Private Chef Amber Marie

I am a former attorney turned chef.

Once I found my true calling, I decided to attend culinary school at Johnson & Wales University I have a decade of experience in private household service, and I also teach private culinary nutrition courses. After healing my own personal health issues with diet, I am passionate about helping others to implement lasting changes. I have culinary as well as an education degree.

For me, cooking is...

Art, meditation, and a chance to create community.

I learned to cook at...

Johnson & Wales University

A cooking secret...

Enjoying the process.

My menus

Mexican

STARTER

All inclusive

Chips with Fresh Guacamole, Warm Queso, & Salsa

FIRST COURSE

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Tortilla Soup

Spinach Radish Salad with Toasted Pepitas, Cotija Cheese, & Honey-Cumin Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Slow-Braised Mole Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice, Black Bean, & Grilled Corn; Smoky Roasted Vegetables (Bell Peppers, Squashes, & Sweet Potato)

Fish or Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Rice, Black Bean, & Grilled Corn; Sauteed Onions & Peppers; Sour Cream, Shredded Cheeses, & Warm Tortillas

DESSERT

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Tres Leches Cake with Tropical Fruits

Mexican Chocolate Torte (with cinnamon/cayenne)

Greek

STARTER

All inclusive

Cannellini Bean Hummus w Pinenuts & Herbs, Olive Artichoke Tapenade, Roasted Peppers/Eggplant, Cheeses, Dried Fruit, Roasted Nuts, & Toasted Pita

FIRST COURSE

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Avgolemono (Lemon Chicken Rice Soup)

Cucumber Carrot Gazpacho with Fresh Oregano

Endive Walnut Salad with Dijon Mustard Viniagrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Garlic Shrimp and/or Chicken Kabob with Lemon Feta Herb Orzo & Roasted Fennel/Grape Tomato

DESSERT

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Pistachio or Chocolate Mousse with Honey Vanilla Anise Shortbread Cookie

Baklava Cheesecake

Italian

STARTER

All inclusive

Roasted Peppers, Olives, Cabernet-Thyme Mushrooms, Cannellini Bean Hummus, Charcuterie, Cheeses, Dried Fruit, Roasted Nuts, Olive Oil Crostini, & Flatbread Crackers

FIRST COURSE

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Tuscan Kale, Potato, & Sausage Stew

Arugula Radicchio Salad with Heirloom Tomato, Pinenut, Celery, Golden Raisin, & Basil Balsamic Viniagrette

MAIN COURSE

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Butternut Squash Lasagna with Caramelized Onion, Garlic, & Rosemary (white sauce); Roasted Asparagus

Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna (red sauce); Sauteed Spinach or Rapini

Chicken Piccata with Cacio e Pepe or Roasted Potatoes & Haricot Vert

Garlic Shrimp, Squid, & Bay Scallops with Cacio e Pepe

DESSERT

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