Below is a sample taste of some of my favorite, and well-received, dishes that I’d love to make for you as your personal chef, or as your chef for a small catering event. We could even use one of them as a starting point for a cooking lesson. Please take a look to get inspired.
To Start With
Sea
Crab cakes with scallop mousse, avocado and crisp greens
More Sea
Shrimp and white fish ceviche with house-made tortilla chips
Veg
Grilled artichokes with lemon, garlic and thyme
Toast
Grilled baguette topped with roasted tomato and herbed cheese
Nuts
Sweet and spicy pecans
Pork Filled
Potstickers
mains
Meat
Grilled rib-eye and roasted vegetable tian
Short Ribs — Braised short ribs with parmesan risotto
Pork Roast — Roast loin of pork, roasted lemon potatoes, apple compote
Brisket Tacos — Braised brisket on corn tortillas with red cabbage slaw and chipotle cilantro mayo
Sea
Pan-seared halibut, lemon, mango-mint salsa
Meatless
Vegetable Ragu — Rich meatless blend of carrot, onion, garlic on paradelle pasta
Sea and Garden
Salmon Salad — Roasted salmon, feta, cucumber, dried fig, mixed greens, scallion in a mustard vinaigrette
Grains
Korean Rice Bowl — A spicy blend of rice, pickles, crisp vegetables and chile sauce topped with sunny side up egg
after dinner
Sweets
Lemon Sugar Cookies
Creme Brulee
Almond Orange Olive Oil Cake
Pear Tart
Drink
Hot Espresso — cayenne, cocoa powder