Steve Starger wrote an article published in the Manchester Journal Inquirer about Chef Maria's approach to Italian cooking. I offer a consulting service to restaurant owners, as well as a dietary chef service to individuals consulting with a doctor or dietitian.
How Does A Consultant Chef Service Work?
I will work with you to build a complete menu which takes into account your customers' preferences and/or dietary requirements.
Importance of Safe Preparation
My professional and personal service places emphasis on quality, convenience, and safety. My background as a professionally-trained chef and restaurant owner means that I am well versed in safe and sanitary food preparation techniques, witch I will teach your staff, stressing the importance of following it.
Fresh Pasta Dishes
As the owner of a fresh pasta restaurant, I am experienced in preparing a wide variety of pasta, shapes and flavors. Fresh pasta is very nutritious and convenient to cook - just a couple minutes to boil. Stuffed pasta
such as ravioli and manicotti can be filled with a variety of ingredients, flavored with just the right balance
of spices and seasonings, and of course, each entree would be prepared with a rich and flavorful sauce which perfectly balances each pasta (without neglecting time limitation).
Low-Fat And Low-Carbs Selections
I can create and teach your staff delicious low-fat and low carbohydrate meals , surpassing any expectation. Even at the finest restaurants, the low-fat selections are typically restricted to salads, grilled chicken and steamed vegetables, which isn't bad...but did you know that your customers
can have Fettuccine Alfredo, Homestyle Pizza and a wide variety of seafood? Not pale imitations, but full-flavored recipes that would tempt anyone to break their diet, well now nobody has to!
Exotic Seafood Dishes
Colossal stuffed shrimp; Fritto Misto, Zuppa Di Pesce, Lobster Newborg, Clams Oreganata (the list goes on),again, not pale imitation, but full flavored. You can offer sizes to fit your customers' appetite instead of a "one-size-fits-all" menu. (And yes, you can even have Fish-N-Chips)
Fun And Nutritious Children' Menu
Children are the world's pickiest eaters, and pleasing them with nutritious, healthy foods is a big challenge. Even simple meals like burgers and fries, pizza, and ice cream can be made healthy and tempting. Some foods can be made in fun shapes, too.
Desserts
Tempting desserts can be also prepared low fat: Tiramisu, Home Baked Apple Pies , Rum Cakes, Cannoli and other pastries.
Accompanying Wine Selection
As your consultant chef, I can suggest wines to accompany your meals. And for an additional charge, I can restock your selection of wine.
