Crazed Chef:

Personal Style

Alright this section of the blog is all about personalization. You will find the fashion trend I’m following at the moment. Or the types of food I like and some good old stories. Also to make it all the better this section will include interviews with real life Chefs and what they’re following. I’m beyond excited to bring you this category, prepared to get Crazy.

Sweet & Sour Chicken Salad

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You’re probably no stranger to this type of chicken salad but I was first introduced to it by my aunt. She lived right across the street from me when I was younger. Me and my siblings would go over for dinner and breakfast, because this woman could cook! She shuffled this salad up fast and smoothly. Me and my older brother fell in love. The next day we forced my mom to try and replicate it, slowly but surely she perfected it to match my aunt’s recipe. Ever since then we haven’t been able to stop making it.

Your in for a treat with this salad. If you’re looking for an easy but fresh chicken salad; then this is the one for you. Including fresh cut, sweet red apples, tangy grapes, and not to forgot the crunchy bite from the celery and red peppers.

With out further a do let’s get cooking crazed chefs…

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15-20 mins

Yields: 4 Servings 

Ingredients: 

Cooked Chicken(Boneless Chicken Breasts)- 3 Cups

Celery- ½ Cup

Red Bell Pepper- 2 Tablespoons 

Grapes- 1 ½ Cups

Red Onion- ¼ Cup 

Red Apple (Sweet)- 1 ½ Cups

Iceberg Lettuce- 1 ¾ Cups

Mayonnaise- 5-6 Tablespoons 

Sour Cream- 1 Tablespoon

Lemon Juice- 2 Teaspoons 

Salt & Pepper- to taste

Water- 6-8 Cups

Step by Step Instructions

1. Take a medium pot with your water (with four pinches of salt) and bring it to a rolling boil.

2. Place your chicken into the pot, whole or cut into smaller pieces if desired. And let cook for about 15 minutes.

*Keep an eye on your chicken Do Not let over cook.

3. While your chicken is cooking we can get started on prepping our fruits and veggies.

4. Were going to cut our celery stalks quarterly and then in half. We want small pieces to distribute the crunch evenly. And we’ll do the same with our apple and grapes.(Set Aside)

5. For the red onion and red bell pepper we want to cut those into a small dice.(Set Aside)

6. For the iceberg lettuce you want to finely and roughly chop it, so that it can evenly distribute throughout the salad.

7. After your chicken is fully cooked remove from water and place into bowl and let cool. Once cool cut quarterly as well. (Large dice)

8. Once all salad ingredients are ready toss them together with the chicken in a large bowl.

9. Next mix together your mayo, sour cream, and lemon juice in a separate smaller bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Were looking for a good balance of sweetness and acidity.

10. Once your sauce is ready pour into your whole salad mixture and combine until everything has a full coverage.

*Let cool for 2 hours before enjoying.

Alright well their you have it a refreshing, crunchy, sweet, and sour chicken salad. I hope that all of you stay at home chefs enjoyed this very simple recipe. Stay tuned for more and make sure to Follow Food Forward.

-Thanks Crazed Chefs

Esteban

Following Food Forward.

Classic Urban Chef

Trending Chef Styles

CLASSIC URBAN

It’s the start of the new year and you need to change up your work attire. The latest from New Chef Inc., is bringing different varieties on classics. Today we’ll be focusing on a certain style known as “urban”. This kind of look you’ll find in highly populated cities or areas. For example New York or Chicago. It’s fresh modern and sleek, with your own scoche of personal reflection.

Starting off the Urban Kitchen look is the modern twist on the Chef coat. The classic jacket is typically a solid white with mid-arm length sleeves and bland detailing. To bring it to life is this Rough Grooved Denim Jacket by Chef Works Gramercy.

This denim chef jacket gives you a clean city vibe, while still looking professional. New materialized jackets are seen more and more in kitchens across the globe. Now more than ever. Don’t fall behind with boring, get your self this jacket and there’s no doubt you’ll stand our from the crowd.

Continuing the Urban look is what were calling the “Gangster  Striped” pants. These will keep you cool in the kitchen. The pants are made  from polyester and cotton. Not only that, but you’ll have a twist because of the distinct white stripe that line the bottoms.

Staying comfortable throughout your 16 hour shifts is important. So one of the most important parts of a chefs uniform is their shoes. Yes,  those clunky sketchers are pretty relaxing but I wouldn’t be caught dead with those on. So to bring to life your shoe wear, try this pair of Castlerock Canvas low rise shoe’s.

Wondering what their made of? You guessed it! Canvas. The waxed canvas material makes this hipster shoe water resistant. Made by MOZO the Natural, they surely giving you a unique design with beautiful neutral colors. And meeting slip resistant requirements.

All right we’ve almost finished turning you into the Modern Urban Chef. Were jus missing a few extra accessories to finish the look. Something as little ashaving a simple design on your apron can make you stand out. 

This black and white twill/cotton apron will make the rest of your uniform stand out. It’s saying “hey look at me, I look incredible”. With three total pockets and the adjustable neck strap you’re sure to enjoy the diversity and functionality of this apron.

Alright to complete the perfect 21st century urban look(optional) is a cap. Usually all kitchens require you to have some sort of head wear. But for this specific look you’ll need to try the Olympic Skull Cap. The hat is made to pop with the gold trim embroidered into it. 

The blend of polyester material make this hat easy to maintain and comes with an adjustable back strap. The gold on black also says that your professional but also a stylish city dweller.

Alright crazed chefs their you have it. One of many options to look like a sleek modern urban chef or cook. Make sure to not be afraid and put your own twist on it, let your personality show through what you wear.

Thanks again, stay tuned for more ☺

ESTEBAN CHAVEZ

Follow Fashion Forward.

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