Chef-2-Chef Newsletters: Recipe Club Volume VIII
 Foodservice Daily Index Volume VIII - January - June 2005 

Date: June 27, 2005 - July 1, 2005
Guest Host: Chef Jennifer Gordon
Theme: God Save the Queen - The Best of British Cuisine


Date: June 20, 2005 - June 24, 2005
Guest Host: Pam Nelson
Theme: Palate Pleasing Pork

  • Monday: Pork Pot Stickers; Kielbasa Sausage and Pork with Sauerkraut, Mushrooms and Potatoes; Pork and Seafood Stew.  Palate Pleasing Pork
  • Tuesday: Burritos with Pork and Pozole; Sweet and Sour Pineapple Pork Kebabs; Pork with Potato Mango Curry.  Palate Pleasing Pork
  • Wednesday: Pork Chops, Sautéed Apples and Calvados Cream; Pork Chops with Rhubarb, Onion and Raisin Chutney; Pork Chops with Cabbage and Onion Marmalade.  Pam Nelson- Palate Pleasing Pork
  • Thursday: Pork Chops with Crust of Onions; Pork Chops with Mango-Tequila Salsa; Pork in Hot and Spicy Cayenne Sauce (Vindaloo).  Pam Nelson- Palate Pleasing Pork
  • Friday: Pork Loin and Apricots with Beer-Mustard Sauce; Pork Loin Mexicana; Pork Medallions with Sherry Almond Sauce.  Palate Pleasing Pork

Date: June 13, 2005 - June 17, 2005
Guest Host: Patricia Rain
Theme: Vanilla Recipes for Summer Parties and Enjoyment


Date: June 6, 2005 - June 10, 2005
Guest Host: Cathy Leslie
Theme: Cathy Leslie's Seafood Sampler


Date: May 30, 2005 - June 3, 2005
Guest Host: Chef Steve Collins
Theme: Free and Easy Grilling


Date: May 16, 2005 - May 20, 2005
Guest Host: Chef Russell Cronkhite
Theme: A Return to Family Picnics

  • Monday: Golden Garden Gazpacho; Grilled Marinated Game Hens; Sunflower Couscous Salad; Sun-Ripened Summer Stone Fruit Parfaits.  A Return to Family Picnics
  • Tuesday: Farm Stand Vegetable Salad; Grilled Apricot Honey Pork Tenderloins; Roasted Onion and Sweet Potato Salad; Upside-down Rhubarb Plum Cake.  A Return to Family Picnics
  • Wednesday: Asparagus Vinaigrette; Chilled Poached Salmon with Caper-Chive Mayonnaise; Dilled Spring Potato Salad; Nectarine and Jumble Berry Shortcake.  A Return to Family Picn
  • Thursday: Chilled Cantaloupe Soup; Grilled Chicken with Avocado and Jicama Salad Wrap; Orzo Salad; Apricot-Almond Crumbles.  A Return to Family Picnics
  • Friday: Crostini with Olive Tapenade and Tomato Relish; Goat Cheese Tart; Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing; Poached Pears with Orange and Fresh Figs.  Chef Russell Cronkhite- A Return to Family Picnics

Date: May 9, 2005 - May 13, 2005
Guest Host: Mark Reinfeld and Bo Rinaldi
Theme: Vegan World Fusion Cuisine


Date: May 2, 2005 - May 6, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Grilled to Perfection

  • Monday: Grilled Appetizers: Asian Style Grilled Scallops Wrapped In Bacon; Grilled Portobello with Basil and Gorgonzola; Grilled Picante Sauce. Grilled to Perfection
  • Tuesday: Grilled Salads: Charlie Trotter's Grilled Beef Tenderloin Cobb Salad; Grilled Soft-shell Crabs with Jicama Salad; Garlicky Grilled Red Potato Salad.  Grilled to Perfection
  • Wednesday: Grilled Veggies and Sides: Chef Paul Silva's Cumin and Lime Grilled Corn; Grilled Cajun Potato Wedges; Grilled Sweet Onion Rings Dijon.  Grilled to Perfection
    Thursday: Grilled Entrees: Sesame Grilled Trout; Grilled Ham Slice with Plum Glaze; Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken and Pepper Skewers.  Grilled to Perfection
  • Friday: Grilled Desserts and Fruits: Grilled Pears with Gorgonzola and Honey; Ginger-Rum Grilled Pineapple; Grilled Peaches and Berries. Grilled to Perfection

Date: April 25, 2005 - April 29, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: The Art of Seasoning and Flavoring Food

  • Monday: Define Seasoning and Flavoring and the Basic Rules of Seasoning and Flavoring Foods; Rosemary and Garlic Flavored Steak; Tenderloin Steak au Poivre; Grilled Asparagus.  The Art of Seasoning and Flavoring your Food
  • Tuesday: Common Seasonings and Flavorings; Vietnamese Marinade for Fried or Grilled Game Birds; Grilled Pico de Gallo; Grainy Mustard Sauce; Plantation Sauce.  The Art of Seasoning and Flavoring your Food
  • Wednesday: Herbs and Spices Defined and Basic Buying and Storage Tips for Herbs and Spices; Mussels Steamed in Orange Juice with Basil; Sliced Tomato, Basil and Blue Cheese Plate; Oriental Style Fish with Cilantro and Ginger.  The Art of Seasoning and Flavoring your Food
  • Thursday: Using Seasoning Blends, Rubs and Marinades; Down-Home Fried Chicken Seasoning; Bayou Gumbo Seasoning; Blackening or Cajun Seasoning; Spicy Seasoning Mix; Kansas City Style BBQ Rub Seasoning; Asian Rub; Hot and Spicy Rub; Greek Island Rub; Orange and Soy Sauce Marinade; Fajita Marinade; Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette; Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette.  The Art of Seasoning and Flavoring your Food
  • Friday: Using Condiments, Sauces and Jellies; Rack of Lab with Mustard and Herb Crumb Crust, Dave's BBQ Sauce, Raspberry Vinaigrette. The Art of Seasoning and Flavoring your Food

Date: April 18, 2005 - April 22, 2005
Guest Host: Cathy Leslie
Theme: Chef Cathy Leslie Prepares Poultry


Date: April 11, 2005 - April 15, 2005
Guest Host: Susie Fishbein
Theme: Kosher by Design Entertains


Date: April 4, 2005 - April 8, 2005
Guest Host: Pam Nelson
Theme: Spring Forward! Recipes to Welcome the Season


Date: March 28, 2005 - April 1, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson and Bruce Morgan
Theme: The Daily Grind or "All About Peppercorns"

  • Monday: Peppercorn Varieties and Origins; Green Peppercorn Sauce; Grilled Flank Steak with Green Peppercorn Butter.  The Daily Grind
  • Tuesday: Grilled Asparagus with Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette; Pink Peppercorn Sauce for Grilled or Broiled Fish; Minted Peas with Pink Peppercorns.  The Daily Grind
  • Wednesday: White Peppercorn Sauce for Halibut; Easy Egg Drop Soup; Oyster and Brie Stew.  The Daily Grind
  • Thursday: Black Pepper Crabs and Prawns; Duck Breast au Poivre; Peaches with Balsamic Vinegar and Black Pepper.  The Daily Grind
  • Friday: Peppercorn Avocado Soup; Tuna Steaks with Peppercorns; Salmon in Vodka Cream Sauce with Green Peppercorns.  The Daily Grind

Date: March 21, 2005 - March 25, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: How Cool Can a Coulis Be?


Date: March 14, 2005 - March 18, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Fabulous Fish Recipes

  • Monday: Tilapia en Papillote with Asparagus and Shrimp; Tilapia Fajitas; Tilapia with Almond Crust.  Fabulous Fish Recipes
  • Tuesday: Rainbow Trout with Green Onion and Ginger Mayonnaise; Peppercorn Trout with Curry Corn Sauce; Sesame Orange Trout.  Fabulous Fish Recipes
  • Wednesday: Baked Fillet of Catfish Creole; Baked Catfish with Amaretto Cream Sauce; Catfish Parmesan.  Fabulous Fish Recipes
  • Thursday: Baked Cod Provencal; Easy Fish Chowdah; Cod au Gratin.  Fabulous Fish Recipes
  • Friday: Ginger and Cilantro Poached Halibut; Baked Blue Cheese Halibut; Grilled Halibut with Cucumber Sauce.  Fabulous Fish Recipes

Date: March 7, 2005 - March 11, 2005
Guest Host: Chef Cathy Leslie
Theme: A Sampling of Recipes from Cat's Kitchen


Date: February 28 - March 4, 2005
Guest Host: Chef June Jacobs, CCP
Theme: Winter Recipes


Date: February 21, 2005 - February 25, 2005
Guest Host: Chef Michael Holleman
Theme: More Great Grains and Pasta from Chef Michael Holleman


Date: February 14, 2005 - February 18, 2005
Guest Host: Personal Chef Terry Henderson
Theme: Winter Warmers from a Canadian Personal Chef


Date: February 7, 2005 - February 11, 2005
Guest Host: Cookbook Author Diane Brown
Theme: More Romantic Recipes


Date: January 31, 2005 - February 4, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Super Bowl Super Snacks

  • Monday: Crab Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms with "Creole Style" Remoulade Sauce; Crab Stuffed Mushrooms; Shrimp Stuffed with Deviled Crab.  Super Bowl Super Snacks
  • Tuesday: Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing; Wasabi and Sesame Grilled Chicken Wings; Dana Carpender's Heroin Wings.  Super Bowl Super Snacks
  • Wednesday: Tequila Shrimp Quesadillas with fresh Tomatillo Salsa; Jacques Pepin's Guacamole Picante; Pam's Favorite Salsa.  Super Bowl Super Snacks
  • Thursday: Roast Tenderloin Sandwich with Chipotle Mayonnaise; Classic Maine Lobster Roll; Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Caramelized Onions.  Super Bowl Super Snacks
  • Friday: Bacon Clam Dip; Bloody Mary Dip; Pretzel Party Dip.  Super Bowl Super Snacks

Date: January 24, 2005 - January 28, 2005
Guest Host: Chef Ian Stringer
Theme: Traditional Bermudian Cuisine


Date: January 17, 2005 - January 21, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: All About Shrimp

  • Monday: Shrimp and Vegetables with Linguine; Spicy Shrimp Primavera with Saffron Linguine; Shrimp, Okra and Andouille Sausage Gumbo.  All About Shrimp
  • Tuesday: Shrimp and Artichoke Pasta Salad with Pine Nuts; Artichokes and Shrimp in Peppery Butter Sauce; Shrimp and Cabbage Dumplings in a Ginger Broth.  All About Shrimp
  • Wednesday: Rice Pilaf with Shrimp and Corn; Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin; Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas in Chipotle Cream Sauce.  All About Shrimp
  • Thursday: Shrimp and Scallop Chowder with Coconut Milk; Shrimp and Fresh Herb Spaetzle with Creamy Tomato Sauce; Shrimp and Ginger Soup.  All About Shrimp
  • Friday: Shrimp and Lime Tostadas; Shrimp and Mushroom Madeira; Shrimp and Prosciutto with Balsamic Dressing.  All About Shrimp

  Date: January 10, 2005 - January 14, 2005
Guest Host: Celebrity Chefs
Theme: Recipes from our Featured Celebrity Chefs

  • Monday: Chef Kent Rathbun's Texas Blue Crab Salad; Chef Ming Tsai's Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup with Bell Pepper-Bacon Salsa; Chef Todd English's Pan Griddled Lamb Chops.  Recipes from our Featured Celebrity Chefs
  • Tuesday: Chef Allen Susser's Shrimp Martini with Yellow Tomato, Purple Potato and Green Olives; Chef Frank Stitt's Baked Oysters with Slab Bacon, Wilted Greens and Breadcrumbs; Chef Cary Neff's Ahi Tuna Tower.  Recipes from our Featured Celebrity Chefs
  • Wednesday: Chef Tanya Holland's Spiced Molasses Duck Breast Salad with Figs, Pecans, and Bitter Greens; Chef Silvia Bianco's Salmon and Wild Mushrooms in a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce over Fettuccine; Chef Sandy D'Amato's Lemon Pound Cake with Caramelized Apricots.  Recipes from our Featured Celebrity Chefs
  • Thursday: Chef Rick Bayless's Tiny Tostadas of Smoky Chicken Tinga with Avocado and Aged Cheese; Chef Mario Batali's Orechiette with Sweet Sausage and Broccoli Rabe; Chef Russell Cronkhite's Tangy Cheese Broccoli.  Recipes from our Featured Celebrity Chefs
  • Friday: Chef Michel Stroot's Ruby Red Grapefruit Coleslaw; Chefs Stu Stein and Mary Hinds Spice Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Savory Herb Sauce; Chef Andy Husbands Hot Blackberries and Cream.  Recipes from our Featured Celebrity Chefs

Date: January 3, 2005 - January 7, 2005
Guest Host: Year 2004 Recipe Club Hosts
Theme: A Look Back: Some
of Our Favorites from 2004

  • Monday: Diane Brown's Mussels with Fennel, Tomato and Saffron; Kelly Johnson's Pollo Desinflado Asada with Pipian Rojo; Paul Silva's Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Dill. Some of Our Favorites from 2004
  • Tuesday: Chef June Jacobs, CCP, Salad Provencale; Dana Carpender's Maple-Balsamic Glazed Salmon; Chef June Jacobs, CCP, Lemon Tart. Some of Our Favorites from 2004
  • Wednesday: Vicki Sebastiani's Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken and Pepper Skewers; Marilyn Tausend's Camarones y Pasta con Tequila; Patsy Jamieson's Turkish Red Pepper Spread. Some of Our Favorites from 2004
  • Thursday: Culinary Institute of America's Spicy Asian Grilled Shrimp; Michael Holleman's Mediterranean Couscous Salad; The King Arthur Flour Essential Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie. Some of Our Favorites from 2004
  • Friday: Sharon Sander's Gorgonzola Chicken Thighs; Chef Steve Collins Smoked Trout with Smoked Poblano Salsa and Chipotle Crema; Patricia Rain's Light Lemon Ice Cream. Some of Our Favorites from 2004