Saint Louis trip

Now is the time for you to know that I am a rep of P.I.E too. P.I.E stands for Pasific Intercultural

Exchange.

What we do, we bring students from all over the world to the States so they can see how Americans live, learn the language and exchange culture, foods and education.

President's day

We have a new meal today. It hasn't even been in the list
Potato pie.

INGREDIENTS:

6 Potatoes, peeled & sliced thin
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine
7 tablespoons (approx.) Cold water
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
Salt, pepper & garlic powder (to taste)
1 Egg, mixed
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
fresh chives, snipped

Freshly cooked  bacon pieces.

PREPARATION:

Place potatoes in salted water to cover; let stand at room temperature for one hour. Mix half the flour and 3/4 tsp of the salt in the bowl of a food processor. Halve the butter or margarine and add to the processor bowl. Using the metal knife, process the mixture until it resembles course crumbs. Sprinkle with half of the water, a little at a time, mixing with "on & off" bursts until the the dough clings together.

Gather the dough up into your hands and form it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining flour, salt, butter/margarine and water. Roll half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to a quarter inch thickness; shape into a 10" circle. Place the pastry circle on an ungreased baking sheet.

Drain and rinse the potatoes; pat dry with a paper towel. Combine the potatoes, parsley, shallots, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Arrange the potato mixture on the pastry circle, leaving a 1" border at the edges. Brush the edge of the pastry circle with the egg. Roll the remaining dough on a slightly floured surface to a 1/4" thickness; shape into a 13" circle.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the pastry over the potato mixture. Fold the top edge of the pastry under the lower edge; flute it. Brush the top of the pastry with the egg. Lightly score the top with a fork or knife. Make evenly spaced 1/2" cuts around the circumference of the top of the pastry to make a 4" circle. (This forms the outline of the lid). Bake until golden brown, about 55 minutes.

Mix the sour cream and milk together. While the pie is still hot, cut out the lid and set aside. Spoon the sour cream mixture over the potato pie; replace the lid. Garnish with the chives.

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More food

EGGPLANT PARMESAN

BASQUE STYLE CHICKEN

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH CHICKEN

These are the meals we offer

These are some of the foods I prepare.

I always accept suggestions for more choices

All food is cooked the day you order it.

Potatoes and sides: ………………………….

Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Pasta Salad, Cole Slaw, Three Bean Salad,

Au Gratin, Scalloped, Real Mashed, Red Skin,

Tiny Round, Baked, Mini Seasoned Baked Potato, Wedge,

White Rice, Rice Pilaf, Macaroni and Cheese,

Baked Beans, Bread Dressing and Charlie Brown’s Four Bean Baked Beans

                                                                Pasta:  ……………………………

Rigatonis, with meat sauce, or with Marinara sauce,

Buttered Noodles, Noodles Alfredo, Stuffed Shells,

Lasagna, Vegetable Lasagna,

Tortellini with red sauce or with Alfredo sauce

Sandwiches:

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                                                               LAMB GYRO SAND.

CHICKEN GYRO SAND.

HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE SAND.(HOT)

CAJUN LAMB GYRO SAND.(HOT)

                                                                       Entrees:

Oven Fried Breaded Chicken,

Baked Chicken with Italian Seasoning,

Lemon pepper chicken breast with oven roasted potatoes

BBQ Chicken, Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast,

Breaded Boneless Chicken Breast,

Chicken Fingers, Boneless Chicken Cacciatore,

Stir Fry Chicken, Stuffed Chicken Breast,

Sliced Turkey in Gravy, Sliced roast beef in gravy,

Chopped Steak with Mushroom sauce, Meatloaf in gravy,

Stuffed Peppers, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls,

Beef Brisket, Pork Tenderloin Roast in Gravy,

Sliced Pork and Sauerkraut, Ham steak with pineapple,

Boneless BBQ Ribs, Sweet and Sour Pork,

Italian Sausage with peppers and onions, Sausage Cacciatore, 4 oz.

Pulled pork/baked beans and cole slaw, Old fashioned roast beef marsala

Chicken (baked or grilled), mashed potatoes, corn

Spaghetti, Tacos, Lasagna,
Roast beef, carrots, either mashed potatoes or baked potato

Meat balls over penne pasta, Meat balls over rice

Curried chicken with rice, Pork tenderloin with veggies and

Mashed potatoes.

Recommendations

Lasagna is an excellent culinary creation and what makes it unique, is that we add feta cheese too

Moussakas is a Greek dish that is made of eggplants, ground beef and topped with beshamel sauce

Pastitsio is similar to moussaka, but instead of eggplants, it has penne noodles

Shrimp curry with mangoes is a Thai dish and it is a little spicy, but delicious.

My progress, my story, my culinary life

Hi, my name is Maria Bell and I am a Chef. Do you know the definition of the word Chef?

A chef is a person who cooks professionally for other people. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who cooks for a living, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation.

That is so me!!! I cook professionally for other people, I cook for a living and I am highly skilled and proficient in all aspects of food preparation. 

I do cook professionally for other people.

• 2000 Greek Paradise Café Radcliff KY

• 2002 Greek Paradise Café Louisville, KY

• 2004 Festivals All over KY

• 2005 Gyros Express Radcliff, KY

• 2009 It’s All Greek To Me Louisville, KY

• 2011 Chef Maria’s Superb Sauces (www.ChefMariasSuperbSauces.com)

And I cook for a living. Yes, I did. It paid the bills. Sometimes not all of them so I had to work harder and harder and doing so, I managed to live in a house, drive a car, pay for my wine, take care of my daughter and my employees.

I did all day shifts for several years and it was a joy to meet wonderful people like you. We created wonderful bonds in Radcliff and in Louisville, KY.

I came to Radcliff in 1997 so I can leave one day and go somewhere else, “better” Well, I am still here.14 years later I am still here. Do I love it? Yes, I do. Do you know why? Because you and I made it to be better, that’s why. You, my customers kept me here.

Oh!! I can write forever. Thanks to all of you. Maybe one day when Chef Maria's Superb Sauces is in stable ground I will have much free time to write a book, just as most of you suggested. Until then, I will plant my 26 herbs and keep cooking!

Chef Maria, a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation and never quits.

How to order

Chef Maria Bell will visit your house and discuss with you the different options you have.
Our meals have no preservatives, additives or any kind of chemicals. 
We will cook the day you order the meals that's why the delivery is always after 2.00 p.m
You have to order 24 hours in advance.
There is a 3 month contract to lock you in the 7days7meals$7.00 dollars each program.

We are able to do special diets with an extra $15.00 to the whole package.
Please, call 270 351 2009 to make an appointment.
Or, you can call my cell 502 821 0275

7 days 7 meals special $7 dollars each for a limited time.

BEER STEAMED CHICKEN WINGS

BURRITO

CHICKEN PARMESAN

 CHICKEN CHEESE ENCHILADAS

 HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN LEGS

 TACOS

EGGPLANT PARMESAN

 HAM AND SWISS QUICHE

MOUSSAKAS

A DELICIOUS GREEK DISH WITH EGGPLANTS

GROUND BEEF AND BECHAMEL SAUCE

ARROZ CON POLLO
BBQ WINGS