While I am delighted to show off my skills, I am here to cook for you! All menus are amendable, meaning I can swap proteins, alter flavor profiles, incorporate favorites, and adjust recipes to accommodate allergies. Your experience should be memorable, so I want the meal to be perfect in every way.
Sample Menus
Pacific Northwest
Appetizers
Bacon-wrapped Stuffed Dates
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Goat Cheese & Endive with Cranberry Almond Tapenade
‘Jar’cuterie
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Mushroom
Pineapple Mozzarella Rosemary Skewers
Soups
Cream of Asparagus
Wild Rice and Mushroom
Lobster Bisque
Salads
Autumn Harvest
Summers End
Hipster Waldorf
Main Course
Broiled Lingcod with Wild Mushroom Demi-glace
and Red Quinoa
Filet Mignon with Rosemary Bacon Jam
loaded twice baked potato and broccolini
Sour Cherry Duck Breast
rosemary sweet potato stacks and broccoli florets
King Salmon Rosettes with Pecan Pesto
thousand-layer potatoes and grilled asparagus bundles
Desserts
Black Forest Cake
Vanilla Berry Cream Mille Feuille
with Macarons and Fresh Fruit
Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake
with Blackberry and Mascarpone Cream
Lavendar White Chocolate Cheesecake
Asian Fusion
Appetizers
Pork Potstickers
Poke Tacos
Bacon-wrapped Stuffed Dates
Tornado Shrimp Bites
Chicken Satay Skewers
Soups
Egg Drop
Hot and Sour
Thai Green Chili Ramen
Salads
Roasted Beets and Green Salad
Citrus Pomegranate Kale salad
Butternut Squash & Blackberry Harvest Salad
Entrees
Ginger Scallion Steak Medallions
miso mashed potatoes and tempura asparagus
Sweet and Sour King Salmon,
shoyu soba noodles and seared veg medley
Hoisin-Braised Skirt Steak
pineapple fried rice and roasted broccolini
Desserts
Pineapple Creme Brulé
Chocolate Cardamom Cake
Orange Blossom Pot de Crème
White Chocolate Jasmine Ice Cream and Rose Petal Blondies
Appetizers
Apricot Ricotta Honey Basil Bites
Tuna Tartare Rice Tacos
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
Shallot Spheres with Blue Cheese and Fig
Pickled Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Dungeness Crab Cakes with Basil Aioli
Alsatian Onion Tart
Pickled Quail Egg with Horseradish Aioli and Furikake
Cucumber Hammocks with Pickled Ginger and Crab
Grilled Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus Spears
Soups
Spicy Smoked Gouda Red Pepper Bisque
Roasted Pear and Parsnip Soup
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
Potato, Parsnip and Leek Bisque
Salads
The Hipster Waldorf
Spring greens, roasted grapes, butternut squash, walnut and pumpkin seeds, chopped celery and apple cider vinaigrette
Autumn Harvest
Baby kale and arugula, roasted delicata squash, beet and pecan, dried cranberry, toasted quinoa and maple tahini dressing
Summers End
Spring greens, shredded red cabbage, carrot and kale, blackberry, roasted pecans, gorgonzola and blueberry vinaigrette
Pomme & Vino
Arugula and microgreens, diced green apple, walnut, BellaVitano, fresh herbs and champagne vinaigrette
Elegant
Entrees
Panko Crusted Scallops
potatoes fondant and grilled asparagus
Lobster Tagliatelle
homemade pasta, blistered tomato and fresh herbs
Broiled Lingcod with Wild Mushroom Demi-glace
and Red Quinoa
Baked Halibut with Beurre Blanc
quinoa and roasted asparagus and Romanesco
Chicken with Black Morels and Tarragon Sauce
atop wilted spinach with roasted carrot and green beans
New York Strip Steak with Whiskey Pepper Cream Sauce
roasted carrot and Romanesco
Filet Mignon with Rosemary Bacon Jam
loaded twice baked potato and broccolini
Braised Short Rib
with wild mushroom and roquefort mashed potatoes
Hoisin-Braised Skirt Steak
pineapple fried rice and roasted broccolini
Oxtail Lasagna
and sauteed greens
Sour Cherry Duck Breast
rosemary sweet potato stacks and broccoli florets
King Salmon Rosettes with Pecan Pesto
thousand-layer potatoes and grilled asparagus bundles
Desserts
Nibbles
A collection of two-bite treats to munch on while mingling after dinner which include: Pistachio Rose Macarons, Baklava Cheesecake, Chocolate Blood Orange Sacher Torte, Salted Caramel Brownie Petit Fours, Chocolate Almond Pretzel Sticks, Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Espresso Ganache and Hazelnut Crumble
Fudgy Chocolate Brownie with Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Blackberry and Mascarpone Cream
Black Forest Cake
Vanilla Berry Cream Mille Feuille
with Macarons and Fresh Fruit
Chocolate Blood Orange Cake
Lavendar White Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Espresso Ganache and Hazelnut Crumble
Passionfruit Crème Brule
Latin-American Fusion
Apps
Chips & Dips Bar: 3 kinds of salsa, guac and queso
Shrimp Culiacan Ceviche on Tostados
Nacho Pepper Bites
Mini Barbacoa Tamales with Jalapeno Crema
Cuban Sliders
Spinach and Cheese Empanadas
Soups
Harvest Lime Soup
Sopa de Mani
Locra de Papa
Salads
Baby Kale and Escarole with Roasted Acorn Squash, Papaya, Pepitas and Beets with a Tangy Agave Vinaigrette
Fiesta Black Bean Tossed Salad with Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado, Red Onion, Cotija Cheese and Grilled Corn
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Fried Halloumi, Arugula, Avocado and Cumin Seed Vinaigrette
Main Course
Beef Birria
charred sweet potato tortillas and cilantro-lime crema, with spanish rice and chili relleno
Ropa Vieja
spicy fried plantain and potato and green beans
Taco Variety Platter (for buffet and family-style)
Seafood Enchiladas
refried black beans and cumin-spiced carrots
Desserts
Mexican Chocolate Tamale with Dulce de Leche
Churro Macarons
Torta de Milhojas
Coconut Flan with Mango Compote
Heavy Apps
Apps
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Mushroom
Chicken Tinga Sopes with Pickled Onion Slaw
Wagyu Sliders with Radicchio Slaw
Veggie Samosas with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce
Charcuterie Skewers
Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
Cheddar Herb Arancini
Grilled Cheese Bites
Chicken Satay Skewers
Toasted Baguette with Burrata and Black Salt
Scotch Eggs
Melon Balls & Manchego with Cherry Fennel Chutney
Tea Sandwich Board
Mini Chicken and Waffle with Pepper Jelly Syrup
Falafel Bites
Goat Cheese and Endive with Cranberry Almond Tapenade
Gyoza Bites
Greek Sushi
Smoked Salmon Cornetts
Baja Prawn with Mango and Jalapeno on a Corn Fritter
Dessert Board
Chocolate Lovers: Salted Caramel Brownie Petit Fours, Bailey’s Lava Cakes, Marbled Fudge, Chocolate Almond Pretzel Sticks, Superfood Chocolate Bark
Cupcake Tower: Strawberry Cannoli, Chocolate Cardamom with Italian Buttercream, Lemon Lavender Meringue, Blackberry with Swiss Meringue Buttercream & Mint, Rum & Coke
Assorted Bites: Pistachio Rose Sugar Cookies, Almond Strawberry-Rhubarb Thumbprints, Chocolate Hazelnut Cup, Sugar & Spice Cream Puff, Baklava Cheesecake Bite
Brunch
Pastries
Pan du Chocolat
Blueberry Almond Scone
Apple Streusel Muffins
Maple Bar Donuts
Gooey Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
Breakfast Bar
Yogurt Parfait Bar
Bagel Bar: 2-4 Kinds of homemade bagels, 2-3 different schmears
and spreads, lox toppings
Avocado Toast Bar: 1-3 kinds of bread, 6-10 toppings
Breakfast Sandwich or Burrito Bar
Pancake or Waffle Bar
Hot Bar
Hemplers Maple Bacon
Sausage Links
Fried Ham Steaks
Root Vegetable Hash
Country-style Breakfast Potatoes
Quiches and Breakfast Casseroles
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
Tofu Scramble
Entrees
Crème Brule French Toast with Blueberry Compote
Lobster Eggs Benedict: Garlic Herb Lobster Pieces, Crisp Pancetta, Lemon Beurre Blanc with Chervil, Sliced Tomato, Microgreens
Ricotta Cheesecake Stuffed Waffle with Blackberry Drizzle
Drinks
-Peach Bellini
-Cherry Mimosas
-Latte and Hot Chocolate Bar
-Tea & Coffee Bar
Italian
Appetizers
Antipasto Bites
Goat Cheese & Apricot Galette with Honey & Almonds
Alsatian Onion Tart
Pesto-Injected Burrata Bombs
Bruschetta and Toasted Baguette
Soups
Italian Wedding Soup
Minestrone
Mushroom Brie Bisque
Salads
Panzanella Salad
Lyonnaise Salad
Escarole, Olive & Blistered Cherry Tomato Salad with Champagne Herb Vinaigrette
Entree
Eggplant Parmigiano
potato parsnip puree and roasted broccolini
Saltimbocca di Pollo alla Romana
orzo Primavera
Tuscan Flank Steak
crispy gnocchi with burst tomato and basil, and seared asparagus
Linguine Piccole with Seared Scallops
Oxtail Lasagna
Desserts
Limoncello Tiramisu
Mint Gelato and Chocolate Almond Biscotti
Cannoli Bar
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Espresso Ganache and Hazelnut Crumble
Mediterranean
Apps
Falafel Bites with Purple Cauliflower Hummus
Greek Sushi
Hummus and Pita
Crudité with Spinach Feta Dip and Dill
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Zaatar Pistachio Mint Olive Labneh Dip
Soups
Avgolemono
White Bean and Escarole Soup
Cucumber Watermelon Gazpacho
Salads
Horiatiki
Tuscan Artichoke and Chickpea
Apple, Fig, Walnut, Fried Halloumi and Mint with Arugula and Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Main Course
Lemon Artichoke Chicken
cous cous and braised carrots
Sea Bass with Tomato & Black Olive Salsa
summer bulgur and green bean salad
Spiced Cauliflower Steak with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
marinated asparagus and beet pasta salad
Lamb Meatballs
lemon feta toasted orzo and steamed broccoli
Desserts
Crema Catalana
Pistachio Rose Macarons
Baklava Cheesecake
Chocolate Blood Orange Cake