Chef Anthony Licari
Chef At Home in Portland
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Passionate culinary enthusiast dedicated to crafting dishes that evoke feelings of joy and warmth, delivering care and comfort through every bite.
As a dedicated and hardworking personal chef, I bring years of experience and a passion for culinary excellence to every dish I create. With a commitment to honesty and integrity, I meticulously source ingredients from local and in-season options, purposefully selecting the freshest produce and highest quality meats to ensure an unforgettable dining experience for my clients. Each meal is crafted with immense care and attention to detail, reflecting not only my culinary expertise but also my unwavering dedication to providing guests with delicious taste and an unparalleled overall dining experience. With a focus on conscious sourcing and a genuine love for the art of cooking, I strive to exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression on every plate I have the pleasure of serving.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
A celebration. Cooking and eating have always been associated with celebration to me. Cooking & food & good times are synonymous
I learned to cook at...
Various scratch kitchens
A cooking secret...
Working with clients to cook and prepare a special meal for the given occasion being celebrated. My secret is to cook for each individual at the table
My menus
French Onion Soup with Gruyère Croutons
Endive Salad with Roquefort and Candied Pecans: Crisp endive leaves topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese, candied pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction (vegetarian)
Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Pickled Shallots: Creamy smoked salmon spread mixed with crème fraîche and herbs, served with pickled shallots and crackers
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms on Toasted Sourdough with Garlic and Thyme (vegetarian)
Potato Leek Soup with Crème Fraîche and Chives (vegetarian)
Kale Caesar Salad with Toasted Herb Bread Crumbs (vegetarian)
Herb-Crusted Goat Cheese with Baby Greens and Champagne Vinaigrette: Creamy goat cheese coated in fresh herbs and breadcrumbs, baked until golden and served over mixed baby greens with a Champagne vinaigrette (vegetarian)
Arugula and Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts: Peppery arugula tossed with sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, and a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette (vegetarian)
Braised Beef Cheeks with Red Wine Reduction and Creamy Polenta: Beef cheeks slowly braised in red wine and aromatics until fork-tender, served with a rich red wine reduction sauce and creamy Parmesan polenta
Duck Breast Over Risotto with Truffle Oil and Parmesan Crisps: Creamy Arborio rice cooked with a medley of wild mushrooms, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil and garnished with crispy Parmesan crisps for added texture
Roasted Quail with Pancetta and Sage Stuffing: Quail marinated in a blend of olive oil, lemon, and herbs, stuffed with a savory pancetta and sage filling, roasted until golden brown, and served with a red wine reduction
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil and Parmesan Crisps (vegetarian)
Lavender Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries: Creamy lavender-infused custard topped with a caramelized sugar crust, served with a medley of fresh berries and a sprig of mint
Poached Pear in Red Wine with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Ripe pear poached in red wine and spices, served with a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of reduced poaching liquid
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Vanilla Chevre Cheese Cake
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French Onion Soup with Gruyère Croutons
Endive Salad with Roquefort and Candied Pecans: Crisp endive leaves topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese, candied pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction (vegetarian)
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms on Toasted Sourdough with Garlic and Thyme (vegetarian)
Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Pickled Shallots: Creamy smoked salmon spread mixed with crème fraîche and herbs, served with pickled shallots and crackers
Braised Beef Cheeks with Red Wine Reduction and Creamy Polenta: Beef cheeks slowly braised in red wine and aromatics until fork-tender, served with a rich red wine reduction sauce and creamy Parmesan polenta
Roasted Quail with Pancetta and Sage Stuffing: Quail marinated in a blend of olive oil, lemon, and herbs, stuffed with a savory pancetta and sage filling, roasted until golden brown, and served with a red wine reduction
Duck Breast Over Risotto with Truffle Oil and Parmesan Crisps: Creamy Arborio rice cooked with a medley of wild mushrooms, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil and garnished with crispy Parmesan crisps for added texture
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil and Parmesan Crisps (vegetarian)
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Lavender Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries: Creamy lavender-infused custard topped with a caramelized sugar crust, served with a medley of fresh berries and a sprig of mint
Chocolate Pots de Crème with Espresso Whipped Cream: Rich and indulgent chocolate pots de crème topped with espresso-infused whipped cream and chocolate shavings
Poached Pear in Red Wine with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Ripe pear poached in red wine and spices, served with a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of reduced poaching liquid
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Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil, and Burrata (vegetarian)
Focaccia & Stracciatella
Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey
Charcuterie
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Butter (vegetarian)
Veal Meatballs in Tomato Basil Sauce with Cheesy Polenta
Chicken Parmesan over handmade pasta
Pappardelle with Braised Rabbit Ragu and Wild Mushrooms: Wide ribbons of pappardelle pasta tossed in a rich rabbit ragu made with tomatoes, white wine, and aromatic herbs, finished with sautéed wild mushrooms
Mini Cannoli
Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote: Light and creamy lemon ricotta cheesecake, topped with a tangy blueberry compote and garnished with fresh lemon zest
Bourbon Vanilla Bean Tiramisu with Espresso Ganache: Layers of bourbon-spiked mascarpone cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers, topped with a rich espresso ganache and cocoa powder
Fig and Honey Tart with Mascarpone Cream: Buttery tart filled with sweet figs and drizzled with honey, served with a dollop of creamy mascarpone cheese and a sprinkle of toasted almonds
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Focaccia & Stracciatella & Cured Meats
Endive Salad with Roquefort and Candied Pecans: Crisp endive leaves topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese, candied pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction (vegetarian)
Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Pickled Shallots: Creamy smoked salmon spread mixed with crème fraîche and herbs, served with pickled shallots and crackers
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms on Toasted Sourdough with Garlic and Thyme (vegetarian)
Panzanella Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Croutons (vegetarian)
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Shaved Parmesan (vegetarian)
Herb-Crusted Goat Cheese with Baby Greens (vegetarian)
Clam Chowder
Handmade Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragout (vegetarian)
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Port Reduction: Succulent duck breast, pan-seared to perfection and served with a rich cherry port reduction, accompanied by roasted root vegetables and sautéed greens
Veal Osso Buco with Gremolata and Creamy Parmesan Risotto
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree and Brown Butter Sage Sauce: Plump scallops, seared until golden and served atop a velvety cauliflower puree, drizzled with a nutty brown butter sage sauce, and garnished with crispy pancetta
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Blackberries
Caramel Bavarian
Poached Pear in Red Wine with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Ripe pear poached in red wine and spices, served with a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of reduced poaching liquid
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Farmhouse Charcuterie Board: Featuring locally sourced cured meats, artisanal cheeses, pickled vegetables, and homemade preserves
Lobster bisque
Endive Salad with Roquefort and Candied Pecans: Crisp endive leaves topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese, candied pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction (vegetarian)
Focaccia & Stracciatella
Day Boat Seared Scallops with Sweet Corn Puree, Crispy Chorizo, and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Shallot Tarte Tatin (vegetarian)
Herb-Marinated Grilled Octopus with Lemon-Parsley Gremolata: Tender grilled octopus marinated in fragrant herbs, served with a vibrant lemon-parsley gremolata, accompanied by roasted fingerling potatoes and blistered cherry tomato
Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Pesto (vegetarian)
Duck Breast Over Risotto with Truffle Oil and Parmesan Crisps: Creamy Arborio rice cooked with a medley of wild mushrooms, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil and garnished with crispy Parmesan crisps for added texture
Braised Lamb Shank with Red Wine Jus and Root Vegetable Purée: Succulent lamb shank slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, served with a rich red wine jus and silky root vegetable purée
Veal Osso Buco with Gremolata and Creamy Parmesan Risotto
Handmade Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragout (vegetarian)
Dark Chocolate Dacquoise
Fig and Honey Tart with Mascarpone Cream: Buttery tart filled with sweet figs and drizzled with honey, served with a dollop of creamy mascarpone cheese and a sprinkle of toasted almonds
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Chocolate Pots de Crème with Espresso Whipped Cream: Rich and indulgent chocolate pots de crème topped with espresso-infused whipped cream and chocolate shavings
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Oysters
Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Pickled Shallots: Creamy smoked salmon spread mixed with crème fraîche and herbs, served with pickled shallots and crackers
Lobster bisque
Endive Salad with Roquefort and Candied Pecans: Crisp endive leaves topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese, candied pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Scallop Ceviche
Clam Chowder
Kale Caesar Salad with Toasted Herb Bread Crumbs (vegetarian)
Panzanella Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Croutons (vegetarian)
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree and Brown Butter Sage Sauce: Plump scallops, seared until golden and served atop a velvety cauliflower puree, drizzled with a nutty brown butter sage sauce, and garnished with crispy pancetta
Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Herb Salad
Grilled Halibut with Saffron Beurre Blanc
Southern NH Fisherman's Paella: A delectable combination of local fish, such as haddock or cod, with mussels, clams, and shrimp, cooked with saffron-infused rice, bell peppers, peas, and a touch of spice
Blackberry Sage Sorbet with Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Refreshing blackberry sage sorbet served with buttery lemon shortbread cookies for a light and summery dessert
Lavender Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries: Creamy lavender-infused custard topped with a caramelized sugar crust, served with a medley of fresh berries and a sprig of mint
Poached Pear in Red Wine with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Ripe pear poached in red wine and spices, served with a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of reduced poaching liquid
Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote: Light and creamy lemon ricotta cheesecake, topped with a tangy blueberry compote and garnished with fresh lemon zest
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Oysters
Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Pickled Shallots: Creamy smoked salmon spread mixed with crème fraîche and herbs, served with pickled shallots and crackers
Lobster bisque
French Onion Soup with Gruyère Croutons
Grilled Halibut with Saffron Beurre Blanc and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes: Flaky halibut fillets, grilled to perfection and served with a luxurious saffron beurre blanc sauce, alongside tender roasted fingerling potatoes and braised fennel
Southern NH Fisherman's Paella: A delectable combination of local fish, such as haddock or cod, with mussels, clams, and shrimp, cooked with saffron-infused rice, bell peppers, peas, and a touch of spice
Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Herb Salad
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree and Brown Butter Sage Sauce: Plump scallops, seared until golden and served atop a velvety cauliflower puree, drizzled with a nutty brown butter sage sauce, and garnished with crispy pancetta
Blackberry Sage Sorbet with Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Refreshing blackberry sage sorbet served with buttery lemon shortbread cookies for a light and summery dessert
Poached Pear in Red Wine with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Ripe pear poached in red wine and spices, served with a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of reduced poaching liquid
Blueberry Crisp
Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote: Light and creamy lemon ricotta cheesecake, topped with a tangy blueberry compote and garnished with fresh lemon zest
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Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Pickled Shallots: Creamy smoked salmon spread mixed with crème fraîche and herbs, served with pickled shallots and crackers
Lobster bisque
Farmhouse Charcuterie Board
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms on Toasted Sourdough with Garlic and Thyme (vegetarian)
Day Boat Seared Scallops with Sweet Corn Puree, Crispy Chorizo, and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Herb-Marinated Grilled Octopus with Lemon-Parsley Gremolata: Tender grilled octopus marinated in fragrant herbs, served with a vibrant lemon-parsley gremolata, accompanied by roasted fingerling potatoes and blistered cherry tomato
Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Pesto (vegetarian)
Shallot Tarte Tatin (vegetarian)
Grilled Halibut with Saffron Beurre Blanc and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes: Flaky halibut fillets, grilled to perfection and served with a luxurious saffron beurre blanc sauce, alongside tender roasted fingerling potatoes and braised fennel
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree and Brown Butter Sage Sauce: Plump scallops, seared until golden and served atop a velvety cauliflower puree, drizzled with a nutty brown butter sage sauce, and garnished with crispy pancetta
Southern NH Fisherman's Paella: A delectable combination of local fish, such as haddock or cod, with mussels, clams, and shrimp, cooked with saffron-infused rice, bell peppers, peas, and a touch of spice
Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Herb Salad: Delicate sea bass fillets, seared until golden and served with a luscious lemon beurre blanc sauce, accompanied by a fresh herb salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Chocolate Pots de Crème with Espresso Whipped Cream: Rich and indulgent chocolate pots de crème topped with espresso-infused whipped cream and chocolate shavings
Fig and Honey Tart with Mascarpone Cream: Buttery tart filled with sweet figs and drizzled with honey, served with a dollop of creamy mascarpone cheese and a sprinkle of toasted almonds
Bourbon Vanilla Bean Tiramisu with Espresso Ganache: Layers of bourbon-spiked mascarpone cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers, topped with a rich espresso ganache and cocoa powder
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