Chef Deanna Bascom

Chef At Home in Lake Oswego

Deanna is a dedicated chef whose career is defined by craftsmanship, consistency, and a deep respect for the culinary process. With 20+ years of experience across high‑volume restaurants, grab‑and‑go concepts, and banquet operations, Deanna brings a refined balance of creativity, technical skill, and disciplined kitchen leadership to every plate.

Deanna will bring a family‑centered, home‑inspired approach to her cuisine, weaving seasonal ingredients into dishes crafted around each client’s unique preferences.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is my natural way of expressing myself and connecting with others through meaningful, shared food experiences.

I learned to cook at...

The Heathman Restaurant under Chef Philippe Boulot and again with him at a private club in Portland, Oregon.

A cooking secret...

Fresh ingredients, smart pantry use, and collaborative menu creation with families to build meals they love.

My menus

Cantina

STARTER

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Salsas: Charred Tomato & Chipotle, Tomatillo & Cilantro, tortilla chips

Black Bean Crostini: black beans, cotija cheese, cilantro

Crispy Tortilla Strips: crispy baked corn tortillas, cumin, oregano, paprika, cotija cheese

FIRST COURSE

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Borracho Beans: pinto beans, bacon, beer, onion, jalapeno, cilantro

Elote Salad: grilled corn, scallion, jalapeno, cotija cheese, lime-cilantro dressing

Posole Verde: tomatillos, poblanos, serrano, hominy, lime-cilantro crema

MAIN COURSE

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Carnitas: beer braised pork shoulder, black refried beans, corn succotash, on side tortillas

Shrimp Tostada: paprika roasted shrimp, cherry tomatoes, avocado puree, cilantro

Pork Belly Tacos: smoked pork belly, napa cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pickled cucumbers, fresh jalapenos, cilantro

DESSERT

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Cookie Platter: selection of fresh baked cookies, Examples: chocolate mint, crackle, sables, shortbread

Almond Cake: candied lemon, powdered sugar

Produce Row

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Roasted Garlic & Ricotta Bruschetta: lemon & herb ricotta, roasted garlic, crostini

Grand Aioli: fresh and poached vegetables, feta dip, green goddess and hummus, selection of crackers and flatbreads

Caramelized Onion & chevre Tartlets: puff pastry, herbed chevre, caramelized onion, herb salad

FIRST COURSE

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Radicchio Salad: cherry tomatoes, fennel, shaved pecorino-romano, basil leaves, lemon-garlic vinaigrette

Butter Lettuce: radish, cherry tomato, buttermilk chive dressing

Potage de Crecy: carrot soup, chive oil, creme fraiche

Corn chowder, fresh corn, jalapeno, onion, cream, cilantro

MAIN COURSE

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Cauliflower Steak: cauliflower puree, sauteed spinach, salsa verde

Fresh Corn Pasta: creamy corn sauce, scallions, basil, parmesan

Mushroom and Lentil Ragu: tomato, cream, polenta, parmesan

Seasonal Risotto: Current Summer selections: fresh corn and basil, nasturtium, arugula pesto

DESSERT

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Almond Cake: candied lemon, powdered sugar

Grilled Peach Pavlova: meringue, peach, whipped cream, hazelnut crunch

Biscotti: sections vary, current are lime-pistachio, chocolate chip hazelnut

Harbor

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Pickled Shrimp: lemon and olive oil pickled, crostini

Anchovy & Roasted Red Pepper: roasted garlic, boquerones, crostini

Smoked Trout: cream cheese, shallot, chive, endive spear

FIRST COURSE

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New England Clam Chowder: classic with fresh clams, saltine crackers & tobasco sauce

Octopus Salad: grilled octopus, butter lettuce, radish, cucumber, red onion, avocado, lemon vinaigrette

Halibut Ceviche: coconut milk, lime, red onion, basil

MAIN COURSE

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Albacore Nicoise: grilled, arugula, spinach, cherry tomatoes, summer beans, radish, hard boiled egg, olive tapenade, champagne-shallot vinaigrette

Pacific Cod en Papiotte: zucchini noodles, leeks, heirloom carrot, scallion, fingerling potato, carrot top pesto

Cioppino: spicy tomato broth, clams, mussels, calamari, prawn, baguette

DESSERT

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Grilled Peach Pavlova: meringue, peach, whipped cream, hazelnut crunch

Almond Cake: candied lemon, powdered sugar

Cookie Platter: selection of fresh baked cookies, Examples: chocolate mint, crackle, sables, shortbread

Bistro

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Gougeres: parmesan and black pepper

Salmon Rillette: shallot, chive, butter, crostini

Charcuterie Display: cured and potted meals, french cheese, cornichons, dijon mustard, dried fruits and nuts, crackers

FIRST COURSE

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Butter Lettuce: radish, cherry tomato, buttermilk chive dressing

Frisee au Lardons: frisee, bacon lardons, tarragon, parsley, chervil leaves, sherry vinaigrette

French Onion Soup: crouton, gruyere cheese

Potage de Crecy: carrot soup, chive oil, creme fraiche

MAIN COURSE

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Steak Frites: grilled bavette, peppercorn butter, crispy fries

Braised Short Rib: 17 hour braised bone in short rib, potato puree, chef selection of seasonal vegetables

Sausage & Lentils: pork sausage, lentils du puy, fennel

DESSERT

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Creme Brulee: vanilla custard, seasonal fresh fruit

Almond Cake: candied lemon, powdered sugar

Sable Cookies: fruit compote, whipped cream

Taverna

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Family Style Mezze Platter: hummus, baba ganoush, dolmas, olives, feta, pita bread, fresh vegetables

Spanakopita: spinach, feta, phyllo

FIRST COURSE

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Fattoush: cucumber, tomato, red bell pepper, radishes, toasted pita, fresh herb yogurt dressing

Watermelon & Cucumber Salad: fresh mint, extra virgin olive oil, sherry vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Lemon and Olive Tajine: chicken thigh, preserved lemon, gaeta olives, yellow onion, served with saffron basmati rice

Braised Lamb: braised leg of lamb, mint, calabrian chili peppers, mint, green beans,cous cous

Shakshuka: tomato and red bell pepper sauce, harissa, minted yogurt, feta, egg

Falafel: house made falafel, tzatziki sauce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, pita, tabbouleh salad

DESSERT

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Cardamom Pears: white wine poached, cardamom syrup, whipped cream

Almond Cake: candied lemon, powdered sugar

Trattoria

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Antipasto Display: selection of charcuterie, imported and domestic cheese, mustards, dried fruit & nuts, crackers

Grilled Artichokes: lemon-Basil Aioli

Bagna Cauda: garlic-anchovy dip, fresh vegetables, fresh bread

FIRST COURSE

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Radicchio Salad: cherry tomatoes, fennel, shaved pecorino-romano, basil leaves, lemon-garlic vinaigrette

Caprese: heirloom tomato, burrata, torn basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction

Classic Caesar: whole leaf romaine, house made croutons, shaved pecorino-romano, garlic-anchovy dressing

Add on: Cheese-Herb Garlic bread: Ken's Artisan Baguette, fresh garlic butter, italian seasoning, mozzarella, parmesan cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Penne al Forno: penne pasta, ground prime beef, house made marinara sauce, mozzarella, smoked provolone

Seasonal Risotto: Current Summer selections: fresh corn and basil, nasturtium, arugula pesto

Seasonal Pasta: current Summer selections: charred tomato and fresh herbs, hazelnut-parsley pesto, zucchini - all pastas have option to add protein

Chicken Piccata: chicken breast cutlet, fresh lemon, white wine, capers, butter with chef selection of seasonal vegetables

DESSERT

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Almond Cake: candied lemon, powdered sugar

Biscotti: sections vary, current are lime-pistachio, chocolate chip hazelnut

Pacific Northwest Summer

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Salmon Poke : edamame, walla walla onion, furikake, wonton chips

Mushroom Pate: cultivated mushrooms, whipped feta, parsley, crostini

Antipasto Display: selection of charcuterie, imported and domestic cheese, mustards, dried fruit & nuts, crackers

FIRST COURSE

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Oregon Peach & Blackberry Salad, chevre, toasted almonds, arugula, champagne-shallot vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomatoes, fresh basil, charred onion vinaigrette

Bacon and Corn chowder, fresh corn, jalapeno, onion, cream, cilantro

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Corn & Shrimp Bucatini: mascarpone, cherry tomatoes, mint, basil, pecorino-romano cheese

Grilled Petite Filet: charred romano beans, toybox tomato salad, salsa verde

Rockfish en Papillote: rockfish filet, walla walla onions, zucchini, red bell pepper, chives, extra virgin olive oil

DESSERT

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Grilled Peach Pavlova: meringue, peach, whipped cream, hazelnut crunch

Almond Cake: candied lemon, powdered sugar

Cookie Platter: selection of fresh baked cookies, Examples: chocolate mint, crackle, sables, shortbread

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