I work with you to tailor all menus to your family's tastes. Old family favorites and other special recipes can readily be incorporated into your menu selections

Side dishes will be included in your service to complement your entrees when appropriate. Some fresh vegetables may lose quality when stored in home freezers. At your request, those vegetables can be washed, cut and packaged in your refrigerator for quick cooking or grilling as needed.

Beef and Pork

Beef Burgundy
Classic French Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions in a rich Red Wine Sauce

Beef Stroganoff
Beef Strips in a Sherry Mushroom 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
A boneless version of this hearty Italian Veal Stew accompanied by the bright taste of Lemon, Garlic and Parsley

Rosemary Beef Stew
Falling-apart-tender Lean Beef in a flavorful Wine-Infused Tomato Sauce with Rosemary and Herbs

Pork Paprikash
Pork Tenderloin Medallions sautéed and topped with a mild White Wine Sauce seasoned with Marjoram and Paprika and finished with Sour Cream

Roast Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Honey create a hearty flavor, and slow cooking tenderizes the lean Pork

Grand Marnier Orange Pork Chops
Seared thick Pork Chops in a savory sweet Orange Sauce

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

Poultry

Chicken Marsala
Chicken Breasts stuffed with Prosciutto and Cheese and topped with Marsala Mushroom Sauce

Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy Asian 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

Lemon Chicken
Chicken roasted in a sauce of fresh lemon, thyme and shallots and served with garlic mashed potatoes

Seafood

Coquille St. Jacques
Sea Scallops in a light and creamy Mushroom Sauce

Crab cakes
Sweet and succulent Creole-style Jumbo Lump Crab cakes

Red Snapper Vera Cruz
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 in a Zesty Mediterranean Tomato Sauce

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

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

Rice, Pasta & Grains

Classic Baked Lasagna
Made with just those ingredients you want--choose from any number of meats (or go meatless), cheeses, mushrooms and vegetables

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 simmered in Beef Stock, Diced Mushrooms, Shallots and Thyme

Potatoes

Rosemary and Chevre Mashed Potatoes
Russet Potatoes mashed with Fresh Rosemary and mild Goat Cheese

Potatoes Anna
This is a classic side dish of thinly Sliced Potatoes layered with Butter and roasted in a black iron skillet until golden and tender

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Russet Potatoes mashed with Slow-Roasted Garlic and Butter

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