Culinary WORK
Savor the art of gourmet cooking with our Culinary Tales portfolio. From beautifully plated dishes to behind-the-scenes glimpses.
Thinly sliced pork loin with apple wood bacon and Easter ham jam
Grilled Mojito Chicken w coconut pea, radish, and pecan
Homemade orange pecan cinnamon rolls w homemade orange cream cheese frosting.
Cherry Tart
Savory French Toast w Cream Cheese and Chives
Alfredo Herb Pasta w Citrus Bean Medley
Bottom layer: swiss chocolate cake, peanut butter cheesecake cream, vanilla cake, raspberry coulis, chocolate ganache, swiss chocolate cake Middle Layer: Orange cream cake, baklava cream, orange cream cake Top Layer: Vanilla cake w cream cheese butter cream
Tomato Pie
Chicken vegetable soup
Hot and Spicy Citrus Chicken Feet
Homemade pasta bundles
Siracha Panko Oysters w Eel Sauce
Impromptu family gathering = snacks Braunschweiger w chives, sharp cheddar, feta w honey, ranch dressing
Sea salt caramel ice cream sandwich
Beef Stew served with sweet almond corn bread
Homemade rolls stuffed w pan seared cheddar bratwurst, peppers, and onions served w whole grain spicy mustard
Caramelized pineapple jam w crispy spam, sundried tomato, and chili paste on top of a cream cheese cracker is masterclass snacking.
Brown butter sage shortbread cookies w hazelnut chocolate, sea salt, cracked pepper, and sea salt caramel ice cream
Crunchy Breaded Pork Chops with a Roasted Tomato, Eggplant, and Lemon Wine Sauce, on Spaghetti Squash
Onion and Leek stew w coconut marsala, saffron rice w ghee, black mint bok choy, and naan
Brown Sugar, Pecan Brie en Croute w Salted Honey
Pan seared pork chops w a blackberry marsala sisig sauce made w coconut milk, ginger, and garlic. Pecan and wasabi peas over mashed potatoes.
Thinly sliced garlic asiago pork loin with fresh sundried tomato and tri-colored sweet pepper salsa
Orange cream puffs
Giant orange marmalade muffins with cranberries. These little beauties made with coconut oil are super lush on their own; topped w spicy orange butter and gold shimmer sugar, they are next level. Served with french press coffee and steamed almond milk.
Roasted pineapple and cream cheese stuffed poblano peppers, refried beans with garlic cilantro sauce, pineapple salsa and chips
Spinach and parsley salad with sparkling fruit, torshi, onions, olives, sunflower seeds, blue cheese, and bacon with a sparkling fruit vinaigrette, homemade tzatziki and hummus (courtesy of my uncle), pitas, and fresh fruit
Caramel Apple Crunch Cake - spiced caramel apples, vanilla custard then a candied crunch top layer served warm in steamed cream
Salad w half an avocado became a happy little snow dusted tree on a hilltop.
Barbecue pork loin with onions
Pork Ramen
Tomato and Spinach Pie
Quinoa Bowl - toasted miso quinoa, cilantro lime shrimp, sautéed mushrooms and onions, cucumber, purple cabbage, tangerine, honey roasted peanuts, Thai chili, topped with a pineapple ginger dressing, and a poached egg.
A Lovely Spring Soup w toasted cheese sandwiches
Asian barbecue meatballs
Variety of vegetable only sushi, teriyaki chicken, pan seared veg, store bought frozen lumpia, and homemade sauces
Pimento bacon scrambled eggs on a bed of sesame roasted asparagus with a spicy vanilla citrus turmeric cream, toasted orange peel, tomatoes, and fresh herbs
Saffron chicken and cauliflower with lemon ginger coconut cream
Spicy Dark Chocolate Malted Mint Cake
Veal Scaloppini with eggplant, spinach, mozzarella, and a marsala wine sauce over rigatoni
Sweet Tomato Jam w Biscuits **Served w runny egg and swiss cheese
Tandoori pork chops, hummus, tabbouleh, and feta on homemade garlic naan
Orange Cinnamon rolls from scratch
Rice Bowl with baked mojito chicken, black rice, radish, carrot, mandarin oranges, extra spicy mayo, mint, and pecan
Broccoli Cheese Soup
A Lovely Spring Soup w toasted cheese sandwiches.
Dark chocolate sea salt tart w orange marmalade, almonds, and pomegranate
Meatballs and Rice w Marsala Cashew Coconut Milk
coffee cakes
Mesquite Pork Chops w Spanish Rice and Refried Beans
Lemon and coconut w parm
Cherry Chocolate chip with toasted marshmallow
Lemon chocolate ganache sandwich cookies filled with lemon peanut cream *the lemon is very light and is only noticeable as it ends with a soft finish
Cherry supreme cake, cherry cream cheese icing, and dark chocolate chili ganache
Butter Pecan Swirl Bread
Spinach Pie
Corned Beef
Philly Steak, Onion, and Spinach Stuffed White Pizza
Sweet Corn Fried Rice w spiced mongolian beef
Spicy Raspberry Sage Beef Over Noodles
Spicy Raspberry Sage Beef Over Noodles
Fish Taco Pizza on the Left Base of Gouda, Provolone, and cream cheese on the right.
Individual meatloaves on a long serving platter served w mashed potatoes and corn on the cob
Homemade Bagels: Onion, salt, and jalapeno cheese
Spinach Pie Stuffed Bread
Banana walnut, homemade lemon cream cheese, and cinnamon crumble
Yogurt parfait made with yesterday's homemade lemon curd and granola
Potato Tomato Soup
Spatchcooked orange marmalade turkey w pomegranate and kale
Club Sandwich
Shrimp n Grits
Homemade sushi
"Casserole for the Hollandaise" with crispy ham, sweet orange marmalade, and brie
Holiday cheese ball w veggies and crispy breadsticks.
Ginger Bread People
Cherry Salted Chocolate Tart
Cream of vegetable soup with sharp cheddar and sesame crostini
Savory Broccoli Cheese Bisque with homemade croutons and mojito lime shrimp garnish.
Garlic Parmesan Reggiano Rice with Roasted Tomato
Turkish Taouk, yellow rice, pitas, veggies, feta, and tzatziki