Chef Tye Nielsen
Personal Chef In TemeculaMy culinary journey began at a young age, growing up in the heart of restaurants within my family's establishment. As I pursued my passion for the culinary arts, I attended the Illinois Institute of Art Chicago, where I honed my skills and absorbed every ounce of knowledge available.
Throughout my career, I've explored every facet of the food service industry, from fast-food joints to fine dining, and from bartending to serving. Over the years, I've had the privilege of managing several establishments, playing a crucial role in their success and transformation from the very beginning to rebranding stages. My expertise in operations and menu development has enabled me to create popular and thriving culinary destinations.
However, my true forte lies in my ability to deeply understand and connect with my clients. This enables me to craft truly unique and unforgettable dining experiences tailored to their preferences and desires. Whether it's a fun and creative menu for a friend's night out or a mouthwatering BBQ gathering, I infuse my culinary expertise to delight and satisfy every palate.
On the other hand, when it comes to fine dining experiences, I excel at crafting extraordinary dishes that leave a lasting impression on clients and even impress bosses with their refined flavors and presentation.
In every culinary venture I embark on, I strive to bring joy, satisfaction, and a sense of culinary adventure to everyone I serve. With a passion for creating memorable dining moments, I am always eager to take on new challenges and exceed expectations.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
To tap into creativity, trigger amusement and wonder, and share extraordinary experiences.
I learned to cook at...
Caesars entertainment was a large portion of my professional development; however, I’ve never turned down an opportunity to learn from a friend.
A cooking secret...
Is love and emotion, my best meals have come from joy and passion to create a memorable experience.
My menus
Grilled Corn Dip - Street style Corn, Blue Corn Tortillas, Tajin,
Stuffed Paccheri Pasta - Three Cheese, Basil, Blistered Tomato, Balsamic, Green Onion
Stuffed Mushrooms - Spinach, Artichoke, Goat Cheese
Classic Bruschetta - Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Balsamic
Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta - Zucchini, Squash, Onion, Tomato, Balsamic, Garlic, Basil
Fried Polenta - Goat Cheese, Spinach, Charred Tomato Marinara
Roasted Tomato Bisque - Parmesan Cheese, Basil Cream
Caprese Salad - Fresh mozzarella, Basil, Heirloom Tomato, Arugula
Berry salad - Spring Mix Greens, Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Candied Pecan
Roasted Corn Chowder - Corn, Cilantro, Heirloom Tomato
Citrus Avocado Salad - Avocado, Oranges, Grape Fruit, Manchego Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Poached Pear Salad - Blue Cheese, Arugula, Walnuts
Mini Cheese Lasagna - Alfredo Sauce, Garlic Scented Spinach, Asiago, Fresh Mozzarella
Stuffed Chicken Alfredo - Kale, Parmesan, Garlic, Fettuccini Pasta,
Grilled Vegetable Tower - Portobello Mushroom, Red Pepper, Onion, Squash, Zucchini, Basil, Balsamic, Charred Tomato Marinara
Seared Salmon - Roasted Potatoes, Chimichurri, Tomato Relish
Beef Tenderloin Filet - Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Rosemary Infused Red Wine Reduction
White Bean Cassoulet - Tomato, Garlic, Onion, Roasted Fennel
Root Vegetable Au Vin - Turnip, Rutabaga, Carrot, Parsnip, White Wine
Pasta Primavera- Asparagus, Tomatoes, Spinach, Mushrooms, Garlic Cream
Braised Mushroom - Parmesan Risotto, Grilled Char
Chocolate Mousse Trifle
Croisant Bread Pudding - Carmel, Chocolate,
Creme Brulee - Chantilly Cream
Carmel Dutch Apple - Vanilla Gelato
Classic Tiramisu - Espresso, Chantilly Cream, Chocolate
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Butter Poached Lobster - Cioppino style Fennel Seafood broth, Crab, Shrimp
Beef Short Rib Style Osso Bucco - Parmesan Gnocchi, Garlic Spinach
Stuffed Paccheri Pasta - Three Cheese, Basil, Blistered Tomato, Balsamic, Green Onion
Classic Bruschetta - Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Balsamic
Panzanella Salad - Heirloom Tomatoes, Onions, Arugula, Focaccia
Caprese Salad - Fresh mozzarella, Basil, Heirloom Tomato, Arugula
Citrus Avocado Salad - Avocado, Oranges, Grape Fruit, Radish, Candied Walnuts, Manchego Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Mini Cheese Lasagna - Alfredo Sauce, Garlic Scented Spinach, Asiago, Fresh Mozzarella
Stuffed Chicken Alfredo - Kale, Parmesan, Garlic, Fettuccini Pasta,
Grilled Vegetable Tower - Portobello Mushroom, Red Pepper, Onion, Squash, Zucchini, Basil, Balsamic, Charred Tomato Marinara
Beef Short Rib Rigatoni Pasta - Portobello Alfredo Sauce, Asparagus tips, Sundried Tomatoes
Seafood Pasta - Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, Crab, Saffron Tomato Butter Sauce, Cappellini Pasta
Seared Salmon - Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Citrus Fennel Salad,
Chateaubriand - Garlic Confit, Mushrooms, Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Potatoes
Tiramisu Semifreddo - Sponge Cake, Espresso, Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Chocolate Mousse Trifle
Lemon Zabaione - Fresh Berries
Godiva Creme Brulee - Chantilly Cream
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Grilled Shimp gazpacho - Grapes, Champagne, Tomato, Onions, Cilantro, Cucumber
Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta - Zucchini, Squash, Onion, Tomato, Balsamic, Garlic, Basil
Shrimp Ceviche - Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lemmon, Lime
Grilled Corn Dip - Street style Corn, Corn Tortillas, Tajin,
Crab and Avocado - Cilantro, Lime, Red Onion
Caesar Salad - Garlic Crostini, Parmesan Cheese
Citrus Avocado Salad - Avocado, Oranges, Grapefruit, Manchego Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Chipotle Wedge - Chipotle Ranch, Roasted Corn, Cherry Tomato, Avocado
Seared Salmon - Roasted Potatoes, Chimichurri, Tomato Relish
Blackened Shrimp Tacos - Chipotle Mayo, Cabbage, Chilies
Grilled Chicken Mole - Chilies, Cilantro
Short Rib Mole - Polenta, Pickled Radish
Chile Lime Shrimp and Lobster Scampi - Roasted Corn, Nopales, Cilantro
Rockfish Veracruz Style - Olives, Chilies, Tomato, Vegetable Slaw
Chili Dusted Filet - Polenta Cake, Nopales
Chocolate Mousse Trifle
Croisant Bread Pudding - Carmel, Chocolate,
Carmel Flan - Whipped Cream
Tequila Lime Zabaione - Fresh Berries
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Butter Poached Lobster - Cioppino style Fennel Seafood broth, Crab, Shrimp
Stuffed Paccheri Pasta - Three Cheese, Basil, Blistered Tomato, Balsamic, Green Onion
Stuffed Mushrooms - Spinach, Artichoke, Goat Cheese
Grilled Octopus - Lemon, Garlic, Oregano
Blackened Shrimp - Cous Cous, Parmesan, Spinach, Artichokes
Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta - Zucchini, Squash, Onion, Tomato, Balsamic, Garlic, Basil
Fried Polenta - Goat Cheese, Spinach, Charred Tomato Marinara
Panzanella Salad - Heirloom Tomatoes, Onions, Arugula, Focaccia
Caprese Salad - Fresh mozzarella, Basil, Heirloom Tomato, Arugula
Greek Salad - Tomato, Feta, Arugula, Oregano Pesto, Red Onion
Poached Pear Salad - Prosciutto, Blue Cheese, Arugula, Walnuts
Caesar Salad - Garlic Crostini, Parmesan Cheese
Berry salad - Spring Mix Greens, Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Candied Pecan,
Beet Salad - Baby Beets, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Candied Orange, Orange Vinaigrette
Citrus Avocado Salad - Avocado, Oranges, Grapefruit, Manchego Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Vesuvio Style - Rosemary, Lemon, Fried Potato, Spinach, Wild Mushroom Risotto
Stuffed Chicken Alfredo - Kale, Parmesan, Garlic, Fettuccini Pasta,
Beef Short Rib Rigatoni Pasta - Portobello Alfredo Sauce, Asparagus tips, Sundried Tomatoes
Seafood Pasta - Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, Crab, Saffron Tomato Butter Sauce, Cappellini Pasta
Seared Salmon - Roasted Potatoes, Chimichurri, Tomato Relish
Chateaubriand - Garlic Confit, Mushrooms, Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Potatoes
Seafood Diablo - Lobster, Shrimp, Crab, Spicy Marinara
Beef Short Rib Style Osso Bucco - Parmesan Risotto, Garlic Spinach
Rack of Lamb - Vesuvio Potatoes, Mint Pesto, Grilled Char
Sea Bass - Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Haricots Verts, Tomato Butter Sauce
Spiced Rubbed Filet - Oregano, Roasted Garlic, Sun Dried Tomato, Lemon Potatoes, Spinach, Red Onion
Beef Tenderloin Filet with Butter Poached Lobster Tail - Fondant Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Lobster Cream
Tiramisu Semifreddo - Sponge Cake, Espresso, Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Chocolate Mousse Trifle
Croisant Bread Pudding - Carmel, Chocolate,
Cheese Cake - Seasonal Flavor of your choice with Chantilly Cream and Anglaise
Creme Brulee - Chantilly Cream
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Lobster Bisque - Butter Poached Lobster, Cognac Cream
Crab and Srimp Bisque - Crab Cake, Jumbo Shrimp
French Onion Soup - Gruyere, Fried Onion
Citrus Avocado Salad - Avocado, Oranges, Grape Fruit, Radish, Candied Walnuts, Manchego Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Tuna Nicoise Salad - Potato, Olives, Egg, Tomato, Green Beans,
Poached Pear Salad - Prosciutto, Blue Cheese, Arugula, Walnuts
French Bistro Salad - Tarragon, Chives, Lemon, Pickled Onion, Walnuts
Ratatouille - Tomato, Squash, Zucchini, Onion, Eggplant, Roasted Garlic
Duck - Seared Duck Breast, Candied Orange Peel, Duck Confit, Cassoulet, Haricots Verts
Beef Bourguignon - Burgundy, Root Vegetables, Mushrooms, Dauphinois Potatoes
Chateaubriand - Garlic Confit, Mushrooms, Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Potatoes
Coq-Au-Vin - Chicken Thigh, Bacon, Mushrooms, Roasted Root Vegetables
Seared Salmon Beurre Blanc - Asparagus, Pommes Frites,Tomato Beurre Blanc
Chocolate Mousse Trifle
Croisant Bread Pudding - Carmel, Chocolate,
Lemon Zabaione - Fresh Berries
Godiva Creme Brulee - Chantilly Cream
Crepes a L'orange - Orange Peel, Grand Marnier
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Grilled Corn Dip - Street style Corn, Blue Corn Tortillas, Tajin,
Stuffed Paccheri Pasta - Three Cheese, Basil, Blistered Tomato, Balsamic, Green Onion
Classic Bruschetta - Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Balsamic
Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta - Zucchini, Squash, Onion, Tomato, Balsamic, Garlic, Basil
French Onion Soup - Gruyere, Fried Onion
Chicken Saty - Sweet Soy, Chilies, Cilantro
Panzanella Salad - Heirloom Tomatoes, Onions, Arugula, Focaccia
Caprese Salad - Fresh mozzarella, Basil, Heirloom Tomato, Arugula
Caesar Salad - Garlic Crostini, Parmesan Cheese
Wedge Salad - Blue Cheese, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion
Roasted Corn Chowder - Corn, Cilantro, Heirloom Tomato
Citrus Salad - Oranges, Grapefruit, Radish, Candied Walnuts, Manchego Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Orange Salad - Ginger Dressing, Carrots, Romaine Lettuce, Onion, Wonton, Oranges, Radish
Mini Cheese Lasagna - Alfredo Sauce, Garlic Scented Spinach, Asiago, Fresh Mozzarella
Stuffed Chicken Alfredo - Kale, Parmesan, Garlic, Fettuccini Pasta,
Seared Salmon - Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Citrus Fennel Salad,
Beef Short Rib Rigatoni Pasta - Portobello Ragu Sauce, Asparagus tips, Sundried Tomatoes
Beef Bourguignon - Burgundy, Root Vegetables, Mushrooms, Roasted Potatoes
Beef Tenderloin Filet with Butter Poached Lobster Tail - Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Rosemary Infused Red Wine Reduction, Scampi Butter
Stuffed Chicken Mole - Chilies, Cilantro
Chateaubriand - Garlic Confit, Mushrooms, Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts
Chocolate Mousse Trifle
Croisant Bread Pudding - Carmel, Chocolate,
Lemon Zabaione - Fresh Berries
Cheese Cake - Seasonal Flavor of your choice with Chantilly Cream and Anglaise
Creme Brulee - Chantilly Cream
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Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta - Zucchini, Squash, Onion, Tomato, Balsamic, Garlic, Basil
Poached Lobster - Cioppino style Fennel Seafood broth, Crab, Shrimp
Crab and Ahi Tuna Poki - Avocado, Ahi Tuna, Crab, Chives, Cilantro, Lime
Grilled Shimp gazpacho - Grapes, Champagne, Tomato, Onions, Cilantro, Cucumber
Chicken Tostadas - Chipotle, Chicken, Pickled Vegetables, Mini Tostada Chip
Berry salad - Spring Mix Greens, Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Candied Pecan
Wedge Salad - Blue Cheese, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion
Citrus Avocado Salad - Avocado, Oranges, Grapefruit, Radish, Candied Walnuts, Manchego Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Beef Tenderloin Filet with Butter Poached Lobster Tail - Fondunt Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Lobster Cream
Chilean Sea Bass - Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Haricots Verts, Tomato Butter Sauce
Beef Tenderloin Filet Oscar with Red Crab- Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Rosemary Infused Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Tomato Hollandaise
Seafood Pasta - Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, Crab, Saffron Tomato Butter Sauce, Cappellini Pasta
Chile Lime Shrimp and Lobster Scampi - Roasted Corn, Nopales, Cilantro
Chili Dusted Filet - Blackened Shrimp, Polenta Cake, Nopales
Cheesecake in your choice of flavor - Double chocolate mousse, Pumpkin, Vanilla, or Carmel
Carmel Dutch Apple - Vanilla Gelato
Croisant Bread Pudding - Carmel, Chocolate,
Creme Brulee - Chantilly Cream
Chocolate Mousse Trifle
Lemon Zabaione - Fresh Berries
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Beef Short Rib Style Osso Bucco - Parmesan Gnocchi, Garlic Spinach
Crab and Ahi Tuna Tar-Tar - Avocado, Ahi Tuna, Crab, Chives, Cilantro, Lime, Wontons
Lobster Bisque - Butter Poached Lobster, Cognac Cream
Crab and Srimp Bisque - Crab Cake, Jumbo Shrimp
French Onion Soup - Gruyere, Fried Onion
Lobster Cocktail- Lemon Confit, Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce
Berry salad - Spring Mix Greens, Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Candied Pecan, Manchego Cheese
Citrus Avocado Salad - Avocado, Oranges, Grape Fruit, Radish, Candied Walnuts, Manchego Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad - Garlic Crostini, Parmesan Cheese
Blood Poached Pear Salad - Prosciutto, Blue Cheese, Arugula, Walnuts
Wedge Salad - Blue Cheese, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion
Stuffed Chicken Alfredo - Kale, Parmesan, Garlic, Fettuccini Pasta,
Seared Salmon - Roasted Potatoes, Chimichurri, Tomato Relish
Braised Short Rib - Asparagus, Roasted Potatoes, Crispy Onion,
Beef Tenderloin Filet with Butter Poached Lobster Tail - Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Rosemary Infused Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Tomato Hollandaise
Prime Rib Roast - Garlic studded and Herb Crusted, with Beef Au Jus
Beef Tenderloin Filet Oscar with Red Crab- Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Rosemary Infused Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Tomato Hollandaise
Seared Ribeye - Garlic Mushrooms, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Tiramisu Semifreddo - Sponge Cake, Espresso, Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Carmel Dutch Apple Pie
Croisant Bread Pudding - Carmel, Chocolate,
Lemon Zabaione - Fresh Berries
Godiva Creme Brulee - Chantilly Cream
Tiramisu Cheesecake - Sponge Cake, Espresso, Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Whipped Cream
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