Appetites Personal Chef | Chicago » Blog http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com A Personal Chef Service for the Home and Events Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:28:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Spicy Orange Glazed Fish http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/feedyourappetites/~3/7c62YXmbRTE/ http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com/blog/recipes/197-spicy-orange-glazed-fish/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:45:22 +0000 Lindsay Jara http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com/?p=197

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]]> This recipe works with any type of fresh white fish. Tilapia and cod are flaky and a little hard to work with but much less expensive than firm fishes like halibut and sea bass. The bright flavors of this dish compliment my recipe for Coconut Risotto with Fresh Peas perfectly!

Note: You will need a mini food processor and a broiler in or under your oven to make this recipe.

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]]> For a while now, I’ve been wanting to make my own limoncello, to see if I could make a more-flavorful, less expensive homemade version than store-bought brands. Limoncello is an Italian liquor made with grain alcohol or 100 proof vodka infused with lemon zest and sweetened with a sugar syrup. It is best when served well chilled and can be an aperitif or dessert liquor.

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]]> http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com/blog/191-limoncello-experiment-step-1/feed/ 3 http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com/blog/191-limoncello-experiment-step-1/ Coconut Risotto with Fresh Peas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/feedyourappetites/~3/jD0phnkfDM4/ http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com/blog/recipes/187-coconut-risotto-with-fresh-peas/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:30:53 +0000 Lindsay Jara http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com/?p=187

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]]> This risotto can be a creamy, flavorful side to many fish and chicken dishes. Use regular coconut milk as opposed to low-fat versions because the fat will replace the parmesan found in most risotto recipes. Don’t worry, coconut milk is healthy for you in reasonable amounts!

Serves 4 as a side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ white or yellow onion, diced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced fine
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups arborio (risotto) rice
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2–3 cups chicken broth
  • Season To Taste with salt and pepper
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 1–2 limes. juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 pound fresh sugar snap or snow peas, rinsed

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]]> Many of my family and friends ask my advice on how to buy knives for their kitchen. The 3 most basic knives are the Chef’s or Santoku, Paring, and Bread knives. There are 6 important things to look for when buying knives.

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]]> I like black bean soup to have a smooth base, but with some whole beans and other veggies to give it texture. I also like just a bit of kick to it, the amount of spice that can be quenched with a margarita, and not so much that you need to drink a glass of milk with dinner! To make this recipe you will need a hand held immersion blender or a counter-top blender. Try this soup with some warm Country Cornbread, spread with butter.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 8 ounces mild chorizo (The V&V Supremo “No Picante” variety is easily available in most grocery stores)
  • ½ white or yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced (optional)
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2–3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cans black beans, thoroughly rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • Season To Taste with salt, pepper, dried oregano, cumin, coriander, chili powder
  • 1–2 limes. juiced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

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]]> My husband, David, recently took a business trip to Europe. I’ve always dreamed of going to Europe and I haven’t had the chance yet. As consolation, David promised to bring me back a truffle from France. He visited family friends in Paris who have a second home in the country. At the farm, they have a tree that frequently harbors black truffles buried in the dirt underneath.

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]]> http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com/blog/168-a-truffle-of-my-very-own/feed/ 1 http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com/blog/168-a-truffle-of-my-very-own/ Mango Salsa http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/feedyourappetites/~3/JJVS5uP0oRU/ http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com/blog/recipes/165-mango-salsa/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:18:27 +0000 Lindsay Jara http://www.appetitespersonalchef.com/?p=165

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]]> This mango salsa is a yummy accompaniment to tortilla chips and could also be a condiment to fish, chicken or pork. Try it with the White Fish Patties!

Makes 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced small
  • 3 Mangoes (ripe but still firm — see note) peeled and diced small
  • 3–4 scallions, white and green parts sliced into coins
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1–2 limes juiced
  • season to taste with salt, pepper, chili powder
  • add honey if needed to sweeten tart mangoes

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]]> I have been dreaming about caramel for a few months now and caramel apples just have not satisfied the craving. So the other day I made cinnamon caramel squares with smoked sea salt on top. I have made the recipe before many times before and most times they are perfect but sometimes..

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]]> The other day I was shopping at Whole Foods for my client and I passed by a shelf of honey. As I stared at a jar of golden honey with the comb, my mouth started watering. I had to remind myself that I already have at least 5 varieties of honey at home! So here (in no particular order) are more of my biggest temptations at the grocery store.

Cheese I am a sucker for cheese. It is really tough to pass by a fancy cheese counter without picking up a wedge of creamy brie, blue, manchego, fresh mozzarella…I could go on and on. My current favorite is Delice de Bourgogne, available at Whole Foods, Pastoral, and many other good cheese shops.

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]]> Fish patties can be made with any flaky white fish. I like tilapia because you can buy it in fillets with no skin or bones to remove and it is not very expensive. This recipe is very good served with the Roasted Corn Salad.

Serves 4

Ingredients

Fish Patties:

  • 3 cups fish poaching liquid (see Step 1)
  • 1 lemon rind, reserve the juice
  • 1 ½ pounds flaky white fish such as tilapia or sole, skin and bones removed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 scallions, white and green parts chopped
  • 2 ounces capers, drained
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup of bread crumbs (approximately)
  • Season To Taste with paprika, salt and pepper
  • 1–2 cups vegetable oil

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