Chef Francisco Marmol
Chef At Home in Homestead
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Rooted in Italian and Latin traditions, I pursue memorable flavors through quality ingredients, technique, and respect for every dish.
Trained in Italian and Venezuelan cuisine, with formal pasta training in Florence at the Scuola di Arte Culinaria Cordon Bleu, my cooking is built on strong fundamentals, technique, and a clear focus on flavor.
That foundation was developed through years of hands-on practice, studying restaurants in depth, and recreating dishes to understand what truly makes them stand out. Living in Los Angeles for over a decade further expanded that approach, building versatility across a wide range of cuisines through real-world experience.
The focus is always the same: food that looks inviting, tastes exceptional, and people genuinely enjoy. Clients often describe it as some of the best they’ve had, which is exactly the standard I aim to deliver every time.
Services include weekly meal prep, family-style cooking, fresh pasta, and intimate dining experiences, all tailored to each client with an emphasis on consistency, quality, and a smooth, reliable experience.
Fresh pasta instruction is also available for those who want to learn traditional techniques in a hands-on, approachable way.
I aim to make the kind of food people remember and ask for again.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking is about respecting the dish, using the right technique, and making food people genuinely enjoy.
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook at home, developed strong technique through broad hands-on experience, and later trained in Florence to deepen my craft.
A cooking secret...
My secret is building flavor with intention, using the right technique and balance to do each dish justice.
My menus
Tequeños — Fried cheese-filled pastry sticks
Tequeños de Guayaba y Queso — Fried pastry, cheese, guava
Mini Cachapas con Queso de Mano — Griddled sweet corn cakes, fresh cheese
Tostones Playeros — Fried green plantain, cabbage salad, sauces
Yuca Frita con Guasacaca — Fried cassava, avocado sauce
Buñuelos de Yuca — Fried cassava fritters
Rollitos de Plátano con Queso — Fried ripe plantain, cheese filling
Croquetas de Cazón — Fried croquettes, stewed shark or dogfish
Chicharrón de Pescado — Fried fish pieces, lime
Chicharrón de Calamar — Fried squid, lime
Chicharrón de Cerdo — Fried pork belly, lime
Coctel de Camarones — Poached shrimp, cocktail sauce, avocado
Vuelve a la Vida — Mixed seafood, citrus marinade
Ceviche Caribeño — Citrus-cured fish, peppers, herbs
Tiradito de Pescado — Raw sliced fish, citrus dressing
Tartar de Atún con Aguacate — Raw diced tuna, avocado, citrus
Mini Picada Venezolana — Assorted fried items, plantain, cassava, croquettes
Ensalada de Gallina — Poached and shredded chicken, potato, carrot, peas, creamy dressing
Ensalada Rallada (Coleslaw) — Shredded cabbage, carrot, beet, light vinaigrette
Aguacate Relleno de Camarones — Chilled shrimp salad, avocado, pink sauce
Aguacate Relleno de Pollo — Chilled chicken salad, avocado, creamy dressing
Ensalada de Remolacha — Cooked beets, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, onion, vinaigrette
Crema de Auyama — Blended pumpkin, cream, butter
Pisca Andina — Simmered potato broth, milk, cheese, egg, herbs
Sancocho de Res (Entrada) — Simmered beef shank, yuca, corn, plantain
Hervido de Gallina (Entrada) — Simmered hen, root vegetables, corn
Consomé de Res — Clarified beef broth
Chupe de Gallina Andino — Simmered hen, potato, corn, milk, cheese
Chupe de Camarones — Simmered shrimp, potato, corn, milk, cheese
Asopado de Camarones — Stewed shrimp, rice, tomato broth
Fosforera Oriental (Entrada) — Mixed seafood soup built on fish and shellfish
Pabellón Criollo — Braised and shredded skirt beef with white rice, stewed black beans, and fried ripe plantain
Asado Negro — Slowly braised eye-round roast in its signature dark caramelized sauce, served with white rice and fried ripe plantain
Sancocho de Res — Simmered beef shank with yuca, yam, corn, and green plantain, served with white rice, avocado, and ají criollo
Hervido de Gallina — Long-simmered hen with root vegetables and corn, served with white rice, avocado, and ají criollo
Mondongo Criollo — Slow-simmered beef tripe and pork trotters with vegetables and aromatics, served with white rice, avocado, and lime
Pollo Guisado — Stewed bone-in chicken in a classic Venezuelan sofrito, served with white rice, fried ripe plantain, and coleslaw
Pastel de “Chucho” Margariteño — Baked layers of shredded stewed shark or dogfish, sweet plantain, and cheese, served with a simple avocado salad
Pelao de Gallina — Annatto-tinted rice slowly cooked with hen and criollo seasonings, served with fried ripe plantain
Pernil de Cerdo Horneado — Slow-roasted pork leg with crisp edges and carved slices, traditionally served with ensalada de gallina
Pescado Frito Entero — Whole fried snapper or corvina, served with tostones and cabbage salad
Pabellón Oriental de Cazón — Stewed and shredded shark or dogfish, served with white rice, black beans, and fried ripe plantain
Chivo Guisado — Braised goat in a rich tomato-and-ají dulce base, served with white rice and tostones
Polvorosa de Pollo — Buttery baked savory pie filled with shredded stewed chicken, served with a crisp green salad
Asopado de Pollo y Arroz — Stewed chicken and rice cooked into a rich, spoonable broth, finished with avocado and lime
Corbullón de Mero — Grouper chunks gently braised in a tomato, wine, and herb broth, served with white rice
Cazón en Coco — Shark or dogfish braised in a savory coconut sauce, served with coconut rice and fried plantain
Mojito en Coco de Pescado — Fish fillet gently braised in coconut milk with peppers and ají dulce, served with white rice and tostones
Cuajado Oriental de Pescado — Baked fish casserole layered with egg and sweet plantain, served with white rice
Olleta de Gallo — Slow-cooked chicken, beef, and pork stew with vegetables and warm spices, served with white rice and cassava bread
Tarcarí de Chivo — Curried braised goat with tomato and ají dulce, served with white rice and tostones
Salón Coriano — Braised goat with potatoes, carrots, and green beans, served with white rice
Palo a Pique — Slow-stewed beans with pork, spices, and papelón, traditionally served with semi-ripe plantains
Cochino Frito — Fried pork shoulder and belly with crisp edges, served with yuca and vinegar slaw
Pescado Sudado — Fish steaks gently braised in a light criollo broth, served with white rice and tostones
Carite al Horno — Roasted mackerel with criollo aromatics, served with white rice and fresh salad
Sancocho de Pescado — Simmered fish steaks with root vegetables and green plantain, served with white rice, cassava bread, and ají criollo
Arroz con Pollo — Bone-in chicken cooked with seasoned rice, sweet peas, and peppers, served with fried ripe plantain
Arroz Aguado — Soupy rice cooked with chicken and criollo seasonings, served with avocado and lime
Asopado de Mariscos — Seafood and rice simmered into a rich coastal broth, finished with avocado and lime
Arroz con Camarones y Coco — Shrimp sautéed and folded into coconut rice, served with fried ripe plantain
Chuletas de Cerdo con Cambur — Pan-seared pork chops served with cooked sweet banana and white rice
Muchacho Redondo al Café — Braised eye-round roast in a subtle coffee sauce, served with white rice and fried ripe plantain
Muchacho Redondo Asado — Roasted eye-round beef, sliced and served with white rice and coleslaw
Polenta Criolla — Baked cornmeal pie filled with shredded stewed chicken, served with a crisp green salad
Chivo en Coco — Goat braised in coconut milk and criollo seasonings, served with white rice and tostones
Fosforera Oriental — Mixed seafood soup built on fish and shellfish, served with white rice, cassava bread, and lime
Calamares Guisados — Squid slowly stewed in criollo tomato sauce, served with white rice
Arroz Negro con Calamares — Squid ink rice with tender stewed squid, served with avocado salad
Chupe de Gallina Andino — Hen simmered and folded into a rich soup with potato, corn, milk, and cheese, served with avocado
Sancocho Cruzado — Beef and hen simmered together with yuca, yam, corn, and plantain, served with white rice and avocado
Lomo de Cerdo Mechado — Roasted pork loin studded with aromatics, served with potatoes and applesauce
Pargo en Salsa de Piña — Snapper first sweated and then napped with pineapple sauce, served with white rice
Tres Leches — Sponge cake soaked in three milks, topped with lightly whipped cream
Quesillo — Baked egg custard with caramel, smooth and lightly firm
Bienmesabe — Coconut cream layered with sponge cake, sweet and aromatic
Majarete — Cooked coconut and corn pudding, cinnamon and papelón
Arroz con Leche — Slow-cooked rice pudding, milk, cinnamon, condensed milk
Dulce de Lechosa — Green papaya slowly candied in papelón syrup with spices
Dulce de Higos — Whole figs preserved in papelón syrup, clove and cinnamon
Torta de Pan — Baked bread pudding, milk, spices, raisins
Golfeado — Sweet baked spiral dough with papelón and anise, topped with fresh cheese
Flan de Coco — Baked coconut custard with caramel
Helado de Parchita — Churned passion fruit ice cream, bright and tangy
Helado de Coco — Coconut ice cream, rich and aromatic
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Arancini — Crispy risotto balls with mozzarella, ragù, and peas
Arancini Bianchi — Lemon risotto balls with mozzarella and ragù bianco
Beef Tartare (Tartare di Manzo) — Tenderloin with salsa tonnata, Calabrian chili, crispy capers, fried garlic and shallots
Bruschetta — Toasted bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil
Caprese — Fresh mozzarella or burrata with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil
Eggplant & Zucchini Scapece — Marinated vegetables with vinegar, garlic, and herbs
Fritto Misto di Mare — Fried shrimp, calamari, and fish, served with lemon
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Meatballs — Beef, pork, pomodoro e basilico sauce, finished with whipped ricotta
Prosciutto & Mozzarella — Sliced prosciutto with fresh mozzarella or burrata, olive oil
Roasted Beet Salad — Orange, peach, pistachios, aceto balsamico di Modena
Chopped Salad — Romaine, endive, green leaf, radicchio, fennel, tomato, red onion, red wine vinaigrette
Roasted Red Peppers — Garlic, parsley, olive oil, and pine nuts
Antipasto Misto — Selection of cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, and olives
Bucatini all’Amatriciana — Guanciale, tomato, and pecorino romano
Fresh Agnolotti (Plin) — Small hand-pinched pasta with roasted meats, butter and sage or jus
Fresh Cannelloni — Ricotta or meat, baked with tomato and béchamel
Fresh Casoncelli (Stuffed Pasta) — Meat filling, butter, pancetta, and sage
Fresh Doppio Ravioli — Two fillings, finished lightly to highlight both
Fresh Lasagna alla Bolognese — Green pasta, ragù, béchamel, parmigiano
Fresh Mini Ravioli in Brodo — Pork, mortadella, and prosciutto in clear chicken broth
Fresh Pappardelle al Ragù d’Anatra — Slow-cooked duck ragù, deep and refined
Fresh Pappardelle al Ragù di Agnello — Braised lamb with rosemary and tomato
Fresh Pasta Roll (Rotolo) — Ricotta and spinach rolled in fresh pasta, sliced and finished simply
Fresh Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci — Light ricotta and spinach filling, butter and sage or pomodoro
Fresh Raviolo al Brasato — Braised short rib, finished with butter or reduced jus
Fresh Raviolo al Uovo — Ricotta and soft egg yolk, butter and sage
Fresh Tagliatelle al Ragù alla Bolognese — Slow-cooked beef and pork ragù, layered and balanced
Fresh Taglierini al Burro e Parmigiano — Butter and aged parmigiano
Fresh Tortelli di Zucca — Pumpkin, amaretti, butter, and sage
Hand-Formed Gnocchi al Gorgonzola — Soft potato gnocchi with gorgonzola cream and toasted walnuts
Hand-Formed Gnocchi al Pomodoro — Tomato, basil, olive oil
Hand-Formed Gnocchi alla Sorrentina — Tomato, mozzarella, basil
Hand-Formed Gnudi Burro e Salvia — Ricotta dumplings, butter and sage
Hand-Pressed Corzetti al Pesto Genovese — Basil, pine nuts, parmigiano, olive oil
Linguine alle Vongole — Clams, garlic, white wine, olive oil, and parsley
Paccheri ai Frutti di Mare — Shellfish and seafood in tomato or white wine
Pasta al Pesto alla Trapanese — Almond, tomato, basil, and garlic pesto
Pasta all’Aragosta — Lobster lightly dressed in tomato or white wine
Pasta e Ceci — Chickpeas, garlic, rosemary, olive oil
Pasta e Fagioli — Cannellini beans, garlic, olive oil, and herbs
Penne all’Arrabbiata — Tomato, garlic, and Calabrian chili
Rigatoni alla Zozzona — Guanciale, sausage, tomato, egg yolk, and pecorino
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare — Shellfish and seafood, delicate and balanced
Risotto ai Funghi — Mushrooms, butter, parmigiano
Risotto alla Milanese — Saffron, butter, parmigiano
Risotto alla Parmigiana — Aged parmigiano, butter
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio — Garlic, olive oil, chili, finished with pasta water
Spaghetti al Pomodoro e Basilico — San Marzano tomato, garlic, basil, and olive oil
Spaghetti alla Cacio e Pepe — Pecorino romano and black pepper, finished silky
Spaghetti alla Carbonara — Guanciale, egg yolk, and pecorino romano, emulsified and glossy
Spaghetti alle Cozze — Mussels, garlic, white wine, and olive oil
Abbacchio al Forno — Roasted lamb chops, garlic, rosemary, roasted potatoes
Agnello Scottadito — Grilled lamb chops, rosemary, olive oil, roasted potatoes or sautéed greens
Bistecca alla Fiorentina — Grilled 3-inch porterhouse, olive oil, rosemary, sea salt, grilled vegetables or cannellini beans
Branzino al Forno — Whole roasted branzino bone-in, cherry tomatoes, white wine, herbs, sautéed spinach or potatoes
Brasato al Chianti — Braised beef chuck, Chianti wine, soffritto, herbs, polenta or mashed potatoes
Coda alla Vaccinara — Braised oxtail, tomato, celery, cocoa, risotto or polenta
Coniglio alla Cacciatora — Rraised rabbit, tomatoes, olives, rosemary, wine, polenta or roasted potatoes
Costine di Maiale — Roasted pork ribs, fennel, garlic, roasted potatoes or greens
Fegato alla Veneziana — Sautéed veal liver, onions, vinegar, risotto or polenta
Halibut Arrosto — Roasted halibut fillet boneless, olive oil, tomato, olives, herbs, roasted potatoes or vegetables
Involtini di Carne — Braised beef rolls stuffed, breadcrumbs, cheese, tomato, roasted potatoes or greens
Ossobuco alla Milanese — Braised cross-cut veal shank, white wine, soffritto, gremolata, risotto alla Milanese
Pesce all’Acqua Pazza — Poached snapper fillet boneless, tomato, garlic, white wine, sautéed greens or bread
Pollo al Mattone — Pressed grilled half bone-in chicken, olive oil, garlic, herbs, roasted potatoes or grilled vegetables
Pollo alla Cacciatora — Braised chicken, tomatoes, peppers, wine, roasted potatoes or bread
Polpo alla Griglia — Grilled octopus tentacle, olive oil, lemon, parsley, potatoes or salad
Porchetta — Roasted pork belly/loin, fennel, garlic, herbs, roasted potatoes or sautéed greens
Rombo al Forno — Roasted turbot fillet boneless, potatoes, leeks, olives
Saltimbocca alla Romana — Sautéed veal cutlet, prosciutto, sage, white wine, sautéed spinach or roasted potatoes
Scaloppine al Limone — Sautéed veal cutlet, lemon, butter, spinach or roasted potatoes
Scaloppine alla Milanese — Breaded fried veal cutlet, butter, breadcrumbs, arugula salad or roasted potatoes
Sogliola al Burro — Sautéed sole fillet boneless, butter, lemon, spinach or boiled potatoes
Spezzatino di Manzo — Braised beef stew, vegetables, wine, polenta or mashed potatoes
Tonno Scottato — Seared tuna loin boneless, olive oil, capers, salad or grilled vegetables
Tiramisù, Iginio Massari style — Coffee-soaked homemade savoiardi with mascarpone cream lightened with pastry cream; more structured, airy, and refined than the classic version
Cannoli Siciliani — Crisp fried shells filled with sweetened ricotta, chocolate, and candied citrus
Panna Cotta — Silky cooked cream set with gelatin, delicate and clean, ideal with berries, caramel, or chocolate
Bomboloni — Light and airy Italian doughnuts, fried until golden and filled with pastry cream, Nutella, or fruit preserves
Zabaglione — Warm whipped custard of egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala, light and velvety
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Bruschetta — Toasted bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Meatballs — Beef, pork, pomodoro e basilico sauce, finished with whipped ricotta
Pan-Seared Scallops — Pancetta, rosemary, lemon, and pea purée
Fried Calamari — Lightly fried squid with pomodoro and roasted garlic wine sauce, lemon
Prosciutto & Mozzarella — Sliced prosciutto with fresh mozzarella or burrata, olive oil
Eggplant & Zucchini Scapece — Marinated vegetables with vinegar, garlic, and herbs
Broiled Scampi — Shrimp with garlic, white wine, butter, and lemon
Mussels Arrabbiata — San Marzano tomatoes, Calabrian chili, garlic, and white wine
Caprese — Fresh mozzarella or burrata with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil
Caesar Salad — Romaine or kale with its signature dressing, croutons, and shaved parmigiano
Chopped Salad — Romaine, endive, green leaf, radicchio, fennel, tomato, red onion, red wine vinaigrette
Roasted Red Peppers — Garlic, parsley, olive oil, and pine nuts
Antipasto Misto — Selection of cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, and olives
Beef Tartare (Tartare di Manzo) — Tenderloin with salsa tonnata, Calabrian chili, crispy capers, fried garlic and shallots
Spicy Vodka Rigatoni — Tomato, Calabrian chili, vodka, and cream, reduced smooth
Spaghetti al Pomodoro e Basilico — San Marzano tomato, garlic, basil, and olive oil
Spaghetti alla Carbonara — Guanciale, egg yolk, and pecorino romano, emulsified and glossy
Spaghetti alla Cacio e Pepe — Pecorino romano and black pepper, finished silky
Bucatini all’Amatriciana — Guanciale, tomato, and pecorino romano
Rigatoni alla Zozzona — Guanciale, sausage, tomato, egg yolk, and pecorino
Penne all’Arrabbiata — Tomato, garlic, and Calabrian chili
Fresh Tagliatelle al Ragù alla Bolognese — Slow-cooked beef and pork ragù, layered and balanced
Paccheri ai Frutti di Mare — Shellfish and seafood in tomato or white wine
Linguine alle Vongole — Clams, garlic, white wine, olive oil, and parsley
Fresh Squid Ink Spaghetti — Cuttlefish ink, tender squid, briny and elegant
Bianchi e Neri Spaghetti ai Gamberi — Bicolor pasta with shrimp, mushroom, pancetta, and bisque
Fresh Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci — Light ricotta and spinach filling, butter and sage or pomodoro
Fresh Cannelloni — Ricotta or meat, baked with tomato and béchamel
Fresh Lasagna alla Bolognese — Green pasta, ragù, béchamel, parmigiano
Hand-Formed Gnocchi al Gorgonzola — Soft potato gnocchi with gorgonzola cream
Hand-Formed Gnocchi al Pomodoro — Tomato, basil, olive oil
Hand-Formed Gnocchi alla Sorrentina — Tomato, mozzarella, basil
Hand-Pressed Corzetti al Pesto Genovese — Basil, pine nuts, parmigiano, olive oil
Pasta e Fagioli — Cannellini beans, garlic, olive oil, and herbs
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio — Garlic, olive oil, chili, finished with pasta water
Risotto ai Funghi — Mushrooms, butter, parmigiano
Risotto alla Parmigiana — Aged parmigiano, butter
Risotto alla Milanese — Saffron, butter, parmigiano
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare — Shellfish and seafood, delicate and balanced
Chicken or Veal Parmigiana — Breaded fried cutlet, pomodoro e basilico sauce, mozzarella, mashed potatoes or pasta
Shrimp Scampi — Sautéed shrimp, garlic, butter, white wine, lemon, linguine or angel hair
Chicken or Veal Marsala — Sautéed cutlet, Marsala wine, mushrooms, mashed potatoes or pasta
Chicken or Veal Piccata — Sautéed cutlet, lemon, capers, butter, pasta or vegetables
Lobster Fra Diavolo — Sautéed lobster tail, tomato, garlic, chili, linguine
Sausage and Peppers — Sautéed pork sausage links, bell peppers, onions, roasted potatoes or bread
Chicken Sorrentino — Layered chicken cutlet, eggplant, prosciutto, cheese, pasta or vegetables
Seared Scallops — Butter, lemon, risotto or vegetables
Scaloppine alla Milanese — Breaded fried veal cutlet, butter, breadcrumbs, arugula salad or roasted potatoes
Pollo alla Cacciatora — Braised chicken, tomatoes, peppers, wine, roasted potatoes or bread
Costine di Maiale — Roasted pork ribs, fennel, garlic, roasted potatoes or greens
Branzino al Forno — Whole roasted branzino bone-in, cherry tomatoes, white wine, herbs, sautéed spinach or potatoes
Sogliola al Burro — Sautéed sole fillet boneless, butter, lemon, spinach or boiled potatoes
Tiramisù, Iginio Massari style — Coffee-soaked homemade savoiardi with mascarpone cream lightened with pastry cream; more structured, airy, and refined than the classic version
Panna Cotta — Silky cooked cream set with gelatin, delicate and clean, ideal with berries, caramel, or chocolate
Cannoli Siciliani — Crisp fried shells filled with sweetened ricotta, chocolate, and candied citrus
Zabaglione — Warm whipped custard of egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala, light and velvety
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