Chef Denise Gabrielle
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Through cuisine I express my genuine passion for cooking & more so my care and interest in people as a guest, a new-found friend, and as individuals.
With over 40 years working in Food Service. I have worked throughout the United States at several 5-star resorts through Westin Hotels, as well The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Arizona. I have worked as a chef in fine dining, casual cuisine and international cuisines.
All the while in my career, I have enjoyed teaching cooks of all levels, competed both nationally and internationally, and now enjoy working independently with all who have an interest in Food Arts.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
I'm driven to provide a high-quality dining experience developing services & menus catered to delight & be the employee I would want for my own family
I learned to cook at...
I secured a Chef’s Apprenticeship at the world renowned 5 Diamond Westin Hotel Arizona Biltmore Estate, under one of the then top chefs in The Country
A cooking secret...
An early exposure to great food and the excitement of the celebrations around dining sparked a passion that continues to this day.
My menus
Pozole Verde Shredded chicken and hominy served in a roasted tomatillo and jalapeno broth and garnished With cilantro, cabbage, onion and Mexican oregano
Roasted Parsnip and Pear Soup Roasted parsnips and pears simmered with aromatics and pureed until creamy. Topped with roasted pears and savory granola (garnish contains nuts)
Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread Flatbread topped with creamy bechamel sauce, gorgonzola cheese, Mozzarella, pears and toasted walnuts. Finished with a balsamic reduction
Mushroom Quiche Roasted mushrooms and caramelized onions, baked in a parmesan custard with gruyere and topped with fresh herbs. Served with an arugula salad
Kale Caesar Salad Kale tossed in a lemony Caesar salad dressing and finished with polenta croutons and toasted parmesan
Celery and Apple Salad Shaved celery, shaved celery root, apples and arugula tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette and topped with toasted walnuts and crumbled gorgonzola
Root Vegetable Gratin Fall root vegetables sliced thinly and layered with creamy bechamel and topped with parmesan and toasted bread crumbs. Served with an arugula salad
Pork Medallion topped with gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, seared mushrooms and garlic aioli , Served withMashed Sweet Potatoes & Roasted fall vegetables including parsnips, butternut squash, celery root, sweet potatoes and fennel with kale tossed in herb butter
Marinated grilled chicken topped with an apple and fennel slaw, and yogurt remoulade , Roasted fall vegetables including parsnips, butternut squash, celery root, sweet potatoes and fennel with kale tossed in herb butter and fresh herbs
Maple Glazed Salmon Atlantic Salmon pan seared with maple and mustard glaze, served with warm wild rice, butternut squash and kale salad
Smothered Oxtails and Collard Greens Oxtails braised with aromatics and served with stewed collard greens and mashed sweet potatoes and topped with crispy fried collard greens
Chicken Marsala Chicken breast pan roasted and topped with a mushroom and marsala sauce. Served with parmesan polenta and fresh herbs
Pumpkin Mousse Creamy pumpkin mousse topped with maple scented whipped cream and brown butter cookie crumble
French Apple Cake Apple and rum cake topped with maple scented whipped cream and brown butter cookie crumble
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Thai Melon Salad (gluten free, contains nuts) Cantaloupe and honey dew melons with shaved shallots, cucumber, pickled fresno chilis, lime ginger vinaigrette, mint, cilantro and crushed peanuts
Peach and Honey Ricotta Toast Sourdough bread toasted, spread with whipped ricotta and topped with grilled peaches, honey, blueberries and basil
Stuffed Poblano Peppers Poblano peppers roasted and filled with a mixture of rice, black beans, zucchini and squash, and plated with salsa roja, lime crema, queso fresco and cilantro
Summer Harvest Fattoush (gluten free) Roasted eggplant, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, red onions and tomatoes tossed in a lemon tahini dressing with arugula, fried pita chips, crumbled feta cheese, fresh herbs
Elote Soup Roasted corn simmered with aromatics and topped with roasted corn, elote sauce, queso fresco, chili powder and cilantro
Grilled Tuna Ahi Tuna marinated and grilled rare, served with eggplant caponata, arugula and a grilled lemon
BBQ Chicken Chicken thighs marinated, grilled and slathered in a rich barbecue sauce. Served with garden succotash and corn bread
Carne Asada Skirt steak marinated in lime and cumin, grilled to medium rare and served with black beans, elote salad, pico de gallo and corn tortillas
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich Japanese eggplant roasted and layered with marinara sauce and Italian cheeses Served with an arugula salad
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Chicken breast marinated and grilled, topped with pepper jelly, bacon, white cheddar, arugula and garlic aioli
Peanut Butter Mousse Cream cheese and peanut butter mousse topped with chocolate ganache and finished with flaky salt and crushed peanuts
Fresh peaches, fresh thyme and honey baked in a puff pastry crust and topped with whipped creme fraiche
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Toasted sourdough bread with green garlic butter, avocado, shaved watermelon radishes, spring greens and fresh herbs
Chilaquiles ~ crispy fried corn tortillas, tossed in a red chili sauce with grilled chicken thighs, lime crema , avocado, cilantro and queso fresco
Gem Romaine Salad with asparagus, snap peas, watermelon radishes, spring onions, with fresh herbs & green goddess dressing
Grilled Feta cheese on top of arugula with snap peas & fava beans, artichokes, mint, ciabatta croutons & lemon vinaigrette
Carrot Ginger soup (can be served hot or Cold ~yummy) topped with Cherry Gremolata and crispy shallots
Pan seared Coho Salmon on top of spring vegetables cooked in white wine & butter, finished with fresh herbs and crispy shallots
Al Pastor Chicken~ Marinated Thigh in achiotes and pineapple , grilled, and topped with pineapple salsa, cilantro & lime Nappa slaw, served with cilantro lime rice and roasted chili sauce ( not too sweet not too spicy ~ just right)
Cauliflower steak ! marinated caramelized cauliflower on the grill with pickles spring vegetables to include golden beets & spring carrots, with a green goddess dressing
Grilled Flank Beef Stir-fry in a soy and sesame sauce with spring onions, and fresh grilled pineapple and Texas fried rice or crispy garlic chili potatoes
Texas humming bird style carrot cake ~carrot, pineapple & brown sugar petite cake with cream cheese frosting & toasted pecans
Texas style Strawberry cheesecake ~ served in a mason jar ~ whipped vanilla cream cheesecake filling with macerated strawberries and a cookie crust
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Baby salad greens sweet sun dried cranberries and crumbled goats cheese Served with a honey vinaigrette
Roasted ratatouille– over polenta
Fall Harvest Quiche Bites with Sweet Potato Crust
Teriyaki Grilled Tofu Medallion accompanied with Grilled Zucchini Ribbons & Julienne Apples and Napa Cabbage
Kale & quinoa stuffed portobello with roasted sweet potatoes and tempeh
Vegetarian Version~ Espresso Encrusted Roasted Portabella, Brown Sugar Glazed Butternut Squash with Roasted French Green Beans and a Lemon Butter Sauce
Roasted Portabella over Risotto, topped with cherry tomatoes and spiced chickpeas, spinach crisps and lemon garlic herb sauce
Apple Almond Tart in a Pate Sucre Shell
TEXAS TRIFLE Layered White Sponge Cake with Orange Vanilla Bavarian Cream, Chantilly & Fresh Berries & Candied Pecans
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Mini Chicken Taco and cheese quesadilla Bites
Fried Mac ‘n Cheese bites with Three Cheeses
Angel Hair Pasta with petite meatballs, duo of a Pesto cream, and a light red sauce
American Beef Burger Sliders, with traditional fixings: Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions grilled & fresh red Cheddar or Swiss Cheese Mayo-Ketchup-Mustard~Yellow & Grainy
Chicken Katsu Panko breadcrumb crusted chicken breast sliders, honey ginger-soy glaze, chili aioli, crisp slaw with toasted brioche bun. Served with sweet chili wonton crisps
Strawberries & Cheesecake in a Sponge Cake Roll
Apple Almond Tart in a Sugar Cookie Shell
Bread pudding enhanced with butterscotch chips & candied pecans, with vanilla bean ice cream
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Baby salad greens sweet sun dried cranberries and crumbled goats cheese Served with a honey vinaigrette
Three cheese onion tarts
Chilled-cooked tortellini skewers with roasted pepper dips
Savory walnut & blue cheese truffles
Phyllo wrapped Asparagus with prosciutto and roasted pepper aioli
Baked Bries and French breads served with fresh fruits, or pepper jellies
Spiral Lavosh petite sandwiches
Antipasto style grilled vegetable trays
Romaine and mixed garden greens with toasted walnuts, Sun dried cranberries and cotija cheese Served with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Vegetables accompanied with Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Roasted Corn Souffle and Garlic Chili Roasted Zucchini
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Espresso Encrusted Beef Filet, Garlic Smashed New Potatoes,
Mediterranean seasoned chicken breast provolone and red sauce
Mustard glazed grilled Pork accompanied with roasted sweet potato wedges
Chicken Katsu Panko breadcrumb crusted chicken breast, honey ginger-soy glaze, chili aioli, crisp slaw with sweet chili wonton crisps
Apple Almond Tart in a Pate Sucre Shell
Crème Brule, that we can do in the traditional Flavor or we can give it enhancement of your choice, be at coffee, chocolate, grand Marnier or a twist to your liking… Served with fresh berries on the side
Strawberry cheesecake torte
Limoncello Tiramisu roulade
White Sponge torte filled with a dark chocolate mousse
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Gyoza dumpling filled with pork and vegetables, that are first steamed and then pan fried, served with a teriyaki sauce. Spicy Tuna Tower with Avocado Krab, sushi rice and micro greens
Asian Almond tail-on butterflied shrimp, fried crisp, honey ginger glaze bed of julienne cabbage
Miso Pork Pho with Glass Noodles, topped with a Jammy Egg
Miso pork with bok choy and sticky rice
~Grilled Zucchini Ribbons with teriyaki grilled salmon accompanied by julienne cucumber and Jasmine Rice
Chicken Katsu Panko crusted chicken breast, sweet & savory-soy glaze, chili aioli, crisp Nappa slaw with steamed vegetables, Jasmine Rice, Served with sweet chili wonton crisps
Bread pudding enhanced with peaches & candied ginger topped with vanilla bean ice cream
Mango Ice cream with diced grilled pineapple and Chamoy
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Trio of Appetizers: • Petite Carne Asado Empanadas with chimichurri sauce. • Ceviche Tostada Cups • Coxinhas. pulled chicken teardrops, fried at the very center, wrapped in a layer of dough and dusted with breadcrumbs
Pan Fried Branzino, Crispy Skin on over a balsamic arugula salad topped with cherry tomatoes and spiced chickpeas, spinach crisps and lemon garlic herb sauce
Cayman seasoned chicken breast with grilled vegetables & Caribbean creamy lemon sauce Shell pasta rellena with provolone and red sauce
Mole Encrusted Beef Filet, Elote Souffle. And garlic chili roasted zucchinis
The Perfect Duo, although some might call it impossible. A moist, rich chocolate cake & a smooth, gorgeous layer of flan. Serve topped with more melted cajeta. • Mango Ice cream with diced grilled pineapple and Chamoy • Cinnamon Churro
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