Embrace Ugly Food!
Working with food on a daily basis gives me a new appreciation for food as it is meant to be. Food is like people: Just because it is not perfect…
Read More →Personal Chefs: An alternative to Assisted Living
With the aging of our parents and a large part of the population in general there is a growing movement to aging at home and the services that can make…
Read More →Bird’s Nest Breakfast Cups
Yield: 12 servings Ingredients 1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2/3 cup…
Read More →BBQ Mini Meatloafs
These small portion sized and delicious meatloafs will keep you coming back for more. Yield: 4 Servings (2 meatloafs) Ingredients 1 pound ground beef (90% lean) 2 ribs celery, peeled…
Read More →11 Must know tips for Freezing and Re-heating Food
Some great tips on the safe re-heating and storage of frozen foods. Freezing keeps fresh food fresh and is one of the best storage techniques for keeping nutrients intact. Most…
Read More →You really are what you eat: Nutrients in food can change how GENES ‘behave’
The Science of food is constantly coming up with interesting things and usually it boils down to what we put in our mouths does matter. We are here to help…
Read More →Ham and Veggie Fried Rice
Tossing in frozen green peas at the end of cooking keeps them bright and lively. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 (8.5-ounce) pouches precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 2…
Read More →Snapper with Black Beans and Bok Choy
Quick to make and high in nutrition this is the perfect weeknight meal. This recipe combines fish, leafy greens, wine and high fiber ingredients to create a dish that will…
Read More →My Chef Lara Sample Menus
If you have ever wondered what it is that we cook for our clients then your wait is over! Below are two sample menus that we have actually cooked for…
Read More →Tax Seasoning Packages – add spice to the tax season!
For our Tax Accountant Clients! We understand that tax season can be a time where other priorities stand in the way of good eating. My Chef Lara is here to…
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