Handmade Organic By Telah

Holistic Chef Services NYC

My Philosophy

Healthier Chef is an organic food delivery and personal chef service practicing whole food plant, and animal-based food philosophy in Troy, NY. Health-supportive diets incorporate 'food as medicine' and act as a preventative measure to chronic illness. Delicious and healthy can be in the same pot!

"Whole foods are ones that are in their pure and natural state, meaning they have not been processed, added to, refined, sprayed with chemicals, and irradiated. A whole foods diet emphasizes fresh, organic, seasonal and locally produced fare consisting of whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, unrefined oils, minimal sweeteners and organic grass-fed animal proteins."

Cynthia Liar, Feeding the Whole Family

So why eat foods that are natural and organic? The answer is to keep the life force of the plant intact, whole.

Imagine vital nutrients of the plant remaining–so when we ingest them we can receive the plant’s full healthful benefits. Opposed to plants that have been treated with harmful chemicals that harm the human systems and environment. We have to ask ourselves why so many humans are sick from the foods they eat. Buying organic puts less strain on the environment and all the creatures that inhabit it. Regenerative farming and permaculture actually captures carbon down into the earth. Water sources, wildlife, farmers, and growers are more protected from harmful pollutants when organic farming practices are implemented. Organic food tastes better too!

Handmade Organic’s menus are made in tune with local and seasonal ingredients. The fare is delicious and healthy with the intent to support optimal nutrition for the client.

When animal protein is used it’s purpose serves as a ratio of the diet as well as incorporating plant foods. Handmade Organic’s purpose is defined by these principles as well as the practice of intentional cooking–the infusion of healing energy in your food. The focus is on sustainable, local, medicinal food and the understanding that we as humans can meet a balanced diet through whole food cuisine using traditional cooking methods and sourcing quality ingredients.

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Arugula Citrus Salad

Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Shakshuka with Greens

Wild Salmon Poached with Herbs

Yellow Thai Veggie Curry

Mung Bean Sprout Slaw

Green Goddess Juice and Cleansing Plans

Gluten-Free Vegan Pizza with Homemade Cashew Cheese

Eggs, Tomato and cilantro

Kale Hempseed Beet Salad with a Ginger Miso Vinaigrette

Bean and Tomato Basil Soup

Beet and Greens with Quinoa

Wild Halibut and Fennel and Pear

Seasoned Drumsticks

Red Lentil Dahl with Root Veggies

Lentil Collard Bone Broth Soup

Italian Potato Salad

Shrimp Paella

Papaya Salad

South East Asian Chicken and Coconut Curry

Gluten-free Apple Crunch

Glutenfree Squash Blondies

Chiaseed Pudding with Seasonal Fruit

Seasonal Berry Crumble

Enchilada Pie with Sweet Potato, Cashew Cheese, Cauliflower,

Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Spinach and Mushrooms

Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Kim Chee Miso Soup

Zucchini Noodles and Pesto

Ayurvedic Dahl with Turmeric Rice

Romaine and Vegan Feta Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes

Lentil Croquettes

Slow-cooked Chicken Soup

Honey Ginger Chicken Thighs

Buckwheat Granola and Nut Mylk

Coconut Fig Chia Pudding

Borst, Vegan Shepherd's Pie, Beans and Greens

Miso Kelp Noodles

Polenta Cake Salad and Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Kale and Kabocha Squash Salad with Kalamata Olives, Radicchio, Miso Vinaigrette

Wild Codfish Tomato Curry Broth, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cilantro

Mung Bean Sprout Salad with Beets, Red Cabbage, Romaine with a Citrus Miso Vinaigrette

Zucchini Basil Hempseed Pesto Squash with Chickpeas and Cherry Tomatoes

Wild Halibut Oven-Roasted with Med Veggies

South Indian Beans and Greens, Basmati, and Coconut Mint Cilantro Chutney

Green Tara Curry

Chicken, Lentil, Veggie Soup

Chickpea and Tomato Basil Salad

House Salad with Garlic Miso Vinaigrette

Broccoli Rabe with Parsnips, Almonds, Garlic and Tamari

Beet and Chickpea Hummus with Roasted Cauliflower

Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa Sunflower Seed Parsley Stuffing

Red Quinoa and Ramps

Mung Bean Noodles, Cilantro, Carrots and Seasonal Veggies

Chaga and Bone Broth with Oyster Mushrooms and Broccoli

Mango Coconut Yogurt Lasse

Cacao Pumpkinseed Date Truffles

Wild Blueberry and Apple Oat Crumble

Raw Avocado Mousse Pie with a Pecan Coconut Date Crust

Steel Cut Oats with Nut Mylk and Stewed Strawberries and Pumpkinseeds

Raw Cheesecake with Schizandra and Blueberries Syrup

Collagen Smoothie

Moroccan Chicken and Rice

Black Bean, Corn, Cilantro Tomato Salad

Lentil, Carrot, Fennel Salad with Greek Yogurt

Sesame Udon Noodles

Red Rice Mediterranean Pilaf

Gluten-free Onion and Tomato Tarte

Lentil Soup with Manchego and Sourdough bread

Chicken Breast Broccoli Steamed Steam-fry

Thai Chicken and Broccoli and Sweet Potato Ribbons

Grass-fed Meatballs and Kelp Noodles with Green Sauce

Gluten-free Spinach Quiche

Bok Choy Salad, Radish, Fennel, Green Apple and Mustard Miso Vinaigrette

Green Pea and Coconut Bisque

Pad Thai Sweet Potato

Wild Cod and Herbal Sauce

Artichoke, Chickpea, and Dill Salad

Ayurvedic String Beans

Buffalo Cauliflower and Romaine With Cashew Ranch