Best Personal chef Prices in Town

  • August 11, 2010 7:53 am

BEST Pricing in this Economy I have lowered my prices by 25%

“I want as many people in San Diego to  enjoy my meals without messing up their budget and still enjoy high quality meals prepared by a Top Chef here in San Diego, California”

-Chef Joe

The 5×4 Plan — $200  plus the cost of groceries

The 5×4 Plan provides 4 servings of 5 entrees paired with side dishes for 20 full meals. This is the most common meal plan.

The 4×4 Plan — $170 plus the cost of groceries

The 4×4 Plan provides 4 servings of 4 entrees paired with side dishes for 16 full meals.

The 3×4 Plan — $150 plus the cost of groceries

The 3×4 Plan provides 4 servings of 3 entrees paired with side dishes for 12 full meals.

The 5×2 Plan — $130 plus the cost of groceries

The 5×2 Plan provides 2 servings of 5 entrees paired with side dishes for 10 full meals.

What are some of your favorite dishes?

  • August 8, 2010 8:43 am

Hi…I am trying to find out peoples  favorite foods in different cuisines.  I cook a lot of Italian, American, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, and i am starting to dabble into Spanish Cuisines.   I  would like to find out what some of the favorite meals are for people out there.  I would like to share some favorite recipes for everyone to enjoy.  Please leave a comment so I can help out as many people as I can.  i want this site to be an interactive community to were I can interact with peoples culinary needs in an artistic fashion.

“Makini Chicken Witn Naan Bread and Basmati Rice”

I Love Beef Jerky

  • July 2, 2010 6:32 am

Growing Up My parents bought a food dehydrator. What did I do with it. I started making beef jerky from scratch. This all happened before I came a chef. I was already preparing marinades and dehydrating meats. This is a really cost effective method . Jerky goes for like $7 dollars a bag at the local grocery store. You can make your own for about half. Plus you’ll have way more then a bag serving. Every Time I buy a bag at the grocery store I end up eating it all, enjoy!!!

Tasty Beef Jerky Recipe

Ingredients:
Amount, Item & Brand (If Applicable)
5 Lbs. Minimum (One piece preferred) Fresh Brisket (Lean) – Any brand
*You may substitute the beef brisket with your choice of meat*
15 – 20 oz. Soy Sauce – Any brand
15 oz. Worcestershire Sauce – Lea & Perins – Preferred
15 – 20 oz. Teriyaki sauce – Any brand
2 – 4 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar – Any brand
2 – 4 tablespoons Garlic Powder – Any brand
2 – 4 tablespoons Onion Powder – Any brand
2 – 4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper – Any brand
5 oz. bottle Liquid Smoke – Any brand any type
2 – 4 oz. Dark Corn Syrup or Molasses for even more flavor – Any brand
1 – Very Sharp Knife

All ingredients can be more or less as you desire to your own taste except soy &
Worcestershire which can be more, you must have enough liquid to cover meat. Brown sugar and corn syrup or molasses can be to taste for sweetness or not used at all (SEE TIP BELOW***).
Add all liquid ingredients into container (with lid is preferred or cover with a plastic
wrap) (see tip below*) Now add all other ingredients into the container, stir frequently. Trim as much fat as
possible off the brisket (meat). It is the fat on the meat that will go bad (rancid) not the
meat. The meat is to be sliced with the grain as thin as possible (approx. 3/16″).
(see tip below**) To aid in slicing meat thinly, freeze until ice crystals are formed)
This allows for more slices and a quicker drying time. Place into marinade as sliced. Make sure
all meat is covered with the ingredients and stir meat occasionally to ensure all areas of
meat have been exposed to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours or more,
occasionally shaking or stirring the meat at least 2 more times.

Foods That Raise Risk for Metabolic Syndrome

  • June 30, 2010 5:05 am

Metabolic syndrome increases your risk for heart disease and stroke.  Doctors consider someone to have metabolic syndrome when they have 3 or more risk factors: high blood pressure, low HDL (good cholesterol) and diabetes or pre-diabetes. Although scientists know that diet is linked to metabolic syndrome, they don’t completely understand how.  However, a new study has implicated meat, fried food and, surprisingly, diet soda in the development of metabolic syndrome.

In a study, NIH-funded researchers looked at the eating habits of almost 10,000 middle-age adults. Within 9 years, about 40% of the people had developed metabolic syndrome.  Their risk was greater if they ate a Western diet, which means they ate lots of refined grains, processed meat, fried foods and red meat.  The researches found that dairy prevents this syndrome, but hamburgers, hot dogs, processed meats and fried foods were each linked to a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.  Whole grains, refined grains, nuts, coffee or fruits and vegetables are not linked to this syndrome.

Strangely, regular soda and other sweetened drinks weren’t associated with this syndrome, but diet soda is connected with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome.

These findings aren’t conclusive.  Certain foods may not in themselves contribute to metabolic syndrome.  Instead, they may serve as markers for other behaviors that do lead to metabolic syndrome.  Scientists hope future research will clarify this picture.

A classic Dish that everyone always loves

  • June 23, 2010 1:44 am

“Kung  Pao Chicken”

I always make my sauce from scratch.  I use a little fresh minced garlic, chili, arbols broken on half, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and soy sauce.  To stretch this sauce just add chicken stock and thicken with a little cornstarch slurry.  Cornstarch slurry is a little cornstarch mixed with cold water and mix until smooth and add a little bit into your sauce and make sure you check the thickness after a few minutes.  It doesn’t take long for it to thicken.

Summer Salad with Organic Butter Lettucce

  • June 19, 2010 2:50 am

Here is a pic of a refreshing summer salad that I made recently out of all organic ingredients. Is very light and healthy.  It has Shrimp, Avocado, and a Grapefruit Vinaigrette ….

Video Recipes and Cooking 101

  • June 12, 2010 10:57 pm

I will be adding video recipes to my site to help people learn the basics of cooking and some of my favorite recipes I have learned over the years….check back soon as they will become available.

Art Union Extavaganza Free Food!!!

  • June 12, 2010 10:47 pm

I will be serving hundreds of appetizers to guests for free.  I am trying to introduce my guests to my services here in San Diego , ca.  I will be offering discounts to the first 10 people that sign up with my services.

There will be an array of appetizers from Crab Rangoons with spicy  pineapple  chutney and an array of bruschettas with different toppings.  I l forward to meeting everyone that shows up.  Stop by to enjoy some phenominal finger foods for free.