Markeicha Dulaney

Personal Chef

Chef Markeicha Dulaney is a Personal Chef and Founder of Sweet Monáe Personal Chef Services in 2015 in South Florida. She has over 22 years of experience in the kitchen and provides customizable menus to meet the dietary needs, taste preferences, style, and budget of each client. She also specializes in weekly in-home chef services, all-inclusive pro-chef services, boutique catering, and pantry organizing services. She was featured in The Knot's "Table for Two" YouTube episodes and has also been featured in Real Simple Magazine article on "What routines save you the most time.” Chef Markeicha Dulaney graduated with an Associate's Degree from the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute of Culinary Arts and is a longtime member of the USPCA (United States Personal Chef Association).

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How can you freeze fresh cherry tomatoes whole?

Make sure that the tomatoes are washed and dried thoroughly. After laying them on a sheet pan covered in parchment paper, put them in the freezer until they're solid. Once they're completely frozen, store them in smaller bags for individual usage.

How can I freeze fresh broccoli and cauliflower without blanching?

Make sure that your vegetables are washed and thoroughly dried. Then, cut them down into florets (small/individual bite-sized pieces). Lay them out on a sheet pan with parchment paper to freeze them before bagging them up into individual servings (or however you'd like to store them). Once you pull them out of the freezer, you can steam them, roast them, or cook them however you want.

How do you know if minced garlic is bad?

It starts to discolor and smell rancid. It's always best to preserve minced garlic by putting it in a container with olive oil—that way, no air can get in there. Once the garlic is covered with the oil, put a tight lid on top of it and store it in the refrigerator.

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