
1.TURKEY SAUSAGE STEW>LOTS OF VEGGIES AND SPICE
2.W.W. PIZZA>W/TURKEY PEPPERONI, BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS AND HOT PEPPER RINGS
3.TOMATO BASIL SOUP
4.SPICY FISH CHOWDER
5.KIBBEH LAMB MEATBALLS W/ YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE
6.LOW-CAL HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING
7.BALSAMIC VINAEGRETTE

Thursday, January 28, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Phew!  Look at all the stuff I cooked today.  We printed 116 labels for food.  Then a meeting in Old Hickory and off to Bellevue to luckily gain another new client.
1.WASABI CRUSTED FLOUNDER
2.CORN PUDDING
3.CHICKEN NOOLDE SOUP
4.GRISSINI BREAD STIX
5.SHRIMP AND RICE CASSEROLE
6.OKRA AND TOMATOES
7.GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ALFREDO
8.SPINACH SALAD W/ WARM BACON DRESIING
9.PORK TENDERLOIN W/ APPLE COMPOTE
10.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
11.CHICKEN BREASTS W/ CHERRY/MARSALA GLAZE
12.PECAN RICE
13.CHICKEN CHILI
14.GREEK GREENS
15. GRILLED T-BONE W/ CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
16.ZESTY LEMON QUINOA
17.LENTIL, RICE AND NUT LOAF
18.HUMMUS
19.FLOUNDER W/ SPINACH IN PARCHMENT
20.BRAN MUFFINS
21.BEEF MEATLOAF
22.TURKEY MEATLOAF

Now I am very tired.  Nighty, night!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I did week three of a Dr. Bernui detox for two of his patients.  My friend Suzanne took pity on me and came to help!  Yeah! Chef ZANDERS!
1.QUINOA SALAD> WITH A MULTITUDE OF COLORFUL VEGGIES AND HERBS, THIS IS A KEEPER
2.KASHI CHILI>  i ADMIT, THIS ISN'T A FAVORITE FOR ME
3.SWEET POTATO/SQUASH DELITE
4.ESCAROLE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP>  EARTHY AND GOOD FOR A COLD DAY LIKE TODAY
5.RED POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD> HAS BALASAMIC VINAEGRETTE
6.SAUTEED APPLES>USED 2 PINK LADY'S AND A GRANNY SMITH

Monday, January 25, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is a great menu for a single guy in Madison.  He likes spicy food, so I will add some heat to most of the dishes.
1.CLASSIC MEATLOAF>  GO FIGURE, BESIDES LASAGNA THIS IS MY MOST ASKED FOR DISH
2.CRISP GOLD POTATO COINS
3.LINGUINI W/ WHITE CLAM SAUCE
4.LEMON AND GARLIC ASPARAGUS>  ACTUALLY A GREEN BEAN RECIPE, BUT SUB. ASPARAGUS FOR A NICE CHANGE
5.WASABI ENCRUSTED TILAPIA
6.ROASTED CAULIFLOWER> GOLDEN BROWN AND DELICIOUS
7.MEXICAN TURKEY MEATLOAF>  EXTRA SPICY FOR THIS CLIENT
8.FESTIVE BROCCOLI AND CORN TOSS> PIMENTO AND SPICES ROCK THIS RECIPE
9.RAVIOLI CASSEROLE
10GREEK COLESLAW> W/ FETA AND ADDED RADISHES 'CAUSE HE IS FOND OF THEM

Sunday, January 24, 2010

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Today I am prepping for an ANniversary party.  It's a surprise from a husband to his wife.  Now that is one thoughtful hubby!
Here is the menu for their SURPRISE ANNIVERSARY TAPAS PARTY:
1.FRESH SPRING ROLLS>  THESE  ARE KIND OF LIKE A RAW EGGROLL, RICE PAPER ON OUTSIDE, RICE NOODLES, SHRIMP, CUKE, CARROTS, THAI BASIL AND CILANTRO ON THE INSIDE SERVED WITH A SOY BASED SAUCE

2.SPINACH SOUFFLE STUFFED MUSHROOMS> DELICIOUS HOMEMEAD SPINACH MIXTURE INSIDE THEN BAKED

3.SPICY EGGPLANT SPREAD W/ NAAN BREAD>  THIS IS A DIP WITH INDIAN BASED SPICES

4.JAPANESE GYOZA>  AKA:  POT STICKERS MADE FROM SCRATCH W/ CLASSIC PORK FILLING

5.SHRIMP AND GRITS>  MADE THIS BEFORE AND USED PHYLLO CUPS.  THIS TIME I WILL SERVE IN TINY CERAMIC POTS AND MAKE HEARTS OUT OF THE PHYLLO TO PUT ON TOP

6.OUTBACK WEDGE SALAD>  THIS WAS THE ONLY REQUEST THE HUSBAND REALLY HAD.  I GOOGLED IT AND FOUND THE RECIPE.  I WILL USE BABY HEADS OF ROMAINE INSTEAD OF ICEBURG(I DETEST ICEBURG FOR IT'S LACK OF NUTRITIONAL VALUE)

7.MARIRAE'S HOMEMADE IRISH CREAM>  KICKS BUTT AND NO YOU CAN'T HAVE THE RECIPE.  IT'S ONE OF THE FEW I WON'T SHARE

Friday, January 22, 2010

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Can you spell stress?   Miscommunication on Facebook has me in a state of panic.  gotta let it go and move forward!

All this and still managed to knock out:
1.RAVIOLI CASSEROLE
2.VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP
3.OVEN FRIED FLOUNDER CRUSTED W/ GLUTEN FREE BREAD CRUMBS AND FLAX MEAL
4.PORK STIR FRY OVER BROWN RICE
5.LAMB AND BEEF MEATBALLS W/ A TOMATO SAUCE W/ ORANGE ESSENCE
6.BLACK BEAN CHILI> HAS JUST A HINT OF BACON FOR A UNIQUE FLAVOR
7.GLUTEN FREE  LASAGNA W/ MILD ITALIAN SAUSAGE
8.PORK MEDALLIONS W/ APPLE COMPOTE

Allergy issues causing migraines has helped to create the above menu.

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

This is actually what I cooked yesterday, but after cooking 'til 3pm, shopping for today at Whole Foods in Cool Springs, meeting with a possible new employee, sitting in traffic on 65N, driving in torrential rain,drinking a glass of homemade wine, making and eating Thai Noodles, I was pooped.
My client from yesterday is wonderful.  They live in a beautiful home that falls about one brick short of a castle.  The kitchen is amazing and a dream to work in!  The lady of the house even reads my blog and likes it!  She suggested I give a brief description of some of the recipes so others that I cook for may request certain foods.  What a great idea, Kathy S.  (<:
1.TERIYAKI PORK>this has a simple homemade sauce they all love(I use low sodium products for this family)
2.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI>white beans, chicken, green chiles, cumin....
3.CURRIED CHICKEN VEG. SOUP>lots of chicken, caul., carrots, red pot,cilantro
4.HEALTHY, HEARTY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP>w.w. noodles, chicken,pureed carrots and celery for the kiddos
5.BEEF STEW>No tomatoes for allergy issues, red wine, peas, carrots, celery
6.ROSEMARY CHICKEN W/WILD RICE> LOTS OF CHICKEN ORGANIC RICE BLEND, WILD RICE(wh/ is actually a grass), PURE FRUIT ORANGE MARMALADE, DIJON MUSTARD
7.PARMESAN POTATOES>THIS ONE IS A SECRET FOR THIS IS KATHY'S NEW FAVORITE!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

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Had to pull another double.  couldn't do it w/o my helper David, aka "CHOP CHOP".
1.OVEN FRIED CATFISH
2.LASAGNA
3.STUFFED PEPPER SOUP
4.HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN
These were for one of my elderly couples.
The ones below are on the Dr. Bernui Detox Plan:
1.RED CABBAGE AND APPLE SALAD
2.BLACK BEAN SALAD
3.VEGETARIAN CHILI
4.TAMARI BROWN RICE
5. BROWN RICE W/ TUMERIC AND CURRY
6.BAKED ACORN SQUASH
7.BAKED SWEET POTATOES
8.ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
9.SATEED SWISS CHARD W/ ONIONS
10.STEAMED GREEN BEANS

Monday, January 18, 2010

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1.TURKEY BOLOGNESE
2.CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
3.RAW BEET/CARROT SALAD
4.BUTTERNUT SQUASH
5.PEAS
6.BEAN SALAD W/ FETA

Friday, January 15, 2010

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Owww!  My feet and back hurt from standing and cooking constantly.  Just finished for the weekend.  Off to Asheville w/ my BFF to visit the Biltmore.
1.CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
2.TURKEY LASAGNA
3.HAWAIIN CHICKEN
4.SPICY MEATLOAF
5.CHICKEN POT PIE
6.KIBBEH LAMB MEATBALLS W/ YOGURT SAUCE
7.TABBOULEH
8.MEDITERRANEAN GREEN BEANS
9.PECAN RICE
10.WASABI CRUSTED FLOUNDER
11.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
12.MINESTRONE
13.SPINACH SALAD W/. WARM BACON DRESSING

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Thank goodness David helped me today.  I am pooped even w/ him helping!
1.RAVIOLI CASSEROLE
2.ITALIAN GREEN BEANS
3.CHICKEN ORZO SOUP
4.ROAST PORK W/ APPLE COMPOTE
5.ROASTED BABY CARROTS
6.SPECIAL STEAK SALAD
7.OKRA AND TOMATOES
8.GREEK CHICKEN BURGERS IN PITA POCKETS W/ RAITA
9.PEAS AND CHEESE
10.WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
11.GRISSINI
12.BARBIE SALAD
13.WASABI CRUSTED TILAPIA
14.SAUTEED CABBAGE AND NOODLES
15.CHICKEN POT PIE W/ MASHED POTATO CRUST
16.SWEET AND TANGY CARROTS
17.ASIAN ORANGE BEEF
18.YELLOW RICE

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Following Dr. Bernui's plan for detox for new client.  Who says healthy food has to taste like grass clippings(I've actual heard this statement several times since moving to TN).  This stuff is delicious.  By running the carrots thru the food processor and then sauteeing, you get the feel of cooked ground beef.  This food be served in any restaurant.  Why do we keep eating in places that only serve processed food?
1.MINESTRONE>vegan and organic
2.HUMMUS
3.PASTA AND BEANS>used brown rice elbows
4.RATATOUILLE>yes, like the movie
5.BAKED APPLES>w/ raw cashews, organic raisins, oats and spices
6.TWO DIFFERENT SALAD DRESSINGS>both w/ flax seed oil
7.CHILI>yummers
8.STEAMED BROCCOLI
9.BAKED RED POTATOES>w/ extra virgin olive oil and Himalayan Pink Salt

Friday, January 8, 2010

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It's awfully cold here.  We had about 40 or so homeless people come out for a hot meal under the Jefferson St. bridge.  We served chili w/ cheese, chips, hot baked potatoes, cookies and lots of hot coffee.  I can't even imagine having to brave these temps 24/7. God Bless the homeless!
Prior during my real job, I worked for my good friend in her West End condo. She had the kitchen spotless for my arrival!  She loves to taste test the food as it becomes ready!
1.CARRIBEAN POT ROAST
2.CHICKEN THIGHS W/ CHERRY/MARSALA GLAZE
3.BEEF CURRY
4.CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (GLUTEN FREE NOODLS)
5.BLACK BEAN BURGERS W/ YOGURT/CHUTNEY SAUCE
5.WILD RICE SALAD W/ CRANBERRIES AND TOASTED PECANS

She was happy with all 5 dishes today, and that makes me happy, too!  I just want to make people happy by supplying them w/ healthy, nutritious food!

Thursday, January 7, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today was my every 2-week Governor's Club gig.  This family is so kind and down to earth!  The girls, ages 5+7, were off for snow.  They became my helpers.  Made the day go a bit longer and cleanup alot more intense, but well worth.  K+S are so sweet.(and if you know me, I am not a big "kid" person).  But I like good kids. And that they are!
When you see the menu, you can just imagine the mess we created!
1.TURKEY PARMESAN
2.PIZZA CASSEROLE
3.HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS W/ DIPPING SAUCE
4.TEXAS STYLE MEATLOAF
5.PARMESAN POTATO PIE(horribly messy)
6.TERYAKI PORK

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Today I have two elderly couples to cook for.  Here is what they are having:
1.POTATO CORN CHOWDER
2.POTATO HAM SOUP
3.BEEF STEW
4.CRAB CAKES
5.ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
6.LIMA BEANS
7.STEAMED BROCCOLI W/ LEMON
8.LEMON JELLO SALAD

Monday, January 4, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

A new year and I really have to make some changes.  #1 is to decrease my wine consumption.  I love the stuff, but it shows on my waistline.  UGH!
I have my regular Mon. client, but she requested Chicken Noodles Soup.  Seems hubby is really sick.  Hmmmmm?  could it be his regular consumption of McDonald's and take out pizza.  Oh, maybe Captain D's is the culprit.  Anyhoo!  If he would stick to what i make for them, I bet his immune system could have fought off this bug he has!
Secondly, I have friend w/ a sinus infection.  He eats a mostly natural diet, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and just make him some old fashioned soup to inhale!
1.CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP>ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
2.BEEF STROGANOFF
3.ORGANIC BROWN RICE W/ KIDNEY BEANS, PEAS, CARROTS, ONIONS, GARLIC, CELERY, TUMERIC AND VEG. BROTH(ANOTHER REQUEST)
4.GREEN BEANS ALMANDINE

Sunday, January 3, 2010

WICT= WHAT I COOKED TODAY

Another long day of cooking.  Here's the list!  (<: :
1.4 BEEF MEATLOAVES>GLUTEN FREE
2.8 TURKEY MEATLOAVES>GLUTEN FREE
3.4VENISON MEATLOAVES>GLUTEN AND ONION FREE
4.BAKED APPLES
5.QUINOA AVOCADO SOUP
6.BEEF CURRY
7.YELLOW RICE
8.CHICKEN BOLOGNESE OVER BROWN RICE PENNE PASTA
9.SWISS CHARD W/ RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS
10.MARINATED GRILLED RIB-EYES>GRASS FED BEEF
11.FLYING FISH SALAD