Sample Menu Selections:
Here are menu items that you may want to include in your upcoming services. These are a small sampling of dishes that have been enjoyed or requested by other clients.Family favorites or special recipes are cheerfully incorporated into your menu on request. Remember: I tailor the menu to your family's tastes.Side dishes will be included in your service to complement your entrees. Many fresh vegetables lose quality when stored in home freezers. At your request, fresh veggies can be washed, cut and packaged in your refrigerator for quick cooking or grilling as needed.
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Beef, Pork and Lamb
Beef Bourguignonne
Classic French Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Pickled Onions in a rich Red Wine Sauce
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Strips in a Sherry Mushroom Beef Sauce finished with Sour Cream and served on a bed of Egg Noodles
Braised Short Ribs of Beef
Tender and succulent pieces of Beef simmered with Vegetables in a Red Wine Sauce
Osso Buco with Gremolata
A boneless version of this hearty Italian Veal Stew accompanied by the bright taste of Lemon, Garlic, and Parsley Gremolata
Rosemary Beef Stew
Lean Beef in a flavorful Wine-Infused Tomato Sauce with Rosemary and Herbs
Grand Marnier Orange Pork Chops
Seared thick Pork Chops in a savory sweet Orange Sauce
Pork Paprikash
Pork Tenderloin Medallions sautéed and topped with a mild White Wine Sauce seasoned with Marjoram and Paprika finished with Sour Cream
Prosciutto and Spinach Lasagna
Lasagna with Red Onion, Spinach, and Prosciutto filled with Four Cheeses
Pork and White Bean Chili
A spicy Diced Pork and White Bean Chili with Chipotle Peppers
Roast Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Honey create a hearty flavor, and slow cooking tenderizes the lean Pork
Asian Barbecued Lamb Chops
Double-Cut Lamb Chops glazed with an Asian Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
Braised Lamb Shanks
Lamb Shanks in a Tomato Sauce braised with Wine, Garlic, Onion, Celery, and Carrots
Lamb Curry
Tender Lamb in a spicy Coconut Milk-Based Curry Sauce
Lamb Tagine
Moroccan-Style Lamb Stew with Preserved Lemon and Kalamata Olives served over Couscous
Mediterranean-Style Stuffed Eggplant
Baked Eggplant stuffed with Spiced Lamb, Currants, and Feta Cheese garnished with Chopped Cashews
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Poultry
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Breasts stuffed with Prosciutto and Cheese and topped with Marsala Mushroom Sauce
Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy Oriental Chicken with Peanuts in Sauce served with White Rice
Moroccan Lemon Chicken
North Africa-style Chicken with Chickpeas, Green Olives, Lemon, Cumin, Cinnamon, Honey, and Cilantro
Turkey Cutlets with Cranberry Currant Sauce
Sautéed Turkey Cutlets in a spicy sweet Cranberry Currant Cream Sauce
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
Chicken Strips, Black Beans, Jack Cheese, and Red Bell Peppers in a Mexican Salsa rolled in Flour Tortillas and topped with Cheese and Picante Sauce
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Seafood
Coquille St. Jacques
Sea Scallops in a light and creamy Mushroom Sauce
Crabcakes
Sweet and succulent Creole-style Jumbo Lump Crabcakes
Red Snapper Veracruz
Red Snapper in a Tomato Sauce with Garlic, Cilantro, and Lime with Capers and Spanish Olives
Shrimp Verde
Pasta, Shrimp and Tomatoes in a Pesto Cream Sauce
Moroccan Spiced Salmon on Lentils
A spicy Moroccan Salmon Fillet served on a bed of French Green Lentils with a Harissa enlivened Tomato Sauce
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Meatless
Eggplant Roulades with Marinara Sauce
Baked Eggplant Slices rolled and filled with Three Cheeses and topped with a light Marinara
Black Bean Tamale Pie
Seasoned Black Beans with Green Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomato Sauce, Corn, and Cheddar Cheese topped with a Cornmeal Crust
Four Grain and Vegetable Burritos
A Vegetarian sweet spiced Grain and Bean Burrito
Spinach Stuffed Lasagna Ruffles
Lasagna Noodles rolled with Spinach and Cheese and baked in a Tomato Sauce
Cheese Stuffed Shells with Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Cream Sauce
Large Pasta Shells filled with Ricotta, Mozzarella, and Parmesan Cheeses and topped with a
Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
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Vegetables
Braised Leeks
Earthy Leeks braised in Chicken Broth with a touch of Butter
Herb and Lemon Green Beans
Green Beans in an Herb Dijon Vinaigrette
Scalloped Corn
A creamy Corn Casserole made with two styles of Corn, buttery Ritz Cracker Crumbs, Parmesan Cheese, and Green Beans
Honey Dijon Carrots
Carrots in a sweet Honey-Mustard Glaze
Sautéed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach
Sautéed Curried Sweet Potatoes and Spinach accented with Balsamic Vinegar
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Rice, Pasta & Grains
Garlic Soba with Broccoli Rabe
Orzo with Chervil
Cheese Tortellini with Basil Pesto
Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms
Creamy and toothsome Arborio Rice side dish with Parmesan Cheese and the earthy flavors of Porcini Mushrooms
Bulgur with Mushrooms
Bulgur made with Beef Stock, Diced Mushrooms, Shallots, and Thyme
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Potatoes
Rosemary and Chevre Mashed Potatoes
Lyonnaise Potatoes
This is a classic side dish of Sliced Potatoes and Onions
Gingered Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Gingered mashed Sweet Potatoes infused with Coconut Milk, Lime Juice, Jalapeņo Peppers, and Cilantro
Potatoes Romanoff
Baked Potato Casserole with Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, and Green Onions topped with Cheddar Cheese
Roasted New Potatoes Tuscan-Style
Quartered New Potatoes roasted with whole Garlic and fresh Rosemary.
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Graduation Party Menus
Option A
Pasta Salad with Fresh Vegetables or
Tossed Green Salad w/Dressing Choice
Grilled Chicken Breast
Rosemary Oven Roasted Potatoes
California Blend Vegetables
Rolls and Butter
Iced Tea
10.50 Per Person |
Option B
Tossed Garden Salad w/Choice of Dressing
Oven Roasted Chicken (White and Dark)
Mostaccioli
Potato Salad
Seasoned Green Beans
Rolls and Butter
Iced Tea
11.00 Per Person |
Option C
Caesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese
Chicken Skewers
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Seasoned Baby Carrots
Rolls and Butter
Iced Tea
11.50 Per Person |
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