Sample Menus for Private Lessons and Dinner Parties
Ask about our cooking weekends in Ocean City !!
The price starts at $80/hr. for 6 or less guests.
The price goes up $20 per couple per hour over 6 people.
Min. 3 hours.
More than 50 roundtrip miles from my home (Annapolis area) will incur a travel fee.
Dinner Parties with food included will be priced per person, and will depend on menu and service levels desired. If you'd like me to do shopping or cleanup, this is not included.
I can provide someone to clean and serve for $25 per hour.
There is a $100.00 nonrefundable deposit required.
Let's have some fun!! I'm flexible, mix & match, if you want to make some changes, let's talk!
The price starts at $80/hr. for 6 or less guests.
The price goes up $20 per couple per hour over 6 people.
Min. 3 hours.
More than 50 roundtrip miles from my home (Annapolis area) will incur a travel fee.
Dinner Parties with food included will be priced per person, and will depend on menu and service levels desired. If you'd like me to do shopping or cleanup, this is not included.
I can provide someone to clean and serve for $25 per hour.
There is a $100.00 nonrefundable deposit required.
Let's have some fun!! I'm flexible, mix & match, if you want to make some changes, let's talk!
Menu 1:
Asparagus Frittatini
Vernaccia Glazed Pork Medallions
Sweet Potato Gratin
Portabello Mushrooms in a Blanket of Marsala
Dreamy Rosewater Ricotta Tart w/Dried Cherries
Menu 2:
Grilled Carrot & Grana Padano Cannelles
Seared Duck Breast with Dried Cherry Chutney
Oven Roasted Beets & Potatoes
Broccoli & Pancetta Flan
Black Walnut Cake
Menu 3:
Caprese Salad
Rotolo of Tuna & Capers & Mustard Cream Sauce
Triple Herb Risotto
Honey Glazed Carrots
Chocolate Mint Semi-freddo
Menu 4:
Walnut & Pecorino Bruschetta
Watercress Salad served w/Parmesan Chips
Hazelnut Encrusted Veal Patties
Ceci Bean & carrot Salad w/Squash Dressing
Ricotta Mousse on Seasonal Fruits & Berries
Menu 5:
Meatless Zucchini "Braciole"
Shrimp, Fig & Marsala Risotto
Prosciutto Wrapped Beef Cake
Hot 'n' Spicy Eggplant Ragout
Mocha Hazelnut Pie
Menu 6:
Italian Wedding Soup
Chicken Cacciatore
Garlic Scented Mashed Potatoes
Chopped Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings
Moist Plum & Hazelnut Torta
Chicken Cacciatore
Garlic Scented Mashed Potatoes
Chopped Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings
Moist Plum & Hazelnut Torta
Menu 7:
Tuscan Cannollini Bean & Sage Crostini
Insalata w/Feta, Caper Berry, Kalamata Dressing
Baked Cavatappi (pasta) & Zucchini Casserole
Asparagus w/Herbed Breadcrumbs
Amaretto Angel Food w/Honey Mascarpone Sauce
Menu 8:
Roasted Garlic Fettunta
Pork Loin Roasted in Sage Pesto & Grape Leaves
Potato & Carrot Cannelles w/Goat Cheese Mornay
Broccoli w/Garlic & Pepperoncini
Beautiful Blueberry Crostata
Menu 9:
Shrimp & Vegetable Bruschetta
Arugula Salad w/Orange Blossom Dressing
Giant Pasta Shells Stuffed w/Crab & Ricotta
Macerated Grilled Zucchini Strips
Warm Peach Crespelle & Chantilly Cream
Menu 10:
Italian Hummus w/Gourmet Flatbread
Homemade Sausage & Prosecco Risotto
Cornish Game Hens w/ Pepper-VinSanto Sauce
Green Bean, Pecorino & Pecan Salad
Red Anjou Pear & Almond Tart
Menu 11:
Artichoke & Garlic Canapes
Spinach Salad w/Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Raspberry
Penna Alla Vodka
Broccoli w/Garlic & Hot Pepper Flakes
Caramel Pecan Pie
Menu 12:
Fresh Tomato, Basil & Mint Bruschetta
Artichoke & Garlic Canapes
Spinach Salad w/Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Raspberry
Penna Alla Vodka
Broccoli w/Garlic & Hot Pepper Flakes
Caramel Pecan Pie
Menu 12:
Fresh Tomato, Basil & Mint Bruschetta
Butterflied Chicken Breasts w/Frangelico Sauce
Roasted Red Pepper Risotto
Haricots Verts & Fragrant Thyme
Frozen Pear Granita
Menu 13:
Green Olive Crostini
Beef Fillet in Sherry Cream Sauce
Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Peas, Pearl Onions & Pancetta
Wine Poached Pears w/Maple Mascarpone
Menu 14:
Broiled Parmesan Polenta Strips
Pork Tenderloin w/Sundried Tomato & Olive Stuffing
Roasted Sage Potatoes
Lemon & Herb Zucchini
Creamy Ricotta Pie w/Golden Raisins
Menu 15:
Piave Cheese w/Honey & Walnuts
Veal Marsala (or chicken) w/Cremini Mushrooms
Sweet Potato & Zucchini Gratin
Pilaf of Farro & Walnut Pesto
Fuji Apple & Fig Pie
Menu 16:
Creamed Shrimp over Spinach Sformatino
Baked Tequila & Lime Salmon w/Lemon-Lime Aioli
Couscous w/Artichokes, Carrots & Pignoli
Sauteed Spinach & Garlic dressed w/ Lemon Juice
Macedonian Fruit & Berry Salad
Menu 17:
Portobello Mushroom & Sage Bruschetta
Triple Cheese Lasagna (Homemade Noodles)
Mediterranean Salad
Grilled Eggplant Slices
Kahlua Tiramisu
Menu 18:
Baby Spinach, Orange & Bacon Salad
Balsamic Roasted Free Range Chicken
Roman Style Sweet & Sour Pearl Onions
Braised Carrots topped w/Aged Asiago Cheese
Walnut Espresso Semi-freddo
Menu 19:
Cocktail Tomato Filled w/Cheese & Onion Pate
Zesty Chicken Picatta
Parmigiano & Chive Potato Cups
Broccoli w/Fire Roasted Red Peppers
Almond Gelato Dotted w/Chocolate Shavings
Menu 20:
Zucchini Sformatino w/Soubise Sauce
Classic Osso Bucco
Braised Cannollini Beans w/Sage & Garlic
Swiss Chard Dumplings
Fig Gallette
Roasted Red Pepper Risotto
Haricots Verts & Fragrant Thyme
Frozen Pear Granita
Menu 13:
Green Olive Crostini
Beef Fillet in Sherry Cream Sauce
Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Peas, Pearl Onions & Pancetta
Wine Poached Pears w/Maple Mascarpone
Menu 14:
Broiled Parmesan Polenta Strips
Pork Tenderloin w/Sundried Tomato & Olive Stuffing
Roasted Sage Potatoes
Lemon & Herb Zucchini
Creamy Ricotta Pie w/Golden Raisins
Menu 15:
Piave Cheese w/Honey & Walnuts
Veal Marsala (or chicken) w/Cremini Mushrooms
Sweet Potato & Zucchini Gratin
Pilaf of Farro & Walnut Pesto
Fuji Apple & Fig Pie
Menu 16:
Creamed Shrimp over Spinach Sformatino
Baked Tequila & Lime Salmon w/Lemon-Lime Aioli
Couscous w/Artichokes, Carrots & Pignoli
Sauteed Spinach & Garlic dressed w/ Lemon Juice
Macedonian Fruit & Berry Salad
Menu 17:
Portobello Mushroom & Sage Bruschetta
Triple Cheese Lasagna (Homemade Noodles)
Mediterranean Salad
Grilled Eggplant Slices
Kahlua Tiramisu
Menu 18:
Baby Spinach, Orange & Bacon Salad
Balsamic Roasted Free Range Chicken
Roman Style Sweet & Sour Pearl Onions
Braised Carrots topped w/Aged Asiago Cheese
Walnut Espresso Semi-freddo
Menu 19:
Cocktail Tomato Filled w/Cheese & Onion Pate
Zesty Chicken Picatta
Parmigiano & Chive Potato Cups
Broccoli w/Fire Roasted Red Peppers
Almond Gelato Dotted w/Chocolate Shavings
Menu 20:
Zucchini Sformatino w/Soubise Sauce
Classic Osso Bucco
Braised Cannollini Beans w/Sage & Garlic
Swiss Chard Dumplings
Fig Gallette
