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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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