Chef Darian Motley Darian
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30 yrs. veteran with a vast knowledge of food and service hospitality. Executive Director/Chef with HFY Corporation.
I've been in the food business for over 30 yrs. i would consider myself a chef/culinarian and Entrepeneur. i traveled all over the world cooking and learning different styles of food. I call it culture cooking. combining knowledge from chefs all over the world and transforming it into a fusion of good eats.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking to me is a total passion. Putting your Heart on a plate as a chef is what we live for. to see the expression on guest face.
I learned to cook at...
i started cooking at age 9 years old. my mom bought me this easy bake oven bake in the 1980s and it was off to the races from there.
A cooking secret...
Treat People Like People. and leave no one behind
My menus
Baleadas: Thick flour tortillas filled with refried beans, cheese, and sometimes avocado or scrambled eggs. Catrachas: Fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans and grated cheese. Sopa de Caracol: A savory conch soup made with coconut milk, cassava, plantains, and peppers
Signature Salad
Soup DuJour
Carne Asada: Grilled beef served with rice, beans, grilled plantains, and corn tortillas. Pollo con Tajadas: Fried chicken served with thinly sliced fried green bananas and a cabbage salad. Pupusas: Thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans, or pork
Tres Leches Cake: A sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream. Macheteadas: Sweet fried dough pastries, often sprinkled with sugar. Arroz con Leche: Creamy rice pudding flavored with cinnamon and vanilla
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Chicken Wings: Crispy wings served with a choice of buffalo, BBQ, or garlic parmesan sauce
Beef Sliders: Mini beef burgers topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato
FlatBread
Chicken Pesto Panini: Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and pesto sauce on ciabatta bread. Steak and Cheese Panini: Sliced steak, provolone cheese, caramelized onions, and horseradish mayo on sourdough bread
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, croutons, and Caesar dressing. Steak Salad: Mixed greens topped with grilled steak, blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Alfredo: Grilled chicken breast served over fettuccine pasta with creamy Alfredo sauce. Steak Frites: Grilled steak served with crispy French fries and a side of garlic butter. Beef Stroganoff: Tender beef strips in a creamy mushroom sauce served over egg noodles
Spaghetti Bolognese: Classic spaghetti with a rich beef and tomato sauce. Chicken Carbonara: Spaghetti with grilled chicken, bacon, and a creamy Parmesan sauce
Bannana Fosters over vanilla bean ice cream
Vanilla ice cream
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Indiana Corn Fritters - Crispy corn fritters served with a spicy honey dipping sauce. L
Lake Michigan Smoked Whitefish Dip - Creamy smoked whitefish dip served with crackers and fresh vegetables
Fried Cheese Curds - Wisconsin cheese curds, battered and fried to golden perfection, served with marinara sauce
Party Wings 25, 50, 75
Porter County Pork Tenderloin Sandwich - Breaded and fried pork tenderloin served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a side of fries
Tempura Vegetables - A mix of seasonal vegetables lightly battered and fried, served with a dipping sauce
Wagyu Beef Sliders - Mini wagyu beef burgers with wasabi mayo, pickled daikon, and shiso leaves on brioche buns
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini - Creamy risotto with porcini mushrooms and Parmesan cheese
Black Cod with Miso - Marinated black cod fillets in a sweet miso sauce, broiled to perfection
Lake Perch Fish Fry - Lightly breaded and fried lake perch, served with coleslaw, tartar sauce, and a side of fries
Amish Chicken Pot Pie - Hearty chicken pot pie with a flaky crust, filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce
Cajun Alfredo ( chix,shrimp,steak,)
Mini Pizzas - Personal-sized pizzas with a variety of toppings like pepperoni, cheese, and veggies
HFY Trio ( 2 fried shrimp, 2 stuffed Porto, 4 house chix wings
Herb and Garlic smoked Chicken with achiote sauce
Seared atlantic salmon with wild porcini mushroom and pancetta cream sauce,rice pilaf , seasonal vegetables
Roasted aged filet of tenderloin with brandy mushroom bordelaise sauce, rice pilaf,seasonal vegetables
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Mini Veggie Cups - Individual cups filled with colorful veggies like carrots, celery, and cherry tomatoes, served with ranch dip
Cheese and Fruit Skewers - Skewers with cubes of cheese, grapes, and strawberries
Sweet Potato Fries - Baked sweet potato fries with a sprinkle of sea salt. Fruit Salad - A mix of fresh fruits like watermelon, pineapple, and blueberries
Mini Pizzas - Personal-sized pizzas with a variety of toppings like pepperoni, cheese, and veggies
Chicken Tenders - Crispy chicken tenders served with honey mustard and barbecue sauce
Mac and Cheese Bites - Bite-sized portions of creamy mac and cheese, baked to perfection
Cupcake Tower - A tower of colorful cupcakes with various flavors and fun toppings
Apple crunch cake
Ice Cream Sundae Bar - A DIY sundae bar with different ice cream flavors and toppings like sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream
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Bruschetta al Pomodoro - Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil
Caprese Salad - Slices of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with balsamic reduction and olive oil
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini - Creamy risotto with porcini mushrooms and Parmesan cheese
HFY Trio ( 2 fried shrimp, 2 stuffed Porto, 4 house chix wings
Osso Buco - Braised veal shanks in a savory tomato and vegetable sauce, served with gremolata
Pollo alla Cacciatora - Chicken stewed with tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, and capers
Cannoli Siciliani - Crispy pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips
Bannana Fosters over vanilla bean ice cream
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Miso-Glazed Eggplant - Grilled eggplant with a sweet and savory miso glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions
Matcha Soba Noodles - Cold soba noodles infused with matcha, served with a dipping sauce of soy, mirin, and dashi
Tempura Vegetables - A mix of seasonal vegetables lightly battered and fried, served with a dipping sauce
Black Cod with Miso - Marinated black cod fillets in a sweet miso sauce, broiled to perfection
Wagyu Beef Sliders - Mini wagyu beef burgers with wasabi mayo, pickled daikon, and shiso leaves on brioche buns
Yuzu Cheesecake - Creamy cheesecake infused with the citrusy flavor of yuzu, served with a ginger cookie crust
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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Soup DuJour
Party Wings 25, 50, 75
Bruschetta
HFY Trio ( 2 fried shrimp, 2 stuffed Porto, 4 house chix wings
Signature Salad
FlatBread
Roast Top Sirloin with Ajus bordelaise
Herb and Garlic smoked Chicken with achiote sauce
Seasonal Vegatables and Ciliantro rice pilaf
Cajun Alfredo ( chix,shrimp,steak,)
Seafood Cimiano
Roast filet of tenderloin
Old world lasagna
Fried Ocean Perch
Carmel Brandy Bread Pudding w/ brown brandy butter creme
Vanilla ice cream
Berries. N Cream
Apple crunch cake
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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Famous hfy wings (grilled or fried)
Soup DuJour
HFY Trio ( 2 fried shrimp, 2 stuffed Porto, 4 house chix wings
House Salad with a asst of trimmings and house dressing
Roast Top Sirloin with Ajus bordelaise
Herb and Garlic smoked Chicken with achiote sauce
Seasonal Vegatables and Ciliantro rice pilaf
Carmel Brandy Bread Pudding w/ brown brandy butter creme
Bannana Fosters over vanilla bean ice cream
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