Chef Tamara Womack
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I love cooking all types of food and sharing my passion through the food I cook.
I always said that it was my Easy Bake Oven that got me hooked on cooking. From there it expanded to my mother's kitchen and my search for cooking knowledge grew the more I cooked. Cooking comes natural to me and I love to share that passion with my clients.
I have been a co-owner at a Chicago-Style Pizzeria in Texas, to a chef for a fraternity house, and a personal chef to my clients in the Chicago area.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
a way for me to get creative with food and to experiment with flavors.
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook in my mom's kitchen. My love and knowledge for grew the more I cooked. I graduated from the United States Personal Academy in 2006.
A cooking secret...
Is using the freshest ingredients I can purchase and adding a little love in each recipe I create.
My menus
Baked Goat Cheese in Tomato Sauce served with Rustic Bread
Gougeres ~ Parmesan, Cheddar, or Bleu Cheese
Mussels a la Mariniere
Mushroom Tartlets
Baked Brie with Crusty Bread and Crackers
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Pommes Frites with Dipping Sauce
Mini Croque Monsieur’s
French Charcuterie Board
Gruyere, Mushroom, & Caramelized Onion Tartlets
Acapulco Shrimp Cocktail
Goat Cheese with Herbs, Olive Oil, and Lemon Zest on Sliced Baguette
White Bean, Rosemary, Tomato and Olive Bruschetta
Salad Nicoise - An Abundant Platter of Grilled Tuna, Cherry Tomato, Steamed Dill New Potatoes, Boiled Eggs, Fresh Green Beans and Kalamata Olives, Set Atop Greens and Drizzled with Dijon Vinaigrette
Baked French Onion Soup
Pistou Soup
Roasted Beet Salad with Bleu Cheese and Spring Mix
Asparagus Salad – Tender Asparagus, Roasted Red Bell Pepper on Greens with a Lemon Vinaigrette
Lyonnaise Salad Spring Mix with Baked Goat Cheese and White Wine Vinaigrette
Classic Bouillabaisse
Beef Bourguignonne
Cognac Shrimp with Beurre Blanc
Herb Crusted Salmon
Brochettes de Fruits de Mar ~ Mixed grill from the sea: Skewers of prawns, scallops, and salmon with grilled oysters, served with Beurre Blanc
Poulet de Provencal ~ Bone – In Chicken Breasts baked with mushrooms, onion, & white wine then topped with Gruyere cheese
Marseilles Shrimp Stew ~ Large tender Shrimp with hint of fragrant Saffron & garlic French toasts for dipping
French Cassolet ~ made with chicken, garlic sausage, white beans, & veggies
Steak Au Poivre
Linguini with Clams, & Chiles In White Wine
Salmon en Papillote with White Wine, Burst Small Tomatoes & fresh herbs
Crepes with Lemon Filling with Fresh Raspberries
Classic Crème Puffs
Apple Galette with house made Vanilla Ice Cream
Napoleons with Raspberry Mousse
Berries in Prosecco Gel
Fruit Tart – Homemade Lemon Curd and Topped with assorted glazed fresh fruit
Chocolate Pots de Crème
Crème Brulee ~ Classic or Lemon
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Crab Cakes with Jezebel Sauce
Baked Goat Cheese in Tomato Sauce served with Rustic Bread
Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Cocktail Sauce & Remoulade Sauce
Grilled Shrimp with Smoked Chile Butter
Chicken Lettuce Wraps ~ Fresh Ginger, Purple Basil, Lime Zest Sided with Butter Bibb Lettuce Leaves
Herb Goat Cheese & Roasted Garlic Crostini
Caramelized Onion Tartlets
Cheese Fondue with Crusty Breads and Veggies
Baked Brie with Crusty Bread and Crackers
Brie & Raspberry Tartlets
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Apricot Canapés ~ Dried apricots stuffed with blue cheese & drizzled with honey
Gruyere, Mushroom, & Caramelized Onion Tartlets
Mediterranean Mezze ~ Classic Hummus, Tapenade, & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita Chips
Ceviche ~ Lime cooked seafood come together in a light sauce of oranges, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and avocados for this spectacular ceviche, served with tortilla chips
Bruschetta
Tapenade Pizzettes Mushroom, Bacon, & Parmesan
Layered Mediterranean Cheese Terrine ~ Layers Of Herb & Garlic Flavored Cream With Layer Of Pesto And A Layer Of Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Served With Assorted Crackers & Crostini
Spinach Artichoke Dip With Homemade Pita Chips
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Greek Stuffed Mushrooms
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates With Balsamic Glaze
Italian Gougeres With Marinara
Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Marinated Feta and Kalamata Olives
Sun-Dried Tomato, Scallion, & Rosemary Goat Cheese Tartlets
Arancini Di Riso with Marinara
Grilled Portobello Mushroom “Fries” with Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
Charcuterie Board
Ahi Tuna Poke
Mini Port Braised Short Rib Sliders with Caramelized Onions
Mussels in White Wine
Heart of Palm Salad
Loaded Wedge Salad with Bleu Chesse Dressing
Baked French Onion Soup
Lyonnaise Salad
Classic French Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad with Bleu Cheese and Spring Mix
House Salad – Mixed Greens, Tomato Wedges, Cucumbers, Sliced Red Onion, Carrot Ribbons, Black Olives, Shaved Parmesan with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Greek Green Salad ~ with Crisp Romaine, Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Olives and more in an Oregano-Red Wine Vinaigrette
Chopped Salad ~ Italian, Southwest, or Greek
Caprese Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
Asparagus Salad – Tender Asparagus, Roasted Red Bell Pepper on Greens with a Lemon Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing
Roasted Tomato & Gorgonzola Soup
Minestrone Soup
Seafood Bisque drizzled with Sherry
Butternut Squash Soup with Pesto Drizzle
Loaded Potato Soup
Marinated Steak Brochette in Lemon and Oregano Sided with a Cool Minted Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Classic Bouillabaisse
Cognac Shrimp with Beurre Blanc
Herb Crusted Salmon
Brochettes de Fruits de Mar ~ Mixed grill from the sea: Skewers of prawns, scallops, and salmon with grilled oysters, served with Beurre Blanc
Seared Baby Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction
Grilled Tequila Shrimp ~ Shrimp marinated in lime, tequila, & cilantro and grilled to perfection. Served with Cilantro Lime Aioli
Mixed Grill – Grilled Steak, Pork Tenderloin, & Chicken served with Dipping Sauces & Drizzles (I can Substitute Shrimp for the Pork Tenderloin OR Chicken}
Bistecca Fiorentina (Marinated Strip Steaks Grilled and Sliced) with an Herb Drizzle
Cedar Planked Salmon
N.Y. Strip Steak with Garlic Herb Butter
Rib-Eye Steaks with Garlic-Herb Butter
Individual Tiramisu
Mango Sorbet with Raspberry Coulis
Apple Galette with house made Vanilla Ice Cream
Napoleons with Raspberry Mousse
Crème Brulee served with fresh Berries and Whipped Creme
Berries in Prosecco Gel
Fruit Tart – Homemade Lemon Curd and Topped with assorted glazed fresh fruit
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Blackberry Puff Tart with Mascarpone Crème
Lemon Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce
Turtle Pie
Molten Lava Cakes with Whipped Crème & Raspberries
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Raspberry Tiramisu
Lindy’s Cheesecake
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Cowboy Nachos
Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos Poppers
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots ~ Choice of with or without Jalapenos, served with Dipping Sauce
Gruyere, Mushroom, & Caramelized Onion Tartlets
Hogs in a Blanket ~ Smoked Keibasa Sausage rolled in Puffed Pastry, served with Dipping Sauces
Cheesy Greek Swirls ~ Puff Pastry layered with Feta, Olives, Spinach, & Greek Herbs & baked until golden brown
Mediterranean Mezze ~ Classic Hummus, Tapenade, & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita Chips
Ceviche ~ Lime cooked seafood come together in a light sauce of oranges, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and avocados for this spectacular ceviche, served with tortilla chips
Tomato Bread ~ Tomato Bread starts out like garlic toast with butter & garlic, is sprinkled with Italian Seasonings, topped with a thin slice of tomato & topped with mozzarella cheese & baked until bubbly
Baked Potato Skins ~ loaded a blend of cheese and bacon crumbles, & sprinkled with green onion, served with Sour Cream
Bruschetta
Tapenade Pizzettes Mushroom, Bacon, & Parmesan
Queso Fundido with Poblano Chile Oil with Tortilla Chips
Caramelized Maui Onion Dip with Potato Chips
Layered Mediterranean Cheese Terrine ~ Layers Of Herb & Garlic Flavored Cream With Layer Of Pesto And A Layer Of Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Served With Assorted Crackers & Crostini
Spinach Artichoke Dip With Homemade Pita Chips
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Greek Stuffed Mushrooms
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates With Balsamic Glaze
Italian Gougeres With Marinara
Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Marinated Feta and Kalamata Olives
Sun-Dried Tomato, Scallion, & Rosemary Goat Cheese Tartlets
Southwest Caesar Salad
Green Salad with Smoky Vinaigrette
House Salad – Mixed Greens, Tomato Wedges, Cucumbers, Sliced Red Onion, Carrot Ribbons, Black Olives, Shaved Parmesan with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Greek Green Salad ~ with Crisp Romaine, Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Olives and more in an Oregano-Red Wine Vinaigrette
Chopped Salad ~ Italian, Southwest, or Greek
Caprese Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
Asparagus Salad – Tender Asparagus, Roasted Red Bell Pepper on Greens with a Lemon Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing
Grilled Chicken Fajita on a Stick served with corn & flour tortillas
Steak & Chicken Kabobs with Veggies
Grilled Tequila Shrimp ~ Shrimp marinated in lime, tequila, & cilantro and grilled to perfection. Served with Cilantro Lime Aioli
Steak Tacos served with Cilantro & Diced Onions, corn & flour tortillas
Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken
Mixed Grill – Grilled Steak, Pork Tenderloin, & Chicken served with Dipping Sauces & Drizzles (I can Substitute Shrimp for the Pork Tenderloin OR Chicken}
Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Grilled Flank Steak with Fruit & Green Tomato Relish
Bistecca Fiorentina (Marinated Strip Steaks Grilled and Sliced) with an Herb Drizzle
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Kebobs with Citrus-Apricot Glaze
Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken Under A Brick
Grilled Salmon with Herbs, Lemon, Peppers, & Tomatoes
Cedar Planked Salmon
Chicken Stuffed with Zucchini, Tomatoes, & Basil
Shrimp Alla Toscana -Shrimp Sautéed with Fresh Garlic, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Capers & Olive Oil. Tossed with Pasta
Smoked Beef Brisket served with Buns & Sauces
Smoked Pulled Pork served with Buns & BBQ Sauce
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
White Chocolate & Blueberry Icebox Dessert
Red, White, & Blue Trifle
Red, White, & Blue Galettes served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Patriotic Dessert
Blueberry, Apple, or Mixed Berry Galette
Berries in Prosecco Gel
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick
Red Velvet Swirl Brownies
Mixed Berry Cobbler
Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries
Individual Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
Chocolate Éclair Icebox Cake
Fruit Tart – Homemade Lemon Curd and Topped with assorted glazed fresh fruit
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Blackberry Puff Tart with Mascarpone Crème
Lemon Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce
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Traditional Spinach and Feta Spanakopita
Grilled Olive Oil Brushed Pita Surrounding A Rich and Robust Hummus
Salad Nicoise - An Abundant Platter of Grilled Tuna, Cherry Tomato, Steamed Dill New Potatoes, Boiled Eggs, Fresh Green Beans and Kalamata Olives, Set Atop Greens and Drizzled with Dijon Vinaigrette
Marinated Steak Brochette in Lemon and Oregano Sided with a Cool Minted Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
Roasted Vegetable Confetti Couscous Accented with Pure Olive Oil, Mint, Lemon and Basil
Galaktobureko (Creamy Custard baked in Flaky Pastry)
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Chicken Lettuce Wraps ~ Fresh Ginger, Purple Basil, Lime Zest Sided with Butter Bibb Lettuce Leaves
Seared Ahi Tuna atop A Crisp Asian Slaw with Chili Lime Aïoli
Hand-Rolled Assortment of Sushi with Pickled Ginger, Soy And Wasabi
Green Tea Creme Brulee with Chocolate Pearls
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Queso Fundido with House Made Tortilla Chips
Grilled Shrimp with Smoked Chile Butter
Southwest Caesar Salad
Spice Rubbed N.Y. Strip Steak Drizzled with Housemade Steak Sauce and Southwest Potato Salad
Mango Sorbet with Raspberry Coulis
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Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Pita Chips
Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Cocktail Sauce & Remoulade Sauce
Loaded Wedge Salad with Bleu Chesse Dressing
Choice of Grilled Rib-Eye OR N.Y. Strip Steaks with Herb-Garlic Butter, Grilled Asparagus, and Twice Baked Potatoes
Individual Tiramisu
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Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze
Baked Goat Cheese in Tomato Sauce served with Rustic Bread
Spanish Salad
Chicken, Spanish Chorizo, Shrimp and Mussel Or Clam Paella
Crema Catalana (Spanish Creme Brulee)
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