Showtime! #dinnerparties #clients #somuchfood #llovecooking #letseat #cheflisa #privatechefwestport #stillcooking
One of my all time favorite vegetarian pastas: marinated eggplant orecchiette with burrata and chilies. #orechiette #eggplant #buratta #vegetarian #healthydelicious #letsparty #privatechefwestport #cheflisa #stillcooking #happy
Say what you will but there is nothing wrong with a big platter of deep fried ravioli and a side of marinara. #ravioli #italian #guiltypleasure #parties #privatechefwestport #happyclients #letseat #mangiamangia
A platter of meatballs is like a ray of sunshine on any party. #meatballs #sweetandspicy #parties #privatechefwestport #saturdaynight #birthdays #beautifulfood #delicioso
Caprese pinxtos! Could live on these. #caprese #mozzarella #pinxtos #appetizers #canapes #privatechefwestport #stillcooking #beststaffever #ilovecooking #saturdaynightparties
Obsessed with clams on the grill. #parties #saturdaynight #privatechefwestport #stillatit #clams # appetizers #delish #seafood
There's always a star of every party and this was last night's. Lemon ricotta poundcake soaked in lemon syrup trifle. Omg! To die for. #desserts #parties #trifle #framboise #killedit #lovemystaff #privatechefwestport #decadent #beautifulfood
Pitmaster part II. I am addicted to char. #grilling #summer2018 #barbecue #ribeye #privatechefwestport #privatechefmanhattan #privatechefhamptons #privatecheflitchfieldcounty #steak #greatfood
The pitmaster is back. I must be channeling my father's expertise. Love the fire. So much flavor. #grilling #ribeyes #barbecue #summer2018 #privatechefwestport #privatechefmanhattan #privatechefhamptons #privatecheflitchfieldcounty #steak #girlsrule #lovemyclients❤️
Back to work. Nonstop thru Labor Day. Good thing I love to cook. #privatechefwestport #privatechefmanhattan #privatechefhamptons #summer2018 #lovemyclients❤️ #happychef #inspiration #bonappetit #foodandwine #gourmet #cuisine #cheflife🔪
And there was still room for dessert! Next up Southampton here I come. #lemonmeringuepie #keylimepie #chocolatelacecookies #orangecupcakes #chocolateganache #desserts #wedding #countrywedding #caterer #entertaining #privatechefwestport #privatechefmanhattan #privatecheflitchfieldcounty #privatechefhamptons #thehamptons
Great gig last night! Beautiful event. Beautiful people. Happy chef. #secretingredients #catering #entertaining #saturdaynight #bronxville #privatechefwestport #privatechefnyc #letsparty
Ultimate summer salad: tahini Greek yoghurt swoosh, baby gems, a bouquet of fresh herbs and pine nuts! Beautiful. #salads #summerfoods #vegetarian #charitydinner #privatechefwestport #privatechefmanhattan
Watercress English Pea Soup is back for seconds! #chilledsoup #englishpeas #watercress #vegetarian #secrettable #privatechefwestport #privatechefmanhattan #foodart #foodandwine
Killed it last night! And the possets are officially my favorite dessert! #possets #lemon #fridaynight #communaldinner #secrettable #privatechefwestport #privatechefnyc #desserts #pudding
So Downton Abbey. Without the 700 rooms. #fridaynight #secrettable #communaldinner #charity #privatechefwestport #privatechefnyc
Harissa slow roasted salmon. #harissa #salmon #fridaynight #letsparty #privatechefwestport #privatechefnyc #pescatarian
Chef throws a soiree for charity. Lucky guests. #secrettable #communaldinner #letsparty #privatechefwestport #fridaynight
Lemon ricotta poundcakes on deck! Lots of zest please. #poundcake #dessert #lemons #ricotta #privatechefwestport
Baby blueberry cobblers. Pass the whipped cream. #blueberries #cobbler #desserts #mothersday #comfortfood #dessert #privatechefwestport
Hello roasted corn and jalapeno guacamole. The extra crunch and flavor muy bien! #guacamole #corn #appetizers #mothersday #privatechefwestport #vegetarian #vegan
New York Strip Salad. #steak #newyorkstrip #arugula #cherrytomatoes #sweetonion #balsamicreduction #privatechefwestport #privatechefnewyorkcity
New York Strip... what's next? Something glorious. #steak #newyorkstrip #castironskillet #sear #privatechefwestport #privatechefnewyorkcity
Make this tonight! Malfatti with pancetta and cherry tomatoes. #bonappetit #italiancuisine #ricotta #pancetta #cherrytomatoes #cooklikeachef #beautiful #privatechefwestport #privatechefnewyorkcity
Malfatti part II. #bonappetit #pancetta #cherrytomatoes #italiancuisine #privatechefwestport #privatechefnewyorkcity
Malfatti in the making. #bonappetit #italiancuisine #ricotta #privatechefwestport #privatechefnewyorkcity
When menu planning, inspiration comes from anywhere I can find it. #cooking #privatechefwestport #privatechefmanhattan #bonappetitmagazine #foodandwine #cookbooks #ilovemyclients
The super easy delish chicken twice cooked garlic seared lemon honey extravaganza. #chicken #400 #healthyeating #castironcooking #privatechefwestport
Braised cherry toms and cappelini. So damn simple and so damn good. #tomatoes #vegetarian #italian #pasta #privatechefwestport #healthyeating #buonappetito
Braised cherry toms almost too pretty to eat. #tomatoes #vegetarian #vegan #healthyeating #privatechefwestport
Braising cherry toms with loads of garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil and salt. One of my faves. #tomatoes #vegetarian #vegan #healthyeating #privatechefwestport
Is that the most seriously gorgeous rooster you have ever seen? #wakemantownfarms #kids #birthdaygirl #privatechefwestport #westportlocal
I love this photo so much. Olivia turning 8 today awaiting her guests. What a divine child. #wakemantownfarms #timskitchen #westportlocal #privatechefwestport #birthdayparty #kids #happiness
Easter desserts: chocolate tart with almonds and Maldon salt plus triple berry tart. #easter #desserts #tarte #berries #chocolate #privatechefwestport
My brother shared this rustic roast tomato dish with me and it is perfect for my vegan and vegetarian clients. #tomatoes #garlic #oliveoil #rosemary #vegan #vegetarian #newyork #food #privatechefwestport #privatechefmanhatta
Poached asparagus with black truffle butter. Too pretty to eat. #asparagus #vegetarian #vegetablesides #privatechefwestport #privatechefnewyorkcity #manhattanfoodie #beautifuldelicious #letseat
Just me and La Cornue crushed it! #lacornue #manhattanchef #newyorkcitylife #lovemyclients❤️ #privatechefwestport #privatechef #cheflife🔪
The kid in me loves setting alcohol aflame. Reducing wine for braise. Fun! #privatechefWestport. #privatechefmanhattan. #flambe
Spicy cheese biscuits are not just easy they are so delish! This batch was made with Gruyere which was, dare I say, better than Cheddar. #cheese #spicycheesecrackers #gruyere #butter #appetizers #cayenne #dinnerparties #newyorkfoodies #privatechefmanhattan #privatechefwestport
It looks simple but it is all about quality ingredients: organic romaine hearts, blanched cherry toms, Parmesan tuile, champagne vinaigrette. #salads #romainehearts #organic #vegetarian #parmesan #vinaigrette #cherrytomatoes #dinner #manhattan #privatechefWestport #newyorkcaterer
And they popped right out. Color is perfectly burnished. #brioche #baking #frenchcuisine #iamabaker #cooksillustrated #bread #brunch #privatechefwestport
Side views are just as pretty! Time to brunch on brioche. #brioche #bread #frenchcuisine #cooksillustrated #iamabaker #brunch #privatechefwestport
A resounding success! No knead brioche loaves. The aroma in the kitchen is so rich and comforting. #brioche #bread #frenchcuisine #rainydaybaking #cooksillustrated #privatechefwestport #iamabaker
Fresh brioche for Sunday brunch in the making. #brioche #baking #bread #frenchcuisine #rainydaybaking #privatechefwestport
All chefs need inspiration. And this issue seemed like the perfect mini bible for me to carry around in my knife kit. Excited to try out all these tested classics. #frenchcuisine #cooksillustrated #privatechefwestport #privatechefNYC #letscook
The start of something delicious. #choppedsalad #wintersalad privatechefnyc #privatechefwestport
Love these boneless turkey breast roasts. Cooking nets hold them together. Clients are going to eat well later. #turkeyroasts #privatechefwestport #holidayfeasts #eatwelllivewell
Cannelini crostini one more time! #holidaycatering #cannelinibeans #privatechefwestport
Thai chicken meatballs simmering in coconut green curry sauce. #thaichickenmeatballs #holidaycatering #privatechefwestport
Who doesn't love Green Goddess? A few poms and cukes. #greengoddess #privatechefwestport #boutiquecatering
One straight week of cooking for clients and one more day to go.... #grateful #thanksgiving #michellefielding #privatechefWestport
Heirloom carrots and butternut squash... veg prep almost done. #Thanksgivingfeast #privatechefwestport #beautifulfood
Looks like edible coral. Our best kept secret for tuna tartar. #sesameseedtuile #Thanksgivingfeast #privatechefWestport
Cranberry onion cabernet confit... such beautiful layered flavors. #Thanksgivingfeast #gourmetcranberries #privatechefWestport
Stuffing mire poix with figs! #Thanksgiving #beautifulfood #privatechefWestport
Gingery shrimp spring roll filling in the house! #thanksgivingextravaganza #privatechefWestport #gourmetcuisine