Chef Holly Vjestica
Chef At Home In Nashville
Throughout my 15+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry, I have developed a unique combination of culinary, hospitality, and management skills. I bring an innovative approach to the dining experience by creating contemporary dishes and establishing pleasurable event environments that ensure lasting memories for my clients.
I have cooked in many cities along the Southern East Coast, I pride myself on my approachable yet creative cuisine. I love cooking what you love.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
My passion, but it is also my way of feeding my own soul and family!
I learned to cook at...
Throughout childhood but I did attend a culinary school where I studied and got degrees in culinary arts and hospitality managment!
A cooking secret...
Citrus and fresh herbs ALWAYS!
My menus
Dip Trio | Chorizo Queso | Salsa | Guacamole | Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips
Braised Beef Taco Bar with Fixins
Braised Chicken Taco Bar with Fixins
Carnitas Taco Bar with Fixins
Coconut Spanish Rice
Slow Cooked Frijoles
Churro Cupcakes
Tres Leches Cake
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Ham and Cheese Croissants | Pepper Honey
Breakfast Enchiladas
Everything Bagel Sausage Casserole
Bacon Egg and Cheese “McMuffin”
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Strawberry Shortcake French Toast
Blueberry Lemon Pancakes
Apple Coffee Cake | Vanilla Bean Drizzle
Loaded Breakfast Tots
Fresh Fruit | Honey| Lime | Mint
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Maple Caramelized Onion and Apple Crostini | Toasted Sweet Nuts
Whipped Feta | Cranberry Jam | Pecans | Crostini
Whipped Feta | Cucumber | Pistachios | Pepper Honey | Crostini
Dip Trio | Whipped Feta with Honey | Greek Goddess Dip | Roasted Red Pepper Hummus | Pita Chips | Crudités
Mini Fried Hummus | Cucumber Tomato Brushetta | Dilly Tzatziki Sauce
Pesto Chicken Flatbread
Blackberry Hoisin Meatballs | Avocado Creama
Everything Bagel Chorizo in a Blanket | Dijon Ranch
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom Caps | Potato Chip Crumble
Pumpkin and Parsnip Soup Shooter | Feta
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Jalapeños
Thai Cucumber Cup | Peanut Sauce | Lime Cabbage Slaw
Greek Chicken Cucumber Cup | Tomato and Red Onion Salad | Tzatziki
Tomato Pie Mini | Whipped Cheese | Tomato Jam | Pesto Drizzle
Cornflake Chicken Bites | Hot Honey Drizzle
Antipasto Skewers
Raspberry Jam and Brie Puff Pastry Bites | Fresh Thyme
Chilled Chimmichurri Shrimp Skewers
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Blackberry and Brie Galette
Pimento Cheese Cracker | Bacon Jam | Pickled Jalapenos
Caramelized Onion | Sun-dried Tomato | Whipped Goat Cheese | Toasted Walnuts | Crostini
Dip Trio | French Onion | Garlic and Lemon Hummus | Pimento Cheese | Pita Chips | Crudite
Mini Fried Hummus | Cucumber Tomato Brushetta | Dilly Tzatziki Sauce
Everything Bagel Caesar | Cucumber | Parm Shavings
Strawberry and Spinach | Feta Cheese | Candied Pecans | Poppy Seed Peach Viniagrette
Southern Panzanella | Prosciutto | Chunky Tomatoes and Cucumbers | Herbs | Cornbread Croutons | Mozzarella | Honey Balsamic Dressing
Smashed Potato Arugula | Fresh Mozzarella | Toasted Almonds | Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Braised Spring Lamb | Pea and Herb Purée | Pickled Red Onion
Chicken Picatta | Herbed Parm Pasta | Green Beans Almondine
Grilled Caprese Chicken | Pesto and Herb Risotto| Roasted Summer Vegetables
Flaky White Fish | Coconut Jasmine Rice | Mango and Pineapple Salsa | Avocado Creama | Summer Cucumbers
Cumin Jalapeno Marinated Steak | Cilantro Chimmi Churri | Pickled Red Cabbage | Summer Succotash
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin | 3 Cheese Cavatapi | Green Beans Almondine
Mini Strawberry Shortcakes | Macerated Strawberries | Orange Zest Whip
Flourless Chocolate Cake | Cream Cheese Dessert Cream | Fresh Seasonal Berries
Key Lime Pie | Cream Cheese Whip
Orange and Almond Cake | Caramel Gelato
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Pumpkin and Parsnip Soup | Chorizo and Feta | Pecan Crumble
Caramelized Onions and Apple Tart | Fresh Thyme
Spinach and Artichoke Hand Pies
Pimento Cheese Arancini | Spicy Tomato Sauce | Pickled Jalapeños
Whipped Feta | Cranberry Jam | Pistachios | Crostinis
Roasted Beet and Shallot | Feta Cheese | Toasted Walnuts | Honey Balsamic
Smashed Potato Arugula | Fresh Mozzarella | Toasted Almonds | Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Everything Bagel Caesar | Cucumber | Parm Shavings
Simple Salad | Poppy Seed Dressing
Fall Southern Panzanella | Prosciutto | Chunky Tomatoes and Cucumbers | Butternut Squash | Herbs | Cornbread Croutons | Mozzarella | Honey Balsamic Dressing
Butternut Squash "Steaks" | Brown Butter Sage Sauce | Cheese and spinach Ravioli | walnut and Cranberry Crumble
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin | 3 Cheese Cavatapi | Green Beans Almondine
Apple Roasted Chicken Breast | Cheddar Risotto | Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Pecan Crusted Flaky White Fish | Sautéed Kale and Red Onion | Lemon Caper Sauce
Dr Pepper Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs | Spicy Root Vegetable Mash | Au Jus | Lemon Charred Broccolini
Cornflake Chicken | Hot Honey Drizzle | Twice Baked Potato Mash | Lemon Roasted Broccolini
Marinated and Grilled Steak Sirloin | Cowboy Butter | 3 Cheese Cavatapi Mac | Roasted Balsamic Brussels
Apple Cobbler | Vanilla Bean Icecream
Pumpkin Pot De Crème | Sweet Nuts
Maple Bourbon Banana Pudding Cake | Icecream Drizzle
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Blackberry Hoisin Meatballs | Asian Slaw
Chilled Summer Corn Soup | Red Pepper Couli
Dip Trio | Whipped Feta with Honey | Greek Goddess Dip | Roasted Red Pepper Hummus | Pita Chips | Crudités
Maple Caramelized Onion and Apple Crostini
Pesto Burrata | Tomato Brushetta | Garlic Crostini
Pimento Cheese Biscuit Mini | Pickled Jalapeños
Tomato Pie | Whipped Cheese | Basil Gremolata
Whipped Feta Tart | Roasted Grapes | Sweet Nuts | Honey Drizzle
Smashed Potato and Arugula | Slivered Almonds | Mozzarella Cheese | Maple Dijon Viniagrette
Summer Strawberry and Spinach | Feta Cheese | Candied Pecans | Poppy Seed Peach Viniagrette
Southern Panzanella | Chunky Tomatoes and Cucumbers | Herbs | Cornbread Croutons | Mozzarella | Honey Balsamic Dressing
Roasted Beet and Shallot | Feta Cheese | Toasted Walnuts | Honey Balsamic
Everything Bagel Caesar | Cucumber | Shaved Parmesan
Grilled Watermelon | Herbed Cous Cous | Feta Cheese | Slivered Red Onions | Honey Balsamic Dressing
Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushroom | Creamy Kale and Manchengo grits | Balsamic Reduction | Pine NUt and Basil Gremolata
The Best Lentil and Walnut Bolognese | Shaved Parmesan | Tagliatelle Pasta | Lemon Roasted Broccolini
Butternut Squash "Steaks" | Brown Butter Sage Sauce | Cheese and spinach Ravioli | walnut and Cranberry Crumble
Braised Tofu and Winter Veg | Creamy Miso Polenta | slow cooked Veg Au jus
Apple Cobbler | Vanilla Bean Icecream
Funfetti Icecream Cake Mini | Strawberry Jam | Cream Cheese Icing
Strawberry Shortcakes | Macerated Strawberries | Orange Zest Whip
Flourless Chocolate Cake | Cream Cheese Dessert Cream | Fresh Seasonal Berries
Key Lime Pie | Cream Cheese Whip
Vanilla Bean Pot De Creme | Lavender Cookie
Tiramisu Cups
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Pimento Cheese Biscuit Mini | Pickled Jalapeños
Spinach Artichoke Dip Crostini | Balsamic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Tomato Pie | Whipped Cheese | Basil Gremolata
Southern Panzanella | Chunky Tomatoes and Cucumbers | Herbs | Cornbread Croutons | Country Ham | Mozzarella | Honey Balsamic Dressing
Grilled Watermelon | Herbed Cous Cous | Feta Cheese | Slivered Red Onions | Honey Balsamic Dressing
Summer Strawberry and Spinach | Feta Cheese | Candied Pecans | Poppy Seed Peach Viniagrette
Everything Bagel Caesar | Cucumber | Shaved Parmesan
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin | 3 Cheese Cavatapi | Green Beans Almondine
Dr Pepper Slow Braised Beef | Root Vegetable Mash | Au Jus | Lemon Charred Broccolini
Marinated and Grilled Chicken Breast with Chimichurri | Smashed Roasted Potatoes | Cumin Green Beans
Cornflake Fried Chicken | Hot Honey Drizzle | Twice Baked Potato Mash | Lemon Roasted Broccolini
Strawberry Shortcakes | Macerated Strawberries | Orange Zest Whip
Funfetti Icecream Cake | Strawberry Jam | Cream Cheese Icing
Peach Cobbler | Vanilla Bean Icecream
Flourless Chocolate Cake | Cream Cheese Dessert Cream | Fresh Seasonal Berries
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Bang Bang Shrimp | Fried Shrimp | Spicy Dipping Sauce
Chilled Summer Corn Soup Shooter | Red Pepper Couli
Garlicky Shrimp Cocktail | Sriracha Cocktail Sauce
Mahi Ceviche | Garlic Crostini
Southern Panzanella | Chunky Tomatoes and Cucumbers | Herbs | Cornbread Croutons | Country Ham | Mozzarella | Honey Balsamic Dressing
Summer Strawberry and Spinach | Feta Cheese | Candied Pecans | Poppy Seed Peach Viniagrette
Everything Bagel Caesar | Cucumber | Shaved Parmesan
"Southern Boil" | Manchego Grits | Marinated Shrimp | Seared White Fish | Chorizo Crumble | Grilled Corn | Pickled Jalapeños
Seared Maui | Coconut Jasmine Rice | Mango and Pineapple Salsa | Avocado Creama | Summer Cucumbers
Mac and Cheese Crab Cake | Crumbled Chorizo | Spicy Ranch | Garlic Broccolini
Salmon | Coconut Jasmine Rice | Lemongrass Basil Sauce | Pickled Peppers | Summer Cucumbers
Flourless Chocolate Cake | Cream Cheese Dessert Cream | Fresh Seasonal Berries
Mini Strawberry Shortcakes | Macerated Strawberries | Orange Zest Whip
Peach Cobbler | Vanilla Bean Icecream
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