Menu

As a personal / private chef, menus can span a very broad range and are customizable. The following menu should not be considered as a limitation as far as what is possible. I can do anything from simple Americana family meals to upscale dining. I have a wide range of work experience, and an interest in many different cuisine styles. If you have any particular requests, I am open to working with you on them.

DINNER entrees

• Filet mignon with coarse black pepper and a cognac cream sauce served with pomme frites
  
• Honey mustard lamb rib chops with rosemary fingerling potatoes
  
• Baked pork chops with asiago and sage scalloped potatoes
  
• Salmon filet baked in puff pastry with dill yogurt sauce acompanied by crab rissotto and asparagus
  
• Stuffed chicken roulades with proscuitto, parmesan and citrus served with almond rice pilaf
  
• Duck breast with blackberry sauce, truffle oil mashed potatoes
  
• Black sesame crusted pan seared tuna with wasabi ice cream, seasoned sushi rice, radish and cucumber
  
• Pan seared Chilean sea bass with wild mushroom grits and fresh spinach
  
• Thai basil chicken with rice
  

PASTA

• Tortellini with mushroom sauce
  
• Penne with smoked salmon and green peas
  
• Stuffed calamari with tomato vodka sauce and linguine
  
• Crab cannelloni with mornay sauce
  
• Grorgonzola cheese sauce macaroni
  
• Beef stroganoff
  
• Orzo salad with feta, grape tomatoes and kalamata olives
  
• Cold soba noodle salad with edamame, mango, basil and mint
  

SOUPS

• Chicken and andouille gumbo
  
• Seafood bisque
  
• Butternut squash
  
• Potato and leek
  
• Broccoli and cheddar
  
• Bouillabaisse
  
• Mulligatawny
  
• Pho
  
• Gazpacho
  

SALADS

• Cucumber, radish and field greens salad with tatziki vinaigrette
  
• Smoked salmon salad with baby greens, onion, cucumber, and capers
  
• Melon, bacon, cucumber and mint melange
  
• Spinach salad with pear, cranberries, onion, and walnuts
  
• Strawberry romaine salad with spinach, onion, and poppy seed vinaigrette
  
• Tabouleh
  
• Thai mango coconut salad
  
• Lemon basil potato salad
  

SANDWICHES

• Caprese sandwich with fresh tomato, basil, and buffalo mozzerella with an herb mayo
  
• Tuna melt with dill on brioche with tomato, bell pepper and sharp cheddar cheese
  
• Bourbon BBQ beef brisket with red onion and fried pickle
  
• Burger with aged gruyere, and carmelized onions
  
• Roasted turkey with brie and cranberry chutney
  
• Blackened salmon with dill havarti and avocado
  
• Bagel and lox with red onion, sliced tomatoes and capers
  

BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH

• Mushroom, onion, and pancetta quiche
• Challah french toast with berry creme anglaise and fresh fruit
  
• Southwestern omlete with chicken and pico de gallo
  
• Shrimp and cheddar grits with roasted red pepper and onion
  
• Scrambled eggs with boursin, applewood smoked bacon, and whole wheat toast with blackberry jam
  
• Yogurt parfait with granola and fresh fruit
  
• Dutch apple crepes with struesel, walnuts and sweetened vanilla creme fraiche
  

APPETIZERS

• Mussels in white wine
  
• Lamb and rice stuffed grape leaves
  
• Fried green tomatoes with herb buttermilk sauce
  
• Mini samosas with sweet hot chili sauce
  
• Seared sea scallops with gruyere sauce and chopped parsley
  
• Tequilla and lime infused chicken quesadillas
  

MISC. BAKED GOODS

• Foccacia
  
• Brioche
  
• Parkerhouse rolls
  
• Sourdough
  
• Buttermilk biscuits
  
• Bran raisin muffins
  
• Pecan pie
  
• Coconut cream cake
  
• Pear and mascarpone danish
  

DESSERTS AND PASTRY

• Banana ice cream with candied bacon and roasted banana
  
• Baklava ice cream in phyllo cups with nuts and honey
  
• Warm tropical fruit compote with coconut ice cream
  
• Roasted peach napoleon with mascarpone ice cream
  
• Strawberries romanoff
  
• Key lime mousse on gram cracker crust base
  
• Baked brie wrapped in puff pastry with raspberry