Chef Madison Rowland
Chef At Home in Albany
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I am extremely passionate about food, I cook every meal with love.
My passion for cooking is evident in my dishes. My love for food started at a young age in the kitchen cooking with my mother and has since blossomed into me dedicating my life to perfecting my craft. Since graduating from the Institute of Culinary Education in 2018, I have worked as a food stylist, recipe developer, private chef to professional athletes and musicians as well as in popular restaurants such as L'Artusi, 677 Prime and Prime at Saratoga National. My experience as a private chef ranges from weekly meal prep, to meals prepared and served in home, to events with up to 100 people. My dishes are a blend of tradition and modernity.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking is a creative outlet for me. I use food and cooking as a way to express myself.
I learned to cook at...
I was professionally trained at The Institute of Culinary Education.
A cooking secret...
Cook each meal with love and have fun while doing it.
My menus
Truffle Mac & Cheese Bites – Crispy fried bites of creamy truffle-infused macaroni and cheese
Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese – Sweet dates stuffed with tangy goat cheese, wrapped in crisp bacon
Mini Chicken Pot Pies – Flaky pastry filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and rich gravy
Loaded Potato Skins – Crispy potato skins with cheddar, caramelized onions, chives, and a dollop of sour cream
Classic Wedge Salad – Crisp iceberg with blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and creamy dressing
Warm Roasted Vegetable Salad – Seasonal roasted veggies over mixed greens with balsamic glaze
Caesar Salad – Crisp romaine, Parmesan, garlic croutons, and classic Caesar dressing
Apple and Pecan Salad – Mixed greens with fresh apples, candied pecans, and honey-Dijon vinaigrette
Braised Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes – Tender, slow-cooked beef short ribs with creamy mashed potatoes and pan jus
Pan-Seared Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce – Juicy chicken breast with a rich mushroom cream sauce and roasted vegetables
Shrimp and Grits – Jumbo shrimp sautéed with smoky bacon and scallions over creamy, cheesy grits
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Herb Slaw – Crispy fried chicken served with a fresh, tangy herb slaw
Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce – Warm bread pudding drizzled with rich bourbon caramel
Chocolate Lava Cake – Molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream
Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Whipped Cream – Baked apples with oat crumble and spiced whipped cream
Pecan Pie Tart – Individual buttery tart filled with rich pecan filling, served with caramel drizzle
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Oysters with Champagne Mignonette – Freshly shucked oysters with a delicate champagne and shallot vinaigrette
Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Caviar – Sushi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, citrus dressing, finished with premium black caviar
Scallop Carpaccio with Lemon Olive Oil – Thinly sliced raw scallops drizzled with lemon-infused olive oil and microgreens
Truffle Lobster Arancini – Crispy risotto balls filled with lobster and a hint of black truffle, served with a light tomato sauce
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad – Creamy burrata with vibrant heirloom tomatoes, microgreens, and citrus-honey vinaigrette
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad – Sweet roasted beets, goat cheese mousse, candied pistachios, and aged balsamic drizzle
Citrus Fennel Salad – Shaved fennel, orange segments, and mixed greens with a light citrus vinaigrette
Arugula and Avocado Salad – Peppery arugula, creamy avocado, toasted nuts, and lemon vinaigrette
Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Truffle Butter – Crisp-skinned sea bass fillet finished with truffle butter and sautéed seasonal vegetables
Butter-Poached Lobster Tail with Saffron Risotto – Sweet lobster tail paired with creamy saffron-infused risotto
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Purée – Golden scallops over silky cauliflower purée, garnished with crispy pancetta
Salmon en Papillote with Lemon-Herb Sauce – Oven-baked salmon with fresh herbs, citrus, and seasonal vegetables, served in parchment for dramatic presentation
Decadent Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise – Warm, buttery bread pudding served with silky vanilla crème anglaise
Lemon and Almond Tart – Buttery tart filled with zesty lemon cream and toasted almonds
Chocolate and Sea Salt Caramel Tart – Rich chocolate tart with a salted caramel center and crisp pastry shell
Raspberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta – Silky white chocolate panna cotta topped with a vibrant raspberry coulis and fresh berries
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Oysters with Champagne Mignonette – Freshly shucked oysters served with a delicate champagne and shallot vinaigrette
Tuna Tartare with Caviar – Hand-cut sushi-grade tuna with avocado, citrus dressing, and a touch of premium black caviar
Truffle Arancini with Aged Parmesan – Golden risotto balls infused with black truffle and fontina, finished with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
Crab and Avocado Stack – Sweet crab layered with creamy avocado, citrus aioli, and microgreens for a fresh, elegant starter
Baby Gem Caesar with White Anchovy and Parmesan Crisps – Classic Caesar elevated with white anchovies, Parmesan crisps, and lemon dressing
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad with Alba Truffle – Creamy burrata with vibrant heirloom tomatoes and a drizzle of truffle oil
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Mousse – Sweet roasted beets, creamy goat cheese mousse, candied pistachios, and a drizzle of aged balsamic reduction, finished with fresh microgreens for color and texture
Lobster Risotto with Saffron and Champagne – Creamy Arborio rice with butter-poached lobster, saffron, and a splash of Champagne
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Truffle Butter – Tender sea bass with a luxurious truffle butter sauce and seasonal vegetables
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Jus – Australian rack of lamb with a pistachio-herb crust and rich rosemary jus
Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Reduction – Prime beef, pan-seared and finished with a rich, aromatic red wine jus
Caramelized Apple Tart with Calvados Cream – Buttery tart with caramelized apples, served with Calvados-infused cream
Decadent Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise – Warm, buttery bread pudding with caramelized edges, served with a silky vanilla crème anglaise
Raspberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta – Silky white chocolate panna cotta topped with a vibrant raspberry coulis and fresh berries
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Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Truffle Oil – Thinly sliced beef tenderloin with arugula, shaved Parmesan, capers, and a drizzle of truffle oil
Creamy Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes – Fresh burrata cheese with tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic reduction
Crispy Calamari with Lemon Aioli – Lightly fried calamari served with a zesty lemon aioli
Truffle Risotto Balls – Crispy risotto balls filled with fontina cheese and black truffle, served with a tomato sauce
Arugula and Caramelized Pear Salad – Arugula with caramelized pears, toasted walnuts, blue cheese, and honey-mustard vinaigrette
Tomato and Mozzarella with Pistachio Pesto – Fresh mozzarella and vine-ripened tomatoes drizzled with pistachio pesto
Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad – Oven-roasted rainbow carrots, fluffy quinoa, toasted almonds, fresh herbs, and a honey-cumin vinaigrette
Gourmet Caesar Salad – Crisp romaine, shaved Parmesan, house-made garlic croutons, and a light lemon-Caesar dressing with optional anchovy drizzle
Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Butter – Crisp-skinned sea bass fillets finished with a light lemon-butter sauce and served over sautéed seasonal greens
Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast with Marsala Sauce – Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce
Mushroom and Spinach Risotto with Pan-Seared Shrimp – Creamy risotto with sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach, topped with quick-cooked, garlicky shrimp
Pappardelle with Cherry Tomatoes, Burrata, and Prosciutto – Fresh pappardelle tossed in a cherry tomato and garlic sauce, crowned with creamy burrata and thin slices of prosciutto
Pan-Roasted Salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce – Salmon fillets pan-roasted until golden, topped with a creamy herb yogurt sauce and served with lemon-braised asparagus
Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Port Reduction – Tender duck breast with crisp skin, served with a sweet and tangy cherry-port sauce and sautéed green beans
Classic Tiramisu – Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and cocoa
Lemon Panna Cotta with Berry Compote – Silky lemon panna cotta topped with fresh berries
Sicilian Cannoli – Crispy pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate chips, and candied orange peel
Vanilla Gelato with Espresso – Creamy gelato “drowned” in hot espresso, served with a biscotti
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Antipasto salad
Arugula Salad (candied walnuts, green apple, dried cranberries, honey lemon vinaigrette)
Ceasar Salad (romaine lettuce, anchovies, parmesan cheese, sourdough croutons)
Bruschetta
Cheese stuffed meatballs with marinara sauce
Heirloom tomato and mozzarella
Chicken francese with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes
Chicken marsala with roasted potatoes and veggies
Chicken parmesan with angel hair pasta
Tiramisu
Strawberry shortcake
Flourless Chocolate Cake (espresso whipped cream, powdered sugar, raspberries)
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