Private Chef Heidy Morales

With 16 years of culinary experience, I've had the privilege of living my passion for cooking every day. My journey began in culinary school . After graduating I spent 10 years learning my craft working alongside talented chefs and learning the ins and outs of the culinary world. From the fast-paced environment of commercial kitchens to the artistry of plate design, I developed a deep understanding of what makes exceptional cuisine.

As my career evolved, I transitioned into the world of private chef services, and cooking competitions bringing my expertise into the intimate setting of private homes. As well as the chaotic fun of chopped competitions for special guests. For the past six years, I've had the joy of creating personalized culinary experiences for discerning clients, tailoring menus to their unique tastes and preferences and having a blast running around the kitchen creating fun and tasteful creations.

In addition to my work as a private chef and competitor I've also discovered a passion for sharing my knowledge with others . As a culinary instructor , I've had the privilege of teaching cooking classes, workshops, and demonstrations, empowering students with the skills and confidence to explore their own culinary creativity.

Throughout my journey, my love for cooking has only grown stronger. I'm constantly inspired by the endless possibilities of flavors, techniques, and ingredients, and I'm excited to continue sharing my passion with others.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is more than just a profession or a hobby it's my passion, my creative outlet, and my way of sharing love and connection with other’s.

I learned to cook at...

Home and at Star career Academy in New York City

A cooking secret...

Enjoy every single moment and savor it

My menus

Romantic night in Italy

STARTER

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Melón prosciutto skewers with a side of arugula and balsamic vinaigrette

Winter Rainbow Panzanella Salad With grapefruit vinaigrette

White bean dip with Parmesan crisp or Parmesan crostini

FIRST COURSE

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Arancini with marinara and or pesto sauce (fried risotto balls)

Chicken saltimbocca with polenta fries and pomodoro sauce

Spaghetti Rigati with Broccoli Crema

Butternut Squash Soup With crispy prosciutto

MAIN COURSE

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Pappardelle alla Bolognese With fresh egg pasta and garlic bread

Osso bucco with creamy mash potatoes or garlicky buttered pasta with Sautéed or roasted veggies

Butternut squash ravioli with pomodoro or brown butter sage sauce

Roasted chicken and smoked Gouda ravioli with pamodoro or brown butter sage sauce

DESSERT

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Cannoli dip with waffle chips and fresh berries

Tiramisu

Chocolate Budino with chantilly cream

Flying to Asia

STARTER

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Miso soup with umami cucumber salad

Asian chopped salad with sesame ginger dressing

Lightly salted Edamame watermelon salad

FIRST COURSE

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Crispy coconut shrimp with orange horseradish marmalade coleslaw

Pan seared shrimp gyoza with a soy chili sauce

Shrimp fritters with a wasabi horseradish lemon sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Amabei: sweet shrimp on sushi rice

Charbroiled mackerel on sushi rice

Roasted eel on sushi rice drizzled with a sweet soy sauce

Garlic ponzu salmon over sushi rice

Sea bream with a dash of chile on top over sushi rice

Thin sliced tuna over sushi rice

Caterpillar roll (roasted eel and cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and dried seaweed with avocado and a sweet soy sauce topped with sesame)

Spicy tuna and cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and dried seaweed topped with sesame

Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon Spicy salmon and jalapeño on crispy sushi rice

Rainbow roll (Avocado and shrimp mayo wrapped in sushi rice and dried seaweed with red snapper, yellowtail, salmon, tuna, shrimp and avocado topped with sesame)

Snow crab California hand roll (Creamy Canadian snow crab, avocado and sesame wrapped in sushi rice and dried seaweed or soy paper

Spicy yellow tail hand roll (Spicy yellowtail, cucumber and sesame wrapped in sushi rice and dried seaweed or soy paper)

Spicy crunchy taco ( Avocado and shrimp mayo wrapped in sushi rice and dried seaweed with shrimp tempura drizzled in spicy mayo and a sweet soy sauce with jalapeño garnish)

DESSERT

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Warbimochi (Chilled, jelly-like mochi topped with sweet and nutty soybean powder)

Taiyaki red bean ice cream

Steak dinner

STARTER

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Hummus olive tempenade with crostini

Greek salad ( Cucumber, Tomato, Red onion, Black olives , Roasted corn , Feta cheese with a cilantro lemon dressing

FIRST COURSE

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Sticky Asian seasonal fruit BBQ Ribs

Crispy Chicken wings with fruit Bbq of choice

Crispy coconut shrimp with orange horseradish marmalade

MAIN COURSE

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Bistecca with lemon Truffle butter

4 Cheese Baked Mac n Cheese

Blanched broccoli

Roasted Seasonal vegetables

40 Garlic Roasted chicken

Basmati rice

DESSERT

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Roasted peach with coconut icecream and candied walnuts with a brown sugar cinnamon butter

3 leche cake with strawberry couli

Puff pastry puffs with flan le crème and berry compote

Brunch

STARTER

All inclusive

Yogurts and parfaits

Fruit salads

Pastry’s

FIRST COURSE

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Chicken and waffles

Mac n cheese chicken tender cups

Coconut or strawberry chia pudding

Overnight oats

Blue cheese and caramelized onion egg cups

Bacon egg and cheese sliders

Eggs your choice of sunny side up or scrambled

MAIN COURSE

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Home Fries

Bacon

Sausage

Eggs

Hash browns

Breakfast quesadilla roll ups

Mac n cheese chicken waffle bites

DESSERT

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Crepes

Blueberry lemon pound cake

Vida Latina

STARTER

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Empanadas with filling of choice (beef, cheese, chicken, shrimp.)

Crispy coconut shrimp with orange horseradish marmalade

FIRST COURSE

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Shrimp salad with garlic plantain cups

Mini Bacalaitos

MAIN COURSE

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Arroz con gandules

Roasted Mojito Chicken

Mollejas al caveche

Macaroni salad

Potato salad

Pernil (Traditional Puerto Rican pork shoulder)

DESSERT

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3 leche

Flan

Peach crumble with coconut ice cream and candied walnuts

Fudge chocolate cake

I feel it in my soul

STARTER

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Empanadas with filling of choice

Blue cheese caramelized onion sliders

House salad

FIRST COURSE

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Chicken wings with fruit Bbq of choice

Crispy coconut shrimp with orange marmalade

Bbq ribs in any Bb fruit sauce of choice or Asian

MAIN COURSE

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4 Cheese backed Mac n Cheese

Baked Garlic Chicken

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Blanched broccoli

Buttered corn

Coleslaw

Roasted seasonal veggies

Bbq Island ribs

DESSERT

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Flan

3 leche cake with strawberry couli

Roasted peach with coconut icecream and candied walnuts with a brown sugar cinnamon butter

Fudge chocolate cake

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