Upcoming Gluten Free Cooking Classes by Chef Vedam

After Work… Easy Meals,

And They’re Gluten Free!

Gluten Free Cooking Classes:

“After Work… Easy Meals, And They’re Gluten Free!”

A 4 Part Gluten Free Cooking Series

 

Gluten Free Personal Chef & cookbook author, Chef Vedam is going to show you how to cook balanced and nutritious gluten free meals in his 4 part cooking class series,

“After Work… Easy Meals, And They’re Gluten Free!”

The series will begin Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and will be every other Tuesday night after that. 

 For information or to register, call Chef Vedam at 678-754-2438.

Chef Vedam will show you how to put together a complete, easy, balanced and nutritious meal from start to finish within 30 - 45 minutes. Take an individual class or sign up for the whole series and receive a free copy of  “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous!” 

Class fee per class is $60.00 ($10 registration fee paid to Williams-Sonoma & $50 fee paid to Chef Vedam). You must register for the class by Sunday, March 12th, or the Sunday before each Tuesday evening’s class. For information or to register, call Chef Vedam at 678-754-2438. 

Vegetarian Black Bean Pasta

The series begins with an incredibly delicious, nutritious, and vegetarian meal. This meal combines tomatoes, baby bello mushrooms, onions, black beans, garlic and fresh herbs. Even non-vegetarians love this meal! You will also learn the secret of cooking perfect al dente gluten free pasta! Tuesday, March 14 from 6 - 8 pm

 Spatchcock Roasted Chicken & Vegetables

Roasting a chicken can be quite time consuming, but not with this method! Learn how to cut your time almost in half, and end up with a perfectly roasted chicken and vegetables. This one pot wonder will be one of your family’s favorites! Tuesday, March 28 from 6 - 8 pm.

 Low Carb Pan Seared Chicken Wings & Salad

Who doesn’t love chicken wings? This low carb chicken wing recipe is not only fast and delicious, but it can also be a basis for your favorite chicken wing variations. You will also learn how to make a rich and creamy, dairy-free dressing, and also the perfect dipping sauce for your wings! Tuesday, April 11 from 6 - 8 pm.

 Chicken Kale Pesto

A new and nutritious version of an old favorite: Pesto! Yes, kale pesto; it’s quick, it’s easy, and so good for you! Also learn a quick and easy method for pan searing your favorite chicken pieces, and the secret of cooking al dente gluten free pasta. Add some fresh grated parmesan, and you have a meal that everyone will love! Tuesday, April 25 from 6 - 8 pm.

 

 

Gluten Free “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” Chicken Salad

I have been in the mood for a good Waldorf Chicken Salad sandwich. As I have mentioned before, when I start fantasizing/thinking about a dish, my mind starts thinking about other combinations for flavors added to the original idea. Basically, you could say, I thought about Waldorf Chicken Salad on steroids, and this is what I came up with. And since I wanted a sandwich, I had to make a loaf of bread, so today, I am giving you a 2 - 4 - 1. You not only get the Gluten Free “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” Chicken Salad recipe, but I am also giving you one of the first recipes that I ever created, and a recipe that also began the creation of “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous! Recipes From A Southern Gay Househusband” - Gluten Free White Bread. Once you taste this bread, and see how it easy it is to make, you will think twice about buying another loaf of gluten free bread! So make a quick loaf of bread, let the bread cool a bit before slicing, and toast yourself two slices. Once toasted, add a dash more mayonnaise to each slice of bread, add a nice couple of leaves of fresh lettuce, your favorite cheese, another dash of salt and pepper, a generous helping of “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” Chicken Salad, and you have an incredible sandwich. You and your family are going to love this one!

Ingredients:

6 Chicken Breasts

Salt

Pepper

Vedam’s Seasoning Blend

Vedam’s Chicken Seasoning Blend

Olive Oil

3 Bacon Slices

1 cup Seedless Grapes (washed and cut into halves)

1/2 - 1 Sweet Onion (diced small)

1 Your Favorite Apple

1 - 2 Celery Stalks

2 - 3 Carrots (grated)

1/4 cup Almond Slivers

1/4 cup Walnuts (chopped)

1/4 cup Pecans (chopped)

2 tbsp Sweet Relish

1/2 cup Dried Mixed Berries

1/4 cup Fresh Chives (chopped)

1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)

1 tbsp Fresh Thyme (chopped)

1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary (chopped)

Juice and Zest of 1 Lemon

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Pepper

1/2 tsp Vedam’s Seasoning Blend

1/2 cup Greek Yogurt

1/2 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Brown Mustard

1/4 Honey

You can find complete directions for my chicken salad and gluten free white bread here.

baked chicken and bacon

Making the salad

Ready to enjoy

Fresh baked gluten free bread

Let's eat!

Chef Vedam: Williams-Sonoma

Asheville, NC

Chef Vedam will be at Williams-Sonoma doing a Gluten Free Chef’s Demo &

a Gluten Free Bread Making Class

Gluten Free Chef’s Demo Saturday, Oct 22, 2016 12 - 4 pm

Join Chef Vedam at Williams-Sonoma, Biltmore Village, Asheville, NC on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 12 - 4 pm for a chef’s demo just in time for Thanksgiving and Gluten Free Diet Awareness Month (November).

Chef Vedam will demonstrate how to make Gluten Free Herb Scalloped Potatoes, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, and Pumpkin Pie. When you are gluten free, pumpkin pie can seem out of the question, but not only is this gluten free, it’s also dairy free and sugar free! Even though it is all of those things, it’s so good, you will be amazed! This pie will compete with anyone’s traditional pumpkin pie.

Chef Vedam will also have his cookbook, “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous! Recipes From A Southern Gay Househusband,” on sale, and he will be happy to autograph a copy specifically for you or a friend (makes a perfect holiday gift).

You will not want to miss this free event! Come by Williams-Sonoma, Biltmore Village, Asheville, NC. Stop by, bring a friend, and taste these incredibly delicious treats just in time for Gluten Free Diet Awareness Month and Thanksgiving!

For more information about Chef Vedam, you can visit www.ChefVedam.com

Gluten Free Bread Baking Class Sunday, October 23, 2016 10 - 12:00 pm

Breads are an integral part of any Thanksgiving meal - incredible rolls, great cornbread for the dressing (or by itself) - not to mention great loaf bread for those turkey sandwiches the next day! Who doesn’t love the smell of great bread baking in the oven, and doesn’t it get your taste buds just ready for the big meal!

Chef Vedam will show you step by step exactly how to make incredible breads for your holiday meal! He will demonstrate how to make Gluten Free White Bread, Gluten Free Popovers, and Gluten Free Cornbread. These breads are great by themselves and can also be used as a base for other holiday treats!

Sign up today for only $10.00 by registering with Williams-Sonoma (828-277-3707) or Chef Vedam (678-754-2438) and $50.00 due at the time of the class.

For more information about Chef Vedam, you can visit www.ChefVedam.com

Have you ordered your copy of: “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous! Recipes From A Southern Gay Househusband”

Order Today 

 

 

Upcoming Gluten Free Chef's Demo in Atlanta

Grilled Veggie Burger

When:

August 20, 2016 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Where:

Williams-Sonoma 

 Ponce City Market
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Chef Vedam will be at Williams-Sonoma Ponce City Market and will focus his demo on Grilled Vegetable Veggie Burgers. He will show you how to grill and get the perfect char on seasonal vegetables, blend them with black beans, cooked quinoa, gluten free oatmeal and the perfect seasonings to achieve a perfectly delicious and nutritious veggie burger.

Chef Vedam will also be selling and signing copies of “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous! Recipes From A Southern Gay Househusband.”

There is no charge for the demonstration, so come and bring a friend. Come by, get your own signed copy and have a taste of gluten free Southern deliciousness!

You can learn more about Chef Vedam and find lots of gluten free recipes at www.ChefVedam.com.