Private Chef Alicia Smallwood

I’m Alicia Smallwood, the chef and founder of She Can Cook. I taught myself to cook and honed my skills in a country club kitchen, blending passion with professional precision. For me, cooking is love in motion, and my secret in the kitchen is creating every dish with intention, bold flavor, and heart, turning meals into memorable experiences that nourish both body and soul.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is love in motion—healing, storytelling, and connection served one plate at a time.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook self-taught and refined my skills in a country club kitchen, blending passion with professional precision.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is cooking with intention—letting love, instinct, and bold flavor lead every dish.

My menus

La Dolce Vita: Pasta Night

STARTER

All inclusive

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze – Fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, and basil, finished with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction

Bruschetta Trio – Toasted crostini topped with classic tomato-basil, mushroom-garlic, and olive tapenade, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caprese Salad

Cesar Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Fettuccine Alfredo – Creamy Parmesan sauce with a hint of garlic

Penne Arrabbiata – Spicy tomato sauce with chili flakes and fresh herb

Pesto Gnocchi – Soft potato gnocchi tossed in a vibrant basil-pine nut pesto. Optional Add-ons: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu Cups – Classic espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream

Chocolate Hazelnut Cannoli – Crispy shells filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate-hazelnut cream

Sun, Sea and Savory

STARTER

All inclusive

Meze Platter – A selection of hummus, baba ghanoush, tzatziki, olives, and warm pita bread, perfect for sharing

Caprese Salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Lentil & Feta Salad – Nutty green lentils tossed with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta, finished with a lemon-oregano vinaigrette

Cesar Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Zaatar Herb-Roasted Chicken with Lemon & Olives – Juicy chicken roasted with Mediterranean herbs, garlic, and lemon, served alongside orzo pilaf and sautéed seasonal vegetables

Grilled Sea Bass with Tomato-Caper Sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Baklava Bites – Flaky layers of phyllo pastry, nuts, and honey, delicately spiced with cinnamon and clove

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake – Moist, rich, and perfectly decadent with a subtle Mediterranean twist

Island Vibes Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Tropical Fruit & Cheese Skewers – Fresh seasonal fruit paired with creamy cheese, drizzled with a honey-lime glaze

Mini Crab Cakes – Crispy, savory bites served with a tangy remoulade sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caprese Salad

Cesar Salad

Tropical Island Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Jerk Chicken with Coconut Rice & Peas – Classic island-spiced chicken served with fragrant coconut rice, red beans, and sautéed vegetables. Optional Sides: Roasted Plantains & Spicy Mango Salsa

Blackened Chicken or Steak

Blackened Redfish or Snapper

DESSERT

All inclusive

Rum-Soaked Beignets

Chocolate Flourless Cake

Coastal Elegance: From Sea to Sweet

STARTER

All inclusive

Crab cakes

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive