Sunday, June 26, 2011

On the menu this week...

What would it look like if you had a personal chef at your house one day this week? One family can tell you! Yesterday I prepared my full service of 4 servings of 5 different entrees. This is what it looked like at the beginning of the day...



And this is what it eventually turned into...
Asian Shrimp Fried Rice Bowl and Mac & Two Cheeses


And this is just a sampling of what I cooked! The menu was created specifically for this family.

Mediterranean Fresh Fish
Baked fresh Fish covered with a topping of Black olives, Artichoke Hearts, Feta, and Tomato flavored with a hint of Garlic and Lemon
    Lemon Asparagus
   Asparagus with a light lemon butter sauce.

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
Chicken Strips, Black Beans and Jack cheese in a Mexican salsa rolled in Flour Tortillas and topped with cheese and Picante sauce.

Asian Shrimp Fried Rice Bowl
Asian-flavored shrimp, zucchini, cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms and carrot strips atop fried rice.

Roast Beef Wellington with Horseradish Sauce
Baked Puff Pastry filled with a mixture of Roast Beef, Swiss Cheese and Mushrooms served with a Horseradish Sauce
   Garlic Mashed Potatoes
   Seasoned Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

Mac and Two Cheeses with Prosciutto and Shallots
Penne pasta with cheddar and Meunster cheeses topped with prosciutto, caramelized shallots and panko bread crumbs.
     Roasted Green Beans
     Green Beans roasted with Garlic and Onion finished with Balsamic Vinegar

And all it takes for a complete meal is the family popping the dish in the microwave or oven!

Here's what the finished, package product looks like. I made Pork Paprikash with Buttered Egg Noodles for another family, and I was just informed today by the teen son that it was "really good. Like, really good." I cannot ask for higher praise than that!

This package is ready for the freezer.
Pull it out when you're ready for Pork Paprikash!
And after a day of cooking, I came home to my parents serving as my personal chef. How great is that? Nothing beats homemade chicken salad with grapes, fresh fruit and cheese on a hot day.

Friday, June 24, 2011

A little kitchen genie!

Wouldn't it be wonderful to come home after a full day's activities and find that someone has filled your refrigerator and freezer with home-cooked meals, just like you like them? This is not pie-in-the-sky, friends! This can really happen to you.

Enter nourish personal chef service and me, Leigh Brannan, your personal chef. Based on your food preferences, I plan a menu. Once you approve the menu and we agree upon a cook date, you can sit back and relax! On the scheduled day, I will shop for your groceries, buying the best quality meat and freshest vegetables for your meals. I bring the groceries to your house and begin to cook, using my own pots, pans and utensils. All I need from you is a working stove, refrigerator and sink! After all the meals are put away either in the refrigerator or freezer, I clean up your kitchen and go on my way.

I will save you about 12-15 hours per week in the kitchen so you have time to do what you want to do and eat well. You don’t have to worry about what’s for dinner, shopping, cooking, or cleaning up! By removing the what's-for-dinner-dilemma stress and feeding you well, I help nourish your mind, body and soul.

Stay tuned for more posts about upcoming menus for happy clients, yummy recipes, and--my favorite--a little storytelling from the kitchen. In the meantime, check out my website, nourishpc.com, for more information.

Bon appetit!