Chef Brandi O. Smith

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Big shout out to my newest top fan! 💎

Kaye Keeling

She’s been my top fan since 1983!! Love you, Mommaw! (My grandmother) ❤️

7-course private dinner for 6 in Odessa tonight! The menu consisted of:
Amuse Bouche: Ahi tuna tartare, crispy rice, spicy mayo, eel sauce
Soup: French onion, sourdough, Gruyère
Salad: Spring greens, pear, strawberries, goat cheese, raspberry poppyseed vinaigrette
Appetizer: Seared sea scallops, sweet corn purée, crispy pancetta
Palate cleanser: lemon strawberry sorbet champagne float
Entree: Herb crusted baked cod, sour cream & chive baked potato, lemon garlic broccolini
Dessert: Strawberry shortcake

Private dinner for 12 on the Cotee river tonight! The 4- course menu consisted of:

Course One – Trio of Appetizers
*Wild Mushroom & Gruyère Tartlets
Flaky puff pastry topped with caramelized onions, sautéed wild mushrooms, melted Gruyère cheese, and fresh thyme.
*Prosciutto, Melon, Mozzarella & Basil Skewers
Fresh melon, marinated mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto finished with a balsamic glaze.
*Whipped Feta & Tomato Crostini
Toasted crostini topped with whipped Italian herb and roasted garlic feta, blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic confit, and balsamic glaze.

Course Two – Artisanal Greens & Local Strawberry Salad
*Spring greens with fresh strawberries, roasted pecans, Parmesan crisps, and house-made raspberry poppyseed vinaigrette.

Course Three – Guest Choice Entrée
*Sous Vide Filet Mignon or
*Pan-Seared Salmon
Served with:
Velvet Yukon Gold Potato Purée
Charred Broccolini & Roasted Wild Mushrooms
Bordelaise Sauce (Filet Mignon)
Citrus-Dill Beurre Blanc (Salmon)

Course Four – Dessert
*New York-Style Cheesecake topped with fresh seasonal fruit

Behind the scenes of a personal chef isn’t all glamorous as it may seem! Lots of administrative tasks! Menu creation, costing, payroll, invoicing, service agreements, prep lists, packing lists… and checking those lists 20 times before you’re ready to actually start cooking!

My new website is live!
www.chefbrandismith.com