Chef Cinnamon Applegate

Personal Chef in Dallas

I am a Personal Chef with over 15 years of experience preparing delicious, nutritious, and well-balanced meals for families and individuals with discerning tastes. My approach focuses on creating wholesome dishes that support a healthy lifestyle without compromising on flavor or presentation.

I am experienced in working with a wide range of dietary requirements and preferences, allowing me to design fully customized menus that reflect your unique needs and favorite cuisines. Whether you’re following a specific nutritional plan or simply looking for convenient, high-quality meals at home, I tailor each experience to suit your lifestyle.

My goal is to make enjoying your favorite foods effortless — delivering personalized, thoughtfully prepared meals so you can savor exceptional cuisine without the stress of planning or cooking.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is fun. It's delicious. It warms my soul to share this passion with others.

I learned to cook at...

I began cooking early when Mom would, "let me help her" in the kitchen. From stirring butter into noodles then to making 100 eggs benedicts now!

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is keep it fun, keep it real and always add the most important ingredient: pure love.

My menus

Exclusive Surprise Dining Experience

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Extravagant Charcuterie Board w Imported Meats, Cheeses, Crackers, Breadsticks, Dips, Jams and Fruit

Assorted Appetizer Board (Customized) - examples: Mini Quiches, Fresh Tomatoes Brushcetta, Olive Tapanade, Brie w Nuts & Honey, Spicy Shrimp Cocktail, etc

FIRST COURSE

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Assorted Tea Sandwiches - Cucumber, Pimento & Cheese and Smoked Chicken Salad

Chicken Liver Pâté and Roasted Tomato Pissaladière w Crackers and Breadsticks

Classic Greek Salad with Freshly made Greek Vinaigrette

Classic Italian Salad w Freshly Made Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mushroom Pan Sauce and Herbed Polenta and Garlic Broccoli

Apple Cider Barbecue Pork Ribs, Dirty Rice with Braised Collard Greens, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Southern Biscuits

Boursin Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Prosciutto and Green Beans Almandine and Crème Freshe Polenta

Roasted Rack of Lamb w Mint Sauce and Glazed Carrots and Parmesan Risotto

Salmon Rockefeller w Lemon Capellini and Shaved Brussels

DESSERT

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Assorted Mochi w Crème & Berries

Vanilla Poached Pears w Coconut Crème and Berries

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Decadent Coffee Gelato w Berries and Crème & Indulgent Espresso Cookie Macarons

Indulgent Surprise Dining Experience

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Artisan Cheese Board with Fruit and Crackers, Vegetables and Dips

Bruschetta Napoli

Assorted Crudité Skewers with Fruits, Vegetables, Cheeses & Dips and Crackers

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup w Arancini

FIRST COURSE

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Chopped Salad Loaded with Seasonal Vegetables and Classic Vinaigrette

Classic Caesar Salad

Classic Italian Salad w Freshly Made Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Braciole w Green Beans Italiano and Handmade Noodle Ciao de Pepe

Apple Cider Barbecue Pork Ribs, Dirty Rice with Braised Collard Greens, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Southern Biscuits

Boursin Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Prosciutto w Garlic Broccolini and Potatoes au Gratin

Chicken Cacciatore w Polenta and Sauteed Green Beans

DESSERT

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Assorted Desserts

Apple Pie Trifle w Fresh Whipped Creme

Pain de Solè (French Croissant Bread Pudding) w Fruit

Exclusive Japanese Dining Experience

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Assorted Asian Appetizers (Egg Rolls, Tempura, Edamame, Dumplings, etc.)

Japanese Slaw with Fresh Cabbage, Carrots, Roasted Nuts and Delicious Kewpie Dressing

Tuna & Salmon Onigiri

FIRST COURSE

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Seafood Miso Soup

Japanese Salad w Ginger Dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Savory Beef Shortribs w Sesame Bok Choy and Japanese Fried Rice

Ocean Trout w Miso Butter and Kimchi w Steamed Rice

Smorgasbord of Sushi Rolls, Nigiri and Sashimi w Pickled Ginger and Wasabi and Dipping Sauces

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Japanese Cheesecake w Fresh Fruit

Assorted Hoshi Desserts

Indulgent Dining Experience

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Artisan Cheese Board w Crackers

Arancini w Arrabbiata Sauce and Parmesan

Assorted Crudité Skewers with Fruits, Vegetables, Cheeses & Dips and Crackers

Cocktail Shrimp Wontons (Crowd Favorite!)

Classic Fresh Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

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Chopped Salad Loaded with Seasonal Vegetables and Classic Vinaigrette

Classic Caesar Salad w Homemade Dressing

Fresh Salad with Olives, Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts and Fresh Made Vinaigrette

Classic Italian Wedding Soup w Garlic Breadsticks

Caprese Salad w Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Mozzerella and Balsamic Reduction

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Baciole w Green Beans Italiano and Handmade Noodle Ciao de Pepe

Chicken Cacciatore w Polenta and Sauteed Green Beans

Grilled Chicken w Olives, Tomatoes and Feta and Sides of Choice

Mediterranean Pork Souvlaki w Fresh Hummus, Mixed Vegetables, and Tzatziki Sauce

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Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake + Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Caramel Flan

Classic Tiramisu

Exclusive Seafood Dining Experience

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Assorted Appetizer Board (Customized) - examples: Mini Quiches, Fresh Tomatoes Brushcetta, Olive Tapanade, Brie w Nuts & Honey, Spicy Shrimp Cocktail, etc

Tea Sandwiches - Cucumber, Pimento & Cheese and Smoked Chicken Salad

Classic Favorites Board w Stuffed Mushrooms, Fancy Deviled Eggs, Fresh Tomato Bruschetta and Shrimp Cocktail

Clam Stew w Swiss Chard, Chorizo, Sweet Corn and Canneloni Beans Simmered in a Velvety Both

FIRST COURSE

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Mini Crab Cakes w Tangy Remoulade and Mixed Green Salad and Lemon Vinaigrette

Classic Italian Salad w Freshly Made Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette and Caprese Skewers

Tuna Tartare - Diced and mixed with soy sauce, sesame oil, avocado, and cilantro

Classic Greek Salad with Freshly made Greek Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Luscious Shrimp Scampi w Angel Hair Pasta and Lemon Roasted Broccoli

Crab Stuffed Sole w Creamy Risotto and Grilled Asparagus

Signature Glazed Salmon with Roasted Winter Vegetables and Creamy Lemon Orzo

Baked Salmon w Creamy Dill Sauce, Shaved Brussels and Garlic Noodles

Brown Butter Seared Scallops w Creamy Polenta and Lemon Asparagus

Salmon Rockefeller w Lemon Capellini and Shaved Brussels

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Indulgent Japanese Dining Experience

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Miso Soup w Salt & Pepper Edamame

Asian Cocktail Shrimp Wontons (Crowd Favorite!)

Shrimp Balls w Asian Dipping Sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Asian Chicken Salad w Peanut Ginger Dressing

Asian Appetizer Board - Egg Rolls, Dumplings, Sesame Seaweed Salad, Edamame, Spicy Wasabi Mixed Nuts, etc

Japanese Salad w Ginger Dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Assorted Sushi Rolls & Onigiri with Sesame Bok Choy and Garlic Noodles

Teriyaki Salmon w Scallions & Udon Noodles

Katsudon (pork cutlet and egg rice bowl) w Fresh Sautéed Vegetables

Teriyaki Chicken w Bok Choy and Snap Peas and Bean Shoots

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Japanese Hotteok

Japanese Cheesecake

Indulgent French Dining Experience

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Mussels Steamed in White Wine & Garlic with Baguette

Garlic Sauce Escargot w Crostini

Baked Brie w Nuts & Honey

FIRST COURSE

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Fresh Garden Salad w Lemon Vinaigrette

French Grazing Board w Gougères, Mini Quiches and Olive Tapenade and Various Cheeses and Crackers

Lyonnaise Salad w Homemade Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Fricassée w Lemon Sautéed Greens and Au Gratin Potatoes

Coq Au Vin w Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine

Roasted Pork Cassoulet w Comté Polenta and Garlic Boccolini

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Pain de Solè (French Croissant Bread Pudding) w Fruit

Decadent Coffee Ice Cream w Berries and Crème & French Macarons

Exclusive Dining Experience

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Antipasti Charcuterie Board including Imported Meats, Cheeses, Olives, Roasted Peppers, Dips and Vegetables

Assorted appetizers

Crudité Skewers with Fruits, Vegetables, Cheeses & Dips and Crackers

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup w Arancini

FIRST COURSE

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Caprese Salad w Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Mozzerella and Balsamic Reduction

Classic French Nicoise Salad

Shrimp Scampi Skewers over Italian Salad w Balsamic Vinaigrette

Zesty Italian Salad with Bread Basket

MAIN COURSE

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Tender Pork Marsala w Garlic Butter Noodles and Steamed Broccolini

Italian Beef Short Ribs and Mushrooms in Red Wine Reduction w Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Smoky Green Beans

Mediterranean Roasted Rack of Lamb w Mint Sauce and Glazed Carrots and Parmesan Risotto

Assorted Steak preparations w Sauces, Potatoes au Gratin and Garlic Broccolini

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Decadent Coffee Gelato w Berries and Crème & Indulgent Espresso Cookie Macarons

Apple Pie Trifle w Fresh Whipped Creme

Creamy Caramel Flan w Fruit

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Chef Cinnamon's reviews

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Chef Cinnamon, was phenomenal!!! I don’t know if I can ever go back to traditional birthday dinner at restaurants! I appreciate the time, effort and genuine interest in making sure the event was special! Don’t look anywhere else! Look no further, book Chef Cinnamon!

Chef Cinnamon is attentive, polite and wonderful to work with!

Highly recommended. Responsive and able to work with different menu ideas. Punctual and communicative. The food was fantastic and they cleaned everything up. Very pleasant as well. Chef Cinnamon and Jonny did a fantastic job.

Chef Cinnamon did an amazing job! Not only did we enjoy her delicious dishes, we really enjoyed her company. Food was seriously fabulous! My husbands bday dinner was everything I thought it would be. Thank you, Chef Cinnamon!

Chef Cinnamon and Chef Johnny were incredible! It was an absolute delight to have them cooking in our home. We will absolutely be using them again and highly recommend them!

Cinnamon provided the most delicious excellent chef service for my weekend get together EVER! She dazzled us with every breakfast, lunch and dinner! She is an incredible chef! Every meal was beautiful and delicious!

Chef Cinnamon was great. Eeverything tasted great .

First Class!

Chef Cinnamon was amazing! She listened to and executed all of my requests and the food was more than we ever could have expected. She was great with communication and punctuality. This was a great experience with her, truly an evening to remember!

Amazing experience. It was my wife's birthday and we couldn't have been happier :)

We enjoyed the meal very much and we look forward to doing it again in the future.

Chef Cinnamon was amazing! She worked with me on creating a menu that was just what we wanted. The food was great and very well prepared. She works with a sommelier that recommended some great wines as well. Definitely would recommend Chef Cinnamon!

Extremely kind and accommodating!