Chef Jose Baranenko
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Passionate Chef who wants to create unforgettable memories through his food. Let's cook!
I am a professional Chef with more than 20 years experience in multiples fields. I defined my style as "Hispanic contemporary"
I have been part of different culinary lines. i worked , Italian, Greek, Mexican, Latin, Mediterranean and my true passion Spaniard cuisine which i found at "Mi Tomatina Paella Bar" from 2010 to 2015 in Winter Park Fl. as the Executive Chef .
In 2015 I had a great experience at "Pepe's Cantina" in Winter Park Fl. as Executive Chef. A Mexican restaurant with a Southern Mexican accent and a contemporary vibe.
In 2018 I decided it was time to open my own business as a Personal Chef/cater. Since then I have been cooking with more passion than ever and having the opportunity to use all the knowledge acquired through these years to please my clients.
"Cooking to live and living to cook"
CHEF NENKO
More about me
For me, cooking is...
My life, I don't see myself doing anything else.
I learned to cook at...
Professionally at "Le Cordon Bleu ".
A cooking secret...
Treat ingredients with respect. Do what you love. Keep it simple, but bold flavors/ presentation.
My menus
Cheese platter// assortment French and Basque cheeses served with fruit compote, cornichons, fruits, crakers and bread
PATATAS BRAVAS (angry potatoes), pan fry gold yukon potatoes, served with angry sauce and chive aioli
SPANISH CROQUETS// wild mushrooms, thick béchamel dough and ham fritters, served with chive aioli
MAC AND CHEESE FRITTERS// CHEESE, CRISPY DELISIOUS
EMPANADAS// flour dough filled with cheese, spinach, black beans, served with jalapeno-cilantro sauce
ARANCINI// Sicilian fry crispy rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese, served with spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce
BEETS AND POTATO SALAD// cilantro and orange dressing, crispy corn bits (VENEZUELA)
COUNTRY SALAD// Arugula, grilled and asparagus, goat cheese, walnuts, beets, lemon Dijon mustard vinaigrette
CAPRESE SALAD/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD// tomato, onions, black olives, peppers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, fry pita croutons
SIDES (CHOOSE 2)//Garlic mashed potato/ Grilled polenta, arroz caldozo (Spaniard risotto), Israeli pearled couscous/broccolini, Asparagus, / Green beans/ brussel sprouts
EGGPLANT ROLANTINI// tofu spinach tomato or mushroom filling, with cashew bechamel, plant base parmesan gratined
PORTOLOIN MIGNON// grilled portobello mushrooms caps, topped with plant base demiglase sauce
- Tofu teriyaki, peppers, onions, bok choi, carrots, snow peas, sesame seeds
PAELLA// rice-saffron based dish from Spain with asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant, carrots, zucchini, , edamame beans, , green beans, fire roasted red pepper
CHILES RELLENOS // roasted stuffed poblano peppers with Oaxaca cheese, pinto beans, spinach. Topped with charred tomato salsa and crema (MEXICAN)
RASPBERRY JAM BOMBOLINI/ Italian doughnut, with fruit jams, and chocolate ganache, then rolls them in sugar and spices like anise and cardamom
FLAN// Classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (LATIN)
THAI RICE PUDDING// coconut milk, roasted coconut flakes, fresh mango
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SHRIMP CIGARS// crispy shrimp wrapped in wonton served with sweet Thai chili sauce
THAI LOLLIPOPS// chicken or shrimp fritters with sweet hot chili sauce
SUMMER ROLLS// rice paper wrapped pork/shrimp and vegetables. With peanut sauce
CHICKEN SATAI// grilled chicken skewers with spicy and tangy peanut sauce
POR STICKERS// pork and/or shrimp , green onions and Asian spices. Served with ponzu dipping sauce
THAI CURRY MUSSELS// slightly spicy coconut and lemon grass sauce
SPRING ROLLS// pork, chicken, or vegetables wrapped and deep fry. Sweet and sour sauce
Asian chopped salad// red cabbage, snow peas, bbq pork, edamame (soybeans), ponzu peanut dressing
THAI PAPAYA SALAD/ thin sliced green papaya, grape tomatoes, thay pepper and crispy noodles
WONTON// shrimp and/or pork dumpling cooked in a chicken broth and shitake mushroom
TSO CHICKEN, deep fry served with hoisin garlic sauce
ORANGE SALMON// with orange ponzu sauce
STIR FRY ( choose 3 ingredientes)// Shrimp/ beef/ chicken/ tofu/ pork. IT comes with vegetables
CHICKEN BREAST// roasted and stuffed with bok choy and shiitake mushroom, orange lemongrass sauce
DUCK BREAST, pan roasted and 5 spices demiglace duck sauce
CHAR SIU PORK RIBS// Asian style bbq. Sweet, sour, smoky
ASIAN STEAK/ grilled tenderloin steak with lemongrass/ginger chimichurri
Sides (choose 2) from/ Fry rice/ lo main/ soba noodles/ steamed rice/ stir-fry vegetables
TURON// Philipino BANANA LUMPIA CRISPY ROLLS/ banana wrapped and deep fry, served asian spices brown sugar sauce, and coconut icecream
ALMOMD FLOAT// Asian style panna-cota with fruits and simple syrup
THAI RICE PUDDING// coconut milk, roasted coconut flakes, fresh mango
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Tartare// Hand minced beef sirloin or tuna mixed with shallots, capers, cornichons, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt and pepper served with grilled baguette
Escargot// sauté snails in garlic, herbs, butter, cream reduction. Served with grilled bread
Cheese platter// assortment French and Basque cheeses served with fruit compote, cornichons, fruits, crakers and bread
CHICKEN LIVERr// braised with brandy and shallots, served with grilled bread
CHICKEN GALLETE// deep fry battered chicken thighs with shallots and mushroom mornay cheese sauce
Vichyssoise//potato and leek soup, creamy and silky. Served cold
Veloute// rich and smooth chicken or vegetables creamy soup topped with croutons
COUNTRY SALAD// Arugula, grilled and asparagus, goat cheese, walnuts, beets, lemon Dijon mustard vinaigrette
GRILLED SQUASH SALAD// Spring mix, zucchini, yellow squash, roasted red peppers, French green beans, wild berries vinaigrette
FRENCH ONION SOUP// caramelized onion beef broth soup topped woth gratined gruyere and baguette
Duck breast// Pan roasted duck breast with berries cognac sauce
Chateau briand// pan roasted sirloin with butter and herbs. wild mushroom demi-glaze
Coq au vin// braised chicken thighs in burgundy red wine,
Rotisserie duck// roasted whole duck with molasses pear sauce
Catch of the day// pan seared fresh fish fillet with tangy caper/olive beurre blanc sauce
SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// truffle mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, Israeli pearled couscus/Braised carrots, Asparagus, Brussel sprouts/ French green beans
LAMB CHOPS// with lemon mint and berries demiglaze sauce
FILLET MIGNON// with Burgundy bordelaise or béarnaise sauce
CREME BRULEE// silky and creamy delicious
CREPES// with chocolate and icecream
TARTE AUX FRUITS FRAIS// Apple, blueberry, or cherries tart served with ice cream
FRUIT TERRINE// served with orange cream sauce
CHOCOLATE FONDANT// dark, rich and warm chocolate lava cake
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ASPARAGI IN SFOGLIA /Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Puffs with Four Italian Cheeses and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
FOCACCIA// Italian flat bread, topped with sundrie tomato pesto, prosciutto, goat cheese, black olives/ caramelized onions, olive oil
ARANCINI//Sicilian fry crispy rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese/ prosciutto, and spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce
CHICKEN OR EGGPLANT PARMESAN FRITTERS // golden brown crispy treats with spicy marinara sauce, and mozzarella
SHRIMP SCAMPI// Sautee shrimps with butter garlic, white wine sauce and fresh herbs. with bread
ANTIPASTI // Cold meats, regional Italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers
GRILLED CEASAR SALAD// petite romaine lettuce, prosciutto, croutones, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovy-garlic creamy dressing
STRACCIATELLA// Italian chicken- egg drop soup. Shredded chicken, spinach, basil, peas, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and eggs
SALATA// greens, tomato cherry, red onions, cucumber, vinaigrette
MINESTRONE// Italian sausage/ summer vegetables, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth
COUNTRY SALATA// Arugula, grilled and asparagus, ricotta cheese, almonds, zucchini, radishes, lemon Dijon mustard vinaigrette
CAPRESE SALAD/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze
RAVIOLO// Large raviolis stuffed with your choose of (Shrimp/crab/ pork/chicken/beef/ and cheese) Vodka sauce or any requested sauce
PORCHETTA// Stuffed pork belly with aromatic, and tangy gremolatta (italian chimichurri)
PESCE DEL GIORNO (Catch of the day)// pan seared fish wrapped with prosciutto, topped with pizzaiola sauce
FRUTTI DI MARE// delightful seafood and tomato stew, topped with fennel leaves and and fresh basil
PESCE DEL GIORNO// Catch of the day) with salsa verde,fresh herbs, capers, and grilled fennel butter and white wine sauce
FILETTO alla Chianti and balsamic demiglaze
FILETTO AL GORGONZOLA// Beef tenderloin, topped with a melted Gorgonzola sauce, and crispy onions
FILETO alla PIZZAIOLA// with melted fontina cheese and red pepper and salami sauce
OSSOBUCO, 5 hours low and slow cooked beef or pork shank in Chianti red wine, stock, vegetables, and aromatics
SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// garlic mashed potato/ Grilled or soft polenta (italian grits) /parmesan risotto/broccolini/ Asparagus, / Green beans
MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED CHICKEN// spinach, artichokes, ricotta, fontina, parmesan cheeses. with creamy lemon/caper sauce
LAMB CHOP// with mint gremolata (Italian style chimichurri)
Panna-cota with wild berries compote
PUMPKIN-GINGERSNAP TIRAMISU// layers of pumpkin-mascarpone custard and gingersnaps brushed with Calvados syrup
TIRAMISU// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur
RASPBERRY JAM BOMBOLINI/ Italian doughnut, with fruit jams, and chocolate ganache, then rolls them in sugar and spices like anise and cardamom
AMARETTO RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
LEMONCELLO CREAM PIE/ crispy phyllo butter crust base, lemon zest
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Queso fundido// Oaxacan cheese, mexican chorizo, pico de gallo, served with chips (MEXICO)
Empanadas// flour dough filled with your choice of (cheese, beef OR chicken) served with chive jalapeno aioli (LATIN)
CEVICHE// citrus cured white fish ,choclo (Peruvian corn), red onions, yellow pepper
CACHAPAS// sweet yellow corn mini pancakes with Hand cheese (Venezuelan spin of mozzarela cheese)/ fresh cream/ chives. (VENEZUELA/COLOMBIA)
COXINHA (Brazllian Croquets)// Deep fry creamy bechamel (mushrooms or chicken) dough/ served with Chives jalapeno aioli. (BRASIL)
LANGOSTINOS EN CREMA DE AJI AMARILLO// Prawns with creamy aji pepper sauce. PERUVIAN
CAMARONES A AL DIABLA// pan seared shrimps tossed in garlic guajillo-chipotle sauce, served with chips
CROCANTE DE MORCILLA// blood sausage wrapped with phyllo dough/ served with guacamole sauce (guasacaca). MODERN LATIN CUISINE
RABO ENCENDIO (Oxtail voulevant) low and slow braised oxtail in a rich beef-wine demi-glace, serve in pastry cups. CUBAN
JALAPENO POPPERS/ deep fry cheese and chorizo mixture, with lime and cilantro sauce (MEXICO)
FRESH GUAC// Hass, tomato, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. served with chips (MEXICO)
SHRIMP OR FISH AGUACHILE// cucumber, red onions, avocado, cilantro, in spicy chilled serrano green broth (MEXICO)
Street corn salad// Spinach and kale, chilled roasted corn, cotija cheese and chipotle dressing
BEETS AND POTATO SALAD// cilantro and orange dressing, crispy corn bits (VENEZUELA)
CANCUN SALAD// lettuces tomato, pickle red onions with candied tajin peanuts (MEXICO)
TORTILLA SOUP// chicken or vegetables broth (MEXICO)
ENSALADA DE GALLINA// shredded chicken golden yukon potato salad, carrots/ peas, green apples, mustard chive aioli. VENEZUELAN
ROASED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CREAM (Crema de auyama)// olive oil fry bread and cream fresh. (VENEZUELAN)
PIZCA ANDINA//Traditional soup from los Andes, Venezuela. Chicken broth, chicken, corn, potatoes, milk, green onion, vegetables
ENSALADA DE PALMITO// palm heart, avocado salad (VENEZUELAN- COLOMBIA)
FOSFORERA/ Seafood soup, Crab, shrimp, mussels, squid, vegetables, intense seafood broth (CARIBBEAN ISLANDS)
Barbacoa// low and slow braised beef in guajillo pepper and Mexican spices sauce. (MEXICO)
CHULETAS AL PASTOR// roasted pork chops, pineapple and Guajillo chiles sauce (Mexico)
SEAFOOD PAELLA// Scallops, prawns, chicken, mussel, chorizo cook with rice in seafood-saffron broth/ roasted red peppers and sweet peas
SEAFOOD BIRRIA// Seafood stew, prawns, mussels, scallops, squid, octopus in mixture of spices and peppers (MEXICO)
CHILES RELLENOS // stuffed poblano peppers with Oaxaca cheese, battered with Modelo beer, and deep fried. Topped with charred tomato salsa and crema (MEXICAN/VEGETARIAN)
CHAUFA// Peruvian style fried rice, choose 4 ingredients (Chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops, wild mushrooms, hardy vegetables)/ eggs, carrots, vegetables (PERU) (VEGETARIAN CHOICE)
ASADO NEGRO/ Slow roasted beef with dark, rich raw brown sugar and molasses sauce. (VENEZUELAN)
VENEZUELAN LASAGNA/ Sheets of fresh pasta/ ground beef, pork or turkey/ tomato sauce/ mozzarella cheese/ asiago cheese/ Romano cheese/ bechamel sauce (VENEZUELA) (ASK VEG CHOICE)
PICAHNA// Fire roasted Brazilian steak, served with guacamole sauce (BRASIL) BEST STEAK EVER!!
SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// Yellow rice/ wild rice/ quinoa/ Black Beans/ Roasted zucchini/ Asparagus/ broccoli/ Baby potatoes in butter and herbs/ fry yucca sticks/ root mash/ honey glazed carrot/ arepitas con nata (corn meail cake with venezuelan sour cream)
CARNITAS VERDES// Roaster pork butt with tomatillo salsa
Churros// dip fried yucca and potato dough, served with Mexican chocolate sauce or melao (raw brown sugar sauce) (MEXICAN)
Majarete// sweet corn meal and pinapple cake with dark brown sugar sauce. (VENEZUELAN)
Picarones// squash and sweet potato bunuelos (Latin donuts), served with aromatic brown sugar- orange sauce. (PERU)
BIENMESABE (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (VENEZUELA)
FLAN// Classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (LATIN)
TAMALITOS// Sweet corn cake, wrapped in corn husk, with pina colada pineapple sauce (MEXICAN)
PLATANITOS DONA FLOR// Granma recipe of roasted sweet plantain braised with coca-cola and sweet spices sauce. (CHEF RECIPE)
BREAD PUDDING// Dulce de leche brioche bread pudding drizzle with rum cream anglaise (LATIN)
PINA COLADA TEMBLEQUE// Tropical coconut and pineapple creamy custard with rum syrup. and vanilla whipped cream (CARIBBEAN)
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Gambas al ajillo// sizzling shrimp with garlic/sherry sauce. served with toast
Melitzanosalata// Greek style fired roasted eggplant, garlic and pepper dip with grilled pita bread
GALICIAN OCTOPUS// grilled octopus, garlic spicy smoked paprika oil. And potato mousse
PINCHOS MORUNOS// choose 1 ( beef, pork, chorizo, or chicken) skewer with mojo Isleno verde
PIQUILLOS RELLENOS// stuffed Spaniard red peppers your choice of (cod/shrimp/chorizo/ mushrooms) with creamy piquillo sauce
EMPANADA GALLEGA// puff pastry dough filled with your choice of (Spinach/cheese, beef OR chicken) served with smoked paprika aioli
CHORIZO EN GABARDINA// Spaniard chorizo wrapped with puff pastry and baked to golden brown delicious
CROQUETAS// creamy bechamel dough, breaded and deep fried. Choice of Serrano ham, Shrimp, chorizo, Shitake mushrooms. Served with Jalapeno aioli
Butternut bisque// with pimenton croutons and honey cream fresh
SOPA CASTELLANA// garlic chicken, saffron broth with egg, Vegetables and fried bread with paprika
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD// Mix greens, cheery tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, kalamata olives, pepperoni, feta cheese, tzatziki dressing
SPRING SALAD// greens, Cherry tomatoes. pickle red onions, cucumber, peaches, Manchego cheese. Sherry vinaigrette
KISIR// Turkish salad/ Fine bulger wheat, chickpeas, golden raisins, almonds, medley peppers, red onions, garlic, pickles, parsley, mustard oil red wine vinaigrette
GAZPACHO// Andalusian chilled tomato, cucumber soup. Perfect for summer season. SUMMER SEASON
CANTALOUPE GAZPACHO// a contemporary version of the traditional chilled tomato soup. Refreshingly delicious. SUMMER SEASON
Seafood paella, Spaniard saffron rice dish with shrimp, scallops, squid, NZ mussels, scallops
SIDES (CHOOSE 2)//Garlic mashed potato/ Grilled polenta, arroz caldozo (Spaniard risotto), Israeli pearled couscous/broccolini, Asparagus, / Green beans/ brussel sprouts
GREEK STUFFED CHICKEN// spinach, artichokes, Kalamata, feta cheese with creamy lemon/dill sauce
GREEK SEAFOOD SAGANAKI// Prawns, octopus, scallops and mussels cooked in tomato, spinach, red pepper flakes, ouzo, topped with feta cheese
BROILED LOBSTER// stuffed with leeks and crispy garlic crumbs
CATCH OF THE DAY// with clams, pan seared fresh caught with salsa verde (butter parsley seafood sauce)
SURF AND TURF// pan roasted fillet mignon, grilled Galician octopus, piquillo creamy sauce
LAMB CHOPS, Roasted to perfection, served to temperature, and Green mojo isleno drizzel
FILET MIGNON// cooked to perfection served with mojo Isleno rojo
Flan// Spanish custard creamy and deliciously addictive
Chocolate mousse// with coffee cream anglaise
Crema catalana// creamy custard with hints of orange peel and cinnamon, with caramelized cristal sugar on top
LAVA CAKE// rich molten chocolate center lava
BAKLAVA CHEESE CAKE// walnuts , and pasticcio crispy phyllo shell, with creamy citrus essent, and cheese creamy filling
LOUKOUMADES// Greek style fry donuts, almond-fig filling with rose/honey syrup
BAGHRIR/ Moroccan yeast pancake dressed with fruit compote and butter honey syrup
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