Cooks by Cas

Cooks by Cas Former Chef Instructor & Caterer specializing in personal chef work and meal prep

17/08/2026

Meal prep services are a great way to lighten the school year task load for families. Today was the first day of the school year for us, and I had an inbox full of requests to cook for families with school aged kids. Imagine not having to prep dinner after the long day!

After a couple weeks' hiatus, I'm back in the kitchen working for my clients! Today I focused on meals for a family of 6, with 2 family dinners (plus extra leftovers), 6 lunches, vegetable trays, and housemade ranch and vinaigrette.

I am proud to make meals that taste amazing, work with any budget, and exceed the freshness and quality you'd find in any restaurant. I'm also proud to offer a service that genuinely makes life easier and more enjoyable for my clients.

Reach out today if you're interested in scheduling meal services!

Today's menu:
-Chicken tikka masala (made with freshly-ground garam masala) and basmati rice

-Mexican style stuffed bell peppers

-Steak salads with assorted seasonal veg and wild blackberry vinaigrette (housemade)

-Chickenita Salads with pomegranate, pears, sugar snap peas, and pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette (housemade)

-Veggie trays with assorted organic & local produce (always washed and properly prepared) and housemade ranch

Birthday meal of Brazilian Coconut Chicken for my client, Kait. This has been a recent favorite with all of my clients! ...
18/07/2026

Birthday meal of Brazilian Coconut Chicken for my client, Kait. This has been a recent favorite with all of my clients!

As always - tons of flavor packed into one simple dish and topped with ALL the fresh garnishes.

Another roundup of meals for my client, Paul! Menu: classic pot roast with carrots, celery, fingerling potatoes, and pea...
16/07/2026

Another roundup of meals for my client, Paul!

Menu:

classic pot roast with carrots, celery, fingerling potatoes, and pearl onions

Shrimp ditalini with asparagus, mushrooms, onions, and a heavy dose of parmesan and lemon

13/07/2026

2 clients on the roster today and another 2 tomorrow. I love what I do!

Menu:

Sweet chili shrimp with coconut lime rice and garlicky green beans

Mexican chicken bowls: cilantro lime chicken, Spanish rice, spiced black beans, and a separate serving of street corn salad

Classic pot roast with trumpet mushrooms, fingerling potatoes, carrots, celery, and pearl onion

Dinner at La Casa de Cas ⭐️Cooking for my own family and our guests is probably (definitely) my favorite time to shine i...
10/07/2026

Dinner at La Casa de Cas ⭐️

Cooking for my own family and our guests is probably (definitely) my favorite time to shine in the kitchen. I love experimenting with flavors and techniques, refining classic recipes of mine, and taking every opportunity to try new ideas. I usually cook fairly simple meals when it's just my husband and I, but every once in a while, I go all out just because I can.

I forget to take pictures of our family meals more often than not, but these are some meals I've loved making this past year!

Salmon filet in a mushroom & rice pilaf with pan roasted green beans

Whole roasted chicken with roasted root veg with a tarragon cream sauce

Lamb lollipops, Parmesan risotto, balsamic pan sauce, focaccia bread, spring vegetable salad, rhubarb and custard tarts

Ribeye steak with compound butter, bruschetta, fresh bread, poached artichokes with dip, salad

I get asked often if I can provide baked goods. The short answer is: YES! I spent a year leading baking and French pastr...
09/07/2026

I get asked often if I can provide baked goods. The short answer is: YES! I spent a year leading baking and French pastry classes as a chef instructor with Sur La Table.

The long answer: I need more heads-up for baking than regular meal services due to the time it takes to gather the right ingredients, do a test run, and account for factors that don't matter as much in regular cooking. (Fun fact: the weather makes a significant difference in the outcome when baking.)

Here are some fun bakes I've done recently. Chocolate / raspberry lemon scones, dulce de leche tarts with carmelized banana, lemon curd and strawberry tarts, baklava, olive oil cake with fresh whipped cream, apple & rhubarb pie, sourdough bread, and sourdough cinnamon rolls. Baking takes a lot more skill but it is so satisfying when your product turns out!

07/07/2026

This week's meals for 2 of my clients! I throw in free goodies whenever I have the ability. This week, that meant a dozen free jalapeño poppers for each client.

Menu:

White chicken chili w/cheddar jalapeño cornbread

Shrimp & mushroom alfredo

Braised chicken thighs w/roasted root veg

Beef teriyaki stir fry w/ white rice

Bonus bunch of jalapeno peppers wrapped in bacon

Another round of lunches and dinners for one of my meal-prep clients. This client quickly became one of my favorites for...
02/07/2026

Another round of lunches and dinners for one of my meal-prep clients. This client quickly became one of my favorites for always being ready to try new recipes I'm working on!

Menu:

Braised salmon with garlicky green beans and maple glazed carrots

Fennel and citrus salad with pomegranate and house made balsamic vinaigrette

Thai red curry loaded with fresh veg, chicken, and coriander and lime garnish

30/06/2026

Massive meal haul for a family of 6. Thank you for trusting me to feed you all!

Menu:

Chicken and steak salads with homemade orange vinaigrette

Beef and broccoli stir fry with white rice (packaged separately)

Chicken and cheese enchiladas with spanish rice and refried beans

Snack trays with veggies, fruit, cheese, and homemade ranch dip

Blueberry lemon muffins

Protein oat balls with chocolate, coconut, and almond butter

Bacon cheddar and chive egg bites

Hi, I'm Cas! Creator and chef behind Cooks by Cas. I started my private chef business in 2023 and work primarily with fa...
30/06/2026

Hi, I'm Cas! Creator and chef behind Cooks by Cas.

I started my private chef business in 2023 and work primarily with families, individuals looking for meal prep, and small-mid sized dinner parties. Prior to this I worked as a Chef Instructor teaching a variety of international cuisines and French pastry classes. I've been grateful to teach and serve thousands of people over the last several years.

Being a chef, despite the burns and cuts and scrapes and long days in the kitchen, brings me immense joy. I revere a good, home-cooked meal for its ability to nourish not just our bellies, but our hearts and minds too. I strive for each of my clients to experience that joy when they eat my food.

I rely on whole foods, clean oils, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible in my cooking. Solid nutrition is my focus no matter what I'm making - especially now that I'm feeding a family of my own.

If you're interested in scheduling a meal prep service, family dinners, catering, or a dinner party, please reach out! I'd love to feed you 🍽️👩🏼‍🍳

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