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Sample Vegetarian Selections

 

Vegetable Pot Pie

Potatoes, pearl onions, thinly sliced fennel, creamy butternut squash, peas and asparagus served in a luscious sauce with a flaky crust.

 

Spaghetti Pie

Baked spaghetti, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and kalamata olives with Fontina and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses.             

 

Asparagus, Spring Onion & Mushroom Pasta

Fettuccine, exotic mushrooms, asparagus and sautéed green onions in a light wine sauce.                                   

 

Vegetarian Lasagna

Sautéed carrots, zucchini, summer squash, onions and asparagus spears are layered with white beans and spinach between lasagna

noodles in a zesty marinara sauce with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.                                             

 

Mushroom Risotto with Peas

Creamy risotto with assorted exotic mushrooms and peas.                                                                       

 

Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli

Stuffed pillows of pasta with spinach and exotic mushrooms and topped with a zesty tomato sauce.

 

Calabacitas Quesadillas

Chilies, zucchini, onions, bell peppers, black beans, corn and tomato wrapped with a flour tortilla and served with cheddar or jack cheese,        salsa and sour cream.

 

Roasted Corn and Black Bean Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce

Corn, onions, black beans and green chilies wrapped in tortillas and baked in a spicy red chili sauce topped with cheddar or jack cheese and cilantro and served with sour cream.

 

Vegetarian Chili

Peppers, onions, black beans, kidney beans in a spicy tomato broth.  Topped with jack or smoked cheddar cheese, scallions and chopped tomatoes.

 

Sample Meat Selections

 

Beef Stew

Hearty stew with tender beef chunks in a rich gravy with peas, carrots, baby potatoes and pearl onions.

 

Noreen’s Midwestern Chili

Lean seasoned ground chuck with kidney beans in a spicy tomato sauce with onions and peppers.

  

Enchiladas

Ground beef and cheeses blended together and wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with red enchilada sauce and served with Mexican rice.

 

Italian Meatloaf

Ground beef mixed with red peppers and onions toped with a zesty marinara sauce.                                                      

 

Cottage (Shepherd's Pie)

Seasoned ground beef, diced carrots, peas and onions in a rich gravy, topped with mashed potatoes and dusted with Parmesan cheese.

 

Grandma’s Swedish Meatballs

Tender meatballs in a rich creamy dill sauce and served over egg noodles.                                                         

 

Tacos Carne Asada

Grilled mojo marinated flank steak wrapped with a corn tortilla and served with shredded lettuce, chopped onion, jack cheese and pico de gallo.  Served with Mexican rice.

 

Beef Pot Pie

Tender chunks of chuck roast, portabello mushrooms, onions, garlic and herbs in a rich brown gravy served in a flaky pie crust.

 

Potato, Kale & Kielbasa Casserole

Rich potatoes, fresh kale and chunks of savory kielbasa baked until bubbly.                                 

 

Mexican Beans with Chorizo and Greens

Home cooked beans with chorizo sausage sautéed with spinach, black beans, chipotle chilies and topped with goat cheese and chopped green onions.

 

Pork Milanese

Pounded cutlets lightly breaded and topped with an arugula salad.                                                

 

Colcannon

An old Irish Halloween tradition was to serve colcannon with prizes of small coins concealed in it, as the English do with Christmas pudding.  This classic dish of golden potatoes, finely shredded cabbage, ham or bacon and scallions will surely warm you up on a blustery evening.

 

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mojo Sauce

Tender grilled pork tenderloin marinated in citrus, garlic and herbs.

 

Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce

Tender grilled pork tenderloin marinated in a spicy marinade of garlic, jalapenos and herbs. 

 

Sample Poultry Selections

 

Chicken Roulades w/Sun Dried Tomatoes, Basil & Goat Cheese

All natural, range-free chicken coated with seasoned breadcrumbs, filled with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and goat cheese.

 

Chicken Marsala

Chicken breast cutlets sautéed with mushrooms in a creamy Marsala wine sauce and served over bow-tie pasta.

 

Chicken Tacos

Seasoned shredded chicken in a rich tomato sauce served with crispy tacos or soft-shelled tortillas, sour cream, cheese, tomatoes and a zesty black bean and corn salad and Mexican rice. 

 

Chicken Piccata

Thin slices of chicken sautéed in a white wine lemon-caper sauce and served with angel hair pasta.

 

Cilantro and Orange Chicken Kabobs

Chicken marinated in freshly squeezed orange juice, garlic and cilantro, skewered with poblano peppers grilled to perfection.

 

Chili-Lime Chicken Kabobs

Marinated chicken breasts skewered with fresh peppers, mushrooms, onions and zucchini and grilled to perfection. 

 

Saltimbocca

Chicken cutlets rolled with proscuitto, spinach, garlic and provolone cheese topped with strips of lemon zest.  Served with linguine in a lemon cream sauce.

 

Chicken Tetrazzini

Linguine tossed in a cream sauce with chicken, mushrooms, peas and garlic and baked with a crispy breadcrumb crust.

 

Classic Chicken Pot Pie

Tender chicken, onions, carrots, peas and celery in a creamy chicken sauce baked in a flaky pie shell.

 

Sample Seafood Selections

                                                                         

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine, herbs and lemon butter, served over linguini.

 

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Tender shrimp sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce tossed with linguini.

 

Tilapia Milanese

Crispy breaded tilapia topped with marinara sauce.

 

Halibut with Citrus Bagna Cauda

Pan-seared halibut with a bright citrus basil sauce.

 

Pad Thai with Shrimp

Rice noodles stir fried with egg and shrimp and garnished with bean sprouts and ground peanuts.

 

Striped Bass with Chile Lime Butter

Pan-seared striped bass with chile-lime butter.                                                          

 

Lemon Caper Whitefish

Baked whitefish in a tangy lemon caper sauce.

 

Thai Fish Cakes

Tilapia and shrimp cakes seasoned with ginger, cilantro and basil served with jasmine rice and stir-fried green beans.

 

Moroccan Mahi Mahi

Pan-seared mahi mahi with Moroccan spices and tender chunks of mango.

 

Sample Pasta Selections

 

Chipotle Chicken Pasta

Sliced grilled chicken tossed with penne pasta and a creamy chipotle sauce.                                                                  

 

Penne with Pancetta, Spinach w/Crumb Topping

Penne, pancetta, onion, garlic and spinach in a rich cream sauce and topped with toasted breadcrumbs.                        

 

Penne with Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese

Grilled chicken breast and broccoli sautéed in olive oil with penne pasta in a Parmesan cream sauce.                 

 

Penne all' arrabbiata

Penne pasta sautéed with Genoa salami in a spicy marinara sauce.                                                                                

 

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Italian marinara sauce with tender, juicy meatballs served over spaghetti noodles.                                  

 

Lasagna Rolls

Pasta rolls stuffed with ricotta, spinach and proscuitto and topped with a zesty tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and baked until bubbly. 

 

Cannelloni

Pasta rolls filled with ground sirloin, proscuitto, pork and chicken in a tomato cream sauce. 

 

Linguine with Lemon and Cream

Linguine, thin strips of proscuitto, garlic and kalamata olives in a lemon cream sauce, garnished with fresh basil.

 

Chicken Marsala Ravioli

Stuffed pillows of pasta with a mixture of chicken, shallots, garlic, proscuitto, Parmigiano Reggiano and Marsala wine and topped with marinara sauce.

 

Sample Soup/Stew Selections

 

 

Gazpacho

A beautiful cold summer soup served only at the peak of the summer garden season with a hand-chopped medley of tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, celery, sweet onions and garlic.

 

Mexican Chicken Stew

Shredded chicken, onions, garlic and jalapenos in a tomato broth with rice and topped with cilantro.                             

 

Sausage Minestrone Soup

Spicy Italian sausage, garlic, orzo and spinach in a tomato broth topped with a grilled cheese baguette. 

 

Chipotle Potato Soup with Leeks

Spicy chipotle peppers paired with leeks and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes in a light vegetable broth. 

 

Tortilla Soup

A lighter version with shredded chicken, onions, garlic and cilantro topped with crispy corn tortilla strips.

 

Baked Potato Soup

Lots of chunky potatoes topped with cheese, bacon, green onions and crispy potato skins. 

 

Black Bean Soup

Plump black beans simmered in a spicy broth with onion, bell peppers, cilantro, garlic and cumin.                                  

 

Sausage Soup with Kale

Spicy Italian sausage, chunks of potatoes and leafy kale in a creamy broth. 

 

White Chicken Chili

Shredded chicken, peppers, onions, white beans, garlic and spices simmered in a savory broth and topped with fresh cilantro and sliced scallions.