Chef-2-Chef Newsletters: Recipe Club Volume VII
 Foodservice Daily Index Volume VII - June - December 2004 

Date: December 27, 2004 -December 31, 2004
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: New Year's Eve Celebrations at Home

  • Monday: Romantic Dinner for Two - Oysters on the Half Shell with Orange Salsa; Beef Wellington; Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing; Double Dipped Chocolate Strawberries. New Year's Eve Celebrations at Home
  • Tuesday: New Year's Eve Dinner Buffet for Friends - Salmon in Fillo; Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts and Lemon Vinaigrette; Butternut Squash, Potato, and Tomato Gratin; Winter Harvest Fruit Tart. New Year's Eve Celebrations at Home
  • Wednesday: Food for Cocktail Parties - Shrimp with Prosciutto in Fillo; Country Pate with Provencal Herbs; Marinated Olives; Baked Oyster and Pancetta Empanadas. New Year's Eve Celebrations at Home
  • Thursday: Libations for the Cocktail Party  - Special Champagne Cocktail for Eight; Planter's Punch; The Manhattan Cocktail; Champagne Martini for Two. New Year's Eve Celebrations at Home
  • Friday: Next Day Hangover Helpers - Hangover Remedies; Smoked Duck Hash; Bananas Foster; New Year's Day Bloody Mary. New Year's Eve Celebrations at Home

Date: December 20, 2004 - December 24, 2004
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Tis the Season: Holiday Recipes

  • Monday: Tips and Techniques for Cooking Prime Rib; Boursin Twice Baked Potatoes; White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake. Tis the Season Holiday Recipes
  • Tuesday: Roasted Game Hens with Goat Cheese and Walnut Linguine; Cape Cod Game Hen; Chocolate Truffle Cakes. Tis the Season Holiday Recipes
  • Wednesday: Basic Roast Muscovy Duck; Grilled Muscovy Duck Breast with Grand Marnier Peach Sauce; Roast Raspberry Pekin Duck. Tis the Season Holiday Recipes
  • Thursday: Rack of Lamb with Mustard and Herb Crumb Crust; Lamb Chops with Blackberry Sauce; Rice and Sun-dried Cranberry Pudding. Tis the Season Holiday Recipes
  • Friday: Grilled Quail with Jalapeño Plum Sauce; Elk Medallions with Rhubarb Port Wine Sauce; Bibb Salad with Smoked Duck, Mandarin Oranges, and Plum Croutons. Tis the Season Holiday Recipes

Date: December 13, 2004 -December 17, 2004
Guest Host: Chef Steve Collins
Theme: Chef Steve Collins Cooks for the Holidays


Date: December 6, 2004 -December 10, 2004
Guest Host: Patricia Rain
Theme: Recipes from The Vanilla Queen


Date: November 29, 2004 -December 3, 2004
Guest Host: Cynthia Bowan
Theme: Recipes from Cynthia's Holiday Extravaganza

  • Monday: Tree Trimming Brunch: Scrambled Eggs with Peppers; Grated Potato Casserole; Cranberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake. Cynthia's Holiday Extravaganza
  • Tuesday: Caroling Party Dessert Table: Sour Cream-Lemon Pound Cake; Chocolate-Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake; Pumpkin Tiramisu. Cynthia's Holiday Extravaganza
  • Wednesday: Hanukkah Supper: Sweet and Sour Brisket; Calico Potato Latkes; Cinnamon-Nut Baked Apples with Maple Glaze. Cynthia's Holiday Extravaganza
  • Thursday: Christmas Day Buffet: Wild Rice with Cranberries and Caramelized Onions; Fennel, Green Bean and Olive Salad; Peppermint Twist Cheesecake. Cynthia's Holiday Extravaganza
  • Friday: New Year's Eve: Fondue-Style Cheese-Stuffed Puffs; Raspberry-Camembert Spread; New Year's Pretzels. Cynthia's Holiday Extravaganza

Date: November 22, 2004 - November 24, 2004
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Talking Turkey-More Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Monday: Turkey Breast with Chili-Roasted Garlic Gravy; Turkey Stuffing; Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes; Ice Cream Pumpkin Pie.  Even More Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Tuesday: Portobello Mushroom Gravy; Turkey with Southwest Stuffing; Sweet Onion Pudding; Chocolate Pecan Pie.  Even More Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Wednesday: Port Wine Gravy; Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey; Roasted Root Vegetable Medley; Old Fashioned Butterscotch Pie.  Even More Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving from the Chef2Chef Team!!.
  • Friday: No Recipe Club Today...Have a Great Weekend.

Date: November 15, 2004 - November 19, 2004
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Talking Turkey: Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Monday: Horseradish Cranberry Dip for Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving Turkey Strudel; Carrot, Date and Pecan Salad with Gorgonzola; Pumpkin Coffeecake. Talking Turkey Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Tuesday:Chinese American Thanksgiving Turkey; Spicy Sweet Potato Won Tons; Pearls and Rubies (Onions and Cranberries); Cranberry Sorbet. Talking Turkey Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Wednesday: Roast Turkey with Grand Marnier Apricot Stuffing; Fennel and Watercress Salad with Cranberries and Pecans; A Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Special; Spiced Pumpkin Pudding with Walnut Cream. Talking Turkey Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Thursday: Chipotle Cranberry Sauce; Roast Turkey with Corn Bread-Chorizo Stuffing; Stuffed Acorn Squash; Orange Flan. Talking Turkey Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Friday: Orange-Dijon Pork Loin; Apricot and Walnut Brown Rice Stuffing; Green Bean Casserole; Marbled Pumpkin Brownies. Talking Turkey Thanksgiving Recipes

Date: November 8, 2004 - November 12, 2004
Guest Host: Sharon Sanders
Theme: Cooking Up an Italian Life


Date: November 1, 2004 - November 5, 2004
Guest Host: Dana Carpender
Theme: Low-carb Recipes from around the World


Date: October 25 - October 29, 2004
Guest Host: Chef Paul Silva
Theme: Fruit and Spice and Everything Nice - Some Asian Favorites


Date: October 18 - October 22, 2004
Guest Host: King Arthur Flour
Theme: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion


  Date: October 11 - October 15, 2004
Guest Host: Chef Michael Holleman
Theme: Chef Michael Holleman Cooks with Rice, Pasta and Legumes


Date: October 4 - October 8, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: Mushrooms Demystified

  • Monday: Cream of Chanterelle Mushroom Soup; Chanterelles for Breakfast; Quail with Chanterelle Mushroom Salad. Mushrooms Demystified
  • Tuesday: Lobster and Lobster Mushroom Risotto; Lobster Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Sauce for Pasta; Sautéed Lobster Mushrooms over Boursin Mashed Potatoes. Mushrooms Demystified
  • Wednesday: Porcini-Crusted Beef Tenderloin; Porcini Mushroom and Pork Ragout; Porcini Stroganoff. Mushrooms Demystified
  • Thursday: Matsutake Udon Noodle Soup; Quinoa-Matsutake Pilaf; Matsutake Mushrooms Japanese Style. Mushrooms Demystified
  • Friday: Cream of Yellow Squash and Morel Mushroom Soup; Creamed Morels; Tournedos of Beef with Shallot and Morel Madeira Sauce. Mushrooms Demystified

Date: September 27 - October 1, 2004
Guest Host: Culinary Institute of America
Theme: Gourmet Meals in Minutes


Date: September 20 - September 24, 2004
Guest Host: Patsy Jamieson
Theme: The Essential EatingWell Cookbook

Date: September 13 - September 17, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: Perfect Poultry

  • Monday: Coq Au Vin; Pecan Chicken with Dijon Sauce; Pop's Crusty Chicken.  Perfect Poultry
  • Tuesday: General Tso's Chicken; Beer Butt Chicken; Hawaiian Chicken.  Perfect Poultry
  • Wednesday: Roast Game Hens with Goat Cheese and Walnut Linguine; Roast Game Hens with Curry Butter; Chicken Provencale.  Perfect Poultry
  • Thursday: Dijon Chicken; Chili-Chicken Stew; Mandarin Chicken.  Perfect Poultry
  • Friday: Chicken Chausseur; Southern Sweet Potato Chicken; Peruvian Chicken with Plums.  Perfect Poultry

Date: September 6 - September 10, 2004
Guest Host: Patricia Morales Fine, MD
Theme: Elegant Dairy-Free Entertaining

  • Monday: Mango Curry Brilliance with Prawns; Tropical Carrot Cake; Dream Please Icing. Elegant Dairy Free Entertaining
  • Tuesday: Tarragon-Garlic Shrimp; Asparagus with Citrus Cilantro Sauce; Orange-Rosemary Salmon Dairy Free Entertaining
  • Wednesday: Sesame and Pistachio Encrusted Tuna with Wasabi Dream Sauce; De-luscious Choco-lite Torte; Raspberry Coulis. Elegant Dairy Free Entertaining
  • Thursday: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette; Pistachio and Sesame Encrusted Salmon with Roasted Garlic-Teriyaki Sauce; Chocolate Walnut Soufflé Torte. Elegant Dairy Free Entertaining
  • Friday: Killer Smoked Salmon Dip; Chicken Casserole with Roasted Garlic and Fresh Herbs; Brownie Bombs. Elegant Dairy Free Entertaining

Date: August 30 - September 3, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: Savory Soup and Salads


Date: August 23 - August 27, 2004
Guest Host: Pamela Nelson
Theme: The Dog Days of Summer: A Tribute to Tube Steaks

  • Monday: Beer-Brats on a Bun; Honey Glazed Bratwurst with Cabbage and Roasted Walnuts; Hot German Potato Salad with Bratwurst; German Style Braised Bratwurst. A Tribute to Tube Steak
  • Tuesday: Hot and Sweet Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions; Low Country Boil; Italian Sausage Po' Boy; Spicy Italian Sausage with Shrimp and Pasta. A Tribute to Tube Steak
  • Wednesday: Hot Dogs and Kraut; Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce; Mild Hot Dog Chili; Hot Dog Pepper Relish. A Tribute to Tube Steak
  • Thursday: Fresh Corn and Kielbasa Chowder; Easy Kielbasa Cassoulet; Red Beans and Rice with Ham Hocks and Kielbasa Sausage; Kielbasa, Potato and Leek Gratin. A Tribute to Tube Steak

Date: August 16 - August 20, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: You say Tomato

  • Monday: Tomato Parmesan Tart, Tomato Artichoke Rice Salad, Chicken Breast with Fennel and Tomatoes. You Say Tomato Recipes
  • Tuesday: Salsa Italiano, Sliced Tomatoes with Blue Cheese and Pine Nuts, Tomato and Arugula Pasta. You Say Tomato Recipes
  • Wednesday: Tomato Corn Fiesta Salad, Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives, Seafood Gumbo. You Say Tomato Recipes
  • Thursday: Tomato Juice Cocktail (Bloody Mary Base), Green Tomato Chutney, Tomato Catsup. You Say Tomato Recipes
  • Friday: Avocado and Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes, Tomato and Bread Salad, Basque Lamb Chops with Tomatoes and Olives. You Say Tomato Recipes

Date: August 9 - August 13, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: Cool as a Cucumber

  • Monday: Cucumber Salad with Spicy Wasabi Dressing, Cucumber-Avocado Soup, Whole Barbecue Salmon with Cucumber Dill Sauce.  Cool As A Cucumber Recipes
  • Tuesday: Watermelon-Cucumber Salad, Chilled Cucumber, Yogurt and Mint Soup, Shrimp and Cucumber Stir-Fry.  Cool As A Cucumber Recipes
  • Wednesday: Gazpacho Salad, Cucumber Filled with Avocado Pesto, Fish Tacos with Cucumber Salsa.  Cool As A Cucumber Recipes
  • Thursday: Thai Cucumber Salad, Chinese Radish-Cucumber Salad, Thai Fish Cakes with Cucumber Sauce.  Cool As A Cucumber Recipes
  • Friday: Crab and Cucumber Rolls, Dilled Cucumber Dressing, Grilled Halibut with Tomato, Cucumber, and Lemon Sauce.  Cool As A Cucumber Recipes

Date: August 2 - August 6, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut

  • Monday: Mediterranean Almond Dip, Spicy Almond Jambalaya, Fudge Mousse with Caramelized Almonds. Nuts: Almonds
  • Tuesday: Classic Pesto, Jim Coleman's Artichoke and Pine Nut Soup, Spicy Fettuccine with Pine Nuts. Nuts: Pine Nuts
  • Wednesday: Broccoli with Hazelnut-Butter Sauce, Hazelnut and Dried Tomato Pesto, Hazelnut Bran-Berry Muffins. Nuts: Hazelnuts
  • Thursday: Strawberry Macadamia Salad, Macadamia Nut Trout, Macadamia Nut Cookies. Nuts: Macadamia Nuts
  • Friday: Sweet And Spicy Pecans, Creole Pecan Chicken Breasts, Bourbon Street Chocolate Pecan Pie. Nuts: Pecans

Date: July 26 - 30, 2004
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Cheese So Fine

  • Monday: Emeril's Fresh Pears with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar, Asparagus Gratin with Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano Flan. Parmesan Cheese So Fine
  • Tuesday: Creamy Gorgonzola Party Dip, Baby Field Greens and Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette, Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes.  Gorgonzola Cheese So Fine
  • Wednesday: Beetroot Soup with Feta, Creamy Feta Dressing, Greek Style Pasta with Shrimp and Feta.  Feta Cheese So Fine
  • Thursday: Roast Garlic and Gruyere Cream Soup, Gruyere Potatoes, Cheese Fondue: Basic Recipe.  Gruyere Cheese So Fine
  • Friday: Hot Brie Dip, Brie with Caramelized Onion Chutney, Gloria Martin's Cream of Brie Soup with Brie Crouton.  Brie Cheese So Fine

Date: July 19 - July 23, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: In Praise of Garlic

  • Monday: Spinach and Avocado Bisque, Southwestern Salmon Fillet, Spanish Rice  Praise of Garlic
  • Tuesday: Green Beans Almondine, Garlic and Ginger Marinated Chicken, Wild Rice with Peanuts.  In Praise of Garlic
  • Wednesday: Tomato and Garlic Quiche, Green Goddess Salad Dressing, Au Gratin Potatoes with Garlic.  In Praise of Garlic
  • Thursday: Garlicky Portobello  Mushrooms, Grilled Flank Steak with Aioli, The "Best" Garlic Bread.  In Praise of Garlic
  • Friday: Garlic and Potato Soup, Barbecued Quail, New Potatoes with Roasted Garlic.  Praise of Garli

Date: July 12 - July 16, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: The Fresh Fruit Aisle

  • Monday: Dilled Baby Shrimp and Watermelon Napoleons, Bacon-Wrapped Prawns with Cantaloupe Relish, Honeydew Lime Cooler. The Fresh Fruit Aisle
  • Tuesday: Spicy Plum Sauce, Peach Cobbler, Chinese Apricot Chicken. The Fresh Fruit Aisle
  • Wednesday: Granny Smith Applesauce, Shrimp with Oriental Ginger Apple Barbecue Sauce, Spiced Waldorf Salad. The Fresh Fruit Aisle
  • Thursday: Grilled Fish and Mango Citrus Salsa, Chef Jimmy Schmidt's Papaya and Cilantro Salsa, Blue Cheese Burger with Grilled Pineapple. The Fresh Fruit Aisle
  • Friday: Strawberry and Spinach Salad, Asian Napoleon, Blueberry Buckle. The Fresh Fruit Aisle

Date: July 5 - July 9, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: Chile Pepper Recipes

  • Monday: Jalapeño Poppers Rockefeller, Spicy Quiche, Dijon and Jalapeño Lamb Chops. Chile Pepper Recipes
  • Tuesday: Zucchini and Serrano Soup, Cilantro and Serrano Chile Rice, Pico de Gallo with Serranos. Chile Pepper Recipes
  • Wednesday: Chile Relleños, Three Chile Artichoke Dip, Grilled Shrimp with Anaheim Chile and Citrus Marinade. Chile Pepper Recipes
  • Thursday: Jean's Poblano Chicken, Tomato Poblano Vinaigrette, Cream of Poblano Soup. Chile Pepper Recipes
  • Friday: Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Mango Habañero Barbecue Glaze, Habañero Mayonnaise. Chile Pepper Recipes

Date: June 28 - July 2, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: Rhubarb Recipes

  • Monday: Arugula Salad with Strawberry Rhubarb Vinaigrette, Sauteed Duck Breast with Rhubarb Cherry Sauce, Go Anywhere Rhubarb Squares. Rhubarb Recipes
  • Tuesday: Rhubarb Chutney, Glazed Roast Lamb with Rhubarb Salsa, Rhubarb & Orange Crumble. Rhubarb Recipes
  • Wednesday: Orange Rhubarb Muffins, Grilled Chicken Breast with Red Currant Rhubarb Sauce and Port Wine, Frog Hair Pie. Rhubarb Recipes
  • Thursday: Pork Chops with Rhubarb Onion & Raisin Chutney, Sister Agatha's Rhubarb Crumble, Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade. Rhubarb Recipes
  • Friday: Rhubarb and Foie Gras, Lobster Tail with Ginger, Rhubarb and Chardonnay Sauce, Rhubarb Mousse with Strawberry-gin Sauce. Rhubarb Recipes

Date: June 21 - 25, 2004
Guest Host: David Nelson
Theme: Summertime Grilling Recipes

  • Monday: Grilled Ribeye with Blue Cheese, Grilled Flank Steak with Lime-Chipotle Sauce, New York Steak with Rum Butter. Summertime Grilling Recipes
  • Tuesday: Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce, Spicy Cajun Grilled Oysters and Clams, Grilled Scallops with Lime and Ginger Dressing. Summertime Grilling Recipes
  • Wednesday: Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Wings, Tandoori Chicken Wings, Drunken Chicken Wings. Summertime Grilling Recipes
  • Thursday: Sesame Grilled Trout, Grilled Halibut in Foil, Spicy Grilled Salmon. Summertime Grilling Recipes
  • Friday: Honey and Sesame Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Pork Chops With Vanilla-Scented Apples, Honey Garlic Pork Chops. Summertime Grilling Recipes

Date: June 14 - 18, 2004
Guest Host: Marilyn Tausend
Theme: Savoring Mexico


Date: June 7 - 11, 2004
Guest Host: Personal Chef Terry Henderson
Theme: Traditional Canadian Recipes from a Personal Chef


Date: May 31 - June 4, 2004
Guest Host: Vicki Sebastiani
Theme: Cucina Viansa, a collection of recipes from Viansa Winery

  • Monday: Mussels Florentine, Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepper Tart with Basil-Chive Crust, Pepper and Prosciutto Frittata, Radiatore Pasta with Grilled Chicken, Bocconcini and Roasted Garlic, Cheese and Herb Cannelloni with Marinara Sauce. Cucina Viansa
  • Tuesday: Risotto with Fontina and Asparagus, Pappardelle with Asparagus and Lemon, Polenta Lasagna, Pork Tenderloins with Orange Sauce, Elizabeth's Veal Scallopini. Cucina Viansa
  • Wednesday: Grilled Rosemary Lamb Steaks, Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken and Pepper Skewers, Chicken Saltimbocca with Pesto Sauce, Crab Crepes with Avocado Sauce, The Viansa Marketplace Torta Rustica. Cucina Viansa
  • Thursday: Rice Torta with Zucchini and Bacon, Corn Griddle Cakes, Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup, Tuscan Country Bread, Chocolate Peanut Soufflé. Cucina Viansa
  • Friday: Chocolate Cheesecake Tart, Chocolate Polenta Cheesecake, Lemon Biscotti Cheesecake, Pecan Wine Cake, Glazed Gorgonzola Apple Tart. C Cucina Viansa