The Chef in Black, Inc.

Take Our Survey! Get A FREE Jaden Packet!

2011-04-25T15:30:00.000-07:00

Cut Back The Calories....

2011-01-13T14:45:00.000-08:00

Holidays Are Over...Diet Season Is Here!

Try Our Fat-Free Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing! This amazing dressing brings leafy salads, noodle salads, and Asian coleslaw's to life!

For A Limited Time Only On-Sale for $4.00 at:

http://www.chefinblack.com/shop.shtml#bottles

Its Delicious!

Just in Case You Missed Us!

2010-05-24T13:53:00.000-07:00

Watch the Chef in Black swim with the Sharks on ABC's reality television show SHARK TANK!!!

The Finished Product!

2010-04-09T13:28:00.000-07:00

HERE IT IS CHEF IN BLACK FANS!!! Both our Fat-Free & Traditional Chinese Dressing will be in Safeway in May!!! & Check your local Raley's, Bel Air and Nob Hill's for our ALL-NATURAL ready-to-pour bottles NOW!!!!

You now have both options: make it yourself at home with our Chinese Seasoning Mix or for your convenience The Chef in Black has made it for you!

We hope you love it as much as we do!

Sincerely yours,
The Chef in Black Family :)

COSTCO WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

2010-04-09T13:24:00.000-07:00

We we'll be at COSTCO-FOLSOM 3-31-10 through 4-3-10

2010-03-29T12:15:00.000-07:00

SHARK TANK SUCCESS!

2010-01-09T18:29:00.000-08:00

If you missed Dorene aka The Chef in Black last night on ABC's Shark Tank, click

here: http://abc.go.com/watch/shark-tank/225872/246483/week-12

AND WATCH IT FOR FREE!!!

ENTREPRENEUR: Dorene Humason, President of The Chef in Black, Inc.

PITCH: Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning mix.

ASKING FOR: $50k for a 10% stake in her company.

BEST PART OF THE PITCH: The dressing is a tasty blend of all natural spices and seasonings. Dorene has the product in 1,300 grocery stores. Barbara is impressed at how well Dorene answered all of the questions the sharks hurled at her.

DO THE SHARKS BITE? The male sharks all smell fear in a food investment and get a mixed message as far as branding the Jaden name or the Chef in Black company. They are all out. Barbara says she'll give Dorene the $50k for 40% of the business. She also wants Dorene to acknowledge that she has confused branding. She must pick one and be committed to selling only the dry salad dressing for the time being.

RESULT: Dorene has invented $300k in the company and the recipe is very unique. She asks Barbara to come down to 35%. After a few tense moments (and a few more bites of salad by Kevin O.), Barbara says, "Dorene, we've got a deal."

Thanks again to ABC, Shark Tank, & Barbara Corcoran for the amazing SHARK TANK EXPERIENCE! We are so blessed! And Last but not least, THANKS TO ALL THE CHEF IN BLACK FANS & the NON-STOP ORDERS! If it weren't for you The Chef in Black would not exist!

Family Ties!

2009-12-30T15:51:00.000-08:00

(from left to right: Brooke(Chef in Black's daughter), Jennifer(Chef in Black's neice), and Dorene aka The Chef in Black)

What a crazy week in Washington D.C.! The Metropolitan Cooking Show was a HUGE SUCCESS! With over 18,000 tickets sold at this celebrity cooking show the exposure was amazing!

We are going to be coming to stores in the North West very soon! And will on the East Coast before you know it!

And I can't say enough about the gratitude and thanks that goes out to my cousin Jennifer and Auntie Deanna for all the help, love, and memories shared with you! What a fabulous experience for the whole family!

SAVE THE NEW DATE! Jan.8th WATCH ABC'S SHARK TANK!

2009-12-11T11:49:00.000-08:00

SAVE THE NEW DATE!!! January the 8th @ 9:00 pm

The Chef in Black will be on an Episode of:

SHARKtank

www.abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/about-the-show

www.chefinblack.com

Tell all your friends!!!

Metropolian Cooking Show in Washington, D.C.

2009-12-03T10:26:00.000-08:00

From left to right: Brooke, Corey, Mom (Dorene), Auntie (Deanna), cousin (Jennifer)

HUGE SUCCESS! The Chef in Black made an IMPACT on D.C.!!! Soon enough The chef in Black's Chinese Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix will be on the East Coast! Thanks to all our fans!

Don't forget to check out our website for AMAZING HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS!!!

Sincerely,
The Chef in Black

Holiday Gift Ideas

2009-11-11T16:48:00.001-08:00

www.chefinblack.com

-holiday gift ideas-

Salad Bowl gift set -1 -60 oz salad bowl, 4-small salad bowls, 1-dressing bottle w/4 lids, 1-serving tong, 2-Packets Jaden dressing, 1-recipe booklet -

$12.00

This great gift idea comes with two of our very own delicious Jaden Dressing Packets, a recipe booklet and our new featured 16oz Dressing Bottle. This easy to use and easy to clean bottle comes with four changeable, reusable lids and would be a great gift for under $20!

Salad Bowl gift set-
1 -60 oz salad bowl, 4-small salad bowls, 1-dressing bottle w/4 lids, 1-serving tong, 2-Packets Jaden dressing, 1-recipe booklet

$60.oo

This beautiful Red Sensation Salad Bowl Set includes; (1) 60oz Salad Bowl, (4) 16oz Bowls, 16oz Salad Dressing Bottle, (1) 9.5" Red Tong, (2) Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix Packets, Recipe Booklet). This would impress anyone who receives it!

PLACE YOUR ORDERS AT WWW.CHEFINBLACK.COM OR CALL US AT 800-815-2181

Can't Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies?!!!

2009-10-08T14:21:00.000-07:00

Just ask Paige Cox a true Chef in Black fan, and her kids!

Our 14 year-old son has been a picky eater since day one. While everyone else in our household enjoyed salad, Cameron considered plucking out a few pieces of lettuce and eating it like potato chips as his helping of veggies. Since we started making Jaden dressing over a year ago, Cameron has morphed into a blender-wielding Jaden-making salad connoisseur! Before bed, you can find this football player loading up on a plate of salad instead of reaching for something unhealthy…no kidding! Jaden is our new ‘Hidden Valley!’ The Cox Family, Folsom, CA

BTW….marinating prawns in Jaden and grilling on skewers makes a GREAT appetizer!

Send us your Jaden recipes via email customerservice@chefinblack.com

We would love to share your Chef in Black Creations!

Jaden Soup Live!

2009-10-06T12:57:00.000-07:00

MY magnificent mother "The Chef in Black" cooking up a storm on Sacramento & Company.

Get Your Free Sample Packet! Take Our Survey!

2009-09-30T15:31:00.000-07:00

Dear Chef in Black Customer,

Make sure you check us out online for new recipe ideas, videos, and new products. http://www.chefinblack.com/products

We are trying to be the best company possible so we are asking for your help. Would you take a moment of your time to answer a few questions? For your trouble we will send you a free Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix complements of The Chef in Black. The brief survey has 8 questions. Make sure you give us your current address and email address when answering the final question so we can send you a free packet!

Simply click the link below to start your survey. If you have any questions feel free to email me at customerservice@chefinblack.com or call us toll free at 800.215.2181. Thank you so much again for your time and we hope you enjoy your free sample.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5wGpZUnUWWWDKS4WTVIHJA_3d_3d

Jaden Pot Roast by Lisa Scott

2009-09-23T17:31:00.000-07:00

Our Dear Friend Lisa Scott's Jaden Creation!

Hey Dorene,
It was amazing. The gravy was actually delicious. Let's see if I can remember what I put in.

Jaden Pot Roast:

2 beef boullion cubes

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 packet of Jaden dressing

1 tsp. black pepper

1 medium onion, cut into chunks

2 1/2 cups water.

This would be enough for a 3-4 lb. beef or pork roast.

I browned the roast with about 2 Tbl oil in a frypan, then put it in the crockpot. I mixed all the ingredients together and then poured it over the roast. Cooked it for 4 hours. then I took out the roast, strained the juice, added flour and about 1/2 cup water, whisked it, thickened it, and served as gravy.

The came out moist and tender, and very flavorful. We had company, and they put gravy on the mashed potatoes, meat, then they were dipping their rolls in the gravy. Big hit.

Lisa Scott

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2009-09-22T11:43:00.000-07:00

Jaden Soup!

2009-08-31T15:45:00.001-07:00

Yummmmmmmmy!

In the mood for an Asian noodle bowl? Try this easy recipe, using fresh vegetables and thin-cut noodles. In just over 30 minutes you’ll have a comforting bowl of Jaden soup.

Soup recipe: Cooks in 30 minutes or less.

4 cups chicken broth
3 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
1 pound diced raw chicken
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup broccoli cole slaw
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 (9-oz.) package fresh thin-cut Chinese noodles (can substitute fresh spaghetti or linguine or cooked spaghetti or linguine)
Chow mein noodles or chopped dry-roasted peanuts (optional)

In a large saucepot, bring broth, water, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic and contents of dressing packet to a boil. Stir in chicken and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in celery and cook an additional 10 minutes. Stir in broccoli cole slaw, cabbage, onion and Chinese noodles and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Serve topped with chow mein noodles or peanuts, if you like.

Makes 6 – 8 servings.

THE FAMOUS JADEN MARINADE

2009-08-25T17:23:00.001-07:00

First things first BUY Jaden Chinese Seasoning Mix online at:

http://www.shop.chefinblack.com/main.sc

Bring the exotic flavors of the Orient to your meal with Jaden Marinade. You may thicken the marinade by simmering it, then drizzle over vegetables or enjoy it as a dipping sauce for shrimp or sushi.

The recipe:

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
1 lb. meat, fish, poultry or vegetables (your choice)

Whisk together soy sauce, water, olive oil, garlic and contents of dressing packet. Add meat, fish, poultry or vegetables and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Cook to desired doneness. To use the marinade as a sauce, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Amazingly Blessed

2009-08-19T14:19:00.000-07:00

Me and the one and only Chef in Black playing on the beach and having fun in the sun! Loves it! What an amazing weekend, now back to work!

Mom's Fav!

2009-08-11T15:55:00.000-07:00

Jaden Mediterranean Salad

Quick-cooking couscous and colorful garnishes such as dried cranberries and candied pecans make this a deliciously satisfying salad.

Mediterranean Dressing:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil pressed with lemons
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix

Salad:
1 heart romaine lettuce, chopped
1 head butter lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup cooked couscous
1/2 cup sweet grape tomatoes
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Optional extras:
Candied pecans
Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Place dressing ingredients in a cruet or small jar and shake until blended. Place lettuces, couscous, tomatoes and cranberries in a medium salad bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss well. Sprinkle with candied pecans or pepitas, if you like.

Makes 6 servings.

Our 1st Family Food Show!

2009-07-31T15:56:00.000-07:00

From left to right, Brooki, Mommy, & Cors! :) Reno is so much fun!! We had a blast.

News 10 Interview w/ The Chef in Black 08'

2009-07-30T13:06:00.001-07:00

Last year at the California State fair the Chef in Black (my mother) was interviewed about being a female entrupuner. Doesn't she look fabulous on camera? She spoke to thousands of people about Jaden during the fair, so much so that she actually lost her voice. Dorene Humason, is amazing mother and person and has inspired our family so much. She has taught me that if you work hard enough all of dreams will come true! Thanks to all those who love Jaden as much as we do!

BROOKE'S FAV :)

2009-07-24T16:49:00.000-07:00

BROOKE'S FAVORITE! JADEN CHICKEN SANDWICH WRAPS <3

PREPARATION:

First make the dressing! Find out how to find JADEN CHINESE SALAD DRESSING & SEASONING MIX online with The Chef in Black. (google:thechefinblack)

Dressing:
1/2 cup peanut oil (or oil of your choice)
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix

Place dressing ingredients in blender container; cover and blend until smooth. (Or place in cruet or small jar, cover and shake until blended).

Wrap Recipe Instructions:

2 cups cubed cooked chicken (try rotisserie chicken from the deli)
1 cup broccoli slaw
3/4 cup prepared Jaden Dressing
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup cream cheese spread
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
4 romaine lettuce leaves

In medium bowl combine chicken, broccoli slaw, ½ cup of the dressing, green onions and cilantro. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese onto each tortilla. Top with chicken mixture, one lettuce leaf and 1 Tbsp of Jaden Dressing. Fold in ends of tortilla and roll up. Serve immediately or wrap in wax paper and chill.

~For the bread you can use Flour Tortillas, Cracker Bread, Flat Bread, Split Pita Bread or Rice Paper Wraps.

Makes 4 Servings. So Yummy!

The Fancy Four!

2009-07-22T14:27:00.000-07:00

The Fancy Four!! Make Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing 4 different ways... here at the Chef in Black we have created four different ways for you to prepare this amazingly delicious dressing. What is so fantastic about Jaden Seasoning Mix is you can always make it your own, let us know your favorite Jaden recipe or tell us about your own recipe ideas.

Traditional Jaden Dressing:
1/2 cup peanut oil (or oil of your choice)
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix

Light Jaden Dressing:

1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. oil (peanut, olive, vegetable, etc)
1 tsp. hot sesame oil (optional)
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix

Fat-free Jaden Dressing:

1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup water
1 tsp. lime juice
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix

Jaden Mediterranean Dressing:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil pressed with lemons
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix

Instructions:

Place dressing ingredients in blender container; cover and blend until smooth. (Or place in cruet or small jar, cover and shake until blended). Refrigerate any unused portion and use within 2 weeks.

All four recipes makes about 1 cup or 8 servings of dressing.

Jaden Signature Favorites

2009-07-20T16:14:00.000-07:00

It's not just a dressing, it's a dip too! The Goodluck Dip recipe is also located on the back of the Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix Packet itself. These delicious and different dips can be served with vegetables, fried won tons or your favorite crackers. Or use to top baked potatoes or hot wings. Delicious!

Goodluck Dip Recipe:

1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
1 (8-oz.) container cream cheese spread
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Stir together all ingredients and chill about 2 hours. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

Feel free to substitute low-fat or fat-free, fresh dairy products.

Dragon Dip Recipe:

1/4 cup peeled and chopped cucumber
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
1 (8-oz.) container cream cheese spread
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1 tsp. sesame chili oil

Blot cucumber with paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Stir together all ingredients and chill about 2 hours.

Makes about 3 cups.

2009-07-17T14:43:00.000-07:00

This is Corey and Brooke Greer, children of the creator of The Chef in Black, Inc. Dorene Humason and the biggest fans of Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix on the planet. :) "Our mom is the best!" This picture was taken at the Fancy Food Show in the San Francisco Mascone Center in January 2009.

And here is the founder and creator of Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing & The Chef in Black, Inc., our mommy...Dorene Humason! And that is our booth and what they look like at major food shows. Lots of food and lots of fun!!! A great family affair for us! We are so blessed!

Chinese Chicken Salad Jaden Style!

2009-07-14T13:44:00.000-07:00

You’ve enjoyed these delicious flavors of Chinese salad at your favorite restaurants. Now you can re-create the taste experience at home — at less cost and in just minutes. Save time by purchasing pre-chopped salad ingredients and roasted chicken.

Dressing:
1/2 cup peanut oil (or oil of your choice)
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 packet Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix

Salad:
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cole slaw mix (shredded green cabbage, red cabbage and carrots)
1 cup broccoli cole slaw
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup peeled and chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Optional extras:
Chopped peanuts
Slivered almonds
Fried won tons
Chow mein noodles
Mandarin oranges

Place dressing ingredients in blender container; cover and blend until smooth. (Or place in cruet or small jar, cover and shake until blended). Place lettuce, cole slaw mix, chicken, celery, cucumber and onion in a medium salad bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss well. Add any combination of “optional extras” as you like.

Makes 6 servings.