Chef-2-Chef Newsletters: Recipe Club Volume IX
 Foodservice Daily Index Volume IX - July - December 2005 

Date: December 26, 2005 - December 30, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson and Friends
Theme: More Holiday Favorites from the Chef2Chef Forum Members


Date: December 26, 2005 - December 30, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson and Friends
Theme: More Holiday Favorites from the Chef2Chef Forum Members

  • Monday: Breads - Holiday Breakfast Bread; Perishki; Monkey Bread; Pan de Jamón (Bread with Ham, Raisins and Olives).  
  • Tuesday: Soups - Traditional New Year's Day Bean Soup; Oyster Soup; Stuffed Mushroom and Green Apple Soup.  
  • Wednesday: Sides - Maple Cranberry Sauce; Sweet Potato Casserole; Brussel Sprouts and Chestnuts; Yorkshire Pudding Cockaigne.  
  • Thursday: Entrees - Förster Schnitten; Caciucco; Honey Roasted Duck with Port Wine Orange Sauce.  
  • Friday: Desserts - Scallop Pineapple; Rich Chocolate Torte; Chocolate-Orange Cream Cake.  

Date: December 19, 2005 - December 23, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson and Friends
Theme: More Holiday Favorites from the Chef2Chef Forum Members


Date: December 12, 2005 - December 16, 2005
Guest Host: Cathy Leslie
Theme: More Recipes from Cathy Leslie


Date: December 5, 2005 - December 9, 2005
Guest Host: Patricia Rain
Theme: Holidays with the Vanilla Queen


Date: November 28, 2005 - December 2, 2005
Guest Host: Pam Nelson
Theme: A Christmas Cookie Exchange


Date: November 21, 2005 - November 23, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Monday: Port Wine Cranberry Sauce; Harvest Pumpkin Soup; Oyster Stuffing. More Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Tuesday: Wine Country Roasted Turkey; Turkey Breast with Southwestern Cornbread Dressing; Deep-Fried Turkeys with Cajun Spices. More Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Wednesday: Pumpkin Flan; Baked Cranberries and Pears; Classic Pecan Pie. More Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving from the Chef2Chef team.
  • Friday: No recipe club today...have a great weekend and enjoy those leftovers! 

Date: November 14, 2005 - November 18, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Monday: Cranberry Mimosas; Cranberry Raspberry Mulled Cider; Brie Crostini with Cranberry Salsa; Cheese Straws. Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Tuesday: New England Style Apple Cheddar Bread; Betty's Cranberry Orange Bread; Maple Corn Bread with Honey Butter. Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Wednesday: Yukon Gold Potato Gratin; Washington State Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic; Mashed Potatoes with Golden Onions and Roquefort. Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Thursday: Roasted Parsnips with Horseradish Herb Butter; Spiced Carrots; Pumpkin Risotto. Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Friday: Julia's Blanched and Buttered Green Beans; Indiana Corn Casserole; Harvard Beets. Thanksgiving Recipes

Date: November 7, 2005 - November 11, 2005
Guest Host: Culinary Institute of America
Theme: Book of Soups


Date: October 31, 2005 - November 4, 2005
Guest Host: Jules Silver
Theme: Turkey Stock, Gravy and the Days After


Date: October 24, 2005 - October 28, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Your Asian Kitchen

  • Monday: Japan - Yakitori Chicken; Vegetable Tempura; Gyoza (Potstickers). Your Asian Kitchen
  • Tuesday: China - Shrimp Lo Mein; General Tso's Chicken; Hot and Sour Soup.  Your Asian Kitchen
  • Wednesday: Vietnam - Nuoc Mam Cham; Prawn Balls; Frog Legs in Garlic Sauce.  Your Asian Kitchen
  • Thursday: Thailand - Thai Style Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp; Pad Thai; Thai Cucumber Salad.  Your Asian Kitchen
  • Friday: Singapore - Soft Shell Crabs with Chile Sauce; Fried Flat Noodles (char kwey teow); Coconut Rice.  Your Asian Kitchen

Date: October 17, 2005 - October 21, 2005
Guest Host: Chef Jean Denham, CC
Theme: Selections from the Chef2Chef "Share a Recipe Cookbook"


Date: October 10, 2005 - October 14, 2005
Guest Host: Paula Wolfert
Theme: Paula Wolfert Cooks

  • Monday: Avocado-Sardine Toasts; Tunisian Chickpea Soup with Harissa; Ramps, Asparagus and Serrano Ham. Paula Wolfert Cooks
  • Tuesday: Red Pepper, Pomegranate Molasses and Walnut Sauce; Chef Moshe Basson's Stewed Leafy Greens and Tahini Dip; Moroccan Herb Jam. Paula Wolfert Cooks
  • Wednesday: Michel Guérard's Puréed Celery Root with Apples; Fava Bean Ragout with a Quick Duck Confit; Artichokes and Potatoes Au Gratin. Paula Wolfert Cooks
  • Thursday: Chicken or Duck Liver Salad with Apples and Watercress; Compote of Rabbit with Prunes; Batter Cake with Fresh Pears from the Corrčze. Paula Wolfert Cooks
  • Friday: Puréed Sorrel; Sautéed Duck Hearts with Green Grapes; Mussels Peasant Style. Paula Wolfert Cooks

Date: October 3, 2005 - October 7, 2005
Guest Host: The Culinary Institute of America
Theme: Breakfasts & Brunches

Date: September 26, 2005 - September 30, 2005
Guest Host: Jules Silver
Theme: Specialty Foods - Special Results


Date: September 19, 2005 - September 23, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: An Apple a Day...

  • Monday: Granny Smith Apple Sauce; Gala Apple Salsa; Apple Pancakes, Spiced Yogurt and Cider Reduction. An Apple a Day...
  • Tuesday: Wally Dorf's Apple and Chicken Salad with Lemon Dressing; Apple and Goat Cheese Clafoutis; Granny's Spiced Apple Sorbet An Apple a Day...
  • Wednesday: Baked Apples with Walnuts; Sweet Potato and Apple Bisque; Curried Apple Cabbage Slaw. An Apple a Day...
  • Thursday: Baked Apple French Toast Casserole; Apple and Cheese Tart; Apple Pie Muffins. An Apple a Day...
  • Friday: Thai Style Apple and Celery Salad; Chef Jean's Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce; Gilbear's Apple-drop Cookies. An Apple a Day...

Date: September 12, 2005 - September 16, 2005
Guest Host: Chef Jon Gatewood
Theme: A Week at Gatewood's Restaurant

  • Monday: Calamari Satay with Tamari Cilantro Dipping Sauce; "Slaw" 2; Rosemary Grilled Chicken with a Tangy Orange BBQ Sauce; Grilled Pineapple with Citrus Rum Sauce. A Week at Gatewood's Restaurant
  • Tuesday: Chipotle Fondue; Da Bread; Butternut Squash Bisque; Achiote Glazed Turkey Breast with Sweet Potato Purée and Cranberry Cherry Compote; Chocolate Soup with Grand Marnier Crčme Caramel. Chef  A Week at Gatewood's Restaurant
  • Wednesday: Martini Marinated Shrimp Cocktail; Avocado and Crab Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette; Pan Seared Duck Breast with Jalapeño Bananas Foster Sauce; Chocolate Waffles with Pumpkin Ice Cream. A Week at Gatewood's Restaurant
  • Thursday: Chile Rellenos; Vegetarian Posole; Lime Shrimp Tamales; Jalapeño and Mixed Berry Tart. A Week at Gatewood's Restaurant
  • Friday: Wild Mushroom and Vermont Chevre Tart; Orange Maple Dressing; Yellow Watermelon Gazpacho; Ultra Spring Sushi Maki; Squash Galette, Smoked Cheddar and Black Bean-Sweet Corn Salsa; Grand Marnier Rice Crispy Treats. A Week at Gatewood's Restaurant

Date: September 5, 2005 - September 9, 2005
Guest Host: Pam Nelson
Theme: Soup du Jour

  • Monday: 3-Peppercorn Hazelnut Soup; Acorn Squash and Granny Smith Apple Soup; Greek Style Seafood Chowder.  Soup du Jour
  • Tuesday: Ajo Blanco; Lentil Soup; Potato and Cheese Soup.  Soup du Jour
  • Wednesday: Seafood Bisque; Amish-Style Chicken and Corn Soup; Anasazi Bean Soup with Corn and Anaheim Chilies.  Soup du Jour
  • Thursday: Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo and Pumpkin Seeds; Black Bean and Jalapeño Soup; Artichoke Cheddar Soup.  Soup du Jour
  • Friday: Quick Asian Beef Noodle Soup; Costa Rican Vegetable Beef Soup with Yellow Rice; Aztec Onion and Lime Soup with Blue Corn Dumplings.  Soup du Jour

Date: August 29, 2005 - September 2, 2005
Guest Host: Chef Jennifer Gordon
Theme: Foods That Heal


Date: August 22, 2005 - August 26, 2005
Guest Host: Chef Jean Denham, CC
Theme: A Week of Recipes from the Chef2Chef "Share a Recipe Cookbook"


Date: August 15, 2005 - August 19, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Make a Better Burger

  • Monday: Taco Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise; Guacamole Burger Wrap; Gorgonzola Burgers.  Make a Better Burger
  • Tuesday: Mediterranean-Style Burgers; Caesar Salad Beef Burger on Garlic Crostini; Satay Burger.  Make a Better Burger
  • Wednesday: Wasabi Tuna Burger with Thai Style Cucumbers; Caramelized Vidalia and Brie Burgers; Chicken Chasseur Burger.  Make a Better Burger
  • Thursday: Balsamic Port Wine Mushroom Burger; Cajun Baguette Burgers; Sautéed Hamburgers au Poivre.  Make a Better Burger
  • Friday: Parmesan Hamburgers; Asian Style Pork Burgers with Slaw; Veal Marsala Burgers.  Chef David Nelson- Make a Better Burger

Date: August 8, 2005 - August 12, 2005
Guest Host: Karen Adler and Judith M. Fertig
Theme: Grilling Up with the BBQ Queens

  • Monday: Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad; Citrus Caesar Vinaigrette; Grilled Shrimp. Grilling Up with the BBQ Queens
  • Tuesday: Grilled Vegetable Platter with Fresh Basil Vinaigrette; Fresh Basil Vinaigrette; Grilled Goat Cheese Tomatoes. Grilling Up with the BBQ Queens
  • Wednesday: Grilled Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; Cubano Grilled Chicken with Picadillo Olive Salsa; Grilled Chicken with Thousand-Herb Sauce. Grilling Up with the BBQ Queens
  • Thursday: Grilled Flank, Skirt, Hangar, or Other Thin Steak; Garlic-Citrus Marinade; Bistro-Style Steak with Red Wine-Shallot Sauce; Chimichurri Sauce. Grilling Up with the BBQ Queens
  • Friday: Grilled Pizza; Garlic Herb Pizza Dough; Grilled Pizza with Fire-Roasted Tomato and Olive Topping; Grilled Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Brie. Grilling Up with the BBQ Queens

Date: August 1, 2005 - August 5, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: A Costa Rican Culinary Adventure


Date: July 25, 2005 - July 29, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Funtastic Summertime Food

  • Monday - Corn on the Grill: Grilled Corn in the Husk; Grilled Corn with Roasted Anaheim Peppers in Foil; Chef Jean Denham's Easy Grilled Corn with Chili Oil.  Funtastic Summertime Food
  • Tuesday - Holy Guacamole: Guacamole; Avocado and Cucumber Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Dressing; Grilled Avocado Stuffed with Roasted Corn and Tomato Salsa.  Funtastic Summertime Food
  • Wednesday - Super Slaws: Fresh Pineapple and Gorgonzola Slaw; Spaghetti Squash Slaw; Bayou Slaw.  Funtastic Summertime Food
  • Thursday - Barbecue Sauce out of a Jar? I don't think so!: Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce; Dave's Barbecue Sauce; Asian Style Rib Sauce.  Chef David Nelson- Funtastic Summertime Food
  • Friday - Hey…What's my dessert doing on the grill?: Cantaloupe and Pineapple Kabobs; Grilled Pears with Raspberry Coulis and Hot Fudge Sauce; Grilled Banana's Foster.  Chef David Nelson- Funtastic Summertime Food

Date: July 18, 2005 - July 22, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: You Say Tomato...

  • Monday: Tomato and Avocado-Goat Cheese Crostini; Fresh California Tomato Soup; Tomato Ginger Jam.  You Say Tomato
  • Tuesday: Green Tomato Chutney; Spaghetti with Sicilian Green Tomato Sauce; Green Tomato Fries with Fiery Ketchup.  You Say Tomato
  • Wednesday: Tomato Cajun Chicken Salad; Tomato Sauce East; Oven Cured Tomatoes.  You Say Tomato
  • Thursday: Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes; Parmesan Pan Fried Tomatoes; Bay Scallops and Pasta with Fresh Tomato Cream Sauce.  You Say Tomato
  • Friday: Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Fresh Tomato Sauce; Tomato Rosemary Focaccia; Grilled Swordfish with Fresh Tomato and Herb Salsa.  You Say Tomato

Date: July 11, 2005 - July 15, 2005
Guest Host: Chef David Nelson
Theme: Cool as a Cucumber


Date: July 4, 2005 - July 8, 2005
Guest Host: Chef June Jacobs
Theme: A Celebration of Summer

  • Monday - 4th of July: City Ribs; Maque Choux; Spinach Rice. A Celebration of Summer
  • Tuesday - Picnics: Muffuletta; Pan Bagnat (Salade Niçoise on a Roll). A Celebration of Summer
  • Wednesday - Grilling: Grilled Prime Rib Rolls; Red, White and Blue Salad. A Celebration of Summer
  • Thursday - Bastille Day: Marinated Calamari Salad; Butterflied Leg of Lamb ā la Provençal; Niçoise Potato Salad with Tiny Green Beans; Tomatoes ā la Provençale; Cherry Clafoutis. A Celebration of Summer
  • Friday - Grand Aioli: Fragrant Niçoise Olives; Hard Cooked Eggs Stuffed with Tapenade; Poached Salt Cod; Citrus Granité with Mint. A Celebration of Summer