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!

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.

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

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

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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!

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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