portland personal chef
portland personal chef
Sample Menus

Below are examples of menu items. There are many other options available. All menus are individually prepared according to your needs and preferences.


Beef/Pork/Lamb

California Chili Grilled Flank Steak
grilled flank steak marinated in  roasted california sweet chili and jack daniel’s whiskey, covered with blackened red bell peppers and pomegranate tapenade

Orange Pomegranate Lamb Shank

lamb shank braised in pomegranate and orange juice reduction, seasoned with pasilla chilli and roasted corn broth

Chipotle Glazed Short Ribs
honey and chipotle glazed short ribs, braised in willamette valley shiraz, garnished with fresh herbs and orange zest chimichurri

Basque Flat Iron Steak
basque style marinated flat iron steak with roasted red bell peppers

Ginger Mint Pork Tenderloin
fresh mint and ginger marinated pork tenderloin topped with a fig gastrique

Top Sirloin Sauté
top sirloin marinated in red wine vinegar and soy sauce, sautéed with tomatoes, red onions and sweet chilies

Braised Lamb and Mushroom Stew
brandy braised lamb stew with scarlet runner and lima beans, slow cooked with roasted garlic, kale and shitake mushrooms

Lemon Zest Chimichurri Top Sirloin
top sirloin medallion rolled in smoked paprika and cracked black pepper dry rub, finished with fresh herbs and lemon zest chimichurri


Poultry

Roasted Cornish Game Hen
lemon and rosemary marinated cornish game hen, stuffed with shitake
mushrooms and black pepper encrusted bacon,  finished with browned thyme and sage butter

Thai Green Curry Ginger Chicken
sautéed ginger chicken breast covered with coconut milk thai green curry,
butternut squash and bell peppers

Enchiladas Bravas
hand rolled enchiladas with roasted pasilla chili, three cheeses and tequila braised chicken, topped with cilantro and mint tomatillo sauce

Parmesan Chicken
parmesan chicken crusted with home made garlic and herb breadcrumbs

Adobo Chicken
adobo marinated chicken breast garnished with fresh mozzarella and olive and sun dried tomato tapenade

Roasted Chicken
skinless chicken breast covered with roasted red bell peppers and caramelized onion sauce

Baja Style Chicken Fajitas
grilled chicken fajitas with roasted bell peppers, sweet onions and acorn squash

Blackened Chicken Stew
blackened chicken stewed with scarlet runner beans, roasted garlic, kale and shitake mushrooms


Fish/Seafood

Coconut Prawns
sweet and sour coconut prawns marinated in lemon grass simple syrup

Kaffir Lime Salmon
fresh salmon dusted with candied chipotle chili powder, topped with a kaffir lime leaf infused browned butter sauce

Shrimp and Bay Scallop Penang Curry
shrimp and bay scallops in penang curry with caramelized fennel, peanuts and spaghetti squash.

Mediterranean Mussels Cioppino
mediterranean mussels, shrimp, red snapper and chorizo, simmered in heirloom tomato and fennel cioppino

Jamón Serrano Wrapped Sea Bass
jamón serrano wrapped sea bass, seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and herbs de province, garnished with roasted pine nuts

Coconut Teriyaki Black Cod
seared black cod covered with coconut and sweet yellow pepper teriyaki sauce


Pasta

Wasabi Shrimp Ravioli
shrimp and shitake mushroom ravioli in wasabi cream sauce

Roasted Eggplant Gorgonzola Ravioli
roasted eggplant, pecan and gorgonzola stuffed ravioli, sautéed  in garlic and fresh basil browned butter

Chili Tomato Baked Penne
penne pasta baked in roasted chili tomato sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella

Top Sirloin Lasagna
balsamic vinegar and sherry braised top sirloin lasagna, layered with fresh vegetables, mint mascarpone and smoked paprika tomato sauce

Shrimp and Bay Scallop Green Curry
shrimp and bay scallops in coconut milk thai green curry with roasted yams, almonds and pad thai noodles


Vegetarian

Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
portobello mushroom layered with ratatouille, basil mint pesto and mascarpone cheese, topped with fresh mozzarella

Blackened Eggplant Marinara
roasted garlic and blackened eggplant sautéed with pomegranate and red wine marinara sauce, over penne pasta

Butternut Squash Orzo
saffron infused white wine orzo sautéed  with caramelized butternut squash and sweet pepper, topped with smoked mozzarella cheese

Blackened Pepper Twice Baked Potatoes
twice baked potatoes stuffed with mashed yams, roasted corn and scallions, garnished with blackened red peppers filled with mint mascarpone cheese

Three Bean Mushroom Stew
scarlet runner, lima and soldier beans stewed with roasted garlic, kale and shitake mushrooms

Fennel Stuffed Cabbage
napa cabbage stuffed with grilled fennel, confit cherry tomatoes, cotija cheese and herb seasoned polenta


Sides

Garlic Ginger Jasmine Rice
jasmine rice sautéed with roasted garlic and ginger, covered with sliced scallions

Chimichurri Broccolini
broccolini seasoned with fresh mint, parsley and oregano chimichurri

Saffron Risotto
arborio rice prepared with saffron infused white wine and caramelized sweet spanish onions

Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille
roasted yellow squash, eggplant and red bell pepper ratatouille

Mushroom Yukon Potatoes
extra virgin olive oil sautéed wild mushrooms and yukon potatoes, flavored with rosemary, roasted garlic and sea salt

Epazote Beans
greater northern beans and caramelized onions seasoned with epazote and pimenton

Yellow Pepper Carnaroli Rice
pino grizio carnaroli rice and pine nuts spiced with aji amarillo

Pepita Pesto Orzo
orzo and caramelized red onions flavored with pumpkin seed and cilantro pesto

Russet Potato Risotto
russet potato risotto with crimini mushrooms and asiago cheese

Yukon Potato Gratin
yukon potato gratin with julienne asparagus, carrots and sweet onions

Tillamook Cheddar Polenta
jalapeno and sharp tillamook cheddar cheese polenta cakes


Salads

Sherry Vinaigrette Mixed Greens
mixed greens with sharp cheddar cheese, roasted sunflower seeds, tomatoes, red onion and avocado, topped with sherry vinaigrette

Honey Peanut Cucumber Salad
shaved cucumbers with bell peppers, sweet chilies, thai basil and roasted peanuts, tossed with honey and key lime vinaigrette

Raspberry Vinaigrette Red Leaf Salad
red leaf lettuce with crumbled blue cheese, candied hazelnuts and sun dried tomatoes, covered with raspberry and balsamic vinegar vinaigrette

Spicy Coppa Baby Spinach Salad
baby spinach with spicy coppa, confit cherry tomatoes and fresh cheese made same day, covered with honey and dijon vinaigrette

Key Lime Cilantro Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce with shredded manchego cheese, cilantro and home made croutons, tossed with key lime caesar dressing


Soups

Lemongrass Butternut Squash Soup
butternut squash soup with sautéed ginger and lemongrass

Roasted Tomato Pimenton Soup
roasted tomato soup with caramelized onions and red bell peppers, seasoned with spanish paprika

Tasso Ham Stew
chick pea and tasso ham stew with roasted seasonal vegetables

Canary Bean Soup
canary bean soup with grilled chicken and smoked california peppers

Sweet Yam Soup
sweet yam soup with sautéed spanish chorizo, seasoned with orange zest

Scarlet Runner Bean Soup
scarlet runner bean stew with fresh vegetables and herbs

Andouille Sausage Gumbo
blackened chicken and andouille sausage gumbo with okra and sweet peppers

Peruvian Sweet Pepper Soup
fingerling potato soup flavored with yellow peruvian sweet pepper puree, leeks and english white cheddar cheese


Lunches

Thai Basil Flank Steak Strips
ginger and sake marinated flank steak strips, garnished with sesame seeds and thai basil

Roasted Almond Chicken Salad
lemon and rosemary grilled chicken salad, mixed with roasted almonds and fresh thyme

Sliced Top Sirloin
sliced top sirloin seasoned with roasted garlic and smoked herb dry rub

Lomo Adobo
seared pork tenderloin coated with smoked paprika and sea salt


Desserts

Chocolate Madeleine
dark chocolate dipped madeleine cookies

Marzipan Tart
almond marzipan tart topped with fresh raspberry sauce

Malbec Poached Pears
honey malbec poached pears with vanilla ice cream and sweet balsamic vinegar reduction

Seasonal Fruit Tart
apricot glazed seasonal fruit tart filled with vanilla bean custard

* Soups/Salads can be prepared as an entrée or a side dish.