Beef
Selections
Veal Chops w/ Caramelized Onion and Stilton Sauce:
You don’t need anything to go w/ this sauce, it is wonderful on its own, but especially when paired with tender veal.
Beef Wellington w/ Blue Cheese, Mushroom, & Spinach Filling:
Bake this delicacy directly from the freezer for a fabulous evening meal. Wrapped in puff pastry.
The Best Homemade Meatballs in Tomato Sauce You Ever Tasted:
The name of the recipe says it all, oven roasted and never fried.
Hoisin Marinated Filet Mignons w/ Nectarine Salsa:
Marinated steak with an Asian personality enhanced with a piquant lime fruit salsa.
Beef Bourguignon:
A hearty stew of lean beef, red wine, mushrooms, pearl onions, and carrots. Served w/ noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Five Alarm Firehouse Chili:
Come home to a hot meal! I can leave this in your crock pot or you can warm it later; your choice. Tender beef with chipotle peppers. HOT.
Pasta e Fagioli Casserole:
A yummy meal all in one dish w/ Italian sausage & beef, tomatoes, kidney beans, and pasta. Freezes great & easily heats for a carefree supper.
Italian Meatloaf:
This great recipe was adapted from one of Emeril’s to make a meatloaf full of sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts & other wonderful flavors & spices then it’s on special Marinara Sauce is made to accompany it. It’s great!
Sloppy Joes:
Homemade like your mother made them! Enjoy on large buns with melted Muenster cheese on top. Chips on the side make a fast but filling meal.
Beef Brisket:
Another Personal Chef gave this recipe to me. This brisket is browned, then prepared under pressure w/ a wonderful wine sauce, then left to slow-cook in your crockpot. It’s great w/ fresh pasta & Parmesan cheese. Very tender!
Sirloin Fresh Herb Farfalle:
A fancy name for an old recipe that reminds everyone of his or her childhood. It’s full of fresh basil & parsley, beef, & bowtie pasta. Easily heated & freezes well. Given to me by Roseanne Pario, a Personal Chef on the Maryland Shore!
Tamale
Pie:
Roast Beef Stuffed Bread:
Fresh bread baked
until golden after being stuffed w/ deli style roast beef, fresh mushrooms,
onions &
Tex-Mex
Chili:
It’s for dinner tonight! You’ll find this excellent recipe
simmering in your crock-pot when you get home from working all day. Top w/ sour
cream & cheese.
Beef
Stroganoff:
Apple
Meatloaf:
A specialty of the chef! My own recipe is a sweet meatloaf that becomes
everyone’s favorite w/ crisp Granny Smith apples & other unusual ingredients.
Covered w/ a special apple juice reduction that Jim Davis added to it in the PCN forums. It’s baked in a muffin tin!
Very
Special Lasagna:
This is quickly becoming my favorite new recipe!
It’s topped with cheese and has a wonderful white sauce too. Freezes great.
Spiced
Shepherd’s Pie w/ Feta-Potato Topping:
This pie is full of fresh
tomatoes, beef, onions and a blend of spices including mint, cinnamon, oregano
& allspice. Yum!
Neno’s
Pot Roast:
My #1 requested dish. It’s marinated in my secret sauce
& slow cooked to perfection w/ potatoes, carrots & onions in wonderful
gravy. (Potatoes do not freeze well).
Mexican
Casserole:
An all in one dish w/ a blend of cheeses, ground sirloin,
flour tortillas & other saucy ingredients. Freezes great too.
Oven
Roasted Peppers on the Half:
Colorful fresh peppers stuffed w/ a
blend of rice, cheeses, sauce and either turkey or beef. Freeze well &
easily heated.
Shepherd’s
Pie:
A veggie & beef casserole full of gravy & topped w/
mashed potatoes. The perfect comfort food! Curl up on the couch w/ this one.
Bacon
Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf:
The combination of ingredients makes this a
favorite! Perfect for high-protein diets.
YUM! It’s everyone’s favorite beef stew,
marinated in my secret sauce then left in your crock-pot for a savory satisfying
supper. Hearty and perfect for fall.
Meaty
Lasagna:
If you are in the mood for a satisfying meal, look no
further. This lasagna freezes great, heats easily, and pleases the most
discriminating palate.
Pork
Selections
Crispy Pork Carnitas:
Authentic recipe for yummy Carnitas, You heat them in a pan and they are served w/ fresh avocado, corn tortillas, and fresh cilantro. Add a fresh lime squeeze and pop the Corona bottle. Hola!
Pork Chops in Mustard Cream:
Fork tender chops will delight your senses and served with mushrooms, green onions, and a nice sauce.
Maple Mustard Pork Tenderloin on Mashed Sweets:
Tender pork medallions served in a maple mustard syrup over mashed sweet potatoes.
Mushroom Stuffed Pork Roast:
Tender and delicious describes this wonderful new recipe. The roast is full of fresh mushroom stuffing topped with Parmesan cheese and flavorful gravy.
Whiskey
Flavored Pork Chops:
This new recipe presents fork-tender pork chops
rubbed w/ sage using whiskey & mushrooms for flavor with a delicious gravy.
It’s delicious!
Pork
Pot Pie w/ Peppered Corn Bread Crust:
Savory comfort food is what you
will find when you enjoy lean pork, corn, onions, & green peppers topped w/
a great cornbread mix.
Jamaican
Jerk Pork Tenderloin w/ Pineapple Mango Chutney:
Martha
Crustless
Bacon Pie:
A low-carb DREAM! Enjoy bacon & broccoli in this quiche-like pie and so
delicious. Freezes great too & so easy to heat & eat.
Crunchy
Oriental Pork Casserole:
Tender pork is combined w/ celery, water
chestnuts, green onions & pimento, and then layered w/ chow mien noodles.
Stuffed
Pork Chops:
One of my most requested entrée’s & also given to
me by a client, this recipe is delicious w/ stuffing & slow cooked w/ a
gravy sauce.
Martini Pork Chops:
Delicious thick cut chops cooked in Dry Vermouth & served w/ a wonderful
glaze. Tender too.
French Pork Stew:
A
creamy stew that is slow cooked & tender. Very delicious! Full of tender
pork, country onions, and tender carrots in a rich & flavorful broth.
Neno’s Grilled Pork
Tenderloin:
A specialty of the chef. One of the best-grilled foods you will
ever taste served in wonderful gravy.
Pepperoni Pizza Bread:
Fresh bread stuffed like a pizza w/ wonderful sauce, mozzarella cheese &
pepperoni. It’s for the pizza lover in you!
Pork Chops Delight:
These chops are slow cooked w/ onions & have an incredibly delicious sauce.
Great w/ rice or noodles.
Cranberry
Marinated &
Baked pork tenderloin w/ a great sauce using dried cranberries, cranberry sauce
& spices. A real treat!
This marinated pork loin is oven roasted. The marinade
contains cumin, garlic, OJ, sherry, lemon & lime juices.
Melt in your mouth delicious. You won’t be
able to get enough of this wonderful sauce! These ribs are the BEST. Marinated
& slow baked.
Bacon Stuffed Bread:
Fresh bread stuffed w/ crispy bacon, green onions, mushrooms &
Italian Spaghetti
Casserole:
This is a great tasting casserole that freezes great too.
Complete w/ fresh Italian sausage, layers of cheese, & pasta. Add bread
& it’s for dinner!
Graham Cracker Pork
Chops on Scalloped Potatoes:
This Personal Chef tested recipe is quickly
becoming a hit. Enjoy graham cracker coated chops over creamy potatoes.
Poultry Selections
Raspberry-Balsamic Glazed Chicken:
You won’t believe how addictive this sauce is, oh my! Enjoy this with a side of hot rice.
Chicken Cordon Bleu w/ Tomato-Sage Cream Sauce:
You’ll love this great recipe that was given to me by another personal chef. Served over hot pasta.
Crispy Roast Chicken and Shallots w/ Miso Gravy:
This recipe is a staff favorite at “Food and Wine” magazine. Wonderful!
Mojito Chicken:
Yummy beyond explanation is how chefs explain this dish. Very unique ingredients make this a festival in your mouth.
Pistachio Chicken w/ Mustard Cream Sauce:
Enjoy this pistachio crusted chicken w/ spices served with a delicious mustard cream sauce.
Chicken Marsala w/ Pancetta & Cream:
Rich and wonderful featuring chicken cutlets in heavy cream sauce.
Poulet Grand-mère:
Tender chicken breasts in a delicious red wine sauce using fresh herbs and grainy mustard. The skin will be left on this recipe.
Chicken Breasts with Herb Basting Sauce:
Marinated and roasted chicken this is basted. Moist and flavorful with the skin on.
Cinnamon Honey Chicken:
Oven roasted after soaking up sherry, cinnamon, honey and lime juice. Served with pan juices.
Chicken Braised w/ 40 Cloves of Garlic:
Legs and thighs are slowly braised w/ allspice, vermouth, tarragon, cinnamon, and cognac to provide a marvelous fragrance. Served w/ crusty bread for mopping up the juices.
Mandarin Orange Chicken:
Wonderful mandarin orange slices, green onions, and orange juice compliment the mushrooms in this fruity recipe. Enjoy!
Santa Fe Chicken w/ Chipotle Cream Sauce:
This wonderful recipe is a little spicy from smoked peppers in an awesome cream sauce that is surprisingly low in fat too.
Rao’s Famous Lemon Chicken:
Roasted chicken in a tasty lemon juice sauce, skin off or on, you make the call. It is delicious either way.
Four Cheese Chicken:
Using cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella, and cottage cheese, this recipe also sports spinach with a cheesy sauce.
Turkey Meatloaf w/ Sun-Dried Tomatoes:
A delicious and savory meatloaf made with ground turkey. From Bon Appetit.
Chicken, Artichoke, and
Rice Casserole:
Enjoy this casserole with tender chicken, rice, peas,
tomatoes, & artichoke hearts. Freezes great! From Cooking Light.
A very delicious chicken dish that has peaches mixed w/ a bit
of brown sugar & brandy to make a delicious sauce. From Custom Cuisine,
Cookbook author, Nicole
Creamy Poppyseed
Chicken:
Madame’s Bistro
Chicken:
From Chef
Barbequed Chicken
Potpie:
Cooking Light named this recipe as one of their 125 greatest all-
Roasted Sticky Chicken:
This chicken is rubbed w/ a secret blend of spices, stuffed w/ onions &
baked at a very low temperature for hours in the oven. The meat is ultra tender
& the crust is golden brown. Freezes great. A specialty of the chef.
Creamy Mushroom Chicken:
This is a great dish & one of my own recipes. Fresh mushrooms, cream cheese
& green onions smother the chicken. Yum….
Chunks of chicken, cheese, and spices from the
Chicken Divan:
Bloody Mary Chicken:
Spicy & slow cooked! In the crock-pot, these breasts are tenderized & SO
delicious. Try them soon!
The Best Oven-Fried
Chicken:
From How to Cook Without a Book, this recipe has won culinary
awards for its crunch and look of the real thing!
Gourmet Chicken
Spaghetti:
When you are in the mood for a rich & delicious chicken dish,
look no further. This white sauce & pasta concoction will have you craving
more.
Mexican Roll-Ups:
These chicken breasts are stuffed w/ yellow rice & green chilies then baked
after being coated w/ spices & cornmeal. Served w/ salsa.
Honey Pecan Chicken:
Golden chicken breasts covered in pecans w/ a great honey cream sauce. Perfect
w/ rice.
Chicken & Dressing
Casserole:
This one dish wonder is full of tender chicken & tasty
stuffing that can be heated quickly in the microwave. Enjoy it soon.
King Ranch Chicken:
The famous casserole from the famous King Ranch. It has tender chicken, corn
tortillas, onions, cheese & creamy sauce. Freezes great.
Jambalaya w/Basmati
A great recipe & client approved! Another Personal Chef shared her
recipe w/ me that contain chicken, smoked sausage, onions, bell peppers,
tomatoes & Cajun spices. Serve w/ fragrant Basmati rice.
A fragrant classic that was a favorite of
Neno’s Marinated
Chicken:
Slow cooked & flavorful. The meat will fall off the bone; you
won’t believe how tender this chicken is! AND, its h.o.t. for dinner!
A classic dish w/ turkey & noodles in a great white
sauce. Freezes great & heats up easily in the microwave.
Savory Stuffed Chicken
Breasts:
Marinated chicken stuffed w/ goat cheese, olives, fresh spinach
& apricots, then baked.
A specialty of the chef! Wonderful soup served w/
tortilla chips, fresh avocados, cheese & sour cream garnishes. Freezes
great. A client favorite!
Chicken & Tri-Color
Peppers in Tequila Lime Sauce:
Crispy Asparagus
Chicken:
Breaded chicken breasts slow cooked in a creamy asparagus sauce.
Very delicious.
Unfried Chicken:
Chicken Parmesan:
A
classic recipe w/ a light fresh basil sauce. Breaded cutlets w/ melted cheese
topping served over noodles.
Grilled Lemon & Cinnamon Chicken:
Marinated and ready for you to grill! Wonderful recipe that has oregano, lemons, cinnamon, with garlic. Easy & great for the grill.
Provolone Chicken
Breasts:
Your house will smell like a pizza parlor when you enjoy this dish
where chicken is covered w/ spices & delicious Provolone cheese.
Savory Chicken for the
Grill:
This marinated chicken is surrounded in tenderizing secret mixes of
spices. Ready for you to grill!
Caesar Chicken for the
Grill:
Marinated with a Caesar marinade and freshly slivered garlic cloves,
you can grill this in your backyard for dinner tonight!
Chicken & Lentils
Infused w/ Cinnamon:
This will have your whole kitchen wafting w/ wonder
smells from this aromatic dish! It presents leeks, sweet potatoes, lentils,
cinnamon, herbs de province, tomatoes & carrots, baked until tender.
This is a superb crock-pot dish that is hot, tender,
& ready to eat when you get home. If you like oriental dishes, this ones for
you!
Stir Fry
A great recipe w/ an oriental flair in a wonderful gravy & tender
chicken. Perfect w/ rice.
Chicken Paprikash:
Meatballs & chicken pair up to make this family favorite. The paprika turns
it red! Enjoy it w/ the wonderful sauce over hot buttered noodles.
Emeril’s Pot Pie:
A great chicken potpie from
Neno’s Chicken
Enchilada’s:
Creamy but low-fat enchiladas. Top w/ lettuce & tomatoes.
One of my most requested entrées. A year-round favorite among my clients.
Munner’s Wings:
This depression era entrée is delicious! Given to me by my grandmother, these
wings are irresistible & a family favorite for years.
Buttermilk Pecan
Chicken:
Tender chicken breasts that are dipped in buttermilk before a
coating of pecans are added. Thanks to
My favorite new Mexican recipe! Fluffy, yet dense;
flavorful, yet mild; complex, yet uncomplicated. It’s a south-of-the-border
“comfort classic.”
Country French Baked
Chicken:
Roasted potatoes, carrots, & onions (mushrooms optional) are
the perfect compliment to this wonderful baked chicken with savory gravy.
Seafood Selections
Fresh Seafood Baked w/ Tomatoes, Capers, & Herbs w/ a Feta Crumb Crust:
Fresh fish, shrimp, or scallops can be used to make this wonderful dish; serve w/ Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay.
Lime Orange Catfish:
Grill ready or grilled and ready to eat; your choice.
Poblano Corn Chowder w/ Shrimp:
Excellent soup made w/ smoky poblano chilies and delicious shrimp. Voted a favorite by personal chefs.
Crab Cakes with Tangerine Tarragon Butter Sauce:
These are scrumptious! Made w/ crabmeat and coated w/ Panko, a Japanese breadcrumb, they are perfect with the sauce.
Salmon Packet Supper:
Salmon fillets are joined with spices, peaches, spinach, and low-fat yogurt to create this taste sensation. A packet for everyone!
Potato-Rosemary Crusted Catfish Fillets:
An elegant fish dish w/ subtle rosemary flavors. Fresh sliced potatoes and garden rosemary infuse this culinary delight.
Broccoli Crawfish
Casserole:
This is so good you’ll think you were at Mardi Gras! A great
Cajun influenced dish with a nice cheese sauce.
Orange Roughly
Margarita:
Baked fish marinated in tequila, triple sec, & fresh lime
juice then topped w/ a tomato/onion/cilantro salsa.
Rosemary Roasted Salmon:
Delicious salmon roasted with fresh rosemary from the garden.
It’s drizzled with lemon juice too. SO delicious.
Greek-Style Scampi:
Cooking Light voted this one of their 10 best recipes of all time. Enjoy it today. It’s baked w/ tomatoes, feta cheese, parsley, garlic, &
lemon juice.
Shrimp Cakes w/ Creamy
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:
A wonderful recipe given to me by another Personal
Chef. Great cakes w/ an even better sauce!
Poached Salmon w/ Caper
Sauce:
Salmon served w/ a clear sauce & lemons over rice. Very
delicious.
Shrimp Fettuccine:
Christy, a Personal Chef in California gave this recipe to me. Enjoy this creamy shrimp recipe w/ fresh pasta &
mushrooms today. It’s delicious.
Unfried Catfish:
This recipe tastes like fried but is really baked. Less calories too! Recipe from Oprah Winfry’s personal chef!
Peppercorn Salmon:
Salmon steaks that are baked w/ lots of pepper, fresh mint & basil, along w/
tomatoes in a lemon/Tamari sauce.
Pecan Crusted Salmon
Filet:
Fresh salmon brushed with butter, mustard, and honey then topped with
bread crumbs and pecans. It’s wonderful!
Crunchy Bacon Crusted
Roughy:
A special Japanese breadcrumb is used for this great recipe that has
special crunchy results. It’s baked. A Red Lobster recipe.
Roasted Salmon w/Tomato Basil Sauce
Using a French technique, this salmon is cooked 2 ways & served w/ a
delicious sauce.
Pan Fried Salmon Cakes:
Cooks Illustrated has done it again w/ this recipe. Absolutely
the best salmon cake around. Don’t miss this one!
Salmon w/ Spinach &
Feta Cheese in Phyllo:
This is a wonderful fish entrée served wrapped in phyllo dough using spinach and three kinds of cheese.
Oven Fried Orange Roughy:
A specialty of the chef. A great blend of spices in a special
breading, then baked. The best fish I’ve tasted.
Maryland Style Crabcakes:
Seasoned lump crabmeat fried in olive oil until brown.
These little cakes are sure to please.
Rosemary-Roasted Salmon:
This recipe from Bon Appetit was given to me by another Personal Chef in Dallas, Donna Prall. It is SO delicious using garden fresh Rosemary
Pecan Crusted Salmon
Fillet:
Oven baked fish w/ a nice nutty coating.
Catfish on the Ritz:
Fresh catfish fillets covered w/ crushed Ritz crackers & drizzled w/ honey. They are baked until flaky for a delicious entrée.
Vegetarian Selections
Caramelized Onion Lasagna w/ Gorgonzola Sauce:
This is a great vegetarian selection with layers of cheese, delicious onions, and pasta w/ just the right spices.
Ultimate Veggie Burger:
Made w/ lentils and garden fresh veggies, this burger is hearty. Heat quickly in a pan and enjoy them on whole grain goodness and ready to use condiments.
Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos:
Personal Chef tested and client approved, this is one of Personal Chefs Network’s most requested recipe by clients in 2005.
Portobello Mushroom Bake:
A yummy vegetarian dish that is flavorful w/ incredible sauce. I serve it with quinoa for a perfect flavor mix.
Mushroom Polenta Pie:
Perfect low-fat selection that heats easily and features several varieties of mushrooms.
Black Bean Tamale Pie:
A wonderful vegetarian rendition of a classic that sports black beans with a polenta (corn meal) crust.
High-Rise Pasta Pie:
An impressive deep-dish vegetarian pie with penne pasta, Swiss chard, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and peas.
Seven Layer Tortilla Pie:
Also one of Cooking Light’s favorites. Layers of beans, spices, & sauces between flour tortillas.
Neno’s Portobello Lasagna:
A specialty of the chef. A wonderful lasagna w/ many kinds of fresh cheese, a great Merlot sauce, & meaty mushrooms. Freezes great. .
Hominy Chili w/ Beans:
From Chef Jennifer Van Hoof’s kitchen in NY, enjoy this vegetarian soup. White hominy, red beans, & tomatoes make the base then sour cream & cheese top it.
Vegetarian Purses:
Martha Stewart’s own recipe! If you love artichokes, spinach & roasted red peppers, wow, you are in for a treat! Wrapped in won-ton wrappers. AWESOME!
Buttercrumb Corn Pie w/ Tomato Salsa:
If you love corn, don’t pass this entrée up. It’s a wonderful corn pie w/ a great salsa for a topping. (seasonal)
Roasted Garlic Potato Soup:
Although this won’t freeze well, it’s worthy of this menu. The bacon & garlic make it hearty, but it’s low in fat & calories too.
Asparagus Quiche:
Another crustless wonder with leeks, asparagus, mushrooms, & cheeses from Four Sisters Inns. Enjoy the fresh egg & cream filling today.
Eggplant Parmesan:
This recipe is to die for, really! This recipe is from Ina Kuller, a successful Personal Chef in CA. It’s fabulous!!! At home, I sneak fresh Italian sausage in it, but you will have to tell me to do that for you. YUM……..
Calypso Burritos:
From Canadian Living Magazine, a Personal Chef featured this recipe. With zucchini, carrots, mixed beans & onions, enjoy this baked tortilla topped w/ cheese.
Minestrone:
A hearty soup that is made w/ beef stock. You will never miss the meat when you enjoy this wonderful comfort food.
Lentil Chili Pie w/ Cornbread Crust:
This delicious, spicy vegetable chili makes a deep casserole covered w/ w wonderful cornbread crust.
Spinach Pie:
Vegetarian pie w/ spinach, ricotta & Parmesan cheeses, onions, & spices. Martha, a Personal Chef in San Antonio, TX, gave this recipe to me.
Turkish Stuffed Peppers:
Contains rice, wonderful spices, walnuts, raisins, & apricots. Sweet & nutty……a REAL treat!
Greek Spinach Quiche:
A recipe from the kitchen of Personal Chef Jennifer Van Hoof in NYC. It has spinach, feta, and scallions to make up the recipe.
NOT Meatloaf:
This is an excellent vegetarian substitute for meatloaf full of flavorful spices. Ina Kuller, once again, shares a killer recipe!
Black Bean & Goat Cheese Enchiladas:
Chef Lynn Umstead shares this recipe with me from her Personal Chef Service in North Carolina. Easy to heat & eat. They have black beans, corn, cream cheese, goat cheese, & rice in the middle.
Applicable Sides
Autumn Wild Rice Butternut Squash Sage Risotto
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Sweet & Spicy Grilled Fruit Kabobs
Rosemary Lemon Orzo Pilaf Scalloped Pineapple
Balsamic Roasted Onions Baked Fruit
Haricot Verts w/ Roasted Shallots Canyon Ranch Bean Salad
Orange Scented Roasted Root Vegetables Caribbean Red Beans & Rice
Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes Pan Roasted Carrots
Roasted Broccoli Florets Roasted Vegetable Tarts
Squash Boats Caramelized Onion Tart w/ Brown Butter Crust
Veggie Gratin w/ Seasonal Selections Bell Pepper Rajas
Spaghetti Squash Gratin Tarte Tatin Provencal
Swiss Chard Gratin Seed Bread Stuffing
Joe’s Creamed Spinach Buttermilk Cornbread
Warm Broccoli Salad Buttermilk Biscuits
Roasted Asparagus w/Balsamic Browned Butter Buttered Rice
Corn Pudding Soufflé Twice Baked Potatoes
Macaroni Casserole Butternut Squash w/ Sage Orzo
Luby’s Macaroni & Cheese Jo Jo Potatoes
Saffron Almond Rice Pilaf Wiki Wiki Fried Rice
~I am happy to prepare your family recipes as well!
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