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PERSONALIZED COOKING CLASSES
SAMPLE MENU: Specialized Dietary Restrictions / Gluten Free / Vegetarian / Lactose Free
Apple-Cherry & Almond Tart
Techniques: Gluten free, Baking, Low Glycemic Fruit
Marsala Wine Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Cannelini Bean & Creamy Polenta Ragout
Techniques: Creating Complete Proteins, Infusing Flavors, Combination Cooking Method
Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Pea Tendrills & Warm Shallot Vinaigrette Topped with a Poached Egg & Potato Crisp
Techniques: Complete Proteins continued, MUFA (monounsaturated fats), Adding Alliums Health Benefits, Poaching Method, Emulsification Process
IN HOME PRIVATE CHEF
SAMPLE MENU: Customized Private Chef Dinner
1st Course
Napoleon of Herbed Chevre & Roasted Golden Beets, Baby Romaine, Toasted Pecans & Balsamic Reduction Vinaigrette
2nd Course
Puree of Asparagus Soup, Parmesan Crema, Crispy Pancetta
3rd Course
Ravioli, Ricotta, Poached Egg Yolk, Lemon Beurre Noisette
4th Course
Seared Diver Scallops, Israeli Couscous, Brunoised Zucchini, Corn & Orange Butter.
5th Course
Encrusted Petite New Zealand Lamb Chops, Malaysian Tomato Chutney
6th Course
Vanilla Buttermilk Panna Cotta, Strawberry & Grand Marnier Compote, Mixed Berries, Toasted Pound Cake, Caramel Tuile
MEET THE CHEF
Professional Chef, Instructor, Nutritionist: I earned a BA from James Madison College at Michigan State University in International Relations with a cognate in French. I worked for the largest wine di
Make sure you are hiring a professional. A chef has culinary training as well as sanitation training. I am a member of the American Culinary Federation and certified with the National Restaurant Association as a Servsafe approved food worker. In addition, I am also a Servsafe Instructor and Proctor; meaning I am certified to teach the National Restaurant Association courses. I taught these courses and trained students to pass the certification process for years!
TESTIMONIALS
Chef Carolyn is number one!! Chef Carolyn has catered numerous parties at my house, ranging from amazing dessert tables, to backyard bbqs, to a holiday family dinner. Each time, Chef Carolyn has excee
Fresh, simple and delicious!!! Carolyn is an amazing and creative chef! I love food and love to cook but she has inspired me with the combination of ingredients that I never would have thought of to
Delicious! Chef Carolyn is a very knowledgeable and talented chef. I had a wonderful experience with her!!! Sue M. Farmington Hills
Can't Miss! Carolyn is not only an amazing & accomplished chef, but she also holds the amazing ability & gift to be able to communicate her expertise to both professionals & novices alike with razor
CAROLYN IS A VERY SKILLED CHEF! WHEN I HAD QUESTIONS, CAROLYN WAS SO HELPFUL, MAKING GREAT SUGGESTIONS. I WAS IMPRESSED BY HER VERY IMAGINATIVE DISHES AND USE OF INGREDIENTS. Judy S.- Washington Twp
Run, Do Not Walk When the Dinner Bell Rings! I am fortunate to have repeated access to Carolyn's outstanding creations. She is an exquisitely talented chef who also is a dietician, so you get good fo
fun, friendly and 100% professional! Carolyn catered my son's graduation party. She did an excellent job, the food was outstanding, and her attention to detail enabled us to enjoy the party without w
Birthday Cake! Carolyn made my son's first birthday even more memorable with an incredible, delicious cake. Carol D. - Livonia
Super Instructor and Experience! Carolyn's cooking class was given to me as a gift and what a gift it was!!! Every aspect of the experience, from Carolyn's culinary knowledge and skills to her warmth
HOW IT WORKS
In Home Cooking Services From Private Cooking Classes to Private Dinner Parties Available!
To many home cooks, taking a private cooking class sounds impossibly grand but it is surprisingly economical, especially if guests help foot the bill. In contrast to cooking schools where you learn to