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A tart shell filled with pink grapefruit curd and topped with fluffy meringue peaks, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

Grapefruit Meringue Tart

Dessert - American - January 01, 2023
A golden brown pie crust with a bright, deep red blood orange filling, topped with a dollop of whipped cream or meringue.

Blood Orange Almond Pie

Dessert - American - January 23, 2023
The dish should look vibrant with contrasting colors: the golden brown of the grilled zucchini rolls encasing a creamy lemon-parmesan filling, garnished with sprigs of fresh basil on top. A drizzle of garlic glaze adds a sheen to the entire arrangement and scatterings of parmesan shavings and lemon zest offer additional texture.

Garlic-Glazed Zucchini Rolls with Lemon-Parmesan Filling

Main Course - Italian - August 09, 2023
A golden tart base holding a creamy, caramel-colored custard speckled with finely chopped, caramelized leeks. On top, arranged in a star formation, are five wedges of glassy, cardamom-infused pears glistening under a thin glaze. Garnished with tiny sprigs of mint.

Cardamom Pears & Caramelized Leek Custard Tart

Dessert - Mediterranean - September 27, 2023
This dessert cocktail is served in a clear stemmed martini glass so you can revel in its layers at first glance. At the bottom sits espresso-colored ladyfinger sponge cake soaked in a rich coffee syrup, topped by a creamy white mascarpone layer, dusted with a layer of cocoa powder lending a gentle brown hue. Topped off with a few chocolate-covered coffee beans adorning the cream like shiny, dark jewels.

Espresso Tiramisu Martini

Dessert - Fusion - October 01, 2023
A beautiful and harmonious blend of autumn shades. The fluffy potato gnocchi, coated in a rich, burnt-orange pumpkin sauce. It's all complemented by deep green sage leaves and a dusting of salty parmesan cheese.

Potato Gnocchi with Pumpkin and Sage Butter Sauce

Main Course - Italian - December 19, 2023
A duo of ramekins showcasing a golden caramel top covering a creamy, off-white custard. Each ramekin is adorned with a thin sunchoke chip. The elegant simplicity invites the eater to break through the caramelized sugar layer to discover the velvety custard below.

Sunchoke Surprise Crème Brûlée

Dessert - French - January 05, 2024
From above the dish presents a trio of buckwheat pancakes topped with glistening poached eggs. The egg yolks, when pierced, spill onto the pancakes mixing with the vibrant green flecks of the zesty hollandaise. The picture-perfect brunch is completed with a sprinkle of bright chive greens and a side of roasted tomatoes.

Buckwheat Pancakes with Poached Eggs and Chive Hollandaise

Brunch - American - January 06, 2024
A beautiful array of mussels are nested in the shell, glossy with the sweet wine reduction. The vibrant, custard-like crème anglaise pools gracefully around them, speckled with fine orange zest. A dusting of icing sugar on top explodes in a muted white cloud against the panorama of colors underneath. A dramatic sprig of mint rests on top as a playful nod to the sea theme.

Mussels à la Mode de Mer

Dessert - French - February 19, 2024
The dish, viewed from above, features a brown, crispy English muffin topped with a heap of vibrant, sautéed kale, and crowned with a perfectly poached egg. The egg is coated in a creamy, golden hollandaise sauce drizzled in such a way that it drips onto the plate in some spots. Bright colored hot sauce droplet patterns borders the muffin. The dish overall imbues a feeling of artisan café breakfast, neatly arranged on a white stoneware plate, garnished with a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.

Kale Benedict with Garlicky Hot Sauce Hollandaise

Brunch - American - June 01, 2024