Chef Craig Stevens
Personal Chef in Cleveland
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Very creative and innovative chef.
I am a Certified Executive Chef (American Culinary Federation) I am a graduate of the Culinary Institute of American and the Cincinnati Culinary Academy I am very passionate about all areas of culinary arts I have taken Baking Classes in France and was with a team of chefs that went to China to cook some American cuisine . I Worked as a campus executive chef at the university of Mary Washington where I created and executed covid 19 playbook and menus for the safety of the students. I worked as a catering executive chef at the college of William and Mary where I cooked meals for the president of the college and her guess to include actress Glenn Close, CNN Reported Anderson Cooper, Senator Mark Warner. Former FBI Director James B Comey. I have acted as a advisor for Ugottaeat.com I have worked in all areas of food service from Schools, University hospitals and retirement. homes I have done many private catering and also in home cooking classes.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
my passion everyday I get to create and work in a industry where it does not feel like work. enjoying what you love to do and also bring joy to others
I learned to cook at...
Cincinnati culinary academy and Culinary Institiue of America . the true education was the many restaurants and hotels I worked in and country clubs
A cooking secret...
be organize work clean have all your ingredients ready. always have a plan and a backup plan.
My menus
New England Clam ChowderCreamy house-made chowder with littleneck clams, Yukon gold potatoes, applewood smoked bacon and fresh dill, served with oyster crackers
Crispy Crab Cakes Pan-seared jumbo lump crab cakes with Old Bay seasoning, roasted corn relish and a smoky remoulade sauce
Deviled Eggs & Caviar Classic Southern deviled eggs topped with American sturgeon caviar, chive crème fraîche and smoked paprika
Wedge Salad Crisp iceberg wedge with house-made blue cheese dressing, candied bacon, heirloom cherry tomatoes and pickled red onion
Roasted Beet & Arugula Golden and red beets over peppery arugula with goat cheese, candied pecans, sliced apple and apple cider vinaigrette
Grilled Romaine Caesar Charred romaine hearts with white anchovy, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, house Caesar dressing and herb-toasted breadcrumbs
Prime Dry-Aged Ribeye 14oz bone-in dry-aged ribeye with truffle compound butter, crispy duck fat potatoes and roasted asparagus with lemon gremolata
Maple-Glazed Heritage Pork Chop Thick-cut Berkshire pork chop with Vermont maple glaze, stone-ground grits, braised collard greens and pickled apple chutney
Pan-Roasted Atlantic Halibut Fresh halibut over sweet corn succotash with cherry tomatoes, bacon and basil, finished with a brown butter and lemon caper sauce
Classic Creme Brulee
Decadent Warm Chocolate Lava Cake Individual Valrhona dark chocolate lava cake with a molten center, served warm with vanilla bean ice cream, fresh raspberries and a dusting of powdered sugar · · ·
Classic New York Cheesecake Dense and creamy New York-style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, fresh seasonal berry compote and whipped cream
Southern Peach Cobbler Bubbling fresh peach cobbler with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a flaky crust and vanilla bean ice cream
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Seared Scallops With Lemon, Herbs & Silky White Bean Purée
Tuna Crudo With Olive Oil, Citrus & Sea Salt
Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs With Honey & Pistachios
Fennel, Blood Orange & Olive Salad
Little Gem Caesar With Anchovy & Parmesan
Grilled Shrimp & Avocado Salad With Citrus Dressing
Lobster Pasta With White Wine & Basil
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb With Garlic Yogurt
Branzino Roasted With Lemon, Capers & Olive Oil
Pistachio Semifreddo
Lemon Olive Oil Tart
Dark Chocolate Budino With Sea Salt
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Crab Cakes with remoulade sauce
Balsalmic Braised Short Ribs
Herb lamb Chops, Smoked Eggplant Puree,
Caesar salad with Caesar dressing
Baby Mixed Green Salad with Grilled Peaches Port wine Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens and Pear Salad with Blue Cheese Spring mix, thinly sliced pear, crumbled blue cheese, and spiced pecans drizzled with a white balsamic and honey dressing
Beef Tenderloin a center Cut filet of beef . Served with a loaded mashed potatoes and Garlic peppered Asparagus
Grilled Salmon, served with sautéed spinach, crispy fingering potatoes served a chardonnay sauce
New York Strip with pan seared wild mushroom and Onion Petals, French Green Beans and Cognac Cream Sauce
Bread Pudding Soufflé Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding Soufflé, Whiskey Cream Sauce, Toasted Pecan Praline, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Basque Style Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis
Apple Creme brûlée
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Beignets de Crabe Gulf Blue Crab Beignets, Remoulade Glacée, Pickled Okra, Creole Mustard Aioli, Chive Oil
Huîtres Rockefeller Charbroiled Gulf Oysters, Spinach & Pernod Cream, Applewood Bacon, Parmesan Crust, Hot Sauce Butter
Boudin Blanc en Croûte Cajun Boudin Blanc in Brioche Crust, Pepper Jelly Glaze, Crystal Hot Sauce Reduction, Micro Greens
Salade de Crevettes Gulf Shrimp & Avocado, Butter Lettuce, Pickled Mirliton, Creole Vinaigrette, Crispy Tasso
Salade César à la Louisiane Baby Romaine, Blackened Catfish, Creole Caesar Dressing, Cornbread Croutons, Smoked Parmesan
Salade du Bayou Spring Greens, Seared Duck Confit, Candied Pecans, Sliced Strawberries, Cane Syrup-Tabasco Vinaigrette
Homard à l'Étouffée Butter-Poached Lobster Tail, Classic Étouffée Sauce, Saffron Dirty Rice, Crispy Leek, Gulf Herb Oil
Canard Gumbo Revisité Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Deconstructed Filé Gumbo, Andouille Crumble, Okra Chip, Scallion Rice Cake
Filet de Bœuf Cajun Blackened Prime Tenderloin, Crawfish Cream Sauce, Sweet Potato Gratin, Charred Spring Onion, Bourbon Jus
Bread Pudding Soufflé Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding Soufflé, Whiskey Cream Sauce, Toasted Pecan Praline, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Tarte Banane Foster Caramelised Banana Tart, Dark Rum Caramel, Chantilly Cream, Candied Walnut, Chicory Coffee Reduction
Gâteau de Sirop Louisiana Cane Syrup Spice Cake, Steen's Molasses Glaze, Fresh Strawberry Compote, Honey Crème Fraîche
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Jumbo Lump Crab Arepa avocado crema • pickled red onion • cilantro
Tuna Tiradito aji amarillo • lime • crispy plantain
Chicken Empanadas sofrito • olives • smoked paprika aioli
Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad arugula • toasted pumpkin seeds • basil oil
Latin Caesar Salad romaine • queso cotija • garlic lime dressing chili-dusted croutons
Roasted Corn & Avocado Salad cherry tomatoes • cilantro • lime vinaigrette
Grilled Filet of Beef chimichurri • truffle yuca purée • grilled broccolini
Mojo-Marinated New York Strip caramelized onions • crispy fingerling potatoes charred green beans
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass coconut lime sauce • plantain purée • sautéed vegetables
Chicken Ropa Vieja Style braised peppers • onions • tomato served with saffron rice
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake candied pecans • caramel drizzle
Mango Passionfruit Tart toasted meringue
Classic Tres Leches Cake vanilla whipped cream • fresh berries
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Cavatelli with Braised Beef Ragu,Tomato, Chili, Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Rissoto Al Tartufo - Rissoto with Black Truffle and Marscapone, Basil
Gnocchi di Ricotta Ricotta Gnocchi Pillowy ricotta gnocchi, roasted tomato & basil sauce, Stracciatella di Bufala & crispy sage Dairy
Caesar salad with croutons and Caesar dressing
Burrata con Fichi Burrata & Fig Pugliese burrata, caramelised black figs, aged balsamic di Modena, Prosciutto di Parma & toasted pine nuts
Carpaccio di Manzo Beef Carpaccio Thinly sliced Piedmontese beef, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, truffle oil, wild rocket & capers
Filetto di Branzino Sea Bass Fillet Wild-caught Ligurian sea bass, Palermo-style caponata, salsa verde, saffron aioli & crispy skin
Costata di Manzo Florentine Rib-Eyep Prime beef, rosemary roasted potatoes, grilled Onions and aspargus
Agnello in Crosta Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack of lamb, pistachio & herb crust, confit garlic puree, roasted artichokes & jus
Tiramisu with a trio of sauces raspberry, chocolate, Caramel
Cannolo Siciliano Sicilian Cannolo Crisp pastry shell, whipped sheep's ricotta, candied orange peel, Bronte pistachio & dark chocolate
Panna Cotta al Limone Lemon Panna Cotta Amalfi lemon panna cotta, Prosecco & elderflower gelee, candied citrus zest & fresh raspberries
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Seared Foie Gras on Brioche French Toast with Carmalized Apples and Figs
Duck Breast, Goat Cheese Pierogies
Steak Tartare on Brioche with Quail Eggs
Salade de Homard — poached lobster & mango with tarragon emulsion
Salade Niçoise Moderne — seared yellowfin tuna with quail egg & anchovy vinaigrette
Salade de Printemps — shaved fennel & watermelon radish with burrata & champagne-truffle vinaigrette
Canard à l'Orange Moderne — slow-roasted duck with blood orange
Agneau de Lait Rôti — rack of lamb with pistachio crust
Filet de Bœuf Rossini — Beef tenderloin with foie gras & truffle
Fraisier Contemporain — strawberry & lychee entremet
Soufflé au Citron Vert — warm lemon soufflé with Raspberry sorbet
Tarte Tatin de Apple— caramelised Apple tart with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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