Private Chef Patrick Conrad Lacroix

Award winning Chef, Culinary Innovator, cookbook Author Patrick Conrad Lacroix takes his authentic Soul Kreyòl cuisine from Haiti and Americas to Dominican Republic. A delectable health-conscious Soul Meals REIMAGINED. A Culture Creator with 30+ years of experience in the hospitality, entertainment and the content developer well-versed in the Afro-Latin Caribbean industries, Chef Conrad Lacroix is known for his FARM-TO-TABLE flavorful and exquisite soul Meals dishes. Enjoy delicious, gourmet FRESHLY Crafted soul meals perfectly cooked for you and your guests . GET READY FOR A MEMORABLE ENCOUNTER perfectly designed dishes to suit your dietary requirements. BON APPETIT!

For me, cooking is...

Creating a MEMORABLE ENCOUNTER for my guests. A symphony of flavors with love, harmony and joy.

I learned to cook at...

As an intuitive creative chef I am a certified culinary professional from the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and partner of MGM Resorts International.

A cooking secret...

As an intuitive creative chef, I am SLOW COOK SPECIALIST. 70% of my cooking is in prepping and marinating. For me cooking is a labor of love.

My menus

Creole Coconut Fish Curry

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CAJUN TURKEY SANDWICH Cajun-style grilled turkey breast with caramelized onions, tomato, sweet pepper, lettuce and honey Dijon mustard served with seasoned grilled potatoes

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

CAJUN SEAFOOD LASAGNA Cajun-inspired shrimp and crab meat and lasagna noodles stuffed in etoufée sauce and fresh tomatoes and shredded mozzarella cheese topped and grated parmesan cheese

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

GROUND CORN MEAL/MAYI MOULIN Very thick Kreyòl-style ground cornmeal with smoked herring stew with avocado

DESSERT

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Caribbean Style Sweet Potato Pie

French Caribbean Curry Goat

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BACALAO AND OKRA STEW Caribbean -Style Salted codfish and Okra in tomato sauce, red onions, cornmeal and Avocado

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

CARIBBEAN FUFU & FISH STEW Creole- Ghanaian style style fish stew and Akra with mashed yam and yellow plantains

MAIN COURSE

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DESSERT

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COCONUT RICE PUDDING

AMERICAN CARIBBEAN FISH

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CARRIBBEAN CORN SALAD Healthy Mexican-style corn salad with vegetables tossed in creamy Italian dressing and non-fat yogurt topped with parmesan cheese and avocado

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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BEEF BOURGUIGNON À LA CREOLE Slow Cooked Red Wine Beer Stew French-Creole Style Dutch oven baked beef with Sautéed turkey bacon, carrots, red onions, red wine served with caramelized onions and mushrooms with mashed potatoes or plain Jasmine coconut rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

COCONUT RICE PUDDING

Caribbean Style Sweet Potato Pie

Latin American Creole

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CARIBBEAN JERK SALMON Seasoned Jerk Salmon with crispy potatoes and grilled corn salad with avocado

FISH AND PLANTAINS Well- marinated fish with boiled green plantains and mixed cabbage stew

CRISPY GREEN PLAINTAINS Kreyòl-style crispy green plantains with smoked herring chiquetaille ( chiktay aransò) and fresh avocado

CHICKEN, MACARONI & CHEESE Crispy dutch oven baked chicken with macaroni and cheese collard greens and cornbread

CRISPY PORK BITES ( GRIYO) Seasoned Jerk pork bites tossed in creamy sauce served with crispy fried green plantains and salad

CAJUN CHICKEN Cajun-style Chicken breasts rubbed with Cajun seasoning and pan-seared, with browned and seasoned and luscious creamy mushrooms cajun sauce made with heavy cream. Served over mashed potatoes

CARRIBBEAN CORN SALAD Healthy Mexican-style corn salad with vegetables tossed in creamy Italian dressing and non-fat yogurt topped with parmesan cheese and avocado

MALANGA FRITTER LETTUCE WRAP Well-seasoned and crunchy Haitian-style fritter, a native root vegetables mixed with flavorful herbs and spices deep fried to crispy golden perfection. Served over roman lettuce

STUFFED PLANTAIN CUPS Kreyol-Haitian deliciously cut little cups made out of plantains and filled with a paste of smoked herring ( chiktay aransò/chiquetaille with carrots, peppers, onions, and tomatoes.topped with mashed avocado ( guacamole)

SALT COD FISH AND OKRA Salted codfish and Okra in tomato sauce, red onions, cornmeal and Avocado

DOMINICAN MANGU Fried eggs,.mashed plantains, salami, roasted potatoes mashed plantains topped with sauteed red onions and spinach

BROCCOLI & CHEESE OMELETTE Grated broccoli, onions, mozzarella mozzarella cheese and roasted potatoes. Served with fruits salad

CREOLE BURGER well-marinated creole-style burger on a soft round bun with onion, lettuce, tomato and topped with our seasoned and creamy sauce

CREOLE FISH & CHIPS Jerk fish with seasoned sweet potato fries and green salad

FRIED PORK LETTUCE WRAPS Pan-seared pork over lettuce with sesame sauce served with crispy fried plantains

CARIBBEAN FUFU & FISH STEW Creole- Ghanaian style style fish stew and Akra with mashed yam and yellow plantains

EGGPLANT LEGUME Creole -style mashed eggplant seasoned with butter, garlic mixed vegetables served with plain rice with red beans avocado and

CAJUN-CHICKEN Cajun-style Chicken breasts well-seasoned and pan-seared, creamy mushrooms cajun sauce. Served over mashed potatoes

CREOLE CHICKEN SALAD Green salad with blackened chicken with homemade balsamic vinaigrette topped with grated parmesan cheese

GROUND CORN MEAL Very thick creole-style ground cornmeal with smoked herring stew with avocado

STUFFED SWEET PLANTAINS Sweet and savory Caribbea-style plantains filled with a delicious ground beef mixture with peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro topped with creamy mozzarella cheese

CHIPOTLE CABBAGE CHICKEN SALAD Creole- Caribbean style cabbage carrots grilled chicken salad topped with tatar sauce and grated Parmesan cheese

ITALIAN POLENTA AND SALMON Italian-creole style polenta ( cornmeal/maize) with blackened salmon and spinach

SALMON SALAD WITH CABBAGE Crispy Salmon Salad with cabbage, carrots, cashews, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, topped with peanut dressing

KREYOL POLENTA ( Mayi moulin) Kreyol-Haitian style cornmeal with smoked herring stew with avocado

VEGAN CARIBBEAN BREAKFAST Vegan-style scrambled eggs with mixed vegetable, fried sweet plantains, avocado ( served with papaya, banana, coconut smoothie)

CROISSANT DU JOUR Scrambled eggs , crispy turkey bacon, croissant, mixed vegetables Crispy sweet potato or yam, avocado ( served with papaya, banana, coconut smoothie)

KREYOL FISH BREAKFAST Ghanaian-style smoked herring (fish) in tomato sauce, yellow plantains, boiled eggs, mixed veggies and avocado

SPANISH OMELETTE Spanish-style omelette with crispy turkey bacon, boiled yam or plantains garnished with tomato slices ( fresh papaya, orange or strawberry banana smoothie)

FRENCH BLACKENED POTATOES. French Style lyonnaise blackened potatoes with Cajun seasonings with peal onions served with roasted chicken breast

BEEF BOURGUIGNON À LA CREOLE Slow Cooked Red Wine Beer Stew French-Creole Style Dutch oven baked beef with Sautéed turkey bacon, carrots, red onions, red wine served with caramelized onions and mushrooms with mashed potatoes or plain Jasmine coconut rice

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

SOUP LASAGNA Ground beef soup lasagna, onions, shredded mozzarella cheese topped with grated parmesan cheese. Served with garlic roasted bread

CHICKEN & SHRIMP ETTOUFÉE Kreyòl Cajun-style chicken and Shrimp stew served over plain jasmine rice

BEEF STEW Kreyòl beef stew with potato, onions, carrots, Akra served with Jasmine rice with red beans purée

SEAFOOD GUMBO Kreyòl-style soupy stew of shrimp and smoked fish and caramelized onions and tomatoes in sauce thickened with okra served over jasmine plain rice

SHRIMP TERIYAKI STEAK NOODLES Pan-seared shrimp and beef teriyaki sauce, soy sauce with maple syrup, garlic and rice vinegar and Asian noodles

CAJUN TURKEY SANDWICH Cajun-style grilled turkey breast with caramelized onions, tomato, sweet pepper, lettuce and honey Dijon mustard served with seasoned grilled potatoes

SOUL FOOD DISH Crispy fried chicken with macaroni and cheese collard greens, cornbread

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM BROCCOLI ALFREDO Well-seasoned creamy mushroom and Broccoli and perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a white creamy Alfredo sauce à La Bechamel topped with grated parmesan cheese

CHICKEN AND WAFFLES Cajun-inspired crunchy, spicy seasoned fried chicken with a slightly sweet crispy fluffy waffles served with organic maple syrup

CHICKEN RIGATONI PASTA Jerk chicken rigatoni pasta in creamy mushroom sauce topped with grated parmesan cheese

CAJUN SEAFOOD LASAGNA Cajun-inspired shrimp and crab meat and lasagna noodles stuffed in etoufée sauce and fresh tomatoes and shredded mozzarella cheese topped and grated parmesan cheese

SANCOCHO Kreyòl- Dominican style stew with pork, smoked fish, smoked ham, yucca, potato, onions, carrots, corn and greens

BULGAR WHEAT SALAD WITH JERK SALMON Fresh bulgar wheat salad mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, topped with deliciously homemade creamy vinaigrette

GROUND CORN MEAL/MAYI MOULIN Very thick Kreyòl-style ground cornmeal with smoked herring stew with avocado

CHIPOTLE CABBAGE CHICKEN SALAD Creole-style style cabbage carrots grilled chicken salad topped with tatar sauce and grated Parmesan cheese

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

CHICKEN & SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA Cajun-style assorted rice and red beans with boneless chicken, andouille sausage, onions, sweet pepper, celery, okra, carrots, tomatoes, baby corn and chilli sauce

KONSOMEN KREYÒL (Sancocho) Haitian Dominican style stew with pork, smoked fish, smoked ham, yucca, potato, onions, carrots, corn and greens served with plain rice on the side

KREYÒL SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE Kreyòl- Italian style spaghetti with minced beef, smoked turkey bacon, tossed in roasted tomato sauce with garlic, wine, herbs and spices topped with grated parmesan cheese, served with crusty bread

DIRI DJON DJON RICE/ Blackened bried mushrooms rice Kreyol-Haitian dried mushrooms rice with green peas and shrimp

SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS Kreyòl- style spaghetti with meat balls in fresh tomato sauce, garlic, green bell pepper topped with shredded mazzaralla cheese

CARIBBEAN OXTAIL STEW Jamaican- Haitian style oxtail stew with red beans rice and sweet Plaintains

CHICKEN CABBAGE STEW Cajun-inspired chicken cabbage stew with onions, sweet pepper, carrots, celery and baby corn over plain jasmine rice

CHUPE DE CAMERONES Peruvian-style creamy shrimp chowder with white potatoes, shredded cabbage and parmesan cheese, served with Jasmine rice and sweet plantains

POLLO A LA BRASA Cajun-Peruvian-styled roasted chicken seasoned with organic herbs served over mashed sweet potatoes

JERK CHICKEN AND SHRIMP Jerk chicken and blackened shrimp with Bucatini pasta in fresh tomato sauce topped with grated parmesan cheese

CHICKEN EN SAUCE Pan-seared chicken stew with red beans and rice and sweet plantains

STEAK AND PEPPER well-seasoned pan-seared shredded steak with black peppercorn and veggies over mashed potatoes

RED SNAPPER RICE & BEANS Authentic creole-style Red Snapper, steam cabbage in tomato sauce with rice and beans and sweet plantains

THAI CHICKEN, COCONUT RICE AND KALE Healthy, delicious Asian-style coconut rice, Kale and boneless chicken cooked to perfection

KREYOL MEATBALL Old-fashioned style and seasoned ground meat balls with Jasmine rice and mixed vegetables

COQ AU VIN or Poulèt Au Vin Classic Authentic French-style Chicken marinated in silky red wine sauce and braised with butter, Bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions served with mashed potatoes and crispy green plantains. Bon Appetit!

DESSERT

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Caribbean Style Sweet Potato Pie

Louisiana -style Bread pudding with caramel sauce

HABICHUELA CON DULCE PUDDING - A French-Creole Style red beans pudding

CORN RUM CAKE

Pastelitos Tres Leches