Sample Menu

Fall/Winter Selections

The following is just an example of the hundreds of foods you can choose from. I have an extensive recipe collection and frequently introduce new choices.

* Denotes recipes that represent a “leaner approach” to eating, generally lower in fat than traditional, and portion controlled for those with health issues requiring this type of diet or anyone interested in monitoring their fat/caloric intake. Fuller fat versions of these recipes are always available!

Salads:

• *Tuscan Bean & Wilted Arugula Salad
• *Fig & Arugula Salad w/ Parmesan
• Beet Salad w/ Avocado, Fennel, Red Onion & Mint
• *Jicama & Pineapple Salad w/ Cilantro Vinaigrette
• *Thai Beef Salad
• *Curried Lentil-Spinach Salad w/ Shrimp
• *Coconut Rice Salad w/ Mango & Shrimp
• *Halibut & Chickpea Salad
• *Asian Seared Tuna Salad
• *Shrimp & White Bean Salad over Watercress
• *Chicken Salad w/ Israeli Couscous & Olive Vinaigrette
• *Mediterranean Chicken & Brown Rice Salad  
• Martha’s Vineyard Salad w/ Raspberry Maple Dressing
• Deluxe Mixed Greens w/ Balsamic & Warm Goat Cheese
• *Greek Salad w/ Red-Chili Dressing 

Soups

• *Roasted Squash Soup w/ Turkey Croquettes
• *Curried Butternut Soup w/ Dried Pear & Cardamom Scones
• *Roasted Winter Squash & Apple Soup w/ Walnut-Cilantro Pesto
• *White Bean Soup w/ Red Bell Peppers & Bacon
• Tuscan White Bean & Garlic
• Fresh Pea Soup
• Escarole & Bean Soup
• *French Onion Soup w/ Beef & Barley
• Lentil Soup w/ Beef
• Barley Soup w/ Onions & Pecorino
• *Spelt & Wild Mushroom Soup w/ Pasta
• *Thai Chicken & Coconut Soup
• *Roasted Chicken w/ Wild Rice Soup
• Mexican Chicken Soup
• Italian Farro Soup
• Cheddar Corn Chowder
• Escarole Soup w/Tiny Meatballs

Stews:

• *Cider House Lamb Stew – Apple cider tenderizes the lamb and lends a subtle sweetness to this stew
• *Pork Cassoulet – Healthy version of the classic French stew with white beans, lean pork& turkey kielbasa, a little bacon and topped with a breadcrumb and cheese topping
• *Sephardic Beef Stew - Jewish New Year inspired stew of meat, potatoes, carrots, and dried fruit.  Sweet and comforting
• Cocoa Tinged Beef Stew w/ Root Vegetables – Slow cooked stew containing mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, pearl onions, peas and cocoa for richnes.
• Parker’s Beef Stew – Slow simmering stew with garlic, cabernet, carrots, mushrooms, potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes & peas
• Beef & Beer w/ Yellow Potatoes – Even better after a day or two. Bacon, dark beer, tomatoes and vegetables
• *Beef Daube Provencal – Classic French braised beef with red wine and vegetables is simple and delicious
• Flemish Beef Stew –  Dark beer, bacon, onions, rich with beef instead of vegetables. Serve with a heavenly burgundy. Only gets better with time
• *Roasted-Root Vegetable Stew – Meatless stew of beets, turnips, parsnips, shallots, garlic & sage roast together, then simmered with vegetable stock and  topped with crème fraiche. Bright red from the beets, so don’t be surprised; couldn’t be more healthy or tasty
• *Brazilian Fish Stew – Tropical stew fragrant with garlic, peppers coconut milk and halibut. Even great for company
• *Chunky Chipotle-Chicken Chili – Bacon, chicken breasts, corn, salsa, roasted red bell peppers and pinto beans
• Turkey Chili
• *Venison-Vegetable Chili – Lean venison chunks, red bell peppers, jalapeno, corn, cocoa and cumin for flavor
• *White Bean & Sausage Ragout w/ Tomatoes, Kale & Zucchini – Healthy and tasty comfort food. Even great when you’re under the weather

Beef:

• *Beef Carbonnade – Hints of bacon and thyme slowly braised in beer along with cubed chuck roast and served over egg noodles
• *Beef Tenderloin w/ Chilean Cilantro Sauce – Seasoned with Salvadoran spices and drizzled with a chuncky sauce of red bell peppers, onions, and olive oil
• *Peruvian Beef Kabobs (You Grill them) w/ Roasted Yellow Pepper Sauce – Sirloin steak coated with a dry fiery rub threaded on skewers and complemented with a lovely sauce for dipping
• Braciole – Flank steak stuffed with pecorino cheese and herbs, rolled up and slow simmered in homemade marinara
• *Home-Style Meatloaf  - Traditional, ground round, oats, parsley, topped with ketchup
• *Italian Meatloaf w/  Fresh Basil & Provolone – Sun-dried tomatoes & cheese; can be made with half ground turkey
• *Flank Steak w/ Five-Spice Rub and Chile Relish – Sweet rubbed beef topped with relish of poblano chilies, bell peppers, peanuts and cilantro
• *Bourbon & Brown Sugar Flank Steak – Slightly sweet marinade. Really delicious
• *Braised Beef w/ Sun-Dried Tomatoes – Stew meat, red wine, tomatoes, brown sugar and rosemary simmer for hours until the tomatoes fall apart and the beef is tender.
• Asian Beef and Green Beans-Chinese black vinegar, sesame seeds, fresh ginger, edamame, shitake mushrooms, baby corn over jasmine rice
• Grilled Sirloin Steaks  w/ Blue Cheese-Walnut Butter
• Dawn’s Sloppy Joe’s – A childhood favorite, slightly sweet for the kids
• *Beef Bourguignon – Hearty beef stew meat, mushrooms and vegetables simmered together and served over noodles. Only gets better with time
• Corned Beef and Cabbage

Poultry:

• Chicken Enchiladas w/ Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
• *Enchiladas Verde
• Chicken Scallopine w/ Sage & Fontina – Stuffed chicken breasts lightly sautéed, then simmered in a sauce of wine and tomatoes
• *Italian Stuffed Chicken Breasts
• Chicken Pot Pie – Really hearty
• *Chicken Fricassee w/ Orzo – Chicken breasts, ham, vegetables and just a hint of cream  is soaked up by the orzo pasta
• *Herbed Chicken Breasts w/ Tomatillo Salsa & Queso Fresco
• Chicken Braised w/ Figs on Wilted Escarole – Slow cooked thighs, drumsticks, breasts & Shallots are braised in a port wine sauce
• Chicken & Sausage Paella – Bacon, pork sausage, chicken thighs & artichoke hearts simmered with rice. Rich and hearty. Seafood can be added if you like
• *Chicken Breasts w/ Wild Rice & Fig Pilaf – Dried figs, prosciutto, vegetables
• *Stir Fried Chicken w/ Vegetables and Lo Mein Noodles – Healthy “noodle bowl” with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and snap peas with wide noodles in broth
• *Roasted Turkey Cabbage Rolls- Healthy version of stuffed cabbage with a touch of bacon for a sweet smoky flavor
• Turkey Stuffed Zucchini & Red Bell Peppers
• *Turkey Breast w/ Spinach-Feta Stuffing
• Swedish Turkey Meatballs w/ Egg Noodles- Served with cranberry sauce
• Turkey Meatloaf w/ Apples & Sage & Onion Marmalade w/ Sherry Vinegar 
• *Chicken & Rice w/ Caramelized Onions – Moist chicken thighs, sweetened with onions and served over rice with zucchini 
• *Honey Pecan Crusted Chicken w/ Chicken Gravy – Baked, not fried. Crispy w/ crushed cornflakes and pecans. Kids like this one too, and gravy is not too heavy
• *Moroccan Chicken Tagine  - Chicken thighs, raisins, various spices, sweet onions and chickpeas served over couscous. Warm and comforting
• Chicken Parmesan – Chicken cutlets, fresh herbs, homemade marinara, cheese
• *Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

Pork:

• Pulled Pork Barbeque – Boneless pork should cooks with spices and apricot jam for hours until it falls apart. Stuff inside tortillas. Makes great leftovers too
• *Asian Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry – Chutney, dry sherry, broccoli, bean sprouts, water chestnuts
• *Maple Mustard Pork Tenderloin w/ Caramelized Apples – Maple syrup, fresh rosemary, Dijon mustard
• *Pork Loin w/ Dried Plum Stuffing – Fresh herbs, citrus, vegetables, pecans, topped with a port wine sauce
• *Pork Piccata – Breaded boneless chops topped with a sauce of capers and grated lemon zest
• *Pecan Crusted Pork w/ Red Onion Marmalade – Bacon, brown sugar, fresh ginger. Served with sweet potato wedges
• *Sweet & Tangy Roasted Pork Tenderloin
• *Hoisin & Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin  
• *Apple Stuffed Pork Chops – Port wine, dried fruit, pistachios, apples
• *Apricot-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
• *Pork Tenderloin w/ Dried Cherry Chutney & Caramelized Onion Sauce – Very sophisticated and delicious
• *Pan-Roasted Pork Loin w/ Leeks – Leeks slowly cooked along with the pork until they form a rich, delectable sauce
• Chile Verde – Nicely spicy but not too hot. Serve with warm tortillas, cheese and sour cream
• *Braised Pork & Roasted Winter Vegetables – Beets, butternut squash, carrots, red potatoes, white wine mingle and cook slowly to keep pork moist
• *Pork Chops w/ Mango Basil Sauce – Naturally low in fat with a nice, slightly spicy fresh mango sauce that keeps the chops moist
• Jackson’s Pork Chops (You Finish on Barbeque) - Marinated overnight and then baked until tender, coated in a homemade red sauce and left for you to finish off on the grill
• Lions Head Pork Meatballs & Napa Cabbage – Chinese style, shitake mushrooms, ground pork, lightly fried in oil and then simmered with cabbage. Served over rice with a nice broth

Fish & Seafood:

• *Sauteed Salmon w/ Zucchini “Noodles” & Red Bell Pepper Coulis
• Lime & Honey-Glazed Salmon w/ Warm Black Bean & Corn Salad
• *Barbecue Roasted Salmon
• Sake Poached Salmon w/ Somen Noodles & Vegetables
• Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna w/Ginger, Miso & Cilantro Sauce
• Tuna w/ White Beans & Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
• Sea Bass w/ Olive Tampenade
• Fresh Fish Sticks w/ Tartar Sauce
• Whitefish w/ Lemon Vinaigrette
• Swordfish w/ Caponata
• *Ginger-Lime Swordfish
• Lemon Soy Swordfish Steaks w/ Avocado Butter
• Shrimp Saute w/ Orzo
• Cod Cakes with Horseradish Sauce
• *Baked Grouper w/ Two Pepper Relish

Pasta:

• Linguine w/ Chicken Ragu
• *Various types of Lasagna (Grilled Vegetable, Goat Cheese, Roasted Butternut Squash, Turkey)
• *Eggplant Cacciatore
• *Cavatappi w/ Spinach, Garbanzo Beans, & Feta
• *Mediterranean Spaghetti w/ Feta
• *Fettuccini Bolognese
• Pasta Primavera
• Baked Penne w/ Roasted Vegetables & Sausages
• Penne w/ Turkey Meatballs
• Beef & Mushroom Ragu
• Chicken Tetrazzini
• *Shrimp Fra Diavolo w/ Feta
• Spaghetti & Meatballs
• *Penne w/ Sun Dried Tomatoes & Chicken 
• Orzo w/ Roasted Vegetables
• Pesto Pasta w/ Peas 
• Farafalle w/ Turkey Sausage & Peas
• *Baked Ziti

Side Dishes:

• *Spinach w/ Chickpeas and Spices
• *Chickpea Salad w/ Provencal Herbs & Olives
• *Barley, Beet, & Feta Salad
• Wild Mushroom Barley Pilaf
• *Orange Quinoa Salad
• *Edamame w/ Mustard Vinaigrette
• Black Eyed Pea Salad
• *Orange Dal with Ginger and Garlic
• *Garlicky Lima Beans w/ Tomatoes
• *Lentils w/ Wine-Glazed Winter Vegetables
• *Wheatberry Salad w/ Dried Fruit
• Mediterranean Farro Salad
• Cheddar Scallion Grit Cakes
• *Wild Rice w/ Walnut Oil & Scallions
• *Mashed Sweet Potatoes w/ Marsala
• *Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions
• *Edamame Mashed Potatoes
• *Cider Scalloped Potatoes w/ Smoked Gouda
• *Saffron Potatoes w/ Almonds
• *Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole
• *Twice Baked Spinach Potatoes
• Grilled Potato & Onion Packages  (You Grill)
• Southern Italian Ratatouille
• Smashed Rutabagas w/ Ginger Roasted Pears
• *Sauteed Green Beans & Onions w/ Bacon
• *Roasted Cipollini Onions
• *Butternut Squash, Apple, & Leek Gratin 
• Baked Squash Gratin w/ Basil Pesto
• Roasted Cauliflower
• *Braised Kale w/ Bacon & Cider
• *Sherry-Braised Roasted Peppers
• Roasted Fennel w/ Parmesan
• *Sherry-Roasted Root Vegetables
• Slow Cooked Brussels Sprouts 
• Sauteed Parsnips & Carrots w/ Honey & Rosemary
• *Kale-Cabbage Sauce
• *Sauteed Swiss Chard
• Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
• Stuffed Zucchini & Tomatoes Provencal
• *Fresh Vegetable Mélange

Vegetarian:

• Vegetarian Paella
• *Miso Vegetable Noodle Bowl
• *Baked Eggplant w/ Mushroom & Tomato Sauce
• *Tortilla Casserole w/ Swiss Chard
• *Savory Roasted Vegetables Pitas
• Eggplant Blini w/ Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce
• *Eggplant Parmesan
• Eggplant Stew w/ Tomatoes, Peppers & Chickpeas
• *Eggplant Rollatini w/ Spinach and Cheese
• *Spicy Roast Vegetables w/ Hummus
• Artichoke and Pasta Salad
• *Baked Eggplant w/ Savory Cheese Stuffing
• Spinach Cheese Bake
• *Garlicky Lima Beans w/ Tomatoes

Cookies/Bars:

• *Rhubarb Bars
• Pineapple Mango Papaya Squares
• *Soft Spice Biscotti
• Utah Fruit Bars
• Double-Ginger Cookies
• Shortbread Cookies
• *Butterscotch Bars
• *Anzac Biscuits
• Big Ginger Cookies
• Cranberry Noels
• Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
• Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
• Lemon Scented Ginger Almond Bars
• Apple Date Bars
• Oatmeal Currant Cookies
  

Desserts:

• Sour Cherry Espresso Fudge Cake
• Mango Cheesecake
• Cranberry-Orange Cheesecake w/ Chocolate Crust
• White Chocolate-Ginger Cheesecake
• *Cinnamon-Apple Cake
• Fresh Apple Cake from Georgia
• Chocolate-Almond Souffle Torte
• Rice Pudding
• Poached Pears w/ Mascarpone-Amaretti Stuffing
• *Star Anise Bread Pudding
• Cranberry-Pear Bread Pudding w/ Custard Sauce
• Various Fruit Pies
• Baked Apples a la Mode
• *Pear Ginger Crumble
• Almond Tart
• Apple & Pecan Cobbler
• Various Homemade Ice Creams
• Various Muffins
• Chocolate Almond Souffle Tart