nicola tallarico
estate management|personal chef
los angeles
SOUPS | STEWS gf, freezer friendly, minimum 4 portions*
chicken tortilla soup*
red thai chicken curry
vegan thai green chickpea curry
chicken lentil soup*
white bean chicken chili*
healthy turkey or beef chili*
bacon cauliflower soup
vegan quinoa chili*
chicken barley soup*
minestrone soup
chicken & veggie soup*
hearty veggie & turkey sausage soup*
vegan butternut squash soup
vegan green pea soup
vegan cream of broccoli soup
vegan cream of asparagus soup
vegan carrot ginger soup
vegan creamy mushroom soup
SALADS can add protein of choice*
farro salad with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta & basil
shrimp salad with garlic, tomato & basil
farmer's market salad with dijon balsamic vinaigrette*
cabbage salad with avocado dressing
cucumber dill salad w/ chickpeas, red onion & lemon vinaigrette
greek salad*
edamame or sugar snap pea (seasonal) salad
arugula salad with choice of protein & spicy vinaigrette
colorful cabbage edamame chopped salad with carrot ginger dressing
roasted & raw tomato salad with goat or fresh mozzarella cheese & basil (with peaches, seasonal)
chili lime salmon fajita salad w/ black beans
winter vegetable salad (seasonal)
ENTREES
carb free eggplant parmesan gf,veg,keto
turkey or chicken spinach meatballs in roasted red pepper or tomato sauce & zucchini noodles gf
middle eastern turkey or chicken meatballs with tzatziki & cauliflower rice gf
chicken paillard with arugula & tomato salad gf
green curry baked salmon w/ coconut rice & bok choy or brussels sprouts gf
chicken, steak or mushroom fajitas with rice & beans gf
steak/chicken/roasted vegetable grain bowls with jalapeño cilantro dressing (choice of quinoa, white or brown rice or farro*) gf except*
turkey taco bowl with quinoa/rice/cauliflower rice & beans gf
turkey taco stuffed sweet potato gf
spicy sweet potato & chicken hash gf
chicken or steak & vegetable stir fry paleo,keto w/ sesame toasted quinoa gf
loaded chicken enchiladas in zucchini boats or as a bowl gf,keto
tofu stir fry with mushrooms & spinach gf, vegan
chicken pad thai gf
healthy turkey quinoa meatloaf gf
chicken lo mein
pork or chicken sausage ratatouille gf
mexican or italian style ground turkey or chicken stuffed peppers gf,paleo,keto
spicy quinoa taco bowl gf,v,veg
zucchini crust pizza with toppings of your choice gf,veg,keto
ginger honey roasted pork tenderloin gf
mediterranean chicken thighs with red beans & rice gf
oregano marinated chicken gf
paleo or keto turkey or beef burgers gf
zucchini noodles with turkey, meat or vegan bolognese gf (can sub regular or GF pasta)
asian marinated steak gf
baked pesto chicken gf,keto
greek chicken gf
chipotle chicken burrito bowl gf
chipotle lime cauliflower taco bowls gf
crispy italian baked tofu gf, vegan
lemon roasted vegetable hummus bowl with quinoa/rice/cauliflower rice gf, vegan
chicken. turkey or pork sausage & roasted butternut squash with onions & fresh herbs gf
chicken, steak, fish, vegetable or tofu kebabs
roasted chicken & vegetable bowls with quinoa/rice/cauliflower rice gf
spicy garlic butter chicken or shrimp over zucchini noodles gf
sesame tofu & greens bowl gf, vegan
bacon loaded sweet potatoes gf
everything but the bagel salmon gf
baked lemon dill salmon gf
lemon butter garlic salmon gf
lemon rosemary halibut or sea bass gf
the best braised chicken thighs gf
SIDES all gf except *
quinoa (plain or sesame toasted)
rice (white or brown)
cilantro lime rice (white or brown)
sesame glazed carrots
sweet & spicy brussels sprouts
spicy whole roasted cauliflower
garlic parmesan cauliflower mash or rice
grilled or roasted vegetables
corn salad
roasted potatoes (with or without parmesan)
garlic & herb farro*
hummus
asian sugar snap peas
tzatziki
beans (black, red, lentils)
coconut cauliflower rice
horseradish mashed potatoes
parmesan crisps
cheese taco shells
lemon herb rice pilaf
zesty quinoa salad
baked french fries
green bean or carrot "fries"
spicy lemon skillet green beans
caramelized cabbage wedges
roasted winter squash (seasonal)
roasted chickpeas (great as a snack or salad topping)
curry greek yogurt sauce (great on chicken , steak or fish or as a dipping sauce for raw or cooked vegetables)
WEEKNIGHT FAMILY MEALS*
taco tuesday (or any day of the week)
includes choice of protein, peppers & onions, taco shells or tortillas, rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese
winner, winner, chicken dinner aka my favorite meal
includes sage butter whole roasted chicken, rosemary & parmesan roasted potatoes & roasted vegetables
notte italiano
includes pasta of choice, garlic bread, salad
more than just a nosh
includes mom's brisket, potatoes (mashed/roasted), vegetables or salad
greeking out
includes oregano marinated chicken, sautéed peppers & onions, lemon herb rice pilaf, greek salad, tzatziki and/or hummus
*may require additional fees
CATERING SAMPLES
THE FORMAL DINNER PARTY
cheese & charcuterie platter
thinly sliced pear with shaved fennel & pecorino drizzled in olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper
burrata & garlic confit crostini with aged balsamic & parsley
red wine braised short ribs with shallot thyme mashed potatoes & greens
butter lettuce salad with feta cheese & marcona almonds
strawberry-meyer lemon sorbet
THE INFORMAL DINNER PARTY
crudite platter
sweet & spicy brussels sprouts
asian marinated steak with cilantro lime rice & sesame glazed carrots
chocolate chunk cookies
THE WEEKNIGHT DINNER PARTY
sage butter whole roasted chicken
rosemary roasted potatoes
parmesan vegetable tian
raspberry lemon ricotta cheesecake
THE TACO PARTY
tacos/fajitas (chicken, steak, fish, pork)
rice (plain, cilantro lime, brown, white)
beans (black, refried, pinto)
guacamole
pico de gallo/salsa
tortillas
corn salad or slaw with avocado dressing
THE PIZZA PARTY
mushroom & truffled goat cheese
margherita with burrata & garlic confit
fig with goat cheese, prosciutto, balsamic glaze & arugula
sausage with caramelized onions & mozzarella Cheese
zucchini crust with calabrese salami, cherry tomatoes & fresh basil
THE COCKTAIL PARTY
charcuterie & cheese platter
deviled eggs: traditional and/or with different toppings like bacon dust, caviar & chives
burrata & garlic confit crostini with aged balsamic & parsley
caprese bites
mini pork meatballs in red wine tomato sauce served with crostini
crudités platter with a variety of dips:
hummus (traditional, smoky, spicy)
tzatziki
cilantro tahini vinaigrette
THE SPORTS PARTY BUFFET
deviled eggs with assorted toppings
crudités platter with smoky hummus, tzatziki & cilantro vinaigrette
grilled corn salad with butter, lime, cilantro, cayenne & cotija cheese
chili
pulled cuban pork or chicken sliders
avocado cole slaw
turkey burgers or beef bacon cheddar cowboy sliders
baked french fries
ITALIAN BUFFET
charcuterie & cheese platter
italian chicken
pasta primavera
beef meatballs in arrabiata sauce
basil pesto pasta
arugula salad with almonds & shaved asiago
garlic cheese monkey bread
THE BIRTHDAY DINNER PARTY
lox & caviar on blinis
mixed mushrooms with truffle, sage & rosemary on polenta crisps
butternut squash soup with crispy sage leaves & toasted seeds
spice rubbed steak with white beans & cherry tomatoes
pear & arugula salad with shaved manchego
seasonal fruit galettes
THE KID-FRIENDLY DAYTIME PARTY
crudite with pita & hummus
deviled eggs (plain for the kids, topped with caviar for the grown-ups)
fruit kebabs
roasted potato & grilled vegetable kebabs
caprese on toothpicks
chips & homemade onion dip
mini peanut butter & jelly sandwiches
mini B.L.T.’s
vanilla or chocolate chia seed pudding with fresh berries & mint
ASIAN FUSION BUFFET
sugar snap pea vegetable salad with asian vinaigrette
asian glazed turkey meatballs
minced chicken in lettuce cups
mini beef or pork tacos