Chef Celeste - Fun Food - Fine Dining

05/23/2026

Today, I am delighted to share my latest creations for your holiday parties, featuring two exquisite menu items: a traditional pressed Cuban sandwich and an innovative creation comprising Chicken Fried rice Fingers enveloped in cured ham, fried to perfection, and presented over a rich Orange Buerre Blanc sauce.

05/15/2026

Thanks to "Guido Joe" and friends for this awesome review!!
"What a great meal we had with friends last night, all prepared by Chef Celeste in Browndale. Top restaurant quality at very reasonable prices.
Give them a call at
(914)224-7031. You may never have to clean the kitchen again".

04/24/2026

This is a clip from "the risotto class" on April 22 this past Thursday, a group of 12 foodies got together at a private home in Uniondale for a cooking demonstration and a meal of spring risotto, creations, composed salads, and crème brûlée. Everyone had fun with food and fine dining.!! thanks to Marianne Flores for letting us use her lovely home and really nice kitchen and thank you to Joanie Cicak for being the most awesome right hand assistant, and to all that attended. I had a blast!!! # foodies, with food and fine dining

02/18/2026

Simpler Times Wild Game Night
Friday
February 20th 5:00pm till close

Join me with Paul and Tiff Debish at Simpler Times (Forest City PA, can't miss it)for a taste of the Wild!
The buffet is free, the bar is
Open!!

Apps and Entrees

Elk Tar-Tar
Egg, capers, shallot,
Garlic toast points

Seared Venison and Elk Carpaccio
Coated in olive oil with blackening spice., seared, cooled, sliced paper, thin across the grain, arranged on a platter with Salsa Fresca.

Wait for It Award Winning Chile- Elk and Venision

Fried Elk Dumplings with Ponzu dipping sauce

Venison and Wild Mushroom Empanadas

Smoked Bacon wrapped Elk Meatloaf with Cowboy Gravy

Smoked Venison Shoulder Roast

Shaved Smoked Venison French Dip stuffed into crusty garlic baguette, au jus!

Sides

Garlic-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Balsamic Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables

Sweet Pea Rissoto

Creamed Winter Greens
(Spinach, Kale and Broccoli Rabe) - mustard cream

02/10/2026

Fillet of Beef Tenderloin with sautéed portobello mushroom, prosciutto "bacon" over a warm kale and quinoa salad. 54 grams of protein!
I'm cooking this week for a woman who's laid up after having knee surgery. Stay tuned for more delicious high protein meal ideas!

12/12/2025

Elevate your office Christmas Party with a delectable charcuterie board, expertly curated for a memorable celebration.

12/10/2025

12/04/2025

12/02/2025

More Fun with Food and Fine Dining!! This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of catering a cozy dinner party for a lovely woman's 80th birthday celebration, which was a surprise party attended by 16 family members. Everyone in attendance was delightful. The menu featured chicken roulade with kale and mustard bread stuffing, the dark and light rye croutons created a visually appealing pattern when the roulade was sliced and plated.
The first side dish was a twice-baked potato casserole filled with English cheddar and Serrano cream, topped with crumbled bacon and chives.
The second side dish consisted of roasted Italian vegetables tossed in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh garlic, Himalayan pink salt, and cracked black pepper. The guests were thrilled with the meal. We are now scheduling an in-home cooking class for January.

If you are interested in learning more about booking similar events in your home, please do not hesitate to contact me through Facebook or call me at 941-224-7031. I will respond as soon as possible.

Happy Holidays.🎉🎊
Chef Celeste

11/26/2025

Playing with wild game today. Just baking an Elk and Pecan Terrine. Going to be served as an appetizer course with slivered pickle, caper and mustard garnishes.