NOëLLEEVE

Listed here are some of the dishes I am currently loving. It gives you an idea of what I do and how I cook - just a taste.

Asparagus Tart

spring asparagus shoots baked with mascarpone flavored with tarragon and lemon zest

on puff pastry crust with tender butter lettuce garnish

Beef Tenderloin

marinated to absorb the flavors of garlic and rosemary before a pan sear and oven roast

served with a crème fraîche horseradish sauce laced through with orange zest

Chicken Roulade

chicken breast rolled inside a prosciutto blanket with savory pesto sauce, served in rounds

abed a creamy rice pilaf and array of golden and chiogga beets

Carrot Osso Buco

carrots are pan braised until meltingly tender with fresh herbs, tomato, and a hint of citrus

Pan-fried Sea Bass with Golden Beet & Orange Salsa

chilean sea bass seared to crisp skin with flavors of spicy harissa and cumin

dressed with golden beets, orange supremes, mingled with

lemon, kalamata, red onion, coriander, cumin, chili, and sweet paprika

Vermouth-Braised Short Ribs

short ribs oven-braised in a bath of white wine, chicken stock, and vermouth

with pan gravy and carrots, sprinkled with chives, mint, parsley, and sweet honey vinaigrette

Saffron Pistachio Soup

earthy pistachio and saffron, finely blended with ginger, leek and cumin

enriched with a homemade chicken stock, and finished with a fresh orange squeeze

optional topping of crème fraîche

Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms

delicate squash blossoms stuffed with homemade fresh lemony ricotta

with thyme and a hint of heat deep fried in a feather-light beer batter

Green Pea Salad with Orange Blossom Honey

green peas freshly sprung from their pods, tossed with

sugar snap peas and pea tendrils, flavored with tarragon, and orange blossom honey

"Noelle and her team surprised us with the level of service, planning ahead of time, menu options, sourcing of food, and execution at the highest level of service. It felt like we were at our favorite 5 star restaurant. We hired her and her team to do a 3 course dinner for our wedding of 12. It will go down as the best and most memorable dinner and ceremony ever! We can’t praise her enough because without this dinner service it wouldn’t have been the same. Please use her and her team for your next event!"

Ambrosia & Jason S., Arden Hills, MN

"All I can say is wow! Noelle leaves you wanting more. I surprised my partner for his birthday with an intimate dinner with all of his favorites. Noelle crafted a beautiful 4-course menu inclusive of all the foods I requested, pairing the flavors together. I also asked for a wine pairing menu which she went above and beyond picking the right types of wine. As for the flavors and overall dinner, we were left salivating for more! She used fresh herbs from her garden which elevated each course. If you are questioning whether or not to hire Noelle for an experience, you are going to miss out on an unforgettable night!​"

Adam G., Mendota, MN

"I am so grateful to have found Noelle. We were wanting to do something special for my mother-in-law's birthday this summer, and I happened upon Noelle's postcard. What a delightful experience - from the initial email to meal selection to the dinner itself. Noelle has true talent as a chef, as well as a graceful presence. The meal was absolutely delicious and expertly prepared, and everyone was able to relax and enjoy. Thank you for an amazing evening!"

Curt and Nicole N. and Family, Minneapolis, MN

“Noelle was terrific, very independent and a pleasure to have around.”

Beth D., Washington, DC

Holiday Party for Democratic Joint Chiefs of Staff

"Noelle created a superb and memorable graduation dinner for our daughter during COVID! She wore a mask and socially distanced while in our home. We loved the creative menu she prepared for us, and her execution was perfect! A luscious meal that we lingered over while savoring every bite!"

Emily D., Saint Paul, MN

"Noelle was great! The meal was amazing. We also have a dog that loves to hang out near anyone cooking hoping for some scraps and she had no problems with him being right there. I highly recommend Noelle!"

Curt B., Hugo, MN

"Noelle was excellent. I needed a chef who would help me create a beautiful picnic on the Schuylkill River for my proposal to my girlfriend. From the beginning she was enthusiastic and interested in helping me. She put together multiple, thoughtful menus for me to choose from.

She cared about the details. She treated it less like a job and more like she was truly helping. Her compensation was fair and well deserved. Her food was creative, thoughful, interested, and most importantly delicious. Her entrees, side dishes, and drinks were beautifully presented and delicious. She decorated the picnic table for me with care. She communicated well and was very accomodating to my requests.

I had a beautiful experience with my now fiance and I could not have done it without Noelle's help."

Sunny S., Philadelphia, PA