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SAMPLE ENTRÉE SELECTIONS

 

MEAT:

BBQ Style Boneless Pork Chops

Sautéed Pork Chops With Homemade Barbecue Sauce

over Brown Rice

 

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Green Bell Peppers filled with Ground Beef  and

Onions, Mushrooms, Rice and Parmesan Cheese
topped with a mild Tomato Sauce

 

Moroccan Beef  (or Lamb) Tagine

Boneless Sirloin Cubes with Onions, Apricots, Ginger, and Sweet Moroccan Spices

 

Curried Peach Pork

Sautéed Pork Chops in a Curried Ginger Peach Sauce

 

Lamb and Bulgur Meatballs

Lamb, Beef, and Bulgur Meatballs Baked in an Orange, Basil, and Tomato Sauce

 

Championship Chili

Boneless Beef Cubes with Chipotle, Green, and Anaheim Chilies

 

Hearty Beef Bourguignon

Boneless Beef Cubes with Carrots, Tomatoes, Onions, and Mushrooms in Red Wine Sauce

 

Meatloaf with a Twist

Ground Beef and Seasoned Pork Sausage Meat with Mozzarella Cubes

 

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Strips in a Sherry Mushroom Beef Sauce finished with Sour Cream

served on a Bed of Egg Noodles

 

Kibbe with Persian Accents

Lamb, Beef, and Bulgur Meat Patties
seasoned with Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon, and Cardamom

in a reduction of Chicken Broth and Dried Fruits Served over Rice Pilaf

 

Mild Beef Curry

Beef Sirloin in a Ginger Curry Tomato Sauce

 

Beef Tacos

Tex-Mex Spiced Ground Beef
over Tostitos with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese, and Sour Cream

 

POULTRY:

Cassoulet

with Chicken and White Beans

Sautéed Boneless Chicken Breast, Smoked Turkey Sausage, and White Beans

with Onions, Carrots, and Celery

in a White Wine Reduction

 

Chipotle Orange Chicken

Sautéed Boneless Chicken Breasts

with a Southwestern Accented Sauce
of Orange Juice, Lime Zest, Roasted Red Peppers, Honey

and Mildly Smokey Chipotle Pepper

 

Baked Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Mushrooms

Greek seasoned Chicken
baked with Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Sautéed Portabella Mushrooms

 

Persian Game Hens

Quartered Cornish Hens spiced with Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon, and Cardamom
in a reduction of Chicken Broth and Dried Fruits

 

Ground Turkey and Black-Bean Chili

Turkey and Black-Beans with Red Bell Peppers, Onions, and Carrots

 

Chicken in Lemon-Wine Sauce

Sautéed Chicken Breast in a light White Wine Lemon Sauce
finished with Lemon Zest and Parsley

 

Chicken Breasts with Tarragon Mustard Sauce

Sautéed Boneless Chicken Breasts in a Creamy Mustard Sauce with Tarragon

 

Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy

Fresh White Meat Turkey in Delectable Gravy

 

The Best Oven Fried Chicken

Skinless White and Dark Meat dipped in a blend of Herbs and Seasonings
Baked with a Crumb Coating

 

FISH AND SEAFOOD:


Swordfish in Vera Cruz Sauce

Cubes of Fresh Swordfish

in a sauce of  Green Olives, Capers, Tomatoes, Lime Juice, and Pickled Jalapeno Peppers

 

Baked Fish with Dill Sauce

Baked Halibut Steaks topped with a Yogurt Sauce with Fresh Dill

 

Flounder Florentine

Baked Flounder Fillets topped with a Spinach Sauce and Parmesan Cheese

 

Gingered Shrimp with Zucchini and Red Bell Pepper

Spicy Ginger Shrimp Sauté with Zucchini, Red Bell Peppers, and Tomatoes

 

Baked Fish with Mango Pineapple Salsa

Baked Fish topped with a Fruited Salsa

 

Santa Fe Shrimp Gratin

Sautéed Shrimp with Green Chilies over Rice with Pepper Jack Cheese

 

New Orleans Shrimp étouffée

Shrimp Smothered in a New Orleans Sauce of Onion, Green Pepper, and Celery.

Traditionally Served on a bed of Steamed White Rice

 

VEGETARIAN:

Hearty Vegetable Chili

Spiced Vegetable Chili with Zucchini, Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Kidney Beans, and Chickpeas

 

Eggplant Gratin

Lightly sautéed and baked fresh Eggplant with Onions, Tomatoes and Garbanzos

 

Artichoke Soufflé

Artichoke Hearts and Roasted Red Pepper with Garlic, Thyme, and Basil
baked with White Cheddar Cheese

 

PASTA:

Vegetable Lasagna Supreme

Beautifully Layered Lasagna that includes

Steamed Zucchini and Sautéed Mushrooms

with Tomato, Basil, Oregano Sauce

 

Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Pasta and Cheese mixed with seasoned Tomatoes and Jalapenos

 topped with Parmesan Bread Crumbs

 

Tri-Color Rotini Casserole

Baked Pasta and Cheese dish topped with a Tomato Meat Sauce

 

Lasagna Ruffles Stuffed with Spinach and 4 Cheeses

Lasagna Noodles rolled with Spinach and Cheese and Baked in Herbed Tomato Sauce

 

Main Dish Salads:

 

Chicken, Bulgur & Green Bean Salad
Poached Chicken Breasts, Bulgur, Mozzarella and Green Beans

over Mixed Greens in a Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

Curried Chicken Salad & Artichokes

Grilled Boneless Chicken Breasts
with Artichokes, Roasted Red Peppers, Scallions, Almonds, and Raisins

with a Curried Dressing on Salad Greens

Chinese Marinated Flank Steak

Lean Grilled Beef marinated with Soy, Garlic, Ginger and Chinese 5 Spice

on Salad Greens with Sesame Dressing

 

Salmon Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing

Grilled Salmon on Salad Greens with Green Beans, New Potatoes and Tomatoes

served with a Tarragon Dijon Vinaigrette

 

Poached Shrimp with Asian Accents
Large Shrimp poached with Soy, Ginger, and Star Anise
served over Salad Greens with Sesame and Hoisin Sauce Dressing

 

Shrimp Marinated with Capers and Olive Oil
Large Cooked Shrimp
marinated with Capers, Olive Oil, Onion, Nicoise Olives and Lemon Slices
served over Mixed Greens