cheftonne: Chef Tonne mobilizes for Luxury Home Magazine...pr...

cheftonne: Chef Tonne mobilizes for Luxury Home Magazine...pr...: "I received a call from a frantic young lady on Thursday, fresh back from my trip to Fort Hood; I was ready to wrap up the holiday season and..."

Chef Tonne mobilizes for Luxury Home Magazine...prepares for 200 people

I received a call from a frantic young lady on Thursday, fresh back from my trip to Fort Hood; I was ready to wrap up the holiday season and put my ladle to rest until next year.... well not so fast.  Luxury Home Magazine found themselves in a pickle when the event planner and caterer backed out , I had 24 hours to come up with a Eco friendly menu, that did not require alot of preparation and would not ruin a 5 million dollar home in Highland Park.  Oh did I mention Grey Goose was  highlighting their new pear vodka and the menu must achieve a balance for the pal-lats for the 200 high profile guest?  Brittanie was such a delight and she remained calm;after a brief meditation I came up with the following menu.
Smoked meat tray with chicken, beef, shrimp and a garlic ginger spread/ side of wheat baguettes
De veiled eggs with red salmon caviar
Antipasto party tray - kalamata olives. marinated artichokes, red peppers, and stuffed grape leaves
Gorgonzola cheese with walnuts, cranberries and fresh parsley served with water crackers.
Cheese cake brownies bites
This event turned out to be success and I have even received phone calls from local realtor's and other potential clients.  You can check me out in the upcoming issue of Luxury Home Magazine in late January....http://www.luxuryhomemagazine.com/dallas/index.cfm!  Until Next time Chow-Baby!

cheftonne: A old fashioned mustard green recipe for Leslie a ...

cheftonne: A old fashioned mustard green recipe for Leslie a ...: "I had the pleasure of meeting Leslie at her daughters wedding 2 years ago and she has become a great Facebook friend! ..."

A old fashioned mustard green recipe for Leslie a past client

I had the pleasure of meeting Leslie  at her daughters wedding 2 years ago and she has become a great Facebook friend!  Today I found out she plants her Garden and has alot of great veggies, one I love are mustard greens.  Leslie this recipe is for you and your new grandchild on the way....thank you for allowing me to cater your daughters wedding! Chow Baby!

3 bunches of mustard greens cleaned and sliced
1 cup of chopped onion
1 cup of chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
4 cloves of chopped garlic
1 chopped jalapeño(optional)
1/2 stick of butter or margarine
1t Italian seasoning
1t basil
1t oregano
1t marjoram
1t black pepper
6 T chicken bouillon
3 quarts water
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
2 smoked turkey necks or 1 smoked turkey wing
Saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic with butter in large stock pot until transparent, (cover over medium heat). Add water, turkey, herbs, and black pepper, cover and bring to a boil.  Add bouillon boil until turkey necks are falling apart (about 1 hour on medium high heat).  Reduce heat to medium add jalapeno and mustard greens.  cook until tender, another 35 minutes. add olive oil, mix well, remove from heat ! Serve with cornbread and enjoy!