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Fall & Winter Menu

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Mom’s Chicken Pie

Tender chicken in a creamy sauce topped with a buttermilk crust


Lemon Chicken

Broiled chicken in a delicious lemon, garlic, olive oil sauce


Chicken Piccata

Chicken breast cutlets in a delicious Italian butter, white wine and lemon sauce


Chicken Marsala

Chicken breast cutlets in a delicious Marsala Wine Sauce 


Parmesan Chicken

Sautéed breaded breasts topped with mozzarella cheese & marinara sauce, served over pasta

 

Beef Stroganoff

Tender strips of beef fillet in a creamy sauce, served over noodles


Pepper Steak

Sirloin steak with peppers and onions, served over rice


Shrimp Creole

Tender shrimp in a spicy Creole sauce, served over rice


Shrimp Scampi

Sautéed shrimp in a white wine garlic and butter sauce


Joe’s Ginger-glazed Salmon Fillet

Salmon fillet broiled with a ginger-glazed sauce with onions  


Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb

Oven Roasted Leg of Lamb that has been rubbed with a blend of 8 herbs and spices


Veal Piccata

Tender veal scallops in a white wine, butter and lemon sauce

 

Veal Marsala

Sautéed veal scallops in a Marsala wine sauce


Baby Back Ribs

Slow-baked with a secret ingredient. So tender!


Creole Pork Chops and White Beans

Thick spicy boneless chops served on a bed of Creole white beans


Beef

Steak Pizzaiola

Marinated slices of sirloin steak in an Italian tomato sauce


Smothered Filet Mignon

Beef tenderloin fillets marinated in a special sauce and then sauteed and topped with caramelized onions and blue cheese 

 
Pepper Steak

Strips of sirloin, soy sauce, peppers, onions and tomatoes served over rice


Ginger Beef Stir Fry

Beef strips in an Oriental sauce with broccoli, carrots and onions


Flank Steak Dijon

Pan-fried flank steak in a Dijon mustard, vermouth sauce with capers

 

Steak Poivrade 

Beef Tenderloin Fillets in a Cognac Sauce

 
Apple & Brown Sugar Corned Beef

A whole corned beef brisket slow cooked with carrots, potatoes and cabbage in a sauce laced with sweet apples and spicy mustard

 


Coconut Beef Curry with Noodles

Strips of tender beef stir fried with sweet basil and peppers with a coconut lime sauce and red curry.  Served over Angel hair.

 

Goulash

A hearty beef and macaroni dish with tomato sauce that is the ultimate family comfort food

 

Creamy Swiss Steak

Fall-apart tender beef slow cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce.  Served over egg noodles

 

Country Style Steak with Gravy 

Tender chopped steak and onions in a rich, brown gravy


Beef Fillets with Blue Cheese Portobello Mushroom Sauce

Very rich recipe with red wine, tarragon, butter and sour cream finishing the sauce


Coconut Beef Curry with Noodles

Sirloin strips with onions and red bell peppers in a  Thai Coconut Curry Sauce.  Served over Angel-hair Pasta

 

Black Forest Pot Roast

Chunks of roast beef with mushrooms, onions and red wine


Poultry

 Baked Chicken Breasts Supreme

Chicken breasts baked with mushrooms in a creamy Sherry sauce

 

Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

Boneless, skinless breasts with tomatoes, black beans, roasted red peppers and herbs


Chicken Amaretto

Boneless chicken breasts sautéed in a scrumptious Amaretto orange sauce

 

Chicken Dijon with Wilted Spinach

Boneless chicken breasts in a tangy Dijon pan sauce served over fresh wilted spinach

 

Chicken Reuben Casserole

Boneless chicken breasts layered with sauerkraut, corned beef and Swiss cheese in a tangy Thousand Island sauce topped with buttery Rye bread crumbs and baked



Poppyseed Chicken Casserole

Tender pulled chicken in a creamy poppyseed gravy baked to perfection



Heather’s Amazing Honey Garlic Roasted Chicken

Bone-in chicken pieces roasted with fresh garlic, honey and Balsamic Vinegar



Chicken with Cider & Bacon Sauce

Chicken cutlets sautéed then coated in a pan glaze made from bacon and apple cider


Apricot Mustard Glazed Chicken

Boneless chicken breasts glazed in a sweet and tangy sauce made with apricots, Dijon and lemon

 


Dijon-Tarragon Chicken

Boneless, skinless breasts cooked in a delicate mustard tarragon cream sauce

 


Creamy Ranch Chicken

Sautéed boneless, skinless breasts surrounded by a creamy Parmesan Ranch sauce with bacon

 

Raspberry-Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Boneless, skinless breasts with red onions in a refreshing raspberry balsamic sauce

 

Old-Fashioned Chicken Croquettes

Chicken mixed with onions, spices and pimentos and then sautéed

 

Soups and Stews

 Texas Tortilla Soup

Spicy chicken soup with vegetables including jalapeno peppers! Topped with sour cream and cheddar cheese and served with Tostitos

 

 Tomato Tortellini Bisque

Cheese filled tortellini is stirred in a velvety creamy tomato broth with chives and onions

 

Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil

Potatoes, leeks, zucchini and tomatoes are just a few of the fresh, healthy vegetables in this delicious soup


Creamy Cauliflower & Bacon Soup

Steamed cauliflower is pureed for a creamy texture then topped with crumbled bacon

 


Black Bean Soup with Chili, Coconut & Lime

 

Thai-spiced soup with just a hint of heat


Chicken & White Bean Chili

A hearty, healthy twist on traditional chili you’re sure to love


Beef Barley Soup

Comforting beef stew with vegetables and barley


Italian Sausage & Kale Soup

Flavorful and healthy soup with sweet sausage, fresh kale, potatoes and herbs


Asian Shrimp Stew w/Steamed Rice

Bell peppers, ginger and scallops add a wonderful flavor to this hearty stew with plump shrimp and rice


Coconut Lime Chicken Soup

 A delicious, light summer soup made with naturally sweet coconut milk, roasted chicken, carrots and Thai seasonings

 

 Spicy Fish Stew

Cod or your favorite white fish with vegetables in a spicy tomato based stew

 

Parmesan Corn Chowder

Creamy corn, potatoes and bacon with Parmesan cheese in the chowder 

 

Lentil and Mushroom Stew

Italian vegetarian stew that also includes portabellas, leeks, potatoes, beans and carrots

 

For the Grill

Burgers Au Poivre

Spicy burgers with lots of pepper

 Beer Marinated Pepper Steak

Marinated T-Bones ready for the grill

Grilled Flank Steak

Marinated for tenderness and ready for the grill


Adobo Pork Chops

Spicy Pork Chops marinated in Adobo sauce

 Ginger Lime Marinated Pork Chops

Thick chops in a ginger lime marinade ready to put on the grill


Seafood

Spicy Island Shrimp

Shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce


Low Country Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Plump, juicy shrimp are sautéed in butter with garlic, lemon and savory bacon, then served atop creamy grits with two cheeses

 

Tuna with Roasted Tomato, Onion & White Beans

Seared tuna steaks over a savory tomato mixture

 
Salmon Cakes

Fresh salmon fillet is used in cakes with herbs served with a tomato basil sauce


Salmon with White Wine Mustard Sauce

Fresh salmon fillet served with a white wine and Dijon mustard sauce with shallots


Pesto Salmon

Salmon fillet baked with a basil pesto crust


Herb Cheese Stuffed Baked Salmon

Fresh salmon fillets stuffed with a garlic and herb cheese and topped with Parmesan and bread crumbs

Seafood Bisque Casserole

Shrimp, crab and scallops baked in a cream, sherry sauce and topped with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese

Sweet and Sour Tuna Steak

Fresh tuna steaks with onions in a refreshing sauce

Greek Shrimp with Feta

Plump shrimp are sautéed with peppers, onions and savory herbs, then finished with a creamy tomato sauce with Feta cheese

Shrimp and Scallops Casserole

Shrimp, scallops and spinach in a creamy sauce, baked with a phyllo dough crust

Baked Scallops with Lemon, Thyme & Butter

Mild sea scallops baked in a simple sauce to highlight the flavors of the scallops

Ginger Orange Tuna

Tuna steaks marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh orange juice and ginger, then seared to perfection

Pacific Rim Tuna Steaks

Yellow fin tuna in an Asian Sauce 

 

Veal, Lamb & Pork

 

 

Veal Cutlets with Thyme Butter Sauce

Panko bread crumbs give tender veal a light, crunchy coating that pairs beautifully with shallots and fresh chives in a lemon butter, white wine sauce with fresh herbs

 

Veal Saltimbocca

Veal scallops with prosciutto in a Marsala Wine Sauce

Veal Scaloppini with Shitake Mushroom Sauce

Lots of mushrooms make this delicate dish exciting

Veal Adriana

Veal scallops in a rich white wine, Dijon mustard and cream sauce

Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops

Marinated chops, broiled and topped with a delicate sauce

Dijon-Rosemary Lamb Chops

Chops sautéed in a white wine, mustard and cream sauce

Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin

Tender slices of pork in a sweet and tangy vinegar mustard sauce

Autumn Pork Tenderloin

Stewed apples, raisins and pecans surround a cinnamon scented, apple marinated pork tenderloin

 

Pork Chops in a Mustard Cream Sauce

Thick chops cooked in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce with shallots and mushrooms

Pork Chops Merlot

Tender pork chops with shallots in a balsamic-merlot reduction sauce 

Pepper Glazed Pork Chops

Red Pepper jelly makes a glaze for these chops that is flavorful and delicious

 

Pasta & Lasagna

 

Ziti with Roasted Peppers, Green Olives and Spicy Salami

A flavorful, authentic Italian pasta dish


Penne Rustica

Sun dried tomatoes and white wine add flavor to this pasta dish with Alfredo sauce


Pasta Bolognese

Flavorful tomato sauce with ground beef, white wine and a touch of cream

 

Thai Peanut Chicken Pasta with Sugar Snap Peas

Strips of Thai marinated chicken breast in a Thai sauce served over spaghetti


Chicken, Artichoke, Spinach & Tomato Farfalle

Chicken and vegetables with farfalle pasta in a light cream sauce


Chicken Linguini

Chicken breast strips in a creamy sauce with pancetta and served over linguini

 

Linguini with White or Red Clam Sauce

Baby clams in a white or red sauce served over linguini


Creamy Creole Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp in a creamy Creole tomato sauce served over linguini 


Spinach Lasagna

Vegetarian slant on an Italian classic


Caramelized Onion Macaroni and Cheese

This creamy dish is highlighted by layers of sweet Vidalia onions that are cooked until their sugars caramelize and add a sweet and savory note to everyone's favorite comfort food

 

 Garden Pasta with Spinach Pesto

Fettuccine and spinach mixed with fresh vegetables and spinach pesto  

 

Penne with Red Peppers and Three Cheeses

Feta, Parmesan and Ricotta cheeses with red pepper over penne pasta

 

 
Meatball Lasagna

 Kids love the idea of meatballs and adults love the flavors of our slow-cooked marinara combined with herbs and four different cheeses


Meatloaf

 

Ina’s Italian Meatloaf

Spicy meatloaf served with a homemade marinara sauce


Apple Meatloaf

Client favorite and features Granny Smith apples and stuffing

 

Beth Tartan’s Best Meatloaf

Ground beef traditional style meatloaf

 

Pizza Meatloaf

A real kid-pleaser.  Meatloaf with traditional pizza seasonings and topped with pizza sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese

 

Cheddar Meatloaf

Ground sirloin with oats and shredded cheddar and onion in a Brown Sugar Tomato Sauce. KIDS LOVE THESE!

 

Bacon, Mushroom & Swiss Meatloaf

Atkins’ recipe with tons of flavor

 

 

Vegetarian

 

Triple Cheese Tortellini

Cheese-filled tortellini bakes up in a creamy cheese sauce studded with peppers, onions, basil and a touch of white wine


Mexican Layered Tortillas with Beans

Hearty Mexican vegetarian dish

 

Chili Cheese Casserole

Monterey Jack, cottage and cream cheese with green chilies in a delicious casserole


Monterey Jack Macaroni & Cheese Bake

Baked macaroni with a creamy cheese sauce studded with celery, corn, peppers and onions


Risotto with Parmesan and Asparagus

Arborio rice cooked al dente and finished with fresh asparagus and Parmesan cheese

 

Black Bean Cakes with Salsa

Black bean patties with corn, jalapenos, tomatoes, peppers and spices pan-sauteed until lightly brown.  Served with salsa.


Italian Zucchini Bake

Roasted zucchini and red peppers layered with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses



Signature Sides

 

Mashed Potatoes

Garlic-Mashed Potatoes

Twice-Baked Potatoes

Spinach-Stuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes Herb Roasted Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Chili Lime Corn

Rice Pilaf

Lemon Rice Pilaf

Ginger Basmati

Yellow Saffron Rice

Basmati Italiano

Coconut Rice

Spanish Rice 

Orange Glazed Beets 

  Sweet & Sour Beets 

Cauliflower Puree

Glazed Brussels Sprouts & Baby Carrots

    Mustard Green Beans 

Green Beans with Tarragon  

  Green Beans with Basil 

Green Beans with Tomatoes

 Sautéed Green Beans with Tarragon Butter 

Braised Kale

   Creamed Spinach

 Sautéed Spinach 

 Roasted Broccoli 

Sesame Broccoli

  Broccoli in Wine 

Broccoli with Orange Sauce 

Lemon Broccoli

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon 

Carrots with Tarragon 

Lemon Cous Cous

Cous Cous with Peas

Asparagus with Orange Vinaigrette

   Squash Boats 

  Zucchini with Golden Brown Onion

    Steamed Vegetables of your choice

 

Desserts

 

Old-Fashioned Honey Bars

Brown sugar and honey baked bars topped with melted honey, butter and sugar.  So good they melt in your mouth.

18 bars -- $22 

  

Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

A rich dense creamy cheesecake on a brown sugar pecan crust topped with toasted pecan halves and drizzled with caramel

$32 

 

Apple Crumb Pie

Apples soaked in butter then baked in a flaky crust and topped with brown sugar pecan topping.  Very special.


Apple Gingerbread Cobbler

 Cinnamon apples baked in butter and brown sugar topped with a yummy gingerbread crust

$18


Double Layer Pumpkin Pie

A cream cheese layer adds a nice touch to this pie

$21

 

 

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

A 2002 prizewinning recipe.  So moist!

$32 


 

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie

Chocolate and peanut butter combined in a cool, creamy pie over a Graham Cracker crust.

$21

 

 

Convenience for your busy life