Chef Monica Maggio

Chef At Home In Alpharetta

As a Chef, Chef Consultant, Top Trusted and Most Dependable Culinary Health Coach, I have always been passionate about healthy good food.

In 2005 I attended the cooking course of chef Igles Corelli, Michelin stars Italian master chef, responsible for the professional cooking training of Gambero Rosso. (1)

At the same time, under the guidance of Corelli, I made numerous visits to the best European restaurants to know and learn the most refined and exclusive recipes.

In 2006 I started my activity as a chef in my Farmhouse in the Province of Modena (Italy).

In parallel to the catering activity, I have also started a production activity of healthy plant foods that has immediately jumped internationally to the top of quality production.

I’m not only a chef, running an innovative farm I have acquired a sound experience in food production also: I am able to make many varieties of cheese, beer, wine, balsamic vinegar, cider, preserves, fermented and probiotic foods from scratch. I can evaluate and choose the ingredients with the expertise that only a producer has because I know the production and breeding processes.

My activity has won numerous quality awards: Gambero Rosso's Foodies(2) 2012 and 2015 as the most innovative one. Multiple magazines and televisions have published articles and filmed broadcasts about my recipes and products. I took part in many Slow Food events, cooking, giving Food Classes and speeches.

Among my clients, I had the most prestigious 5-star luxury hotels (3) and among my admirers, customers and fans several famous Michelin-starred chefs: Gualtiero Marchesi, Igles Corelli, Massimiliano Alaimo, Heston Blumenthal, Antonio Guida, Bruno Barbieri, Massimo Bottura, and many others; with some of whom I collaborated in the organization of international events.

The strict collaboration with Massimo Bottura, considered among the three best ones in Italy and worldwide, was another significant achievement.

For me, cooking is...

Communicating an idea of good.

I learned to cook at...

I attended the cooking course of chef Igles Corelli, Michelin stars Italian chef, responsible for the professional cooking training of Gambero Rosso

A cooking secret...

A deep scientific knowledge of ingredients and processes.

My menus

The Secret Life of Plants (Vegan)

STARTER

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Panzanella ( Tomato, Cucumber, Spring Onion, Basil, Bread, Basil, and Olive Oil, Salad)

Bruschette al Pomodoro (Tomato and Basil Croutons) with Olives

Eggplant Crispy Cutlets

FIRST COURSE

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Crema di Zucca ( Pumpkin Soup)

Mozzarella (Vegan) in Carrozza

Vegan Squash Blossoms Lasagne

MAIN COURSE

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Fagioli all'Uccelletto (Tuscan Style Stuffed White Beans with Tomatoes, Bay Leaves and Sage) and Florentine Rosemary Flatbread

Chickpeas Burger with Spring Salad and Vegan Cheese

Crispy Tofu Marinara with Capers and Olives

DESSERT

All inclusive

Almond Chocolat Lava Cake

Coconut Vegan Tiramisu

Vegan Crepes with Hazelnut Cream and Coffe Sauce

Italian Best Tradition

STARTER

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Involtini di Melanzane (Eggplant Rolls)

Bruschette al Pomodoro (Tomato and Basil Croutons)

Caprese Finger Food

Gnocco Fritto con Prosciutto di Parma e Composta di Ciliegie (Crispy Fried Dough wit Parma Ham and Cherry Sauce)

Eggplant Parmigiana

FIRST COURSE

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Linguine ai Funghi ( Linguine with Mushrooms)

Black Tortelloni with Shellfish Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Ossobuco Milanese

Livornese Cod Fillets

Cuttlefish in their Ink

Milanese Cutlet With Potato Puree

DESSERT

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Tiramisu

Biscotti di Prato (Tuscan Style Cookies) with Vinsanto

Panna Cotta with Berries

Almond Cookies with Zabaione

Fruit Pie Crust

Italian Taste at Top

STARTER

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Baccalà mantecato (Creamy Codfish)

Bruschette al Pomodoro (Tomato and Basil Croutons)

Heirloom Tomato Tartare, Pesto Pearls, Burrata Cheese

Jumbo shrimps Tartare, Lemon Infusion, Sweet Mint Flavored Baby Squash Julienne

Crispy Squash Flowers stuffed with Burrata Cheese, Cantabric Sea Anchovies and Basil Sorbetto

FIRST COURSE

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Red Beet Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Blue Cheese Sauce and Bitter Chicories

Smoked Duck Ravioli with Orange Sauce

Carnaroli Risotto with Modena Balsamic Vinegar aged 60 years and Parmigiano Reggiano Aged 40 months

Cacciucco Livornese (Tuscan Fish Soup) Gently Simmered in a Glass Jar with Buckwheat Croutons

MAIN COURSE

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Black Linguini with Lobster Sauce and Lobster

Pasture Raised Label Rouge Chicken Cannoli with Spinach and Goat Cheese in Pinot Blanc Sauce

Pasture Raised Angus Filet Mignon with 60 Years Aged Balsamic Vinegar and Sauteed Baby Green Beans

Branzino all'Acqua Pazza (Seabass with Herbs and Confit Tomatoes) with Potato Millefeuille

DESSERT

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Tiramisu

Zuppa Inglese

Biscotti di Prato (Tuscan Style Cookies) with Vinsanto

Almond Chocolat Lava Cake

Choux with Creme Chantilly and Raspberries

Caramelized Puff Pastry with Lemon Cream and Strawberries

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Chef Monica's reviews

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Chef Monica was incredible!! This was such a fun experience and girls night. 10/10 Recommend!!!!

Monica was amazing! Every dish was incredible and truly unique. We loved this experience and would have her again!

She did a wonderful job! The Buckwheat pasta was the stand out dish and she was very professional.

Monica was wonderful! Her communication beforehand and helping select the perfect menu was fantastic! She made very high quality dishes with seasonal ingredients and representative of the Italian cuisine. She was so informative of the history of the dishes and excited pained everything she was making. We had happy bellies and happy hearts. I would definitely recommend her for your special day! Grazie!

Simply put, Monica was amazing. The presentation, the taste, the communication leading up to the dinner, etc, etc, was all incredible. We could not have had a more delicious, more memorable dinner. It was a special night that will not soon be forgotten by all of our friends who attended. Thank you, Monica, for making my wife’s birthday dinner so special. Can’t wait until next time!

Chef Monica was incredible. Every dish was incredibly delicious and the wine pairings she suggested were perfect. Chef Monica was professional and her dishes were unusual but fantastic. Can’t wait to do it again.

Monica is an amazing woman of character. Very engaging, and very thorough. The food was extremely authentic, and opened my eyes to how Italian food is supposed to taste. Also, she is very funny, and cracked a couple of jokes. Loved it! I am excited to use her again for an amazing time! Thank you for accommodating me, and making this night an amazing night for the love of my life. Thank you.

Chef Monica gave our family an amazing dinning experience.

Simply incredible

Chef Monica was fantastic. It is truly authentic Italian food. We could barely move afterwards from being so full. She is charming and engaging and is passionate about her craft. We would highly recommend her to anyone wanting the very best Italy can offer.