October 12, 2022
Fredrick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Are you someone who loves good food and drink? Then you would have enjoyed the 8th Annual Chef’s Specialty event at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park last October.
This fall event is an evening gathering where close supporters and new friends come together to support our community seniors. Over 250 people attended last year’s dinner, which offered a cocktail reception with mingling and cooking demonstrations, a tribute to a special honoree, meaningful words from a client, and a few surprises.
The Chef’s Specialty event was a seated dinner with open bar and had a networking event where attendees honored Dr. Khan Nedd, a local community leader, and celebrated another impactful year at Meals on Wheels Western Michigan. Local chefs also participated in a recipe competition, which was definitely one of the highlights of the night. You can still check out the recipes from all fifteen chefs below.
Thank You to the 2022 Sponsors!
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2022 Recipes
![Shrimp Creole with white rice.](https://mealsonwheelswesternmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MOWWM_Chef-Specialty_Shrimp-Creole.png)
Shrimp Creole
Chef Kyle Murray City Built Brewing Company Ingredients For the Creole seasoning (you can also use a store brand) 2 Tbsp onion powder 2 Tbsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp oregano,
![A well-plated and presented plate of Machamanteles.](https://mealsonwheelswesternmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MOWWM_Chef-Specialty_Machamanteles.png)
Manchamanteles “Tablecloth Stainer”
Chef Oscar Moreno Koeze and Monica’s Gourmet Cookies Ingredients 1 lb pork loin center cut 1 lb pork neck bones or country ribs bouquet of fragrant herbs (bay leaves, oregano,
![Dark Chocolate Cashew-Pistachio Nut Cookies on a baking sheet.](https://mealsonwheelswesternmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MOWWM_Chef-Speciality_Dark-Chocolate-Cashew-Pistachio-Nut-Cookies.png)
Dark Chocolate Cashew-Pistachio Nut Cookies
Chef Monica Mitidieri Koeze and Monica’s Gourmet Cookies Ingredients 1/2 c non-salted butter 1 1/2 c all purpose flour 1/2 c powdered sugar (NOT granules or sugar replacements) 1-2 Tbsp
![Kristi Kriger's Chocolate Chip Cookies resting on a baking rack.](https://mealsonwheelswesternmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MOWWM_Chef-Specialty_Chocoloate-Chip-Cookies.png)
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chef Kristi Kriger Meals on Wheels Western Michigan Yields 30 Cookies Ingredients 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 c butter, softened 3/4 c