Melissa Claire's Kitchen
   

All of your meals will be prepared with organic, humanely raised and locally grown foods  whenever possible, with a focus on supporting small farmers, local producers and seasonal practices, and will be cooked with a deep respect for the ingredients.

All dishes in Green are healthier options & dishes in orange are not as light. All other dishes fall in-between.

All dishes followed with a V are vegetarian.

I’ll do my best to accommodate any special request or dish modification. Just let me know what you would like.

 

 

Menu for the week August 3rd

Orders should be received by the Friday of the prior week. if you would like to place an order after that please contact me to arrange it

 

Entrée

 

Grass fed beef meatloaf topped w/ Hobb’s bacon, mashed potatoes, blue lake green beans & roasted red pepper ketchup

 

"Chicken w/ 40 cloves of garlic" lemon garlic braised chicken w/ mashed potatoes, wilted greens & chicken jus

 

Sautéed Louisiana gulf prawns in a basil, chile and early girl tomato sauce over a shredded zucchini & white bean salad

 

Vegetarian entrée

 

Classic white cheddar Mac & cheese with a buttery crust & summer veggies V

Soup

 

"Cream" of tomato soup-the cream-less creamy tomato soup w/ Parmigiano crotons V

Salad

 

Caprese salad-arugula, mixed heirloom tomatoes, fresh local mozzarella, basil & a balsamic vinaigrette V

 

Chopped salad-mixed veggies, hearts of palm, white beans in a creamy roasted garlic dressing V

 

 

 

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7.27.09

Entrée

 

Grilled all natural skirt steak with 3 herb chimichurri sauce, roasted potatoes, sautéed baby spinach & sweet corn

 

Slow roasted organic chicken breast stuffed w/ herbed goat over orzo “salad” w/ grilled summer squash, fennel & cherry tomatoes

 

Local halibut with Meyer lemon capper vinaigrette over carrot mashed potatoes w/ minted snap peas

 

Vegetarian entrée

 

Summer vegetable & white bean ratutouit over Anson mills polenta

 

Soup

 

Corn chowder w/ charred tomato & smoked paprika puree

 

Salad

 

Baby spinach with sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, local goat cheese, balsamic roasted red onions & balsamic vinaigrette

 

Butter lettuce with fresh peaches, blue cheese & toasted pistachios w/ a campaign tarragon vinaigrette 

7.6.09

Entrée

 

Classic Pot Roast with horseradish mashed potatoes and roasted veggies

 

Thyme roasted organic chicken breast over Brentwood corn spoon bread with grilled summer veggies and a cherry tomato “salsa”

 

Greek style Mahi Mahi roasted in a feta & lemon crust with toasted saffron orzo, wilted greens and early girl tomatoes  

 

Vegetarian entrée

 

Baked early girl tomatoes stuffed with mixed herb risotto with summer veggies V

 

Soup

Chicken and wild rice with veggies

 

Salad

 

Baby spinach with grilled Brentwood white corn, roasted red peppers, Hobbs bacon lardons and a creamy blue cheese dressing V

Romaine “Greek Salad” cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives and feta cheese with a lemon oregano dressing V

 

6.29.09

Entrée

 

Grilled all natural pork tenderloin with fresh cherry chutney over Anson mills grits and spicy broccoli rabe

 

Turkey thighs "Ossobucco style" over mashed potatoes and veggies with mixed citrus gremolate

 

Louisiana white shrimp and chicken Andouille gumbo with maple corn bread

Vegetarian entrée

 

"Classic" eggplant Parmigiano with a light basil tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella with veggies V

Soup

Creamy white bean soup with smoked paprika oil V

 

Salad

Butter lettuce with cherry tomatoes, snap peas and grilled fingerling potatoes with a classic green goddess dressing V

Mixed summer greens with fresh peaches, local goat cheese and toasted pistachios with a Champaign vinaigrette V

 

6.22.09

Entrée

 

Grass fed beef meat loaf topped w/ Hobb’s bacon, mashed potatoes, blue lake green beans & roasted red pepper ketchup

 

Peruvian style organic chicken breast in garlic chile sauce over rice & lentils with roasted carrots & wilted greens

Roasted wild salmon over Brentwood corn & charred tomatoes pasta with fresh bail & orange butter

Vegetarian entrée

 

Portabellas stuffed with corn & mixed mushrooms over fennel & pine nut couscous with greens

Soup

 

“Tortilla soup” tomatoes & tortilla puree with lime & ancho chile crema

Salad

 

Mixed greens with avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers & shaved red onions w/ a creamy goat cheese dressing

Arugula & frisee salad with fresh ricotta cheese, cherries & pecans w/ white balsamic vinaigrette

 

6.15.09

Entrée

 

Cumin scented grilled lamb skewers over mixed early summer veggies & rice pilaf with spicy mint pesto

 

Old fashion Chicken & biscuits-Organic Chicken & vegetable stew w/ homemade buttermilk biscuits & honey butter

 

Grilled Ahi Tuna with Provençal style veggies & roasted potatoes w/ garlicky aioli

 

Vegetarian entrée

Light tomato basil sauce, fresh ricotta & mozzarella lasagna w/ mixed vegetables

Soup

Rustic potato leek w/ tangy sorrel compound butter

Salad

 

Leaf lettuce with white beans, grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes & creamy mixed herb dressing  

Mixed greens with grilled apricots, feta cheese, spice pepitas w/ a cilantro lime vinaigrette

 

 

6.8.09

Entrée

Grilled all natural Harissa rubbed Flat iron steak over smashed red potatoes, green beans, carrots & green garlic w/ tangy red wine vinegar garlic sauce

 

Moroccan style braised organic thighs chicken with green olives & lemon over toasted couscous & roasted veggies

Herb & pepper crusted wild salmon over mushroom & leek wild rice with snap peas & their tendrils

 

Vegetarian entrée

 

Truffled risotto with leeks, mushrooms, corn & garden peas w/ a Parmigiano broth & mixed veggies

 

Soup

 

Roasted puree of beet w/ tarragon lemon crème fraiche

Salad

Butter lettuce w/ roasted beets, local goat cheese, walnuts & oranges w/ citrus vinaigrette

Romaine lettuce with grilled green beans, roasted red peppers, hard boiled farm egg & bread crumbs with a red wine herb vinaigrette

 

 

6.1.09

Entrée

Garlic roasted pork over fresh corn “spoon bread” & greens with pork jus

 

Roasted organic chicken breast stuffed w provolone cheese & shitake mushrooms over baby potatoes & marinated blue lake green beans 

Veracruz style halibut over saffron rice & grilled summer squash 

   

Vegetarian entrée  

         

Handmade potato gnocchi gratin with early corn, garden peas, baby spinach, goat cheese & fresh mozzarella cheese V

Soup

Sweet corn puree with basil pesto V

Salad

 

Baby spinach salad toasted pecans, blue cheese, dried cranberries & balsamic vinaigrette 

Mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, fresh corn, jicama, grilled red onions & creamy cilantro lime dressing

 

5.25.09

Entrée

 

Dried fruit braised sweet & sour grass fed beef brisket w/ glazed carrots & herbed noodles

"Chicken w/ 40 cloves of garlic" lemon garlic braised chicken w/ roasted potatoes, wilted greens & chicken jus

Maple syrup & chipotle glazed salmon over fresh corn polenta & grilled asparagus

Vegetarian entrée

Classic baked macaroni & cheese topped w/ buttery bread crumb served w/ with veggies V

Soup

Carrot cilantro soup w/ lime crème fraiche V

Salad

"Caesar salad" romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shaved watermelon radishes & garlic crotons in a creamy "Caesar dressing" V

Butter Lettuce w/ grilled asparagus, toasted hazelnuts in a classic green goddess dressing v

 

5.18.09

Entrée

 

Grilled all natural Flat Iron steak over, California sweet corn, roasted potatoes, grilled onions & peppers w/ a spice Harissa sauce 

 

Organic Chicken verde over hominy & roasted butternut squash with sour cream & cilantro

Pan roasted California halibut over shallot marinated blue lake beans & potatoes coins w/ Romesco sauce   

 

Vegetarian Entrée

 

Spinach & goat cheese stuffed portabella mushrooms over caramelized shallot cracked wheat & veggies

 

Soup

 

Creamy spinach & mixed herb soup with smoked paprika oil

Salad

 

Arugula with grilled apricots & red onions, ricotta cheese, pistachios & a balsamic vinaigrette

Leaf lettuce with black beans, grilled corn, queso fresco & avocado, with a tomato cilantro vinaigrette

 

5.11.09

Entrée

Red wine braised lamb over creamy polenta with roasted baby artichokes and glazed carrots. Mint “pesto” sauce

 

Roast chicken breast stuffed with basil goat cheese, over pine nut, orzo and snap peas with a tangy apricot sauce

 

Louisiana gulf shrimp and chicken andouille gumbo over rice with braised greens

 

Vegetarian Entrée

 

3 cheese lasagna, ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano with tangy tomato sauce and fresh basil served with mixed veggies V 

Soup

 

Cream of tomato- the creamless creamy tomato soup with dry jack cheese and fresh herbs V

 

 

Salad

 

Mixed greens, grilled asparagus, goat cheese, almonds and a black olive vinaigrette V

Chopped salad-mixed veggies, hearts of palm and garbanzo beans with a creamy garlic herb dressing V

 

 

5.4.09

Entrée

 

Grass fed beef meat loaf topped w/ Hobb's bacon, mashed potatoes, snap peas & roasted red pepper ketchup

 

Old fashion Chicken & biscuits-Organic Chicken & vegetable stew w/ home made butter milk biscuits & honey butter

 

Mahi Mahi braised in a Sicilian style tomato sauce with black olive, oregano & orange over Israel cous cous with veggies

 

Vegetarian Entrée

 

Handmade asparagus ravioli with lemon, herbed Parmigiano sauce with mixed spring veggies  

 

Soup

 

Black bean & roasted red pepper with lime crème fraiche

 

Salad

Romaine with cherry tomatoes, snap peas, shaved radish & crotons in creamy green goddess dressing

Baby spinach salad w/ grilled red onions, fresh mushrooms, oven dried tomatoes & blue cheese dressing 

 

4.27.09

Entrée

Beef “stroganoff” stew -slow cooked all natural beef with mixed mushroom in a creamy sauce over herbed noodles & spring vegetables

Mixed citrus grilled organic chicken breast over roasted potatoes & steamed asparagus w/ garlic oregano drizzle  

Seared scallops over soupy hoppin john- the traditional new years day good luck dish of black eyed peas & dirty rice with wilted greens

Vegetarian Entrée

 

Crispy black eyed pea cakes over ancho chile scented stewed veggies topped with green onion sour cream 

 

Soup

 

Vegetarian French onion- a lighter version of the French classic-with gruyere crotons

 

Salad

Arugula w/ crispy grilled pancetta, walnuts, red d’anjou pear & balsamic vinaigrette

Butter lettuce w/ grilled fingerling potatoes, garden peas & baby artichokes w/ a creamy lemon dressing

 

4.20.09

Entrée

Grilled all natural flat iron steak mashed potatoes, roasted carrots & asparagus w/ 3 herb chimichurri sauce

 

Chicken, chickpea, chicken chorizo & veggie stew w/ green onion corn bread

Ginger-apricot glazed shrimp w/ sauté pea shoots & cilantro brown rice

Vegetarian Entrée

Classic white cheddar Mac & cheese w/ mixed spring veggies

Soup

Curried carrot w/ preserved lemon yogurt

Salad

Classic creaser salad –whole leaf romaine, shaved Parmigiano cheese, sourdough crotons

Mixed spring greens hard boiled farm egg, cherry tomatoes, garden peas & shaved red onions in a lemon vinaigrette   

 

4.13.09

Entrée

Tuscan spiced all natural pork tenderloin w/ grilled broccoli rabe & braised white beans

BBQ organic chicken thighs slow roasted w/ house made barbeque sauce warm potato "salad" & sautéed green beans

Grilled wild salmon w/ a chipotle maple syrup glaze, wilted greens & celery root puree

Vegetarian Entrée

House made ricotta & nettle ravioli in creamy lemon sauce w/ spring veggies

Soup

Hearty lentil soup w/ mixed fresh herbs

Salad

Market salad-what ever veggies & greens look great at the market w/ black pepper goat cheese & Champaign vinaigrette

Butter Lettuce w/ grilled asparagus, toasted hazelnuts in a classic green goddess dressing

4.6.09

Entrée

Mideastern spiced grilled all natural lamb w/ cucumber mint yogurt sauce over mixed veggies & rice pilaf

Chinese five spice roasted organic chicken breast over sautéed pea shoots & mashed sweet potatoes

House salted local cod slow cooked in hazelnut romesco over thyme potatoes & roasted asparagus

Vegetarian Entrée

Gigli pasta in a mixed spring veggies & creamy roasted garlic parmigiano sauce V

Soup

Creamy tortilla & tomato w/ cilantro lime crème fraiche V

Salad

Endive & arugula salad w/ strawberries, blue cheese & walnuts in a white balsamic vinaigrette V

Romaine salad w/ roasted sweet peppers, grilled red onion, late season citrus, spiced peptia in a creamy cilantro dressing V

 

3.30.09

Entrée

Grass fed beef & spring vegetable stew over soft polenta w/ pickled spring onion relish

Organic chicken breast stuffed w/ goat chesses & herbs over crispy new potatoes & spring vegetables w/ shallot chicken jus

Lemongrass & Kefir lime steamed Alaskan cod over sautéed pea shoots & cilantro basmati rice w/ a coconut curry sauce

Vegetarian entrée

Vegetarian Cassoulet -creamy white beans & spring veggies slow cooked & toped with garlicky bread crumbs V

Soup

Cream of asparagus w/ tarragon crème fraiche V   

               

Salad

Escarole hearts w/ avocado, grapefruit, almonds & a white balsamic vinaigrette V

Mixed spring greens w/ grilled asparagus, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes & a black olive vinaigrette V

 

3.16.09

Entree

House cured corned beef w/ classic side’s cabbage, red potatoes, carrots & fresh horseradish sauce

Old fashion Chicken & biscuits-Organic Chicken & vegetable stew w/ home made butter milk biscuits & honey butter

Seared Ahi tuna over celery root puree & spicy broccoli rabe w/ salsa verde

Vegetarian entrée

Early girl tomato sauce, fresh ricotta & mozzarella lasagna w/ early spring vegetables

Soup

Puree of celery root w/ Hobbs bacon lardons

Salad

Baby spinach salad with grilled red onions, toasted walnuts & crumbed farm egg w/ a Tahini Vinaigrette

Leaf lettuce salad shaved watermelon radish, winter citrus, asparagus & creamy dry jack dressing

 

3.2.09

Entrée

Pan roasted all natural Flat iron steak w/ baked butter beans, grilled escarole & 3 herb chimichurri

Turkey thigh "Ossobucco style" over mashed potatoes & veggies w/ mixed citrus gremolate

Greek style grilled shrimp with fresh oregano & feta cheese over orzo pasta with sundried tomato pesto & grilled zucchini

Vegetarian Entrée

Classic baked macaroni & cheese topped w/ buttery bread crumb served w/ with veggies V

Soup

Carrot cilantro soup with lime crème fraiche

Salad

Mixed winter greens w/ roasted baby artichokes, winter citruses, goat cheese & herb crotons w/ a champagne vinaigrette

Romaine lettuce w/ watermelon radish, avocado, shaved fennel & red onions, in a lemon garlic vinaigrette

 

2.23.09

Entrée

Grilled all natural ancho rubbed pork tenderloin over "pozole" hominy & veggies in a rich cilantro scented broth

Organic chicken breast stuffed w/ aged provolone chesse & prosciutto w/ glazed carrots & orzo "salad" with thyme chicken jus

Pecan & herb crusted salmon w/ lemon sorrel sauce over confit garlic mash potatoes & asparagus

Vegetarian entrée

Eggplant lasagna w/ parsley pesto served w/ mixed veggies V

Soup

Rustic potato leek soup w/ chive butter V

Salad

Leaf lettuce salad w/ shaved red onions, fennel carrots, radish & avocado in a creamy chive dressing V

Arugula salad w/ grilled pears, toasted pistachios, feta cheese w/ a orange honey vinaigrette V

 

2.16.09

Entrée

Lamb slow braised in white wine & herbs over creamy polenta & grilled asparagus w/ black olive tapenade

Grilled Jamaican jerked rubbed organic chicken thighs over black beans & rice w/ wilted greens & mango salsa

Seared scallops over early spring vegetable & fingerling potato hash w/ a Myer lemon & parsley vinaigrette

Vegetarian entrée

Vegetarian Cassoulet -creamy white beans & veggies slow cooked & toped with garlicky bread crumbs V

Soup

Puree of asparagus soup w/ tarragon cream fraiche V

Salad

"Caesar salad" romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shaved watermelon radishes & garlic crotons in a creamy "Caesar dressing" V

Mixed winter greens roasted beets, orange segments, goat cheese & toasted almond w/ a white balsamic vinaigrette V

 

2.9.09

Entrée

Grass fed Belgian beef & beer stew over buttered herb noodles & glazed carrots

Chicken Piccata w/ sautéed artichoke hearts over potatoes / celery root puree & roasted broccoli

Roasted True cod (Alaskan) over caramelized fennel & roasted fingerling potatoes in a saffron tomato broth w/ spring garlic aioli

Vegetarian entrée

Mixed mushroom, baby spinach & fresh mozzarella tossed w/ spaghetti squash in a creamy confit garlic sauce topped w/ bread crumbs

Thyme roasted winter vegetables in a light tomato sauce over grilled polenta with shaved Parmigiano

Soup

Papa al Pomodoro -the classic Tuscan tomato bread soup w/ fresh basil

Salad

Mixed chicory w/ winter citrus, avocado, spiced pecans in a creamy goat cheese dressing

Leaf lettuce w/ roasted winter veggies, shaved red onion, garlic crotons in a sherry vinaigrette

 

2.2.09

Entrée

Grilled Harissa rubbed flat iron steak w/ preserved lemons roasted cauliflower & caramelized shallot cracked wheat

"Chicken w/ 40 cloves of garlic" lemon garlic braised chicken w/ roasted red potatoes, wilted greens & chicken jus

Louisiana prawns, andouille sausage & winter green gumbo w/ corn bread & home made "Tabasco style"  hot sauce 

Vegetarian entrée

Creamy garlic & asiago baked penne w/ roasted squash & winter green

Greek style zucchini & green bean stew over white beans w/ grilled bread & minted yogurt

Soup

Curry cauliflower with cumin crotons

Salad

Romaine w/ black beans, roasted red peppers, grilled onions & avocado with a cilantro lime vinaigrette

Mixed winter greens w/ shaved 2yr old parmigiano, Asian pears, pecans & a gravinstine apple vinaigrette

 

1.26.09

Entrée 

Rosemary & garlic crusted all natural pork loin w/ Tuscan style white beans & spicy broccoli rabe

Old fashion Chicken & biscuits-Organic Chicken & vegetable stew w/ home made butter milk biscuits & honey butter

Seared Ahi tuna topped w/ balsamic roasted onions over red potatoes puree & sautéed spinach

 

Vegetarian entrée

Classic baked macaroni & cheese topped w/ buttery bread crumb served w/ with veggies V

Wild rice& brown rice cakes w/ roasted vegetable ragu & 2 year old parmigiano V

Soup

Carrot cilantro soup w/ lime crème fraiche V

 

Salad

Winter greens with garbanzo beans, red onions, feta cheese, kalamata olives & a red wine oregano vinaigrette V

Baby spinach with dried figs, blue cheese & walnuts with a balsamic vinaigrette V

 

1.19.09

Entrée

Dried fruit braised Agrodolce (sweet & sour) grass fed brisket w/ glazed carrots & herbed noodles

Roasted chicken breast stuffed w/ fontina cheese & prosciutto over soft polenta & roasted veggies

Maple syrup & chipotle glazed salmon over a roasted Brussels sprouts brown rice & cilantro salad

Vegetarian entrée

Winter squash gnocchi baked w/ Calvo Nero pesto & fresh mozzarella served w/ veggies V

 

Moroccan style eggplant, & root vegetable stew over caramelized shallot & preserved lemon cracked wheat  V

 

Soup

Sunchoke soup with chive cream fraiche V

 

Salad

Wild arugula salad w/ medjool dates, goat cheese, & Hobb's Bacon "bits" w/ pomegranate vinaigrette V

Romaine lettuce, winter citrus, shaved fennel, toasted almonds & a Champaign vinaigrette V

 

1.5.09

Entrée

Grass fed beef meat loaf topped w/ Hobb's bacon, mashed potatoes, green beans & roasted red pepper ketchup

Myer lemon & oregano roasted chicken breast with garlicky potatoes, wilted greens & chicken jus

Louisiana wild prawn & fennel chowder w/ red creamer potatoes & oven dried tomatoes

Vegetarian entrée

"Classic" eggplant parmigiano w/ a light basil tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella served w/ seasonal veggies V

Black eyed pea, winter squash & braised green stew over Parmigiano scented polenta V

Soup

"Cream" of tomato soup-the cream-less creamy tomato soup w/ Parmigiano crotons V

Salad

Arugula salad - roasted red peppers, hazelnuts, herb tossed green beans & a balsamic vinaigrette V

Winter caprese salad-romaine lettuce, oven dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & a creamy basil dressing V

 

12.15.08

Entrée

Grilled all natural Flat Iron Steak w/ mash potatoes, roasted veggies & 3 herb chimichurri sauce

Old fashion Chicken & biscuits-Organic Chicken & vegetable stew w/ home made butter milk biscuits & honey butter

Ginger & lime roasted snapper over coconut rice & sesame broccoli

Vegetarian entrée

Classic buttery bread crumb toped baked macaroni & cheese with veggies V

Greek style zucchini, green bean & potato stew w/ feta & grilled bread V

Soup

Silky butternut squash w/ fried sage V

Salad

Hearts of escarole, roasted winter squash, shaved fennel & red onions, feta & balsamic vinaigrette V

Mixed greens, Satsuma tangerines, almonds, goat cheese & Champaign vinaigrette V

 

12.8.08

Entrée

Pomegranate & cumin glazed grilled lamb kebabs over melted leek & preserved lemon cracked wheat & grilled veggies

Grilled Jamaican jerked rubbed boneless organic chicken thighs, coconut rice w/ wilted greens & mango salsa

Grilled tuna over braised lentils & sautéed spinach w/ a lemon horseradish sauce

Vegetarian entrée

Moroccan style seven vegetable & chickpea stew over cracked wheat

"Classic" eggplant Parmigianino w/ veggies V

Soup

Chick pea & pasta soup-a creamy chick pea puree w/ small pasta shapes

Salad

Arugula w/ with persimmons, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds, mild blue cheese & a white balsamic vinaigrette

Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, white beans, shaved radishes & red onions w/ a "Caesar" dressing

 

12.1.08

Entrée

Red wine braised grass fed beef & winter vegetable stew w/ parley roasted red potatoes w/ orange gremolate

Chicken chorizo & mozzarella stuffed organic chicken breast over sweet potato puree & roasted broccoli rabe

Local cod roasted in Charmoula-a traditional Moroccan sauce-over caramelized onion cracked wheat & mixed veggies

Vegetarian entrée

Smoked mozzarella & quinoa cakes with eggplant & green bean ragu V

Vegetarian Cassoulet -creamy white beans & veggies slow cooked & toped with garlicky bread crumbs V

Soup

Rustic potato leek soup with chive butter V

Salad

"Greek Salad" leaf lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives & feta cheese w/ a lemon oregano dressing V

Mixed winter greens with early season citrus, toasted almonds & avocados w/ a Champaign vinaigrette V

 

11.17.08

Entrée

Tuscan rubbed grilled pork tenderloin over sage infused white beans & tomato braised escarole

Miso roasted boneless chicken thighs w/ gingered brown rice & sautéed spinach

Seared scallops over fall vegetable “hash" w/ cilantro & lemongrass sauce

Vegetarian entrée

Mixed mushroom, baby spinach & winter squash stroganoff over fresh egg noodles V

Tomatillo, ancho & veggie Pozole with sour cream & crispy tortilla strip V

Soup

Celery root & apple soup w/ house cured crispy pancetta

Salads

Leaf lettuce w/ roasted butternut squash, goat cheese, balsamic roasted onions, walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette

Escarole hearts w/ persimmons, pomegranate seeds, spiced almonds & fresh ricotta cheese

 

11.10.08

Entrée

Grass fed beef meat loaf topped w/ bacon, mashed potatoes, green beans & roasted red pepper ketchup

Chanterelle mushroom stuffed organic chicken breast over crispy potato coins & fall vegetables w/ thyme chicken jus

Oven roasted Pacific cod w/ fall veggies in a saffron tomatoes broth w/ garlicky aioli

Vegetarian Entrée

Crispy Quinoa & smoked mozzarella cakes w/ rustic eggplant ragu V

Spaghetti squash w/ Basil pesto, French lentils, roasted cauliflower & 2 yr old parmigiano V

Soup

Hearty fall vegetable & garbanzo bean toped w/ pesto V

Salad

Arugula w/ fresh medjool dates, blue cheese, pears & pistachios w/ Champaign vinaigrette V

Chopped salad-mixed veggies, hearts of palm, garbanzo beans in a herbed red wine vinaigrette V

 

11.3.08

Entrée

Pomegranate glazed all natural flat iron steak over winter squash puree & roasted Brussels sprouts w/ 3 herb chimichurri sauce

Old fashion Chicken & biscuits-Organic Chicken & vegetable stew w/ home made butter milk biscuits & honey butter

Wild Shrimp cooked in Spanish romesco sauce with roasted potatoes & wilted greens

Vegetarian entrée

Medley of fall vegetables baked pasta w/ a creamy Parmigianino sauce & fresh ricotta cheese

Slow braised winter greens, portabella mushrooms & homemade seitan over caramelized shallot cracked wheat

Soup

Creamy carrot & cilantro soup w/ lime crème fraiche

Salad

Romaine lettuce w/ roasted beets, blue cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries & balsamic vinaigrette

Fall greens w/ shaved fennel, apples, spiced pepitas & feta w/ a late harvest Sauvignon Blanc vinaigrette

 

10.27.08

Entrée

Slow cooked lamb & vegetable stew over honey roasted winter squash w/ green olive & preserved lemon relish

Organic chicken thighs stuffed w/ herbed goat cheese & oven dried tomatoes over lemon sautéed Swiss chard & orzo

Steamed halibut over end of the season green beans & grilled sweet peppers w/ crispy potatoes & capper vinaigrette

Vegetarian Entrée

Black bean, butternut squash & Swiss chard "chili" baked & topped w/ feta & green onions

Moroccan winter squash & vegetable stew over cilantro quinoa

Soup

Black bean & roasted sweet pepper soup w/ cumin crème fraiche

Salad

Leaf lettuce-cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, olives & a lemon oregano vinaigrette

Mixed greens-pepitas (pumpkin seeds), persimmons & goat cheese with a pomegranate vinaigrette

 

10.20.08

Entrée

Red wine braised all natural beef short ribs over soft parmigiano scented polenta & veggies w/ gremolate

Roasted chicken breast over corn bread & house made chicken apple sausage "stuffing" w/ wilted greens & a tangy shallot thyme sauce

Seared tuna over fresh shelling beans slow cooked w/ late season tomatoes & veggies w/ a preserved lemon vinaigrette

Vegetarian entrée

Zucchini cakes over a lemony quinoa, black bean & tomato salad w/ a tangy feta sauce

Fall vegetable ragu over soft polenta w/ mixed herb pesto

Soup

Autumn vegetable minestrone with fresh shelling beans

Salad

Mixed greens- roasted beets, goat cheese, walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette

Romaine lettuce-jicama, black beans, tomatoes, shaved red onion & crispy tortilla strips w/ a cilantro lime vinaigrette

 

10.13.08

Entrée

All natural roast pork tenderloin with thyme potatoes, garlicky chard & roasted apples w/ fresh cider sauce 

Grilled Jamaican jerked rubbed chicken breast, coconut rice w/ wilted greens & mango salsa

Roasted Halibut over orange scented beets, braised fingerling potatoes w/ arugula pesto

Vegetarian Entrée

"Classic" eggplant Parmigianino w/ veggies V

Vegetarian Cassoulet -creamy white beans & veggies slow cooked & toped with garlicky bread crumbs V

Soup

Creamy butternut squash w/ fried sage

Salad

Wild arugula, roasted sweet peppers, charred red onions, goat cheese, walnuts & sherry vinaigrette

Leaf lettuce, fresh cannellini beans, late season tomatoes, roasted broccoli w/ a creamy roasted garlic dressing

 

10.6.08

Meat entrée

Grass fed beef meat loaf topped w/ Hobb's bacon, mashed potatoes, green beans & roasted red pepper ketchup

Miso grilled chicken breast over ginger infused brown rice, butternut squash & veggie salad

Slow roasted wild salmon over rosemary white bean puree & wilted greens w/ salsa verda

Vegetarian Entrée

Spiced garbanzo bean & veggie stew over spaghetti squash w/ minted yogurt

Mixed vegetable lasagna w/ fresh early girl tomatoes sauce & mozzarella cheese

Soup

Puree of garbanzo bean w/ pesto-sound boring but is really good!

Salads

Escarole hearts with first of the season persimmons, blue cheese & new walnuts w/ a balsamic vinaigrette

Mixed green garden salad-green beans, tomatoes, grilled fingerling potatoes, roasted red onion & whatever else calls out at the market w/ Champaign vinaigrette

 

9.29.08

Meat entrée

Grilled Flat Iron steak over  spicy broccoli rabe & mashed sweet potatoes w/ salsa verde

Old fashion chicken & biscuits-Organic Chicken & vegetable stew w/ home made butter milk biscuits & honey butter

Seared Scallops over roasted summer squash, charred peppers & quinoa "salad" w/ arugula pesto

Vegetarian Entrée

Crispy Quinoa cakes w/ rustic eggplant ragu & smoked mozzarella V

3 cheese Mac & Cheese toped w/ garlicky bread crumbs served w/ veggies V

Soup

Curried cauliflower w/ cumin crotons V

Salads

Frisee & arugula w/ dates, pomegranate, goat cheese & thyme roasted hazelnuts w/ sherry vinaigrette V

Leaf lettuce w/ cucumber, cherry tomato, French breakfast radish & garlic crotons w/ a creamy mixed herb dressing V

 

9.15.08

Meat entrée

Pomegranate glazed grilled all natural pork tenderloin over caramelized shallot cracked wheat & mint marinated summer squash 

Organic chicken braised in red wine w/ fresh figs over white beans & roasted sweet carrots

Slow roasted Wild salmon w/ salsa verde over fresh shelling bean & late summer veggie salad

Vegetarian Entrée

Jamaican jerk grilled Organic tofu over red beans & cilantro rice w/ garlicky greens V

Greek style zucchini, green bean & potato stew w/ feta & grilled bread V

Soup

Sweet corn puree w/ fresh basil V

Salads

Butter lettuce, candied pecans, Bleu D'Auvergne cheese, strawberries w/ a late harvest Sauvignon Blanc vinaigrette V

Romaine lettuce, white beans, grilled broccoli, cherry tomatoes, shaved red onions w/ lemon garlic vinaigrette V

 

9.8.08

Entrée

Red wine braised boneless beef short ribs w/ orange gremolate over soft polenta & veggies

Thyme Roasted chicken breast over crispy garlic potatoes & veggies w/ a tangy cider sauce

Grilled prawns over sweet corn, new potato & summer squash "chowder"

Vegetarian Entrée

"Classic" eggplant parmigiano w/ veggies V

Veggie & black bean smoked ancho stew over soft polenta w/ cilantro pesto V

Soup

Zucchini & basil w/ parmigiano crotons V

Salad

Leaf Lettuce- grilled corn, charred red peppers, black beans & goat cheese w/ a citrus vinaigrette V

Mixed greens w/ tomatoes, cucumbers. Green beans & toasted almonds w/ creamy herb dressing V

 

8.25.08

Meat entrée

House cured pancetta topped grass fed beef meatloaf w/ buttermilk mashed potatoes & veggies & roasted red pepper ketchup

Maple syrup & garlicky chipotle glazed chicken breast over roasted corn & wilted greens

Halibut roasted in green Charmoula (a traditional Moroccan sauce for fish), mixed veggies & cracked wheat

Vegetarian entrée

Indian spiced white bean & vegetable stew over spaghetti squash w/ cilantro yogurt

Low carb lasagna-summer squash stands in for the pasta-fresh mozzarella, ricotta cheese & tomato basil sauce w/ mixed veggies

Soup

Creamy tortilla & tomato w/ cilantro crème fraiche

Salad

Mixed greens, roasted beets, blue cheese, spiced walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette

Thai style chopped salad-mixed veggies, marinated bean thread noodles, peanuts & a sweet spicy dressing

 

8.11.08

Meat entrée

Fennel & lavender crusted grilled lamb skewers w/ honey vinaigrette, mixed veggies & roasted potatoes

Grilled Jamaican jerked chicken breast, coconut rice & mixed veggies w/ mango salsa

Cajun style shrimp stew over fresh black eyed peas "hoppin john"

Vegetarian entrée

Eggplant & cauliflower curry over lentil cakes w/ yogurt cucumber sauce

Vegetarian Cassoulet -creamy white beans & veggies slow cooked & toped with garlicky bread crumbs

Soup

Sweet Carrot & cilantro w/ crispy tortilla strips

Salads

Arugula, white beans, early heirloom tomatoes, picked red onion & mixed herb vinaigrette

Baby spinach, grilled corn, roasted gypsy peppers, goat cheese w/ balsamic vinaigrette

 

8.4.08


Meat entrée

Moroccan braised grass fed beef over preserved lemon & sweet onion couscous, caramelized carrots

Chicken breast stuffed w/ goat cheese & basil over carrot infused orzo & grilled summer squash

Grilled tuna over fresh cannellini beans & grilled green beans w/ sweet peppers relish

 

Vegetarian entrée

Quinoa, zucchini, carrot & garbanzo bean stuffed sweet peppers w/ spicy cilantro sauce

New Orleans style summer vegetable Gumbo & corn bread w/ honey butter

Soup

Gazpacho w/ garlic croutons

Salads

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives & cucumbers in a lemon oregano vinaigrette

Mixed greens, shaved fennel, grilled green beans, avocado & balsamic vinaigrette

 

7.28.08

Meat entrée

Spanish style pork tenderloin stuffed w/ greens  romesco sauce, white beans & veggies

Pomegranate glazed chicken meatballs w/ caramelized shallot cracked wheat & grilled summer veggies

Oven roasted halibut over fresh shelling beans, sweet corn & cherry tomatoes w/ caper & parsley vinaigrette

Vegetarian entrée

Baked eggplant parmigiana w/ fresh early girl tomato sauce & summer veggies

Shelling beans & tomatoes ragu over fresh corn polenta cakes w/ green olive tapenade

Soup

Pappa al Pomodoro-Tomato bread soup w/ fresh basil

Salads

Arugula, strawberries, feta cheese, spiced almonds w/ balsamic vinaigrette

Escarole, black beans, roasted red peppers, white corn w/ cilantro vinaigrette

 

7.21.08

Entree

Grilled all natural Harissa rubbed Tri-tip w/ herbed couscous & mixed veggies

Local lamb & fig skewers w/ peppery mint glaze over caramelized shallot cracked wheat & mixed veggies

Roasted organic chicken breast w/ a herbed sherry sauce roast fingerling potatoes & wilted greens

Moroccan style braised organic chicken & veggies over herbed couscous

Seared Scallops over summer vegetable & fingerling potato hash w/ arugula pesto

Vegetarian Entrée

Basil & sweet corn risotto stuffed early girl tomatoes w/ summer veggies

Lasagna alla Norma - tangy fresh tomato sauce, eggplant, fresh ricotta & ricotta salata w/ summer veggies

Soup

Zucchini & basil puree

Vegetarian French onion soup w/ gruyere crotons

Salad

Romaine lettuce, shaved fennel & red onions, grilled summer squash, cherry tomatoes w/ a lemon Parmigianino dressing

Summer greens, fresh figs, blue cheese walnuts & roasted fig vinaigrette

7.14.08

Entrée

Pan roasted flatiron steak w/ wilted greens & summer veggie salad w/ 3 herb chimichurri

Banana leaf roasted Kulia Pork w/ coconut rice & sautéed greens w/ spicy grilled pineapple relish

Chicken & biscuits old fashion chicken & vegetable stew w/ buttermilk biscuits & honey butter

"5" spice roasted organic chicken breast over garlicky sautéed greens & ginger glazed carrots

Spiced Salmon cakes over warm veggie "slaw" w/ Myer lemon & black pepper aioli

Vegetarian Entrée           

Sardinia style rice stuffed Escarole braised in a light tomato sauce w/ summer veggies

Wild mushroom ragu over crispy polenta w/ summer veggies

Soup                                                                     

Hearty Minestrone w/ 2yr old Parmigianino

Puree of cauliflower w/ cumin croutons

Salad           

Frisee, summer melon, spiced pine nuts, feta w/ smoked paprika vinaigrette

Mixed greens, early girl tomato, grilled corn, fresh mozzarella & basil vinaigrette

7.7.08

Entrée

Bacon topped grass fed beef meatloaf w/ buttermilk mashed potatoes, veggies & roasted red pepper ketchup

Braised lamb shank over farro, (a whole grain similar to barley) goat cheese & veggie "salad"

Miso grilled organic chicken breast over "3 pea salad" -snap peas, edamame & pea tendrils

Organic chicken thighs slow cooked in a tangy red wine vinegar & shallot sauce w/ almond coucous & veggies

Cajun Louisianan shrimp stew over white rice & black eyed peas

Vegetarian Entrée

Eggplant & cauliflower curry over lentil cakes w/ plum chutney

Moroccan style 7 vegetable stew over almond coucous w/ preserved Myer lemon yogurt

Soup

Lentil soup w/ minted yogurt

Creamy tortilla & tomato soup w/ cilantro

Salad

Arugula w/ fresh apricots, walnuts, blue cheese & a white balsamic vinaigrette

Farmers market salad-the best of what the farmers market has to offer w/ goat cheese & lemon vinaigrette

 

6.30.08

Entrée

All natural beef & summer veggie stew, roasted potato & summer veggie "salad" & gremolata

Oven roasted natural pork tenderloin wrapped in house curded pancetta over white bean puree & wilted greens w/ tangy cherry sauce

Grilled apricot glazed organic chicken breast over summer veggies & minted quinoa

South of France style braised organic chicken w/ tomatoes, olives, veggies & white beans

Slow roasted Loch Duart Scottish Salmon over herbed grilled summer veggies w/ a preserved lemon vinaigrette

Vegetarian Entrée

Greek Style Zucchini, green bean & potato stew w/ grilled bread & feta V

Wild & brown rice cakes w/ summer vegetable ragu w/ pesto V

Soup

White bean puree w/ pesto V

Sweet corn "chowder" w/ fresh herbs V

Salad

Mixed greens w/ early summer veggies, herbed goat cheese & lemon vinaigrette V

Romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, roasted sweet peppers & spicy cilantro lime vinaigrette V

6.23.08

Entrée

Pan roasted flat iron steak w/ horseradish crème fraiche, grilled summer squash, red potatoes & cherry tomatoes "salad"

Tuscan style pork ragu lasagna w/ English peas & fresh cheeses

Grilled Jamaican jerked chicken breast, coconut rice & mixed veggies w/ mango salsa

Pomegranate glazed chicken meatballs w/ caramelized shallot cracked wheat & mixed veggies

Oven roasted halibut in a spicy/ tangy tomato saffron broth w/ veggies & new garlic aioli

Vegetarian Entrée

Spring veggie & mascarpone risotto, sweet corn, English peas, cherry tomatoes, summer squash & their blossom

Early summer veggie ragu over herbed spaghetti squash w/ 2yr old Parmigianino

Soup

Carrot cilantro w/ lime crème fraiche

Pappa al Pomodoro -the classic Tuscan tomato bread soup w/ fresh basil

Salad

Mixed greens w/ grilled peaches, blue cheese, spiced almonds & white balsamic vinaigrette

Arugula w/ grilled summer squash, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese & red wine garlic vinaigrette

 

6.9.08

Entrée

Harissa (spicy Tunisia spice rub) crusted pasture raised flank steak w/ braised chick peas & mixed last spring veggies

Grilled local lamb skewers over cracked wheat, mixed veggies & mint pesto

Pan roasted chicken breast over caramelized shallot cracked wheat & mixed veggies w/ fresh cherry sauce

Grilled turkey cutlets over braised white beans & sautéed greens w/ spicy & sweet tomato jam

Seared scallops over, grilled corn, snap pea & cherry tomatoes w/ basil aioli

Vegetarian Entrée

Savory Kasha smothered by stewed chick peas, mushrooms & wilted greens

Vegetarian Cassoulet -creamy white beans & veggies slow cooked & toped with garlicky bread crumbs

Soup

Curried split pea w/ toasted cumin & garlic yogurt V

Vegetarian French onion w/ gruyere crotons V

Salad

Mixed summer lettuces w/ strawberries, feta cheese, Japanese cucumbers, spiced almonds & a Champaign vinaigrette

Baby spinach, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions & blue cheese dressing

 

6.3.08

Entrée

Grilled Pasture raised Flat Iron Steak w/ a cumin carrot & herbed red potato "salad" & chimichurri sauce

Spice rubbed all natural pork tenderloin w/ pomegranate sauce late spring veggies & creamy polenta

Ancho chile & honey roasted organic chicken breast over "refried" black beans & late spring veggies

"40" cloves of garlic organic chicken- a classic French country dish w/ rosemary roasted red potatoes & late spring veggies

Grilled mahi mahi over lemony quinoa & late spring veggies w/ salsa Verde

Vegetarian Entrée

Late spring veggie ratatouille over crispy grilled polenta w/ fresh herb puree

Quinoa, vegetable & feta cheese stuffed eggplant in a light tomato mint sauce

Soup

Pappa al Pomodoro the classic Tuscan tomato bread soup V

Puree of black bean w/ an ancho chile & cilantro cream fraiche V

Salad

Late spring greens, grilled young squash, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes w/ a balsamic vinaigrette

Leaf lettuce, black beans, mangos, red onions & roasted macadamia nuts w/ a creamy cilantro dressing

 

5.26.08

Entrée

Bacon topped Grass fed beef meatloaf w/ bacon, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies & roasted red pepper ketchup

Lamb shanks braised w/ orange & fennel over white beans & mixed veggies

Organic Chicken & Biscuits-old fashion chicken & veggie stew w/ mom's buttermilk briskest & honey butter

Organic chicken Piccata w/ artichoke hearts, mashed potatoes & mixed veggies

Pacific Cod roasted in Charmoula sauce (a traditional Moroccan fish sauce) over mixed veggies & cracked wheat

Vegetarian Entrée

Spiced white bean & vegetable stew over spaghetti squash

Tomato, fresh mozzarella, & herbed ricotta lasagna w/ mixed veggies

Soup

Puree of Asparagus w/ thyme crotons

Roasted beet soup w/ tarragon cream fraiche

Salad

Romaine, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, herbed crotons w/ a creamy lemon parmesan dressing

Mixed greens, market veggies, goat cheese w/ a lemon vinaigrette

 

5.19.08

Entrées

Herb rubbed grilled grass fed beef flank steak w/ spicy oven dried tomato jam, crispy potatoes & spring veggies

Porcini & chili crusted natural pork tenderloin, spring veggies, roasted sweet potatoes w/ mint pesto

Southern Italian style braised organic chicken over ceci (garbanzo) beans & spring veggies

Ginger & miso grilled organic chicken breast over mixed pea & brown rice salad

Roasted local halibut w/ Moroccan preserved lemon relish, spring veggies & ceci (garbanzo) beans

Vegetarian Entrées

Spring veggie Risotto, asparagus, peas, baby carrots & what ever else calls out at the market w/  tangy tomato sauce

Thai style seitan curry with spring greens & gingered brown rice

Soups

Creamy tortilla & tomato w/ cilantro crème fraiche

Hearty Spring veggie & ceci (garbanzo) beans w/ pesto

Salads

Endive & butter lettuce, grapefruit, avocado & almonds w/ white balsamic vinaigrette

Mixed greens, garbanzo beans, artichoke, oven dried tomatoes, ricotta salata cheese & mixed herb vinaigrette

 

5.12.08

Entrées

Grass fed beef & spring veggie stew, chive mashed potatoes w/ orange gremolate

Fennel & lavender crusted grilled lamb w/ honey vinaigrette, spring veggies & roasted potatoes

Moroccan style organic chicken & veggies over spring onion cracked wheat

Grilled apricot glazed organic chicken breast with spring veggie & quinoa 

Walnut crusted halibut spring over veggies & white beans w/ sweet paprika lemon vinaigrette

Vegetarian Entrées

Wild & brown rice cakes w/ spring vegetable ragu, fresh herb pesto

Veggie Moussaka- just like traditional Greek Moussaka but with mushrooms in place of the meat w/ spring veggies

Soups

Young carrot & cilantro

Curried split pea w/ cumin croutons

Salads

Mixed greens w/ roasted beets, candied walnuts, goat cheese, roasted red spring onions & balsamic vinaigrette

Butter lettuce, baby carrots, fava beans, Easter egg radishes, cherry tomatoes w/ a creamy roasted garlic dressing

 

5.5.08

Entrée

Grilled Grass fed beef Tri-tip w/ 3 herb chimichurri sauce spring veggies & roasted potatoes

Spiced natural pork braised in dark soy sauce w/ wilted pea tendrils, fresh pea & gingered brown rice

South of France style braised organic chicken w/ tomatoes, olives, spring veggies & white beans

Achiote- Mexican spice paste- rubbed organic chicken breast w/ tangerine sauce spring veggie & long grain brown rice salad

Roasted cod in a saffron tomato broth w/ spring veggies, fingerling potatoes & new garlic aioli

Vegetarian Entrée

Fresh pasta lasagna w/ English pea, pea puree & tendrils, herbed ricotta & mozzarella V

Greek Style Zucchini, green bean & potato stew w/ grilled bread & feta V

Soup

Creamy white bean w/ pesto V

Puree of roasted beets w/ wilted beet greens & lemon tarragon crème fraiche V

Salad

Market fresh spring greens, fennel, strawberries, spiced almonds & white balsamic vinaigrette V

Romaine, English peas, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes ricotta salata & Myer lemon vinaigrette V

 

4.28.08

 

Entrée

Grass fed beef meatloaf topped w/ bacon, mashed potatoes, spring veggies & roasted red pepper ketchup

Rosemary grilled local lamb skewers, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spring veggies w a whole grain mustard sauce

Pomegranate glazed organic chicken meatballs, walnut cracked wheat, spring veggies w/ cilantro/mint yogurt

Organic Chicken Piccata w/ artichoke hearts, mashed potatoes, spring veggies

Seared scallops over spring veggie & sweet paprika fingerling potato hash w/ salsa verda

Vegetarian Entrée

Grilled polenta & vegetable napoleon w/ fresh mozzarella & spicy tomatoes basil sauce

Spring veggie & setian stew over lemony quinoa w/ salsa verda

Soup

Puree of Artichoke w/ lemon crème fraiche

Italian chickpea w/ fresh herbs

Salad

Baby spinach, roasted fennel, cherry tomato, goat cheese & balsamic vinaigrette

Leaf lettuce, grilled asparagus, garbanzo beans, orange, almonds & citrus vinaigrette

 

4.21.08

Entrée

Grass fed Beef Brisket braised w/ dried fruit & merlot, spring veggies & chive mash potatoes

Pork tenderloin with pomegranate sauce, spring veggies, & caramelized parsnips

Jerked organic chicken breast, coconut rice, black beans, spring veggies & mango salsa

Thai style organic chicken stew, w/ sautéed greens & veggies

Crispy Tilapia w/ Myer lemon relish, wilted greens & mashed potatoes

Vegetarian Entrée

Spiced white bean, tomato & vegetable stew over spaghetti squash w/ cilantro yogurt

Baked pasta w/ creamy pesto, spring veggies & fresh mozzarella

Soup

Puree of Asparagus w/ thyme crotons

Black bean soup w/ mango salsa

Salad

Mixed Greens, market vegetable & garlic crotons w/ green goddess dressing

Leaf lettuce, black beans, mangos, queso fresca cheese, spicy pumpkin seeds cilantro Champaign vinaigrette

4.14.08

Entrée

Harissa (spicy Tunisia spice rub) crusted grass fed beef tri-tip over mashed potatoes & spring veggies

Spicy tomato braised lamb w/ spring vegetable & white beans

High tempter roasted chicken legs & thighs over caramelized onion mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus w/

mixed herb pesto  

Ginger & miso grilled chicken breast over mixed pea salad- pea shoots, edamame, snap pea, etc. 

Cod Baked in Charmoula sauce (a traditional Moroccan fish sauce) over mixed vegetables & cracked wheat

                                                                                                     

Vegetarian Entrée

Herb tossed spring vegetables over grilled caramelized onion polenta w/ a tangy red pepper sauce

Low carb lasagna - summer squash stands in for the pasta -fresh mozzarella, ricotta cheese, basil tomato sauce

Soup

Vegetarian French onion soup w/ gruyere crotons

Carrot & cilantro soup w/ lime crème fraiche

Salads

Mixed greens, roasted beets, blue chesses, hazelnuts & a balsamic dressing

Leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shaved red onions, black olives, cucumbers & a creamy oregano feta dressing

 

4.7.08

Entrée

Back by popular demand -House Cured Corned Beef w/ potatoes, veggies & fresh horseradish cream sauce

Lamb Moussaka -kind of like a Greek eggplant lasagna-w/ spring veggies

Chicken & Biscuits-chicken & vegetable stew w/ buttermilk biscuits & honey butter

Grilled Chicken breast over farro, garbanzo bean & veggie salad w/ red pepper relish

Slow roasted halibut, spring veggie & fingerling potato hash w/ Myer lemon & herb vinaigrette

Vegetarian Entrée

Grilled spring veggies over crispy quinoa & goat cheese cakes w/ tangy red pepper relish

Vegetable Moussaka-just like the Moussaka above but with mushrooms instead of meat w/ spring veggies

Soup

Spring vegetable & garbanzo bean w/ pesto

Creamy tortilla & tomato w/ cilantro crème fraiche & spicy pumpkin seeds

Salads

Thai style romaine lettuce, chopped vegetable & marinated bean tread noodle salad w/ a sweet spicy vinaigrette

Baby greens & market dictated mixed spring veggies such as -asparagus, baby carrots, English peas w/ a creamy goat cheese & herb dressing

 

3.31.08

 

Entrée

Grass fed beef & spring vegetable stew w/ parsley potatoes & gremolate

Mustard coated roast leg of lamb w/ white beans & spring veggies

Pomegranate glazed chicken meatballs w/ walnut cracked wheat & grilled veggies

Thyme Roasted chicken breast w/ mashed potatoes, spring veggies & salsa verde

Spinach & Parmigianino stuffed filet of sole, roasted potatoes & spring veggies w/ a lemon sauce

Vegetarian Entrée

Saffron scented spring vegetable stew over currant cracked wheat V

Grilled vegetables & quinoa stuffed cabbage rolls in a tangy tomato sauce V

Soups

Hearty white bean & escarole w/ spicy chicken sausage

                                                                                         

Creamy roasted cauliflower w/ cumin crotons V

Salads

Endive, butter lettuce, grapefruit, avocado & almonds w/ a white balsamic vinaigrette V

                                                                                     

Spring mixed greens, white beans, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, herbed feta w/ a red wine vinaigrette V

 

3.24.08

Entrée

Grass fed beef meatloaf toped w/ bacon, buttermilk mashed potatoes, roasted green beans & roasted red pepper ketchup

Adobe (Mexican spice rub) grilled pork loin with black beans & grilled veggies

"40" cloves of garlic chicken-a lot mellower garlic flavor then it sounds- mashed potatoes & spring veggies

Thai style herb grilled chicken skewers w/ coconut rice & sautéed pea shoots

Pan roasted Tilapia in a spicy cherry tomatoes & black olives sauce over lemony quinoa & spring veggies

Vegetarian Entrée

Spicy black bean chile over roasted delicata squash w/ green onion crème fraiche V

Baked eggplant in tomato, mint & goat cheese sauce w/ white beans & wheat berries V

Soups

Curried Spilt pea w/ cilantro crème fraiche V

                                                                                                        

Roasted beet w/ tarragon & chive goat cheese V

                                                                                             

Salads

Spring mixed greens, grilled asparagus & red onion walnuts & herbed goats cheese w/ a balsamic vinaigrette V

                                                                                                         

Leaf lettuce, avocado, black beans, roasted pepper & oranges w/ a creamy cilantro cumin dressing V

3.17.08

Entrée

Rosemary grilled flank steak w/ mashed potatoes & spring veggies

Spiced house ground lamb meatballs w/ grilled veggies, mashed chickpeas & cilantro yogurt sauce

Moroccan style chicken & vegetable stew over spring onion cracked wheat

Chile & honey roast chicken breast w/ braised romaine, roasted carrots & sunchokes

Grilled mahi-mahi, spring vegetable, orange scented quinoa & blood orange salsa

Vegetarian Entrée

Early spring vegetable farrotto (farro made risotto style) topped w/ pesto V

Roasted Japanese sweet eggplant stuffed w/ quinoa, spinach &

mozzarella in a roasted tomato sauce V

Soups

Puree of young carrot w/ dill pesto V

                                                                                                           

Chickpea & butternut squash w/ saffron V

Salads

Baby spinach, marinated quinoa, goat cheese cherry tomatoes, roasted fennel & a lemon vinaigrette V

                                                                                                          

Escarole, cherry tomatoes, easter egg radishes, cucumbers, asparagus w/ creamy mixed herb dressing

    

3.10.08

Entrées


Early St. Patrick's day - House made corned beef- with all the fixing-potatoes & vegetables & fresh horseradish cream sauce

Grilled pork tenderloin w/ rhubarb chutney early spring veggies & white beans

Roasted chicken breast over roasted garlic, asparagus & fresh herb risotto

Tandoori style grilled chicken legs & thighs, gingered green beans & baked Kabocha squash w/ cilantro mint sauce

Greek style grilled wild shrimp over lemon roasted potato & vegetable “salad “

Vegetarian Entrée

Spiced white bean, vegetable & tomato stew over Spaghetti squash V

Baked Orecchiette w/ early spring vegetables, Parmigianino & fresh mozzarella cheese

Soups

Silky White bean puree with pesto V

Vegetarian French onion soup with gruyere crotons V

Salads     

                                               

Romaine, cherry tomatoes, caramelized broccoli & white beans w/ a creamy lemon Parmigianino dressing V

                                                                                                         

Mixed early spring greens, roasted artichoke hearts, herbed feta cheese, almonds w/ balsamic vignettes V        

 

All menus are based on availability & are subject to change

 

For pricing & delivery info please see "how it works."