Chef-2-Chef Newsletters: Recipe Club Volume I
 Foodservice Daily IndexVolume I - 2001 

Date:  December 17, 2001
Guest Host: Club  Submitted Recipes
Theme: "More Holiday Recipes"


Date:  December 10, 2001
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson 
Theme: "More Holiday Recipes"

  • Monday: Tips and Techniques for Cooking Prime Rib. Boursin Twice Baked Potatoes. White Chocolate and Lingonberry Cheesecake Chef David Nelson
  • Tuesday: Tips and Techniques for Cooking Game Hens. Roasted Game Hens with Goat Cheese and Walnut Linguine. Cape Cod Game Hen. Chocolate Truffle Cake Chef David Nelson
  • Wednesday: Tips and Techniques for Cooking Duck. Grilled Muscovy Duck Breast with Grand Marnier Peach Sauce. Roast Duckling with Raspberry Sauce. Orange Sweet Potatoes. Chef David Nelson
  • Thursday: Tips for Cooking Rack of Lamb. Rack of Lamb with Mustard and Herb Crust. Lamb Chops with Blackberry Sauce. Cranberry Rice. Chef David Nelson
  • Friday: Cooking with Wild Game. Bibb Salad with Duck, Mandarin Oranges and Plum Croutons. Raspberry Vinaigrette. Elk Medallions with Rhubarb Port Wine Sauce. Pan Roasted Quail with Jalapeno Plum Sauce. Potato Nests. Spaghetti Squash Almondine. White Chocolate Mousse with Swedish Huckleberries Chef David Nelson

Date:  December 3, 2001
Guest Host: Cynthia Bowan  
Theme: "Holiday  Extravaganza"

  • Monday: Tree-Trimming Brunch
    Mimosas, Swedish Fruit Soup, Scrambled Eggs with Peppers, Biscuits or small rolls, Grated Potato Casserole, Broiled Tomatoes, Cranberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Coffee and Tea. Cynthia Bowan

  • Tuesday: Caroling Party - Dessert Table
    Wassail, Sour Cream-Lemon Pound Cake, Chocolate-Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake, Quad L Ranch Cheesecake, Pumpkin Tiramisu, Chocolate Torte Lili, Angel Food Squares, Caramel Dream Tassies, Coffee and Tea. Cynthia Bowan

  • Wednesday: Cookie Exchange
    Lemon Crunch Cake, Chocolate Chip, Coffeecake, Cherry-Coconut Bars, Cranberry Rugelach, Spumoni Biscotti, Egg Nog Thumbprints, Coffee and Tea Cynthia Bowan

  • Thursday: Hanukkah - Supper
    Vegetarian Chopped "Liver", Potato Latkes Applesauce, Sweet and Sour Brisket, Challah, Cinnamon-Nut Baked Apples with Maple Glaze, Chocolate Hanukkah Stars, Red Wine Cynthia Bowan

  • Friday: Christmas Day Buffet
    Dill Bread Rolls, Baked Ham, Crudites tray, Sandy's Waldorf Salad, Fennel, Green Bean and Olive Salad, Bethany's Woodloch Salad, Company Potatoes, Wild Rice with Cranberries and Caramelized Onions, Peppermint Twist Cheesecake, White Christmas Cake Cynthia Bowan

  • Saturday: New Year's Eve
    Nan's Slush, Champagne Punch, Reuben Dip, Roasted Olives with Garlic and Fennel, Fondue-Style Cheese-Stuffed Puffs,  Sausage Bites, Just About Everything Cheese Ball, Raspberry-Camembert Spread
    Crudite tray,  New Year's Pretzel (sweet roll). Cynthia Bowan


Date:  November 26, 2001
Guest Host: Chef Michael Elsner 
Theme: "Old New York German Recipes" 


Date:  November 19, 2001
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson 
Theme: "Talking Turkey! Tips and assorted Thanksgiving Recipes.

  • Monday: Turkey Tips and Cooking Guidelines: Fried Turkey, Creole Turkey, Grilled Turkey, Tenderloins with Cranberry and Tangerine Bourbon Glaze David Nelson
  • Tuesday: Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Cream of Yellow Squash and Morel Mushroom Soup, Hot Artichoke and Chile Dip, Tomato Herb Bread, Sun-Dried Cranberry Zucchini, Nut Bread, Spaghetti Squash with Amaretto and Almond Butter. David Nelson
  • Wednesday: Thanksgiving Desserts:  Chocolate Pecan Pie, Iowa Style Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Ice Cream and Cranberry Nut Pudding. David Nelson
  • Friday Got Leftover Turkey? Turkey Curry, Rosemary Turkey Salad, Turkey Vegetable Stir-Fry David Nelson

Date:  November 12, 2001
Guest Host: June Jacobs CCP 
Theme: "A Yankee Cooks Southern"

  • Monday: Luscious Collard Greens, Hot Pepper Cornbread June Jacobs
  • Tuesday: Blackened Catfish, Maque Choux June Jacobs
  • Wednesday: Medallions of Pork Le Ruth, Spinach Rice June Jacobs
  • Thursday: Red Beans and Rice, Mesclun Salad w/ Blood Orange Vinaigrette June Jacobs
  • Friday: Creole Roast Turkey, Flora's Cornbread Dressing, Sweet Potato Pie June Jacobs

Date:  November 5, 2001
Guest Host: Sharon Sanders CCP 
Theme: "Eat Italian, Be Happy"

Cooking Up an Italian Life: Simple Pleasures of Italy in Recipes and Stories by Sharon Sanders, CCP

  • Monday: Mostaccioli in Fiery Tomato Sauce, Sweet and Sharp Carrots Sharon Sanders
  • Tuesday: Beans, Greens, and Sausage Soup,  Seedless Red Grapes Sharon Sanders
  • Wednesday: Orange-Glazed Roasted Salmon and Fennel, Spinach Linguine Sharon Sanders
  • Thursday: Gorgonzola Chicken Thighs, Braised Red Cabbage. Sharon Sanders
  • Friday: Tuscan Dinner, Cannellini Bean Salad, Antipasto, Roast Pork with Rosemary and Garlic
    Stir-Sautéed Spinach, Rustic Bread Frozen Chocolate Torte with Cappuccino Cream Sharon Sanders

Date: October 29, 2001
Guest Host: Author Martin Kimeldorf 
Theme: "Grill Play - The Art of Leisurely  BBQ"


Date: October 22, 2001
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson 
Theme: "Some of my Favorite At-Home Meals"


Date: October 15, 2001
Guest Host: Kelly Johnson 
Theme: "Simple Autumn Elegance"

  • Monday: Wild Mushroom Fettuccine with Bacon, Parmesan and Rosemary Chef Kelly Johnson
  • Tuesday: Seared Tuna Loin with Roasted Fennel, Tomatoes and Pesto Chef Kelly Johnson
  • Wednesday: Roasted Loin of Pork with Caramelized Apples and Sweet Potatoes Chef Kelly Johnson
  • Thursday: Sauteed Chicken Breast with Caper-Mushroom Cream and Wild Rice Pilaf  Chef Kelly Johnson
  • Friday: And for the weekend... Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Bourbon - Spinach Salad with Bacon-Mustard Vinaigrette - Seared Salmon with White Cheddar Mac&Cheese and Tomato-Fennel Beurre Chef Kelly Johnson

Date: October 8, 2001
Guest Host: Cynthia Bowan 
Theme: Chinese Extravaganza

  • Monday: Quick Chinese Egg Drop Soup, Spicy Napa and Red Pepper Stew, Chinese Tea Salad, Almond Cookies Author Cynthia Bowan
  • Tuesday: Hot and Sour Soup, Mandarin Orange Salad, Mongolian Beef, Fresh Ginger Ice Cream Author Cynthia Bowan
  • Wednesday: Dragon and Phoenix Soup, Kung Pao Chicken, Lo Mein, Fresh Orange Ice Cream Author Cynthia Bowan
  • Thursday: Salad with Oriental Dressing, Orange-Ginger Broccoli with Noodles, Beef with Snow Peas, Five Spice Cookies Author Cynthia Bowan
  • Friday: Dim Sum Celebration, Wasabi Crab Dip, Oriental Dip with Fried Won Tons, Pork and Shrimp Toasts, Crab Rangoon with Two Sauces, Pork Su Mai, Beef Ksuhsashi, Lions Head Meatballs, My Garlic Spareribs, Sizzling Shrimp, Sesame Chicken Wings Author Cynthia Bowan

Date: October 1, 2001
Guest Host: June Jacobs CCP 
Theme: "Cuisine au Courant"

  • Monday: Chicken with Red Wine Vinegar Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes Chef June Jacobs
  • Tuesday: (The Real) Filet of Fish Sandwich, Mixed Greens with Basic Dijon Vinaigrette Chef June Jacobs
  • Wednesday: Butterflied Leg of Lamb a la Provencal, Nicoise Potato Salad with Tiny Green Beans Chef June Jacobs
  • Thursday: "Burn your Fingers" Mussels, Pasta with Pesto Chef June Jacobs
  • Friday's Special: Montrachet Tarts, Boeuf Bourguignon, Saffron Fettuccini, Feastivals Special Salad, Caramelized Apple Tart in Brie Puff Pastry Chef June Jacobs

Week: September 24, 2001
Guest Host: John E Clark, CEC
Theme: Fish and Seafood

  • Monday: Creole Crab Dip, Sauteed Shrimp and Pasta, Hot Buttered Rum and Bay Bridge Sugar Pie Chef Johnny
  • Tuesday: Bacon Cheese Soup, Florentine Twice Bakes, Glazed Apples and Carrots, Fried Snapper in Oats Chef Johnny
  • Wednesday: New England Butternut Bisque, Sweet Potato Apple Bake, Crab Cakes, Granny's Applesauce Cake Chef Johnny
  • Thursday: Wilted Spinach Salad, Baked Tomatoes, Spicy Scallops, Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie Chef Johnny
  • Friday: Cayenne Corn Bread, Baked Yams, Blackened Red Snapper w/ Crawfish Sherry Sauce, Creole Tomatoes, Pecan Pie. Chef Johnny

Week: September 17, 2001
Guest Host: Mark French 
Theme: "Eclectic Invisible Chef"


Date: January 2, 2006 - January 6, 2006
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: A Tribute to 2005

  • Monday: Chef Ian Stringer's Bermuda Peach Kebabs; Diane Brown's Asparagus Parmesan Frittata; Chef Mike Holleman's Chicken Tortilla Soup with Red Rice. 

  • Tuesday: Chef June Jacobs Mussels Dijonnaise; Susie Fishbein's Thai Slaw Salad; Chef Russell Cronkhite's Crostini with Olive Tapenade and Tomato Relish.

  • Wednesday: Chef Steve Collins Grilled Shrimp with Chile Cream Sauce; Patricia Rain's Jerked Ribs with Mango-Pineapple-Jicama Salsa; Chef Jennifer Gordon's Granny's Apple Crumble and Custard.

  • Thursday: Karen Adler and Judith M. Fertig's Bistro-Style Steak with Red Wine-Shallot Sauce; Chef Jon Gatewood's Grilled Pineapple with Citrus Rum Sauce; Chef Jean Denham's Clam and Corn Chowder.

  • Friday: Jules Silver's Shrimp with Saffron and Tomato; Paula Wolfert's Mussels Peasant Style; The Culinary Institute of America's Pumpkin Bisque.


Date: January 2, 2006 - January 6, 2006
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: A Tribute to 2005

  • Monday: Chef Ian Stringer's Bermuda Peach Kebabs; Diane Brown's Asparagus Parmesan Frittata; Chef Mike Holleman's Chicken Tortilla Soup with Red Rice. 

  • Tuesday: Chef June Jacobs Mussels Dijonnaise; Susie Fishbein's Thai Slaw Salad; Chef Russell Cronkhite's Crostini with Olive Tapenade and Tomato Relish.

  • Wednesday: Chef Steve Collins Grilled Shrimp with Chile Cream Sauce; Patricia Rain's Jerked Ribs with Mango-Pineapple-Jicama Salsa; Chef Jennifer Gordon's Granny's Apple Crumble and Custard.

  • Thursday: Karen Adler and Judith M. Fertig's Bistro-Style Steak with Red Wine-Shallot Sauce; Chef Jon Gatewood's Grilled Pineapple with Citrus Rum Sauce; Chef Jean Denham's Clam and Corn Chowder.

  • Friday: Jules Silver's Shrimp with Saffron and Tomato; Paula Wolfert's Mussels Peasant Style; The Culinary Institute of America's Pumpkin Bisque.