Menus
Jessica’s history of culinary knowledge and expertise combined with her established relationships to a wide range of chefs in the area give her the opportunity to provide you with a menu of any requirement.
No matter what your taste, cuisine preference, dietary needs or budget is – we can deliver. Yes even Vegan, Gluten Free and Keto!
Just let us know what you are looking for, and we will be happy to work up a menu that fits.
Did you know: We have private chefs available for you for all occasions!
Are you coming to the Palm Springs area for vacation or destination wedding?
Our chefs can prepare fresh meals for you at your AirBnB.
Local to Coachella Valley?
Our chefs will come to your home or community center.
We’ll even do all the shopping & cleanup.
Meal drop-off options are available as well !
Below are some sample menus. This is by no way a complete list.
Tell us what you want…and we will work up a custom menu that exceeds your expectations.
APPETIZERS
COLD APPETIZERS
Tuscan Bruschetta – Grilled pesto baguette with tomato concise and fresh basil
Fresh California watermelon squared with Feta cheese and mint
Shrimp Ceviche served in a mini wonton cup with fresh cilantro
Caprese Skewers with heirloom tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella balls and basil, topped with balsamic glaze
Seared Ahi on cucumber rounds with a wasabi crema
Olive Tapenade Crostini
Salmon Mousse in Endive
Cold Gazpacho Shooters
Fresh Mozzarella and Sun-dried Tomato Skewers
Artichoke Jalapeño on toasted Crostini’s
Tuna poke spoons
Achiote Shrimp
Black Bean Tartlets
Fresh Tomato Soup Shots with Grilled Cheese Sticks
Greek Salad Won Tons
Mexican Street Roasted Corn Spoons
HOT APPETIZERS
Firecracker Shrimp – large shrimp marinated and grilled with sweet chili sauce, served on skewers
Ravioli Pops – 3-cheese tossed with breadcrumbs and flash fried golden brown with classic marinara sauce on a skewer
Zesty Melted Mini Mac-and-Cheese Cups
Maryland Crabcakes with Saffron Dill Aioli
Mini Cheese Quesadillas
Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Vegetable or Chicken Gyoza with Ponzo Sauce
Coconut Shrimp with Thai Chili Glaze
Risotto Balls with Pomodoro sauce
Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
Pancetta-wrapped Jumbo Prawns
Brie & Apricot Bites
Blueberry Goat Cheese Phyllo Nest
Antipasta Skewers
Grilled prosciutto wrapped asparagus
Seared ahi tune in endive with a citrus siracha sauce
ITALIAN
ITALIAN 1
Caesar Salad – Fresh Romaine with homemade croutons & shaved parmesan
Pancetta garlic herb brussels sprouts
Chicken Breast Piccata – Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon caper sauce
Penne Pomodoro – Penne pasta cooked al dente, served in a fresh Pomodoro sauce topped with fresh basil and parmesean
ITALIAN 2
Caesar Salad – Fresh Romaine with homemade croutons & shaved parmesan
Pancetta garlic herb brussels sprouts
Chicken Breast Piccata – Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon caper sauce
Penne Pomodoro – Penne pasta cooked al dente, served in a fresh Pomodoro sauce topped with fresh basil and parmesan
Homemade Meatballs
Fresh Garlic Bread
ITALIAN 3
Caesar Salad – Fresh Romaine with homemade croutons & shaved parmesan
Pancetta garlic herb brussel sprouts
Filet Mignon Pizzaiola with pancetta braised brussel sprouts
Penne Pomodoro – Penne pasta cooked al dente, served in a fresh Pomodoro sauce topped with fresh basil and parmesan
Fresh Garlic Bread
Mexican
MEXICAN 1
– Carne Asada
– Pollo Asada
– Veggies
– Vegetarian Mexican-style beans
– Traditional Mexican rice
– Fresh Tortillas
– 2 types of homemade salsas
– Fixings: Onion, cilantro, limes, cucumbers, Cotija cheese
MEXICAN 2
– Carne Asada
– Pollo Asada
– Assorted Veggies– Mixed green salad with Jicama, Pepitas and lime-cilantro vinegarette
– Slow coked bacon frijoles
– Traditional Mexican Rice
– Fresh Tortillas
– Fresh Tortilla chips
– 2 types of homemade salsas- fresh guacamole
– Fixings: Onion, cilantro, limes, cucumbers, Cotija cheese
MEXICAN 3
– Carne Asada
– Pollo Asada
– Pork Pastor
– Assorted Veggies
– Mexican-style corn
– Mixed green salad with Jicama, Pepitas and lime-cilantro vinegarette
– Slow coked bacon frijoles
– Traditional Mexican Rice
– Fresh Tortillas
– Fresh Tortilla chips
– 2 types of homemade salsas – fresh guacamole
– Fixings: Onion, cilantro, limes, cucumbers, Cotija cheese
AMERICAN BBQ
BBQ 1
Grilled Marinated Chicken Half Boneless
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Chips & Dips
Baked Beans
Green Beans
Fresh Apple Cobbler
BBQ 2
Grilled Chicken
Slab of Baby Back Ribs
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Fresh Corn
Chips & Dips
Baked Beans
Green Beans
Berry Cobbler
BBQ 3
Sliced Tri Tip
BBQ Chicken
Grilled Baby Back Ribs
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Chips & Dips
Baked Beans
Green Beans
Fresh Cobbler
MEDITERRANEAN
MEDITERRANEAN 1
Spanakopita – Traditional savory Greek pastry filled with chopped spinach, feta cheese, eggs and onions
Hummus Dip with Warm Pita Bread
Traditional Greek Salad – Served with Kalamata olives, vine ripened tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and cucumber in a lite vinaigrette.
Marinated Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs with Basmati Rice
MEDITERRANEAN 2
Spanakopita – Traditional savory Greek pastry filled with chopped spinach, feta cheese, eggs and onions
Beef Loin Kabobs – Tender pieces of beef seasoned and grilled to perfection
Hummus Dip with Warm Pita Bread
Traditional Greek Salad – Served with Kalamata olives, vine ripened tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and cucumber in a lite vinaigrette.
Marinated Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs with Basmati Rice
MEDITERRANEAN 3
Spanakopita – Traditional savory Greek pastry filled with chopped spinach, feta cheese, eggs and onions
Beef Loin Kabobs – Tender pieces of beef seasoned and grilled to perfection
Grilled Salmon Kabobs
Hummus Dip with Warm Pita Bread
Traditional Greek Salad – Served with Kalamata olives, vine ripened tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and cucumber in a lite vinaigrette.
Marinated Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs with Basmati Rice
STEAKHOUSE
STEAKHOUSE 1
Tray Passed Appetizers:
Blue Cheese stuffed and bacon wrapped dates
Seared Ahi & Avocado Spoons
“The Wedge” – Crisp iceberg with Stilton and classic dinner style blue cheese dressing
Crab fritter with remoulade
Center Cut NY Strip Steak with creamy Polenta and crispy lemon confit
Brussels Sprouts
Creme brûlée with fresh berries
STEAKHOUSE 2
Tray Passed Appetizers:
Blue Cheese stuffed and bacon wrapped dates
Seared Ahi & Avocado Spoons
Classic Caesar – Grilled romaine hearts with anchovy lemon vinaigrette, fresh croutons an Granna cheese
Jumbo shrimp pancetta with fennel and burnt butter
Tender aged beef tenderloin with wild mushrooms and steamed asparagus
Creme brûlée with fresh berries
STEAKHOUSE 3
Tray Passed Appetizers:
Blue Cheese stuffed and bacon wrapped dates
Seared Ahi & Avocado Spoons
Candied pecans and strawberry with mixed greens and crumbled feta, tossed with champagne vinaigrette
Maryland Crab cakes with chili aoli
“Surf and Turf” – Aged beef strip or tenderloin with choice of shrimp scampi or salmon paillard, creamy risotto and braised mirepoix
Creme brûlée with fresh berries
BRUNCH
Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches:
Biscuit topped with eggs, cheese and country ham. Jam optional
Arugula-Endive Salad with Honeyed Pine Nuts:
Crumbled Maytag blue cheese and a crunchy brittle-like garnish made from honey and pine nuts.
Corned Beef Hash with Fried Eggs:
Homemade tomato-rich chunky corned beef.
Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Custard with Fresh Berries:
Bread pudding
Ratatouille Toasts with Fried Eggs
Tater Tot Waffles with Smoked Salmon and Caviar:
Waffles are topped with caviar and smoked salmon. (goes great with Champagne!)
Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Omelets
Shiitake Mushrooms and fresh pea shoots add to this creamy-tangy omelet.
Spicy Honey-Glazed Bacon:
Slices of smoky bacon in a spicy honey glaze
Fennel and Citrus Salad with Mint
Grapefruit and orange segments with shaved fennel and sweet-tart honey lemon dressing
Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata:
Italian frittata with Asian flavors
Brunch Bites:
Miniature Quiche
Mini Spinach and Feta Spanikopita
Mini Raisin Cinnamon French Toast Skewers with warm maple syrup
Pita Hummus Bites
Blueberry Goat Cheese Phyllo Cups
Beef Tenderloin and egg breakfast bruschetta
SOUPS
Bacon potato corn chowder
Tomato bisque
Turkey and barley
Cream of mushroom
Veggie Chowder
Italian wedding soup
Tortilla soup
SALADS
Classic Greek Salad:
Romaine hearts , kalamata olives, crumbled feta, tomato, hot house cucumbers served with red wine vinaigrette
Mixed Field Greens:
Grilled pear, blu cheese crumbles, candied pecans and lemon confit dressing
Traditional Caesar:
Fresh croutons , grana Parmesan cheese crisps and Caesar dressing
Caprese salad:
Vine ripened tomato with buffalo mozzarella, garden basil and aged balsamic vinaigrette
Chop Chop Salad:
Crisp head lettuce with green cabbage, diced tomato, bacon , cucumber, tri-colored peppers and avocado dressing
Panzanella Salad:
Artisan baby greens with olive tapenade, croutons, heirloom tomato and lemon dressing
Garden Salad:
Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots and a variety of garden vegetables served with herb dijon red wine vinaigrette
Spinach Salad:
Grilled Portobello mushrooms, roasted asparagus and red peppers, cheese and aged balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad:
with garlic croutons and either Reggiano or Gongonzola cheese
Baby Arugula Salad:
grilled pears, saga blue cheese, candied walnuts and cranberry thyme vinaigrette
Mixed Greens Beet Salad:
Roasted beets, citrus segments, goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette
SEAFOOD
Salmon with horseradish crust, white wine herb butter sauce with asparagus tips, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and Shiitake mushrooms
Shrimp – scampi style with artichoke hearts, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes with white wine sauce, served over angel hair pasta
Baked Halibut with roasted tomatoes, asparagus, artichokes, Shiitake mushrooms and white wine lemon herb butter
Miso Marinated Black Cod over braised baby bok choy
Macadamia Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass with mango lime sauce and julienne of Asian vegetables
Southwestern spiced Salmon with avocado, tomato and roasted corn relish
Asian sesame-glazed grilled salmon with julienne of snow pea, red pepper and carrots
Island spiced red snapper filet with grilled pineapple and mango salsa
CHICKEN
Stuffed breast of Capon with roasted shallots, apricots and chicken basil mousse with green peppercorn sauce
Hudson Valley Chicken with caramelized apples, Shiitake mushrooms and cider demi glaze
Lemon Chicken Piccata with garlic, rosemary, peas and artichoke hearts with white wine herb sauce
Balsamic Chicken Breast with rosemary garlic balsamic demi glaze and frizzled onions
Chicken Mirabela with roasted plums, olives and capers
Roasted breast of Hudson Valley Chicken, stuffed with dry figs, roasted shallots and pecans
OR
Stuffed with local goat cheese, spinach, garlic and Shiitake mushrooms
MEATS
Whole Roasted Filet Mignon carved to order with wild mushroom sauce, green peppercorn sauce, Bearnaise sauce or horseradish sauce
Fajita marinated flap steak with a tomato, onion and cilantro demi glaze
Whole grilled New York Strip Steak, sliced to order, with roasted portobello mushrooms
Roast Stuffed Lion of Pork with dry fruit, sausage and sage Port wine demi glaze
Roast stuffed leg of Lamb with mint pesto, pine nuts and natural jus
STARCHES
PASTA STATION:
Penne Pasta Puntanesca with plum tomatoes, Capers, Garlic, Roasted Red Peppers, And Olives, In A Rich Burgundy Based Tomato Sauce
Wild Mushroom Ravioli With Proscuitto, Baby Peas & Shiitake Mushrooms In A Light Parmesan Cheese Sauce
Orchiette With Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Garlic, Sun-Dried Tomato In A White Wine Herb Broth
Sautéed Shrimp Scampi Style With Roasted Tomatoes, Spinach, And Shiitake Mushrooms In A Garlic, Basil Butter Sauce
STARCHES OTHER:
Wild And Basmati Rice Pilaf With Toasted Pecans, Dry Cranberries, And Thyme
Mini Twice Baked Roasted Red Potatoes With Sour Cream And Chives
Potato Galette Stuffed With Spinach And Garlic
Potato Gratin With Parmesan Cheese And Caramelized Onion
Wild Mushroom Risotto With Truffle Oil
Toasted Israeli Cous Cous With Roasted Tomato, Zucchini, Garlic And Herbs
VEGETABLES
Sautéed Haricot Vert And Baby Carrots With Cherry Tomatoes, Herbs And Olive Oil
Roasted Asparagus And Baby Carrots With Garlic And Thyme
Assorted Grilled Vegetables With Pesto And Reduced Balsamic Vinegar
Roasted Butternut And Acorn Squash With Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Whole Shattots And Sage
Paella Vegetables: Asparagus, Carrots, Potato, Sweet Potato, Turnips, And Fennel All Matchstick Cut, Roasted And Tossed In Olive Oil