Chef Ted Miller
Chef At Home in Scottsdale
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Flavors come alive under Chef Ted’s hand, reshaping simple dining into bold memories that linger long after the last bite.
Chef Ted, an award-winning executive chef, brings over 20 years of culinary expertise to the table. Trained at Johnson and Wales University, he specializes in Global Soul cuisine, blending diverse flavors with local ingredients. His extensive experience includes catering for the military and high-profile events, ensuring unforgettable dining experiences. Chef Ted's dedication to innovation and quality sets him apart in the culinary world.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me, cooking is an exhilarating adventure where flavors dance together, creating unforgettable moments and culinary magic.
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook from my grandparents and was inspired by my world adventures and PBS cooking shows.
A cooking secret...
is blending tradition with innovation, creating dishes that are both comforting and exciting.
My menus
Zeytoon Parvardeh & Barbari Bread Marinated Persian olives with walnuts, garlic, mint & pomegranate molasses
Persian Herbed Cheese Spread Whipped feta with tarragon, chives, and radish, served with sesame crackers
Cucumber-Yogurt Cups with Rose & Dill Refreshing and floral, topped with micro herbs and edible petals
Mini Saffron Chicken Skewers Chargrilled, glazed with a saffron-lime butter drizzle
Chef Choice Salad w/ Homemade Vinaigrette
Persian Sea Bass with Saffron & Barberry Butter,shirin rice with saffron-barberry glaze,Chef Choice Veg
Pomegranate & Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Tahdig with Golden Saffron Crust, Roasted Beets with Minted Labneh
Saffron Chicken Thighs with Preserved Lemon,Shirin Polo (Persian Sweet Rice),Grilled Vegetables with Sumac & Lemon
Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Stew (Vegetarian Fesenjan) Walnut-pomegranate sauce, charred eggplant, with basmati or herb rice
Persian Love Cake with Rosewater & Pistachio Moist, delicate, and birthday-perfect
Saffron & Cardamom Ice Cream Homemade Persian-style gelato with pistachios and rose petals
Rosewater Panna Cotta Silky and floral with a touch of honey and crushed pistachio
Fresh Berries with Orange Blossom Cream Light, elegant indulgence
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Ahi Tuna Tartare with Avocado & Ponzu
Crab-Stuffed Deviled Eggs with Old Bay and Chives
Bacon wrapped Shrimp and Brussels Sprouts
Fried Ravioli w/ Puttanesca Sauce
Crispy Shrimp Spring Rolls - Served with a sweet chili dipping sauce
Caprese Skewers - Cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella with a balsamic glaze
Under the Sea Charcuterie Board
Lobster Bisque Shooters with Crème Fraîche
Lobster & Truffle Mac ‘n’ Cheese Bites
Chef Choice salad W/Housemade Dressing
Fried Redfish w Cajun cream Sauce ,Dirty Rice ,Grilled Wedge Salad w Za'atar Peach Vinaigrette
Blackened Shrimp w Chimicherri Sauce,Herb Rice Pilaf,Califlower Au Gratin
Blackened Red Snapper with Mango Salsa - Coconut Jasmine Rice - Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Coconut Shrimp w/ Veggie Lo Mein in Pineapple
Moroccan-Spiced Seared Sea Scallops - Couscous with Dried Apricots & Toasted Almonds - Charred Zucchini with Mint Yogurt Drizzle
Crab-Stuffed Flounder with Lemon Butter Sauce - Parmesan Roasted Broccoli -Herb Buttered Orzo Pasta
Ribeye Skewers and Fried Lobster w Cheesy Hashbrown Waffle, Carrot Casserole, Savory Green Beans
Mini Tre leche cakes
Key Lime Pie Cups
Banana Pudding with Warm Toffee Sauce
Gingerbread Crème Brûlée
Lemonade Bars
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Tropical Ceviche in Hibiscus Cups Snapper, mango, and passionfruit in citrus marinade with pink peppercorns
Pink Shrimp Lollipops with Guava Chili Glaze Coconut shrimp on skewers with a vibrant pink guava glaze
Watermelon & Feta Island Bites Stacked cubes of watermelon, feta, mint, and balsamic pearls
Mini Tuna Tartare Cones Spiced ahi tuna in crispy cones with avocado mousse and wasabi caviar
Island Greens & Pink Grapefruit Salad Local greens, pickled onions, cashews, and honey-passionfruit dressing
Lobster Bisque with Papaya Cream Swirl Rich, velvety bisque with a tropical finish
Roasted Beet Carpaccio with Citrus Vinaigrette Thin-sliced beets, arugula, candied macadamias, and goat cheese
Watermelon Gazpacho with Coconut Foam Chilled pink soup with a tropical twist
Seared Lobster Tail & Coconut Mahi Mahi Duo With pink pineapple fried rice and grilled asparagus
Grilled Caribbean Snapper with Rosé Beurre Blanc Served with sweet potato purée and charred broccolini
Tamarind Glazed Shrimp & Plantain Mash Over rum-roasted vegetables and micro cilantro
Pink Peppercorn Crusted Salmon With guava reduction, jasmine rice, and sautéed zucchini ribbons
Guava Cheesecake Bites Topped with hibiscus syrup and a coconut graham crust
Strawberry Shortcake Tower Layered sponge cake, whipped cream, strawberry pearls, and edible gold
Passionfruit & Strawberry Panna Cotta With a dragonfruit coulis and fresh mint
Pink Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Served with vanilla bean ice cream and candied flowers
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Andouille Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms Cremini mushrooms filled with andouille sausage, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese
Fried Green Tomatoes with Crab Rémoulade Crispy fried green tomatoes topped with lump crab and a tangy rémoulade sauce
Boudin Balls Spiced pork and rice sausage rolled into balls, breaded, and deep-fried, served with Creole mustard
Local Charcuterie Board
Chef Choice salad W/Housemade Dressing
Crab-Stuffed Flounder with Lemon Cream Sauce,Corn and Shrimp Maque Choux,Parmesan Herb Grit Cakes
Boudin-Stuffed Quail, Charred Asparagus with Lemon Butter,Cheddar Grit Cakes
Cajun-Spiced Roasted Chicken, Charred Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cane Syrup Glaze,Red Beans and Rice
Tasso-Crusted Lamb Chops,Stewed Okra and Tomatoes,Andouille Sausage Cornbread Dressing
Crispy Catfish with Creole Tomato,Stewed Okra and Corn with Smoked Shrimp,Garlic Butter Rice Pilaf
Grilled Filet Mignon with Bourbon-Peppercorn Sauce,Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon,Crawfish Dirty Rice
Alabama White Bbq Chicken German Potato salad, Spinich Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
Pecan Praline Bread Pudding Cups Bread pudding baked in individual cups with a pecan praline glaze
Mini King Cakes Individual king cakes filled with cream cheese and drizzled with colorful icing
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Cucumber Sunomono Salad – Pickled cucumber with sesame-free rice vinegar and ginger
Avocado & Daikon Salad – Layered with microgreens, cucumber ribbons, and ponzu-style dressing
Miso Soup (No Tofu) – Made with gluten-free miso, wakame seaweed & scallions
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken – Housemade soy-free teriyaki glaze with ginger and mirin Japanese Sweet Potato Mash – Roasted satsumaimo with a hint of maple, chef’s special vegetables
Peppered Chicken w/ Balsamic Rice & Chef's Special Vegetables
Kinpira Stir-Fry – Carrots and burdock sautéed in tamari glaze over rice noodles
Forbidden Black Rice with Ginger Scallions – Bold and nourishing with citrusy depth Charred Broccolini with Togarashi Citrus Dust – Flavorful without the heat Seared Grass-Fed Beef Tataki – Lightly cooked slices with gluten-free citrus tamari dip
Miso-Glazed Salmon (Soy-Free) – Baked with a house miso glaze on cedar, gluten- and dairy-freeGarlic-Sesame Rice – Aromatic jasmine rice with garlic oil (no sesame used),client’s choice veg
Asian Dessert Charcuterie
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Chicharrones de Pollo - Bite-sized, crispy-fried chicken pieces with a tangy garlic dipping sauce
Crab and Avocado Salad Bites - Fresh crab salad atop avocado slices on plantain chips
Pinchos de Cerdo- Grilled pork skewers marinated in local spices, served with a spicy guava BBQ sauce
Tostones Rellenos- Crispy green plantain cups filled with shrimp creole sauce
Ensalada de Aguacate - Sliced avocado, tomatoes, and onions drizzled with olive oil and vinegar
Hearts of Palm & Watercress Salad - Crisp watercress, hearts of palm, red onions, and cherry tomatoes in a lemon vinaigrette
Tropical Green Salad- Mixed greens, pineapple chunks, sliced radishes, and toasted pumpkin seeds with a passion fruit dressing
Cabbage and Pineapple Slaw- Shredded cabbage, fresh pineapple, and red bell peppers in a tangy dressing
Puerto Rican Paella - A mix of shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken, and chorizo in saffron-infused rice, served with Fresh Lemon Wedges
Chillo a la Criolla- Red snapper fillet simmered in a Creole sauce of tomatoes, onions, and peppers, served with Guineos en Escabeche(pickled green bananas)
Rabo Encendido- Braised oxtail stew with a rich Creole sauce, served over Puerto Rican Rice and Pigeon Peas
Beef Tenderloin with a Cherry-Red Wine Reduction,Roasted Rosemary Potatoes,Grilled Rainbow Chard with Garlic Butter
Churrasco with Chimichurri - Grilled skirt steak with a house-made chimichurri sauce, served with Viandas con Ajo (boiled root vegetables with garlic sauce)
Cajun-Spiced Roasted Chicken, Charred Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cane Syrup Glaze,Red Beans and Rice
Crab-Stuffed Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce - Parmesan Roasted Broccoli -Herb Buttered Orzo Pasta
Chicken fried Fish taco Mango slaw, PR Rice and Beans, Roasted Corn
Queso Blanco con Dulce de Papaya- Fresh white cheese slices served with a papaya compote
Coconut Tres Leches- Classic tres leches cake with a coconut milk twist, topped with toasted coconut flakes
Flancocho - A delightful combination of flan and chocolate cake in one dessert
Pan de Mallorca Bread Pudding- Rich bread pudding made with sweet Mallorca bread, served with a rum caramel sauce
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Roasted Nuts , Roasted Vegetables ,Dips , and Brie
Charcuterie Board
Chef's Choice Salad
Deviled Eggs, Alabama Bbq Ham Station , German Potato salad, Spinich Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette,Roasted Nutmeg Apple
Fried Turkey w Cajun cream Gravy,Dirty Rice ,Sautéed Cabbage
Roasted Turkey with Gravy, Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes , Green Bean Casserole, Carrot Casserole,
Alabama White Bbq Chicken, candied sweet potatoes, greens , red rice , Cornbread
Whole Roasted Fish of the Day , roasted melody potatoes, sauteed broccoli rabe
Baked Hen w Chimicherri Sauce,Herb Rice Pilaf,Califlower Au Gratin
Prime Steak Kabobs over Pineapple Fried Rice, Coconut Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Bunt Cake Plate
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Arichini w pesto
Fennel Meatball
Charcuterie Board
Friso Miso W Calamari and Whole Shrimp , Parmesan Aioli
Ceasar Wedge Salad
Chicken Piccata, Pasta Primavera Primavera, Garlic knots
Gumbo Pasta , Wedge Salad w Za'atar Peach Vinaigrette
Italian Duo ( Lasagna, Alfredo), Asparagus, Chef's Choice Pasta
Grilled Lemon Scallops, Chef Choice Pasta, garlic Broccoli
Beef Brocole, Dalphonise Potatoes, Asparagus roasted
Pesto Roasted Pork, Wild Mushroom Risotto , Chef choice vegetable
Wagu Beef Meatballs,Cacio de Pepe Pie,Fresh Vegetables
Chicken Condon blu, Alfredo Fettuccine, sauteed broccoli rabe
Blackened Catch of the Day w Chimicherri Sauce,Herb Orzo Pilaf,Califlower Au Gratin
Chicken with Parmesan stuffing and roasted tomato cream ,Cheese Ravioli. Market fresh vegetables
Dessert Charcuterie
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