Spring and Summer Menu

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

Whiskey Steak with Mushrooms
Beef tenderloin steaks in a whiskey, mushroom, onion and garlic sauce

Herb-Crusted Flank Steak with Tomatoes & Olives
Our hand-selected combination of herbs our rubbed on the flank steak to form a mouth-watering crust, and then it is topped with a mixture of Kalamata olives, brine-cured green olives, tomatoes, olive oil and herbs

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

Southwestern Pot Roast

Boneless roast with Southwestern spices, onions, red bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers and cilantro

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 Saltimbocca

Chicken cutlets pounded with prosciutto in a Marsala wine sauce

Oriental Chicken, Peppers and Rice

Onions, peppers and garlic in a brown sugar and pineapple sauce. Served over rice.

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

Italian Country Chicken with Artichokes and Kalamata Olives

Your favorite pieces of bone-in chicken cooked with onions, bell peppers, olives and artichoke hearts in white wine and chicken stock

Raspberry-Balsamic Glazed Chicken

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

Brandy Peach Chicken

Boneless, skinless breasts cooked in a brandy peach sauce

Old-Fashioned Chicken Croquettes

Chicken mixed with onions, spices and pimentos and then sautéed

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Boneless skinless breasts topped with ham and Swiss cheese, covered in a creamy sauce and baked

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

Cajun Jambalaya

Chicken, sausage and shrimp in a Cajun flavored stew with rice are highlighted in this adaptation of an Emeril Lagasse recipe

Gazpacho

Pureed fresh vegetables. Serve chilled.

Manhattan Clam Chowder
Tomato based clam chowder

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

Minestrone with or without Beef
Italian vegetable soup with fresh vegetables, macaroni and cubes of tender beef

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

Lemon Dill Shrimp

Sautéed shrimp with freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh dill

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

Salmon Piccata

Fresh salmon fillet cooked in a delicate white wine, butter and lemon sauce with capers

Seafood Bisque Casserole

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

Grouper with Dijon Butter Sauce

Baked Grouper topped with a buttery Dijon Sauce

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

Venetian Scallops

Sea scallops in alight tomato sauce with white wine. Served over Pasta.

Pacific Rim Tuna Steaks

Yellow fin tuna in an Asian Sauce

Veal, Lamb & Pork

Veal Baci

Veal scallops breaded with Pecorino Romano Cheese and flour, sautéed and served with a delicate lemon, white wine and butter sauce

Veal SaltimboccaVeal 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

Lamb Chops with Lemon Basil Sauce

Marinated chops served with a fresh Lemon Basil Sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Gingered Jezebel Sauce
Our updated version of Jezebel sauce is a sweet & hot combination of pineapple preserves, apple jelly, horseradish and ginger, served with a pork tenderloin marinated in a soy brown-sugar sauce

Pork Chops with Wild Mushrooms

Pork chops baked in a Madeira wine sauce and then served with a fines herbes mushroom sauce

Pork Chops in a Mustard Cream Sauce

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

Pork Chops MerlotTender pork chops with shallots in a balsamic-merlot reduction sauce

Mandarin Pork Medallions
Tender pork tenderloin in a sweet citrus sauce

Plum Glazed Pork Loin

Boneless pork loin roast slowly cooked in a delicious plum sauce

Pasta & Lasagna

Lynn's Lasagna Rolls
Chef Lynn Umstead’s recipe that gets broccoli involved with a favorite dish

Lobster Ravioli in a Pink Vodka Sauce
Ravioli pasta filled with tender lobster meat in a velvety, creamy tomato and vodka sauce

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

Chicken in White Wine, Tomato and Nicoise Olive sauce

Chicken in a lovely summer sauce with herbs and garlic; served over Penne pasta

Linguini with White or Red Clam Sauce

Baby clams in a white or red sauce served over linguini

Fettuccine with Shrimp, Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts

Shrimp are featured in a tomato sauce with white wine and artichoke hearts. Served over fettuccine.

Creamy Creole Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp in a creamy Creole tomato sauce served over linguini

Spinach Lasagna

Vegetarian slant on an Italian classic

Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy and rich topped with a crunchy crust

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

Firehouse Meatloaf
Ground sirloin and Italian sausage stuffed with mozzarella cheese; topped with Marinara and mozzarella cheese

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

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

Fettuccine Primavera Alfredo
Fettuccine with carrots, onions and broccoli in an Alfredo Sauce

Chili Cheese Casserole

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

Cheese Enchiladas
Monterey jack cheese in flour tortillas topped with a creamy sauce

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

Black Bean and Goat Cheese Enchiladas

Filled with cream cheese, corn, tomatoes, and onions

Italian Zucchini Bake

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

Always on the Menu

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

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
Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Lemon Rice Pilaf
Ginger Basmati
Saffron Rice with Pine Nuts
Basmati Italiano
Coconut Rice
Southwestern 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
Sweet and Sour Leeks
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

Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Bars
Moist dense banana cake-like bars topped with Cream Cheese Icing. Rich and decadent.
18 bars - $26

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.
$28

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
A 2002 prizewinning recipe. So moist!
$32

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
Dense, moist milk chocolate chunk brownies with a peanut butter cream cheese filling. These are real crowd-pleasers.
$10 per dozen

Assorted Dessert Tray
Assortment of three: Chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, peanut butter brownies, lemon squares, banana bars or old fashioned honey bars. Two pieces per person
$1.95 per person

Banana Cream Dessert
Sliced bananas folded into a custard and whipped cream mixture atop a buttery Graham Cracker crust. Prepared in a Spring form pan and sprinkled with toasted pecans for a beautiful presentation.
$28

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie
Chocolate and peanut butter combined in a cool, creamy pie over a Graham Cracker crust.
$28

Berry Berry Summer Pie
Assortment of fresh berries such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries or blackberries (or your choice) in a light, airy cream pie.
$28