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CHEF D'ANDRE MCCARTER

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Basketball Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley once famously stated in a tennis shoe commercial, "I am not a role model." Barkley insisted that parents should be the role models in their child's life and they should not look to others to guide their decisions and lifestyle. However, for many inner-city youth who do not have the family structure that their middle-class counterparts enjoy, celebrities such as Barkley are often the only ones who have overcome similar circumstances to achieve enormous success, despite the obstacles.Chef D'Andre is determined to share his story of tragedy and redemption to as many youth as he can. MORE TO COME STAY TUNE..................

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Whats Up to my BlackPlanet family Chef D'Andre here, Private Chef to families,and all around busy people  that don't have time to shop or cook for themselves. Well just consider me as you very own Blackplanet Private Chef. Many of you send me questions about your own cooking at home or when is the right time to buy strawberries.So please ask me anything I will answer you! This blog will highlight some of the questions I get from you and the answers I will provide. I will be posting the answers on my blog so everyone can partipate with their own comments.Do you need advice to help speed your way through the kitchen? Perhaps you have a question about a recipe, an ingredient, a procedure, a cooking utensil? Then ask Chef D'Andre, and check back here weekly for answers. I hope you enjoy this new section.

CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

 Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1/2 pounds thin-cut chicken cutlets, cut into thin, 2-inch-long strips 2 tablespoons grill seasoning, recommended brand Montreal Seasoning by McCormick 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin, 2-inch-long strips 1 onion, chopped 3 large cloves garlic, chopped 3/4 cup hoisin sauce 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1/4 pound fresh bean sprouts 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 head iceberg lettuce  Yields: 8 servings

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Preparation Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat with 3 turns of the pan of vegetable oil, about 3 tablespoons. Season the chicken with the grill seasoning and, once you see ripples in the oil, add the chicken pieces the hot skillet in an even layer. Stir while it cooks through, about 3 minutes. Add the red bell pepper, onion, garlic and continue to cook for 3-4 more minutes. While the chicken and veggies are cooking, combine the hoisin sauce and the chicken stock in a small bowl. Add the liquid to the chicken along with the drained water chestnuts and stir to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for about another minute to heat up the water chestnuts, then add in the bean sprouts. Stir to combine and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the top with the toasted sesame seeds.

 Grilled Cheese andTomato Basil Soup

Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth 1 soup can water 1 (28 ounce) chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dry basil salt & pepper 3/4 cup heavy cream Directions 1Heat oil in heavy saucepan. Add shallots and garlic and sauté over med-low heat 2-3 minutes -- be careful not to burn garlic. 2Stir in broth, water, tomatoes and basil (if using fresh basil you will add it later). Add salt and pepper. 3Heat cream till just warm (either on stove top in a separate sauce pan or in microwave) then stir into tomato mixture. Bring just to a boil; immediately reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. If using fresh basil, stir in at this point. 4Do not allow soup to boil. 5Serve immediately. 6**Note** We like a smoother soup so I usually send the canned tomatoes through the blender or food processor before adding them to the mixture.

Atlanta, GA March 24, 2009— the Real Private Chefs of the World founders Chef D’Andre McCarter and Chef Marty Pinckney along with Baltimore Personal Chef Beth Andresini have been selected to provide the gourmet meals and fabulous dietary needs for the Real Housewives of Atlanta stars in the recording of the second season premiere of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Their mantra "Feeding the Elite...One Plate at A Time" – has proven exact in securing the position as Personal Chefs to The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The Atlanta version of the Real Housewives franchise has been the most successful -- even more so than the New York series or the original Orange County installment. The Atlanta show, which averaged 1.5 million viewers, was Bravo's first docu-drama ever to reach more than two million viewers in the 18-49 age group for a single episode. The reunion special reached even larger numbers to become the highest-rated Real Housewives telecast ever with 2.8 million viewers. Through a recent partnership with Atlanta based the Real Private Chefs of the World, Andresini will be on set to provide council, advice as well as to contribute her level of nutritional management expertise to the shows signature chefs D’Andre McCarter and Marty Pinckney. “We are excited at the opportunity to showcase our culinary talents and share with the nation our abilities to create dishes fit for the pallets of such an elite audience” says D’Andre McCarter, Culinary Artist and Personal Chef – whose vision allowed him to co-found the organization with partner personal Chef Marty Pinckney “Being able to share this opportunity with Marty and Beth is an honor – we have a great team! We will do our industry proud!” In the Atlanta area, the Team of the Real Private Chefs of the World and Baltimore Local Beth Andresini have provided in-home personal chef services for many years, to celebrities, high-end working families, busy single professionals and both Atlanta’s and Baltimore’s elite – including many Professional Athletes. The chefs work very closely with a nutritionist that enables them to put great emphasis on the nutritional content of each of their meals. Filming begins Saturday March 14, 2009 on which the production team expects to complete the filming of the opening episode. Air date has not been announced. -# # #- About The Real Private Chefs of the World A National Personalized In-home chef placement service dedicated to providing high quality, nutritionally balanced and tastefully pleasing entrées. The Real Personal Chefs of the World provide In-Home Personal Chefs that come to your home prepares customized entrées and is dedicated to providing a quality service to help make your life easier.

For decades the Ramen Noodle has suffered a bad rep, labeled as the poor man's dish. Take great delight in this bad economy with Ramen Noodle Gourmet Style. Ramen noodles are fast, easy and inexpensive!The Ramen noodles has been an American staple for starving artists, college students, bachelors, and tight family budget. So when budgets decrease and the gourmet chef in you wants to express itself follow Chef D'Andres Raman Noodle Recipes. I prepared the above dish the other night and took this scrumptious photo. Also look for video of each recipe Coming Soon.

• 1 package chicken ramen noodles
•  2 cups water
• 1 chicken breast
• 1/2 cup red onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup green peppers,
• chopped 1/4 cup celery,
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 cup brown suger
• 1/3 cup sweet peas
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

In a skillet mix oil, brown suger  red pepper flakes and 1/2 seasoning packet. Add chicken and brown. Cook noodles according to package directions and drain. Add veggies to chicken and cook until tender. Add noodles and cook on medium for five minutes, stirring constantly.

• 1 package chicken ramen noodles
•  2 cups water
• 1 pound chicken breast strips
• 1/2 cup onions,
• sliced 1/2 cup green peppers,
• chopped 1/4 cup carrots,
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  In a skillet mix oil, soy sauce and 1/2 seasoning packet. Add chicken and brown. Cook noodles according to package directions and drain. Add veggies to chicken and cook until tender. Add noodles and cook on medium for five minutes, stirring constantly.