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Distinguished Flavors, Private Chef & Catering, Houston, TX (2025)

12/22/2025

“Smoked Rack of Lamb”💨👨🏽‍🍳
Ingredients:
Rack of lamb
1/2 Cup Olive oil
Favorite Dry-Rub
6 Garlic cloves
4 Rosemary sprigs

Instructions:

1. Remove lamb from packaging. Rinse and pat dry. French the bones and remove any silver skin.
2. Finely mince garlic clove and fresh rosemary leaves.
3. Cut slits in rack stuff with garlic cloves, and rosemary. rack of lambRub the rack of lamb down with oil.
4. Season all sides of the lamb with your favorite dry rub, or spice blend.
5. Place rack of lamb bone side down directly on the grate in preheated smoker. Smoke lamb for approximately 45 minutes at 200°F - 225°F.
6. Using a meat thermometer, closely monitor the internal temperature of the lamb and cook until the desired doneness. For medium-rare cook until internal temperature reaches 125°F. Remove from smoker and let rest for 5 minutes.

12/19/2025

“French onion Grilled Cheese”👨🏽‍🍳🧅🥪

Ingredients:

1 large red, sweet or yellow onion- thinly sliced about 1/8 in thick
1-2 tablespoons olive oil generous pinch salt pinch fresh cracked pepper
1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
1/4 cup sherry cooking wine, port, or beef stock (all optional, or sub a splash of balsamic vinegar)
4 slices hearty bread or French Bread
1 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup grated/ or sliced Gruyere cheese, or cheese of
choice( or meltable vegan cheese)
Instructions:
1. In a large heavy bottom skillet, or cast iron pan, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes, stirring to coat. Turn heat down to medium low. Stir occasionally and continue sauteing for 20 minutes.
3. Onions will sweat out their moisture, and eventually caramelize into a beautiful deep golden brown.
4. Add a generous pinch of salt, a splash of port, sherry, or stock (optional) and let the liquid cook off.
5. Remove from pan and wipe it out with a paper towel, to use again.
6. Preheat oven to 350 F
7. Spread the bread with butter On two slices, divide and layer cheese, top with caramelized onions, sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, then add the rest of the cheese. Place the sandwiches together and gently press together.
8. Heat butter and olive oil in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and toast, carefully flipping when perfectly golden brown and cheese begins to melt.
*(If needed) Place in a warm oven to fully melt the cheese
-which will preventing the bread from getting too dark. Cut in half and enjoy.

12/17/2025

“Charro Beans”🫘 🌱👨🏽‍🍳
Ingredients:
slices thick cut bacon diced
1 yellow onion minced
2 jalapenos seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup cubed ham
2 cans pinto beans 15 ounce cans drained but not rinsed
1 can mexican style diced tomatoes 15 ounce can
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoon brown sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon oregano
▢ 2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Cilantro and limes for garnish
Instructions:
In a medium pot, cook your diced bacon until it has your desired consistency, I cooked mine until it was just becoming crisp. Remove the cooked bacon and place on a paper towel to soak up some of the fat. Drain all of the bacon fat from the pot, reserving 3 tablespoons in the pot.Add your diced onion, and jalapenos to the bacon fat in the pot and saute over medium high heat until the onions are transparent, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and cubed ham and saute for an additional minute.
Add your bacon back into the pot along with your cans of beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, sugar, oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper. Bring it just to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve fresh cilantro and limes!😃😋

12/17/2025

“Chimichurri sauce”🌱👨🏽‍🍳
Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
3-4 cloves garlic , finely chopped or minced
2 small red chilies , or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili)
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 level teaspoon coarse salt
pepper , to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavours into the oil before using. Ideally, let it sit for more than 2 hours, if time allows.
Chimichurri can be prepared earlier than needed, and refrigerated for 24 hours, if needed.
Use to baste meats (chicken or steaks) while grilling or barbecuing. We don’t use it as a marinade, but choose to baste our meats with chimichurri instead. However, you can use it as a marinade if you wish. Also, add a couple of tablespoons over your steak to serve.

12/17/2025

“Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken” 👨🏽‍🍳🍗
Ingredients:
cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sliced green onions, white and green parts separated, divided
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon minced habanero pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground allspice
8 (5 ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 cups chicken broth
⅓ cup ketchup
2 bay leaves
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup quartered baby bell peppers
Instructions:
Whisk together garlic, white parts of green onions, brown sugar, thyme, habanero, vinegar, ginger, salt, pepper, paprika, and allspice in a large mixing bowl.
Make 2 cuts, about 1-inch apart, into the skin side of each thigh, perpendicular to the bone, cutting all the way down to the bone. Add chicken thighs to marinade; mix until evenly coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate, at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. If possible, flip thighs several times while marinating.
Remove chicken from marinade. Scrape off any chunks of marinade from chicken into the bowl and reserve for later.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Working in batches, brown the chicken all over, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the marinade bowl; set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cook until onions are dark brown and caramelized, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Add chicken broth, ketchup, and bay leaves to the pan; bring to a boil. Add carrots, bell peppers, browned chicken thighs, and reserved marinade.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center and sauce has reduced and thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Skim excess fat that floats to the top; baste chicken occasionally with sauce.

12/17/2025

“Puerto Rican Chicken” 🌱😋👨🏽‍🍳
Ingredients:
3 pounds of drumsticks
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
½ teaspoon of pink salt
½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 packet of Sazon seasoning
2 tablespoons of sofrito (optional)
Instructions:
Toss chicken and remaining ingredients together into a large bowl, gently mix to coat chicken with seasonings.
Allow chicken to marinate 2-24 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Arrange chicken on a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes, flip chicken over, bake another 20 minutes before raising heat to 400 degrees for the final 5-10 minutes.
Serve.

12/09/2025

Happy Holidays, from our families ☃️❄️🏂 to yours!!

12/09/2025

Blessings & Love to everyone.

12/09/2025

“Dutch oven Beef Stew” 🥣👨🏽‍🍳

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 to 2 lbs chuck beef, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch size pieces
1 Tablespoon flour you can use all-purpose, white whole wheat, whole wheat pastry flour, or gluten-free flour blend
1 large yellow onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
4 carrots, stem removed and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 celery stalks, cut into chunks
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tablespoon Worstceshire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely minced
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
4 cups beef broth
salt & pepper
3-4 medium-sized red or yellow potatoes, cut into quarters

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Season the beef, then coat in flour: Season the beef pieces with a healthy pinch of salt. Then, toss them in the tablespoon of flour until each piece is evenly coated.
3. Brown the beef: Heat a Dutch oven on medium heat with olive oil, and brown the meat on all sides for 2-3 minutes per side. Then transfer the beef onto a plate when finished.
4. Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot you cooked the beef, add the onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until soft (about 4-5 minutes) with a pinch of salt. Then, add the minced garlic for 1 minute.
5. If the bottom of the pan is dry, add a splash of beef broth to deglaze the bottom using your spoon to scrape up any bits from the bottom.
6. Add remaining ingredients. In the same pot as the sautéed vegetables, add the browned beef, cubed potatoes, thyme and rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.
7. Season with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper and stir ingredients together.
8. Cover, and roast. Cover the pot with a fitted lid, and roast for 1 and 30 minutes at 375F.
9. Peek at the stew at the 1-hour mark and add any extra broth if needed. When it’s finished, add the chopped parsley, taste, and season with additional salt & black pepper until the flavor is just right. Then Enjoy!!😊

12/06/2025

“Homemade Apple-butter”👨🏽‍🍳
INGREDIENTS:
4lbs apples (roughly 10 small-medium apples)
1/2 cup apple juice, apple cider, or water
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 cup light brown sugar, packed*
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Core and chop apples into chunks. Peeling, optional. Place apples into a large stock pot.
2. Add apple cider, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Stir together.
3. Cover, and cook (light simmer) over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until apples have become very soft. Approximately 1-2 hours, depending on the variety of apple.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree apples in pot or spoon into a blender and puree in batches. Return pureed apples to the stovetop to cook for an additional 30-60 minutes or until thick, and a deep brown color.
5. Check doneness by placing a spoonful onto a plate and allow to cool. If there is no water separation, the apple butter is ready.
6. Spoon mixture into jars. Refrigerate 3 weeks up to 1 month.

NOTES
SUGAR: Keep in mind, the sweetness of your apples will determine how much sugar you will need to add. Apple juice will also add sweetness. Adjust the added sugar according to your apples and preferences.
TO FREEZE: Spoon apple butter into freezer containers for several months up to one year.
FOR CANNING: Ladle into sterilized jars, wipe the rims clean, screw on fresh lids and submerge in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove jars from water and cool to room temperature. Processed jars of apple butter will keep at room temperature for several months.😃

12/06/2025

“Haitian Meatballs”👨🏽‍🍳
Ingredients:
2 lbs. Ground Meat; We used 93% Lean and 7% Fat
⅓ Cup Diced Onion
2 Large Eggs; Beaten
¼ cup Haitian Epis
3 Garlic Cloves; Minced (or 1 ½ tsp. dried minced garlic)
1 tablespoon Fresh Chopped Parsley; Or 2 Tbsp. Dried Parsley
2 Slices Bread
⅓ Cup Water To Mix With The Bread
1 tsp. Kosher Salt
½ Tsp. Black Pepper
Olive Oil Spray
½ Cup All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ Cup Oil For Frying
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*Tomato Paste Sauce
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
⅓ cup Onions; Diced
1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
3 Tbsp. Haitian Epis
Juice From 1 Lemon
1 cup Water; More if needed
2 Chopped Garlic Cloves; Or 1 Tsp. Dried Minced Garlic
1 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Parsley; Or 2 tsp. parsley flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Combine the meat and the ingredients (minus the oil for frying) together in a large bowl.
2. Using your desired cookie scoop size, scoop the meat mixture and place it on the palm of your hands to roll the meat in a circular motion to shape into a ball.
3. Then coat the meat with all-purpose flour on all sides. Set aside and repeat the steps until all the meatballs are coated.
4. Heat the oil to 350 degrees but no more than 400 degrees. 5. Carefully add 5 to 7 meatballs at a time. Cook for 6 minutes per side or until golden brown and cook through.
6. Place the meatballs in a paper toweled plate and repeat the process until all the meatballs are cooked.
>> Tomato Paste Sauce:
1. Over medium – low heat, add the diced onions. Cook for about 30 to 45 seconds then add the Haitian Epis.
2. Stir well then add 1 tablespoon table paste.
3. Next, add in the lemon juice to deglaze then add the minced dried or fresh garlic and the water.
4. Stir well to combined, and reduce the heat to low.
5. Add in the meatballs followed by fresh or dried parsley and additional (optional step) peppers (dried red pepper flakes, Scotch Bonnet peppers or Habanero Peppers).
6. Stir well to combine and allow to simmer for an additional 5 to 8 minutes.

12/06/2025

It’s the Season 🎄🎅🏽☕️, Happy Holidays!

12/06/2025

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12/03/2025

“Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes”👨🏽‍🍳
Ingredients: 🔹3/4 cup milk
🔹2 tablespoons white vinegar
🔹1 cup flour
🔹2 tablespoons sugar
🔹1 teaspoon baking powder
🔹1/2 teaspoon baking soda
🔹1/2 teaspoon salt
🔹1 egg
🔹2 tablespoons melted butter
🔹1+ cup fresh blueberries
🔹more butter for the pan.

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix the milk and vinegar and let it sit for a minute or two.

2. Whisk dry ingredients together.

3. Mix in the egg, milk, and melted butter.

4. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Melt a little smear of butter in the pan (essential for giving them a reeeeally yummy golden brown crust). 5. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the hot skillet and spread it flat-like (it will be pretty thick). Arrange a few blueberries on top. Cook until you see little bubbles on top and the edges starting to firm up. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pancakes are cooked through.

6. Serve with butter and maple syrup. But honestly, sometimes I just like to eat these plain. YUM, YUM, YUM.

BONUS: For thick pancakes, use 3/4 cup milk as directed. For lighter, slightly less fluffy pancakes, use 1 cup milk. 😃

11/30/2025

“Bourbon Pecan Pie”🥃👨🏽‍🍳
makes 2 pies
Ingredients:

2 pie crusts, unbaked
6 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups light corn syrup
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 TBS flour
2/3 cup melted butter
2 1/2 TBS bourbon
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups pecan halves Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, sugars, flour, melted butter, bourbon and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Distribute pecan halves equally in the pie crusts and pour the filling over the top. Cover the edges of the pies with foil. Bake 25 minutes. Remove foul and bake another 25 minutes. Cool and serve plain or with whipped cream.😃

11/26/2025

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11/26/2025

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11/26/2025

“Pretty lady Vegan burger”👨🏽‍🍳

Ingredients:

1⁄2 large Cauliflower
1 medium sweet potato
1x can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp smoked paprika
1⁄2 tsp cumin
1⁄4 tsp chilli powder
1⁄2 cup fresh coriander, loosely packed
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup h**p seeds
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 cup almond meal
1 flax egg (1 tbsp flax meal + 3 tbsp water)
1 tsp tamari
1⁄2 tsp sea salt⠀⠀⠀
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Directions:
Preheat over to 180C/350F
Slice the cauliflower into florets and the sweet potato into cubes. Toss in a little oil and salt
and roast in the oven for approx. 20-30 minutes or until golden.
Allow to cool to room temp, then add all ingredients apart from almond flour into a food processor and pulse until it’s all mixed together, but still has some texture (it’s important not to over-mix as you’ll have mushy burgers). Pour mixture
into a bowl then mix in the almond flour.
Heat 1 tsp oil into a non-stick pan. Form the batter into your desired sized patties.
Fry one side for about 5 minutes, then flip to heat the other side.
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H**P RANCH:
1⁄2 cup h**p seeds
1 cup cashews
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Juice 1⁄2 lemon
1 tbsp Nutritional yeast
1⁄4 tsp sea salt⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Directions;
Place all ingredients into a blender and pulse on high until smooth. Adjust salt to desired taste.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Assembling the burgers;
4 burger buns sliced in half
Lettuce / sprouts
Shredded Red cabbage

11/23/2025

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11/23/2025

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11/22/2025

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11/20/2025

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11/20/2025

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11/19/2025

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