My Food
The secret to my cuisine is the melding of international flavours & influences with local ingredients, often prepared with innovative culinary techniques to create my signature style.
Braised Ontario Lamb Shank
Ontario Lamb Shank braised with Red Wine and Purple Plum, Fondant Potatoes, Roasted Acorn Squash and Root Vegetables
Fire Roasted Tomato Soup
Fire Roasted Ripe Tomatoes, Sweet Onion & Thyme blended into a smooth fragrant soup
Herb Crusted Canadian Salmon
Herb Crusted Canadian Salmon, with Mixed Canadian Grains and Creamed Tuscan Kale
Hors d'oeuvres
In addition to the following Hors d’oeuvres regularly served, new inspirations arise throughout the year. A fresh new ingredient at the markets, a delicious aroma, even sometimes just a colour is all it takes to get our mind going.
Buttery Potted Lobster accompanied with Cream Cheese and Whipped into a Light Mousse served in a Crisp Cone [...] Buckwheat Blini Topped With Smoked Trout & Caper Lemon Creme Fraiche [...] Chaka-Fu seasoned Ahi Tuna along with Avocado & Macadamia Nuts in a Black Miniature Cone [...] Seared Tuna with Shichimi Togarashi Crust on a Crisp Lotus Root Chip topped with Scallion Aioli [...] Maple Infused Crisp Salmon Croquettes with a Citrus Scallion Aioli [...] Tender Mildly Spiced Crab Cakes Wrapped in Nori. Served with a Sweet Roasted Pepper Dip [...] Jumbo Wild Caught White Prawns, Simmered in a Fragrant Fresh Coconut & Tomato Masala Sauce [...] Jumbo Wild Caught White Prawns, Simmered in a Medium Spicy Thai Green Curry & Lemongrass Sauce [...]
Cold Seafood
Potted Lobster Mousse
Smoked Trout Blini
Polynesian Ahi Poke
Seared Togarashi Tuna
Hot Seafood
Maple Salmon Croquettes
Nori Wrapped Crab Cakes
Coconut Masala Prawns
Thai Green Curry Prawns
Lightly Smoked Mesquite Chicken on a Wild Rice Buckwheat Blini topped with Candied Bacon & Maple Aioli [...] Ripe Figs With Arugula Wrapped In Niagara Prosciutto And Topped Off With A Rosemary Honey Mascarpone [...] Juicy Sesame Chicken And Crisp Vegetables Served In A Crisp Gingered Phylo Cups [...] Seared Strip Loin With Black Truffle Vinaigrette Atop Tapenade And Arugula On A Crostini [...] Seared Seasoned Duck Breast Served Atop A Ciabatta Crostini Glazed With A Kumquat Vanilla Marmalade [...] Satay Chicken, Fresh Mango And Crisp Vegetable Wrapped In A Tender Rice Paper Wrap [...] Signature Duck Confit with Caramelized Onion, Arugula & Gruyere Cheese on a Thin Flat Bread [...] Italian Sausage on a Tender Roll Topped With Spiced Tomato Catsup, Dijon & Crisp Onions [...] Crispy Samosa’s stuffed with Fragrant Paprika Chicken, served with a Tamarind Dip [...] Coffee & Chocolate Braised Short Rib blended with Lean Ground Beef, served on a Brioche Bun along with a Spiced Tomato Compote [...] Spicy Piri Piri Flame Grilled Chicken in a Black Miniature Cone Topped With Radish Sprouts [...] Tender Seasoned Duck Breast along with Blueberry Shallot Compote and Faux Gras wrapped in a Flakey Puff Pastry [...] Traditional Meat Pie from Lower Canada; Fragrantly Seasoned Pork and Beef in a Tender Flaky Crust [...] Sake And Lemongrass Boneless Short Ribs Served On A Bed Of Lotus Root Frites [...] Spicy Lamb Sausage Wrapped In A Tender Herbed Puff Pastry. Served With A Drambuie Orange Dipping Sauce [...] Spicy Chicken And Thai Basil Pot Stickers Served With A Fresh Ginger Lemon Soy Dip [...]
Cold Meat & Poultry
Mesquite Chicken with Candied Bacon
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Sesame Chicken Cups
Seared Strip Loin Black Truffle Crostini
Seared Duck Breast with Kumquat Marmalade
Satay Chicken Salad Rolls
Hot Meat & Poultry
Duck Confit Flat Bread
Sausage on Brioche Roll
Paprika Chicken Samosas
Braised Short Rib Beef Burger
Piri Piri Chicken Cones
Miniature Duck Wellington’s
Mini Tourtière
Sake Lemongrass Short Ribs
Lamb Merguez Sausage Rolls
Chicken and Basil Potstickers
Tender Sweet Spring Peas Blended with Ricotta Salata in Crisp Phylo Cups [...] Fresh Sweet Mango Wrapped In A Tender Rice Paper Wrap Along With A Host Of Crisp Vegetables. Served With A Spicy Citrus Dip [...] Lemon Ricotta Blini Topped With Citrus Creme Fraiche And Eggplant Caviar [...] Fire Roasted Tomato Along With Leeks & Asparagus On A Flaky Puff Pastry Tart [...] Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Fiore De Latte (Fresh Mozzarella) And Fresh Basil [...] Seasonal Wild Mushrooms Roasted With Port & Thyme Topped With Truffle Pecorino In A Flaky Tart. [...] A Blend Of Ten Vegetables In A Mildly Spiced Samosa. Served With Either A Spicy Cilantro Yoghurt Dip Or A Sweet Tamarind Dip [...] Smoked Artichoke & Chèvre Blended Together and Stuffed Into A Crimini Mushroom Cap [...]
Cold Vegetarian
Spring Pea & Ricotta Salata Cups
Mango Salad Roll
Lemon Ricotta Blini with Eggplant Caviar
Fire Roasted Tomato Tart
Fiore de Latte Stuffed Tomatoes
Hot Vegetarian
Wild Mushroom Tart
Ten Vegetable Samosa
Smoked Artichoke Mushroom Cap
- Seafood Hors d'oeuvres
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Cold Seafood
Potted Lobster Mousse
Buttery Potted Lobster accompanied with Cream Cheese and Whipped into a Light Mousse served in a Crisp Cone [...]
Smoked Trout Blini
Buckwheat Blini Topped With Smoked Trout & Caper Lemon Creme Fraiche [...]
Polynesian Ahi Poke
Chaka-Fu seasoned Ahi Tuna along with Avocado & Macadamia Nuts in a Black Miniature Cone [...]
Seared Togarashi Tuna
Seared Tuna with Shichimi Togarashi Crust on a Crisp Lotus Root Chip topped with Scallion Aioli [...]
Hot Seafood
Maple Salmon Croquettes
Maple Infused Crisp Salmon Croquettes with a Citrus Scallion Aioli [...]
Nori Wrapped Crab Cakes
Tender Mildly Spiced Crab Cakes Wrapped in Nori. Served with a Sweet Roasted Pepper Dip [...]
Coconut Masala Prawns
Jumbo Wild Caught White Prawns, Simmered in a Fragrant Fresh Coconut & Tomato Masala Sauce [...]
Thai Green Curry Prawns
Jumbo Wild Caught White Prawns, Simmered in a Medium Spicy Thai Green Curry & Lemongrass Sauce [...]
- Meat & Poultry Hors d'oeuvres
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Cold Meat & Poultry
Mesquite Chicken with Candied Bacon
Lightly Smoked Mesquite Chicken on a Wild Rice Buckwheat Blini topped with Candied Bacon & Maple Aioli [...]
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Ripe Figs With Arugula Wrapped In Niagara Prosciutto And Topped Off With A Rosemary Honey Mascarpone [...]
Sesame Chicken Cups
Juicy Sesame Chicken And Crisp Vegetables Served In A Crisp Gingered Phylo Cups [...]
Seared Strip Loin Black Truffle Crostini
Seared Strip Loin With Black Truffle Vinaigrette Atop Tapenade And Arugula On A Crostini [...]
Seared Duck Breast with Kumquat Marmalade
Seared Seasoned Duck Breast Served Atop A Ciabatta Crostini Glazed With A Kumquat Vanilla Marmalade [...]
Satay Chicken Salad Rolls
Satay Chicken, Fresh Mango And Crisp Vegetable Wrapped In A Tender Rice Paper Wrap [...]
Hot Meat & Poultry
Duck Confit Flat Bread
Signature Duck Confit with Caramelized Onion, Arugula & Gruyere Cheese on a Thin Flat Bread [...]
Sausage on Brioche Roll
Italian Sausage on a Tender Roll Topped With Spiced Tomato Catsup, Dijon & Crisp Onions [...]
Paprika Chicken Samosas
Crispy Samosa’s stuffed with Fragrant Paprika Chicken, served with a Tamarind Dip [...]
Braised Short Rib Beef Burger
Coffee & Chocolate Braised Short Rib blended with Lean Ground Beef, served on a Brioche Bun along with a Spiced Tomato Compote [...]
Piri Piri Chicken Cones
Spicy Piri Piri Flame Grilled Chicken in a Black Miniature Cone Topped With Radish Sprouts [...]
Miniature Duck Wellington’s
Tender Seasoned Duck Breast along with Blueberry Shallot Compote and Faux Gras wrapped in a Flakey Puff Pastry [...]
Mini Tourtière
Traditional Meat Pie from Lower Canada; Fragrantly Seasoned Pork and Beef in a Tender Flaky Crust [...]
Sake Lemongrass Short Ribs
Sake And Lemongrass Boneless Short Ribs Served On A Bed Of Lotus Root Frites [...]
Lamb Merguez Sausage Rolls
Spicy Lamb Sausage Wrapped In A Tender Herbed Puff Pastry. Served With A Drambuie Orange Dipping Sauce [...]
Chicken and Basil Potstickers
Spicy Chicken And Thai Basil Pot Stickers Served With A Fresh Ginger Lemon Soy Dip [...]
- Vegetarian Hors d'oeuvres
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Cold Vegetarian
Spring Pea & Ricotta Salata Cups
Tender Sweet Spring Peas Blended with Ricotta Salata in Crisp Phylo Cups [...]
Mango Salad Roll
Fresh Sweet Mango Wrapped In A Tender Rice Paper Wrap Along With A Host Of Crisp Vegetables. Served With A Spicy Citrus Dip [...]
Lemon Ricotta Blini with Eggplant Caviar
Lemon Ricotta Blini Topped With Citrus Creme Fraiche And Eggplant Caviar [...]
Fire Roasted Tomato Tart
Fire Roasted Tomato Along With Leeks & Asparagus On A Flaky Puff Pastry Tart [...]
Fiore de Latte Stuffed Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Fiore De Latte (Fresh Mozzarella) And Fresh Basil [...]
Hot Vegetarian
Wild Mushroom Tart
Seasonal Wild Mushrooms Roasted With Port & Thyme Topped With Truffle Pecorino In A Flaky Tart. [...]
Ten Vegetable Samosa
A Blend Of Ten Vegetables In A Mildly Spiced Samosa. Served With Either A Spicy Cilantro Yoghurt Dip Or A Sweet Tamarind Dip [...]
Smoked Artichoke Mushroom Cap
Smoked Artichoke & Chèvre Blended Together and Stuffed Into A Crimini Mushroom Cap [...]
Meals
Each meal menu is designed around each client’s specific preferences, dietary restrictions, and tastes. That said I do not have any set menus to pick and choose from. Below is a sampling of some of the menus I have done in the past. Categorized by the type of event.
SAMPLE MENU – 01
Hors d'oeuvres
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Ripe Figs With Arugula Wrapped In Niagara Prosciutto And Topped Off With A Rosemary Honey Mascarpone [...]
Seared Togarashi Tuna
Seared Tuna with Shichimi Togarashi Crust on a Crisp Lotus Root Chip topped with Scallion Aioli [...]
Duck Confit Flat Bread
Signature Duck Confit with Caramelized Onion, Arugula & Gruyere Cheese on a Thin Flat Bread [...]
Starter
Spring Greens Salad
A mix of Red Oak, Frisse, Arugula, Baby Spinach, & Green Leaf Lettuce served with my Signature Herb Vinaigrette [...]
Entree
Parsley Lemongrass Rack of Lamb
Tender Ontario Rack of Lamb, crusted with a crisp Panko crust infused with Parsley and Lemongrass on a bed of Green Risotto along with Green Beans & Charred Cherry Tomatoes. [...]
Dessert
SAMPLE MENU – 02
Hors d'oeuvres
Fire Roasted Tomato Tart
Fire Roasted Tomato Along With Leeks & Asparagus On A Flaky Puff Pastry Tart [...]
Seared Strip Loin Black Truffle Crostini
Seared Strip Loin With Black Truffle Vinaigrette Atop Tapenade And Arugula On A Crostini [...]
Coconut Masala Prawns
Jumbo Wild Caught White Prawns, Simmered in a Fragrant Fresh Coconut & Tomato Masala Sauce [...]
Starter
Entree
Pan Seared Halibut
Canadian Halibut Pan Seared and finished with Kimchi Butter, with Green Tea Infused Rice, alongside Tender Greens and Seasonal Vegetables. [...]
Dessert
Poached Pear & Ricotta Tart
Ripe Pear poached in Red Wine & Fragrant Spices atop Housemade Ricotta in a Flaky Tart. [...]
Hors d'oeuvres
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Ripe Figs With Arugula Wrapped In Niagara Prosciutto And Topped Off With A Rosemary Honey Mascarpone [...]
Seared Togarashi Tuna
Seared Tuna with Shichimi Togarashi Crust on a Crisp Lotus Root Chip topped with Scallion Aioli [...]
Duck Confit Flat Bread
Signature Duck Confit with Caramelized Onion, Arugula & Gruyere Cheese on a Thin Flat Bread [...]
Starter
Spring Greens Salad
A mix of Red Oak, Frisse, Arugula, Baby Spinach, & Green Leaf Lettuce served with my Signature Herb Vinaigrette [...]
Entree
Parsley Lemongrass Rack of Lamb
Tender Ontario Rack of Lamb, crusted with a crisp Panko crust infused with Parsley and Lemongrass on a bed of Green Risotto along with Green Beans & Charred Cherry Tomatoes. [...]
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Fire Roasted Tomato Tart
Fire Roasted Tomato Along With Leeks & Asparagus On A Flaky Puff Pastry Tart [...]
Seared Strip Loin Black Truffle Crostini
Seared Strip Loin With Black Truffle Vinaigrette Atop Tapenade And Arugula On A Crostini [...]
Coconut Masala Prawns
Jumbo Wild Caught White Prawns, Simmered in a Fragrant Fresh Coconut & Tomato Masala Sauce [...]
Starter
Entree
Pan Seared Halibut
Canadian Halibut Pan Seared and finished with Kimchi Butter, with Green Tea Infused Rice, alongside Tender Greens and Seasonal Vegetables. [...]
Dessert
Poached Pear & Ricotta Tart
Ripe Pear poached in Red Wine & Fragrant Spices atop Housemade Ricotta in a Flaky Tart. [...]
COMING SOON COMING SOON
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Heirllom Tomatoes and Fresh basil atop a bed of Arugula [...] A blend of Crisp Spring Vegetables with Elbow Pasta with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette [...] A mix of Red Oak, Frisse, Arugula, Baby Spinach, & Green Leaf Lettuce served with my Signature Herb Vinaigrette [...] A mix of Chocolate Espresso Brownies topped with fresh Raspberries, Lemon Brulee Tarts, & Chocolate Chip Cookies [...] Southern Fried Chicken Breast with a Creamy Crimini Mushroom Sauce [...] A mix of Tuscan Kale, Golden Beets, Cabbage and other Vegetables in a Tangy Lemon Dressing [...] A Wild Blend of Rice & Grains along with Dried Cranberries, Chick Peas, Fried Onions, & Fresh Herbs [...] Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Hazelnut Tarts, Strawberry Crumble Squares [...] Grilled Chicken topped by a Zesty Cherry Tomato, Caper, & Nicoise Olive Sauce with a pinch of Chili Flakes [...] Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon seasoned with Lemon Zest & Italian Herbs [...] Roasted Fall Vegetables along with Wild & Basmati Rice, and Fresh Herbs [...] A blend of Mixed Tender Greens with Celery, Cucumber, Radish, Carrots, & Cherry Tomatoes with my Signature Herb Vinaigrette [...] Farfalle Pasta with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms and Baby Spinach [...] Roasted Heirloom Carrots, & Sweet Parsnips Maple roasted and served on a bed of Arugula and a Lemon Tahini Drizzle [...] A Moist Pumpkin Molasses Ginger Cake infused with Candied Ginger Chunks and topped with a dollop of Cardamom Butter Cream [...]
Spring Lunch
Flank Steak Tomato Salad
Crisp Vegetable & Pasta Salad
Spring Greens Salad
Mixed Treat Platter
Summer Lunch
Southern Fried Mushroom Chicken
Beet, Kale, & Cabbage Slaw
Mixed Rice & Grain Salad
Cookies, Tarts & Such
Fall Lunch
Chicken Puttanesca
Lemon Herb Salmon
Roasted Vegetable Rice Salad
Green Salad with Vegetables
Winter Lunch
Wild Mushroom & Spinach Salad
Maple Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Salad
Pumpkin Molasses Ginger Cake
- Dinner Parties
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SAMPLE MENU – 01
Hors d'oeuvres
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Ripe Figs With Arugula Wrapped In Niagara Prosciutto And Topped Off With A Rosemary Honey Mascarpone [...]
Seared Togarashi Tuna
Seared Tuna with Shichimi Togarashi Crust on a Crisp Lotus Root Chip topped with Scallion Aioli [...]
Duck Confit Flat Bread
Signature Duck Confit with Caramelized Onion, Arugula & Gruyere Cheese on a Thin Flat Bread [...]
Starter
Spring Greens Salad
A mix of Red Oak, Frisse, Arugula, Baby Spinach, & Green Leaf Lettuce served with my Signature Herb Vinaigrette [...]
Entree
Parsley Lemongrass Rack of Lamb
Tender Ontario Rack of Lamb, crusted with a crisp Panko crust infused with Parsley and Lemongrass on a bed of Green Risotto along with Green Beans & Charred Cherry Tomatoes. [...]
Dessert
SAMPLE MENU – 02Hors d'oeuvres
Fire Roasted Tomato Tart
Fire Roasted Tomato Along With Leeks & Asparagus On A Flaky Puff Pastry Tart [...]
Seared Strip Loin Black Truffle Crostini
Seared Strip Loin With Black Truffle Vinaigrette Atop Tapenade And Arugula On A Crostini [...]
Coconut Masala Prawns
Jumbo Wild Caught White Prawns, Simmered in a Fragrant Fresh Coconut & Tomato Masala Sauce [...]
Starter
Entree
Pan Seared Halibut
Canadian Halibut Pan Seared and finished with Kimchi Butter, with Green Tea Infused Rice, alongside Tender Greens and Seasonal Vegetables. [...]
Dessert
Poached Pear & Ricotta Tart
Ripe Pear poached in Red Wine & Fragrant Spices atop Housemade Ricotta in a Flaky Tart. [...]
- Buffet Dinners
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COMING SOONCOMING SOON
- Buffet Lunch
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Spring Lunch
Flank Steak Tomato Salad
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Heirllom Tomatoes and Fresh basil atop a bed of Arugula [...]
Crisp Vegetable & Pasta Salad
A blend of Crisp Spring Vegetables with Elbow Pasta with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette [...]
Spring Greens Salad
A mix of Red Oak, Frisse, Arugula, Baby Spinach, & Green Leaf Lettuce served with my Signature Herb Vinaigrette [...]
Mixed Treat Platter
A mix of Chocolate Espresso Brownies topped with fresh Raspberries, Lemon Brulee Tarts, & Chocolate Chip Cookies [...]
Summer Lunch
Southern Fried Mushroom Chicken
Southern Fried Chicken Breast with a Creamy Crimini Mushroom Sauce [...]
Beet, Kale, & Cabbage Slaw
A mix of Tuscan Kale, Golden Beets, Cabbage and other Vegetables in a Tangy Lemon Dressing [...]
Mixed Rice & Grain Salad
A Wild Blend of Rice & Grains along with Dried Cranberries, Chick Peas, Fried Onions, & Fresh Herbs [...]
Cookies, Tarts & Such
Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Hazelnut Tarts, Strawberry Crumble Squares [...]
Fall Lunch
Chicken Puttanesca
Grilled Chicken topped by a Zesty Cherry Tomato, Caper, & Nicoise Olive Sauce with a pinch of Chili Flakes [...]
Lemon Herb Salmon
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon seasoned with Lemon Zest & Italian Herbs [...]
Roasted Vegetable Rice Salad
Roasted Fall Vegetables along with Wild & Basmati Rice, and Fresh Herbs [...]
Green Salad with Vegetables
A blend of Mixed Tender Greens with Celery, Cucumber, Radish, Carrots, & Cherry Tomatoes with my Signature Herb Vinaigrette [...]
Winter Lunch
Wild Mushroom & Spinach Salad
Farfalle Pasta with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms and Baby Spinach [...]
Maple Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Salad
Roasted Heirloom Carrots, & Sweet Parsnips Maple roasted and served on a bed of Arugula and a Lemon Tahini Drizzle [...]
Pumpkin Molasses Ginger Cake
A Moist Pumpkin Molasses Ginger Cake infused with Candied Ginger Chunks and topped with a dollop of Cardamom Butter Cream [...]