Friday, February 1, 2008
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
New Menu Additions
Check out some of the tasty new additions to our menu!
Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Pasta - Sausage, cheese, and spinach filled pasta topped with tomato sauce and parmesan.
Pepper Steak - Tender strips of beef with green bell peppers and tomatoes.
Chile Verde - A Mexican stew made from chucks of pork slow cooked in garlic, tomatillos, and chile peppers.
Chicken Cornbread Dressing - This dressing is wonderful as a main dish or as a side dish. It's our classic southern recipe - straight from the kitchen of my wife's "Mam-maw"!
European Meat Pie - Stewed chunks of beef and vegetables surrounded in Galette dough. English-style filling + french-style pastry = delicious!
Beef Burgundy (boeuf bourguignonne) - A classic french dish. Beef, mushrooms, and onions stewed in a rich beef stock and wine. Rich and delicious!
Tangy Dijon Beef - Slices of tender beef in a tangy dijon cream sauce. Served with rice.
European Meat Pie - Stewed chunks of beef and vegetables surrounded in Galette dough. English-style filling + french-style pastry = delicious!
Creole Beef Hash - chunks of tender beef, sauteed creole vegetables and potatoes.
Beef Carbonnade - Somewhat like classic beef stew, which is made with red wine, beef carbonnade is made by slowly simmering beef, onions, and a variety of vegetables with beer instead. Served over pasta or potatoes.
Ropa Vieja - Ropa Vieja is a very traditional Cuban entrée. It's shredded beef with tomatoes served over rice. The name literally means “old clothes” which is what the beef looks like after it is shredded. It is an incredibly flavorful entrée.
Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew with Sausage and Cabbage
Moroccan Chicken and Lentils - tender chicken, and lentils in a flavorful moroccan spice medley - coriander, cumin, and cinnamon. Served over basmati rice and topped with fresh parsley and toasted almonds.
Spanish Pumpkin and Bean Soup - Beans and dice ham or pancetta with sweet paprika, tomatoes, chopped pumpkin, pears, and green beans in a homemade chicken stock.
Greek Meatballs with Lemon-Herb Orzo - Tasty handmade lamb meatballs made served over orzo with a fresh lemon-Greek herb sauce (fresh oregano and parsley). Delicious!
Chicken Cassoulet with Acorn Squash - Chicken, smoked sausage, and bacon with winter vegetables in it's own gravy.
Indoor Souvlaki - A non-grilled, indoor version of a Greek "takeout" classic. Tender pieces of lemon and olive oil marinated pork, sliced tomatoes and onions. Served with rice. Also served with a side of tzatziki.
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Pasta - Sausage, cheese, and spinach filled pasta topped with tomato sauce and parmesan.
Pepper Steak - Tender strips of beef with green bell peppers and tomatoes.
Chile Verde - A Mexican stew made from chucks of pork slow cooked in garlic, tomatillos, and chile peppers.
Chicken Cornbread Dressing - This dressing is wonderful as a main dish or as a side dish. It's our classic southern recipe - straight from the kitchen of my wife's "Mam-maw"!
European Meat Pie - Stewed chunks of beef and vegetables surrounded in Galette dough. English-style filling + french-style pastry = delicious!
Beef Burgundy (boeuf bourguignonne) - A classic french dish. Beef, mushrooms, and onions stewed in a rich beef stock and wine. Rich and delicious!
Tangy Dijon Beef - Slices of tender beef in a tangy dijon cream sauce. Served with rice.
European Meat Pie - Stewed chunks of beef and vegetables surrounded in Galette dough. English-style filling + french-style pastry = delicious!
Creole Beef Hash - chunks of tender beef, sauteed creole vegetables and potatoes.
Beef Carbonnade - Somewhat like classic beef stew, which is made with red wine, beef carbonnade is made by slowly simmering beef, onions, and a variety of vegetables with beer instead. Served over pasta or potatoes.
Ropa Vieja - Ropa Vieja is a very traditional Cuban entrée. It's shredded beef with tomatoes served over rice. The name literally means “old clothes” which is what the beef looks like after it is shredded. It is an incredibly flavorful entrée.
Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew with Sausage and Cabbage
Moroccan Chicken and Lentils - tender chicken, and lentils in a flavorful moroccan spice medley - coriander, cumin, and cinnamon. Served over basmati rice and topped with fresh parsley and toasted almonds.
Spanish Pumpkin and Bean Soup - Beans and dice ham or pancetta with sweet paprika, tomatoes, chopped pumpkin, pears, and green beans in a homemade chicken stock.
Greek Meatballs with Lemon-Herb Orzo - Tasty handmade lamb meatballs made served over orzo with a fresh lemon-Greek herb sauce (fresh oregano and parsley). Delicious!
Chicken Cassoulet with Acorn Squash - Chicken, smoked sausage, and bacon with winter vegetables in it's own gravy.
Indoor Souvlaki - A non-grilled, indoor version of a Greek "takeout" classic. Tender pieces of lemon and olive oil marinated pork, sliced tomatoes and onions. Served with rice. Also served with a side of tzatziki.
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Price List
The prices listed below are for Chef Joel's labor. These prices are for 1-12 servings per meal. Save money! Get more servings! Ingredient cost is in addition to the Chef's fee.
The Two Dinner Affair - $70 plus ingredients (up to 24 servings)
Two complete meals. Each meal contains one large entree, one large vegetable side, and one loaf of bread. Each meal serves 1-12 people (you choose!).
The Trio - $95 plus ingredients (up to 36 servings)
Three complete meals. Two meals contain one large entree, one large vegetable side, and one loaf of bread. Plus one meal is a tasty, filling soup with a loaf of bread. Each meal serves 1-12 people.
The Traditional - $105 plus ingredients (up to 36 servings)
Three complete meals. Each meal contains one large entree, one large vegetable side, and one loaf of bread. Each meal serves 1-12 people (you choose!).
The Traditional Plus - $125 plus ingredients (up to 48 servings)
Four complete meals. Three meals contain one large entree, one large vegetable side, and one loaf of bread. Plus one meal is a tasty, filling soup with a loaf of bread. Each meal serves 1-12 people.
Entrees Only - $95 plus ingredients (up to 48 servings)
Four large entrees (usually including a starch) - each to serve 1-12 people.
Dinner Parties
$20/hour + ingredients. Call (208) 669-0107 or email homesteadplace@hotmail.com for an estimate.
All prices include menu planning, grocery shopping, preparation, cooking, and storing of all menu items, and clean up of your kitchen. Also included are non-perishable pantry items (flour, sugar, salt, etc). The chef brings all of his personal cooking tools. All you need to have is a sink, a little counter space, a stove, a refrigerator, and a freezer.
The Two Dinner Affair - $70 plus ingredients (up to 24 servings)
Two complete meals. Each meal contains one large entree, one large vegetable side, and one loaf of bread. Each meal serves 1-12 people (you choose!).
The Trio - $95 plus ingredients (up to 36 servings)
Three complete meals. Two meals contain one large entree, one large vegetable side, and one loaf of bread. Plus one meal is a tasty, filling soup with a loaf of bread. Each meal serves 1-12 people.
The Traditional - $105 plus ingredients (up to 36 servings)
Three complete meals. Each meal contains one large entree, one large vegetable side, and one loaf of bread. Each meal serves 1-12 people (you choose!).
The Traditional Plus - $125 plus ingredients (up to 48 servings)
Four complete meals. Three meals contain one large entree, one large vegetable side, and one loaf of bread. Plus one meal is a tasty, filling soup with a loaf of bread. Each meal serves 1-12 people.
Entrees Only - $95 plus ingredients (up to 48 servings)
Four large entrees (usually including a starch) - each to serve 1-12 people.
Dinner Parties
$20/hour + ingredients. Call (208) 669-0107 or email homesteadplace@hotmail.com for an estimate.
All prices include menu planning, grocery shopping, preparation, cooking, and storing of all menu items, and clean up of your kitchen. Also included are non-perishable pantry items (flour, sugar, salt, etc). The chef brings all of his personal cooking tools. All you need to have is a sink, a little counter space, a stove, a refrigerator, and a freezer.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Menu
*A Little Note About Casseroles*
All casseroles are made with fresh ingredients. Each sauce is "homemade" and a chef specialty.
We are working to increase our entree options. We are currently developing our Vegetarian and Seafood sections and adding some Indian entrees.
Have a hankering for something particular and you don't see it on our menu? Just ask for it! Chef Joel can prepare *any* dish this side of the moon! He might have to make a few alterations to fit this style of service, but it'll taste delicious!
CHICKEN ENTREES
Chicken Fettucine Alfredo - Chicken and Fetuccine pasta al'Alfredo of Rome.
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken Gumbo with Rice - Authentic Cajun Gumbo made with a dark roux, Cajun vegetables and tender chicken.
Chicken Jambalaya with Rice - Another traditional Cajun dish. Loaded with tasty chicken, ham, and cajun vegtables.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole - A layer of seasoned rice with pieces of tender chicken and ham topped with a rich cream sauce and swiss cheese.
Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta - A delicious Italian-American dish with moist Chicken, delicious mushrooms, and a robust sauce.
Chicken Enchilada Suizas - Shredded chicken, green chilies, & Monterey jack cheese rolled in flour tortillas and smothered in a mild, jalapeno and sour cream sauce.
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas - Chicken, Black Beans, Jack cheese, and Bell Peppers in a Mexican salsa rolled in flour tortillas. Topped with cheese and Picante sauce.
Chicken Marsala - Tender chicken with mushrooms in a delicious Marsala wine sauce. Served over rice.
Chicken Mole - Sautéed chicken baked in a traditional Mexican mole (chocolate and chile) sauce.
Chicken Palliard - Chicken Ishmael served over a bed of fettuccine with a white wine, mushroom, and sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Tetrazzini - Chicken and spaghetti in a rich parmesan veloute sauce.
Chicken Tetrazzini Florentine - Our delicious Chicken Tetrazzini with the healthy benefit of tasty spinach.
Honey Sesame Chicken with Rice - Glazed chicken and vegetables served over rice.
Blueberry Wine Chicken served over Pasta - Tender chicken served over pasta with a luxurious blueberry wine sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Noodles - sweet teriyaki glazed chicken served with pineapple slices.
Green Curry with Chicken served over Rice - Chicken and vegetables in a creamy but spicy Thai Green Curry sauce.
Thai Peanut Chicken - sliced chicken in a spicy peanut sauce served over noodles.
Chicken Aurora Casserole - chicken and rice in a rich tomato cream sauce
Chicken Enchilada Casserole - Tender chicken, delicious chili chicken sauce, nacho chips, cheese. Who could ask for more?
Baked Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Mushrooms over Orzo Pasta - Greek seasoned chicken baked with tomatoes, black olives and mushrooms.
Balsamic Vinegar Chicken with Mushrooms served over Rice - Chicken in a rich balsamic tomato sauce with mushrooms.
Chicken and Rice Almandine Casserole - Chicken and rice in a rich cream sauce with toasted almonds
Chicken Dijonnaise over Rice - Chicken topped with a white wine dijon cream sauce.
Chicken Lasagna - Lasagna layered with fresh herbed chicken, cheeses, and a rich basil cream sauce
Chicken Ragu with Fettuccine - Chicken and Italian Sausage with Mushrooms and Onions in a Rich Tomato Sauce.
Classic Chicken Divan - Chicken and blanched broccoli smothered in a parmesan cream sauce.
Country French Baked Chicken - Chicken sliced roasted in white wine with potatoes, carrots, onions and bacon topped with its own gravy.
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie - a delicious classic!
Kung Pao Chicken with Broccoli - Chinese Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Peanuts served over Rice
Sante Fe Chicken Casserole - Tomato Chicken topped with corn bread and cheese. Garnished with Sour Cream and Black Olives.
Creamy Pesto Chicken Casserole - Chicken and pasta in a luxurious pesto cream sauce.
Chicken Cornbread Dressing - This dressing is wonderful as a main dish or as a side dish. It's our classic southern recipe - straight from the kitchen of my wife's "Mam-maw"!
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
BEEF ENTREES
Beef Enchilada Casserole - Layers of chili tomato meat sauce, refried beans, cheese, and tortillas. Yum!
Beef Stir-Fry with Rice
Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles - Thinly sliced beef with mushrooms (or broccoli) in a rich beef and sour cream sauce.
Shepherd's Pie - A "to die for" rendition of a classic dish.
Oven-baked Penne Lasagna (Pasta in the Pot) - A "Tuesday Night" version of our Classic Tomato Beef Lasagna.
Classic Tomato Beef Lasagna - Mama Leone's recipe. How could you go wrong?
Meatball Stroganoff - Homemade meatballs with mushrooms (or broccoli) in a rich beef and sour cream sauce.
Swedish Meatballs
Meatballs and Rice - homemade meatballs in a cheddar cream sauce. Served over rice.
Shredded Beef Enchiladas - Shredded beef and vegetables in a homemade enchilada sauce rolled in flour or corn tortillas.
Classic Meatloaf - Delicious!
English Pot Roast - Tender, flavorful chuck roast with roasted potatoes, carrots, and onions in it's own tomato beef gravy.
Hungarian Goulash - Stew beef generously seasoned with Hungarian sweet paprika and slowly simmered with sautéed onions, red peppers, and carrots. Finished with sour cream and served over egg noodles.
Barbecue Short Ribs of Beef - Tender beef ribs in a mild (or spicy, if you'd like) barbecue sauce.
Beef Madagascar over Egg Noodles - Strips of beef in a rich green peppercorn sauce.
Cheddar Chili Pie - Spicy ground beef and red bean chili topped with a cheddar cheese cornbread.
Daube of Beef with Mushrooms - Sliced beef topped with red wine mushroom sauce served over egg noodles.
Barbecue Glazed Meatloaf - Old-Fashioned Meatloaf with a sweet barbecue glaze.
Pasta E Fagioli Casserole - Pasta in an Italian meat sauce with red beans and fontina cheese.
Pastitsio - Greek baked pasta dish with ground beef spiked with cinnamon and a white cream sauce.
Roast Beef Wellington Casserole - Baked puff pastry layered with a mixture of roast beef, swiss cheese, and mushrooms. Served with a side of Horseradish Sauce.
Roasted Brisket - Beef Brisket cooked slowly with Onions and Beef Stock swerved with its own Gravy.
Barbecue Brisket - Slow-cooked brisket with a delicious barbecue glaze.
Salisbury Steak - Delicious ground beef patties topped with a rich wine sauce with bacon and chives.
Spaghetti and Meatballs - Homemade meatballs in a "can't be beat" marinara.
Tamale Pie - Chili con Carne with corn, black olives, bell peppers and cheddar cheese surrounded by a cornmeal crust.
European Meat Pie - Stewed chunks of beef and vegetables surrounded in Galette dough. English-style filling + french-style pastry = delicious!
Creole Beef Hash - chunks of tender beef, sauteed creole vegetables and potatoes.
Beef Burgundy (boeuf bourguignonne) - A classic french dish. Beef, mushrooms, and onions stewed in a rich beef stock and wine. Rich and delicious!
Tangy Dijon Beef - Slices of tender beef in a tangy dijon cream sauce. Served with rice.
European Meat Pie - Stewed chunks of beef and vegetables surrounded in Galette dough. English-style filling + french-style pastry = delicious!
Creole Beef Hash - chunks of tender beef, sauteed creole vegetables and potatoes.
Beef Carbonnade - Somewhat like classic beef stew, which is made with red wine, beef carbonnade is made by slowly simmering beef, onions, and a variety of vegetables with beer instead. Served over pasta or potatoes.
Ropa Vieja - Ropa Vieja is a very traditional Cuban entrée. It's shredded beef with tomatoes served over rice. The name literally means “old clothes” which is what the beef looks like after it is shredded. It is an incredibly flavorful entrée.
Pepper Steak - Tender strips of beef with green bell peppers and tomatoes.
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
PORK ENTREES
Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Pasta - Sausage, cheese, and spinach filled pasta topped with tomato sauce and parmesan.
Macaroni and Cheese with Ham - Rich and creamy! Kid (and parent)-approved!
Pork Stir-Fry with Sesame Noodles
BBQ Spareribs - Finger licken’ baby back pork ribs smothered in delicious BBQ Sauce.
Cranberry Pork Loin Roast - Pork loin roast cooked with cranberries, wine, & ginger. Thin sliced and served with a savory gravy.
Curried Peach Pork - Pork thinly slice with peaches served with a mild curry sauce over rice.
Kung Pao Pork with Broccoli - Chinese spicy pork stir-fry with broccoli and peanuts served over rice.
Sweet & Sour Pork - Lean and tender chunks of pork, pineapple, peppers and onions simmered in the classic sweet and sour sauce served over noodles.
Swiss Meatballs with Egg Noodles - Glazed pork and ham meatballs topped with swiss cheese.
Ginger Pork-Sweet Potato Stir Fry - stir fried pork in a pineapple teriyaki glaze with snow pease, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers served over rice.
Gourmet Meatloaf - Honey ginger glazed ground pork and beef meatloaf.
Pork Lasagna - Lasagna with an old world style meat sauce with chopped braised pork shoulder.
Hoppin' John - Spicy black-eyed peas with smoked ham and tomatoes.
Pork Cordon Bleu Casserole - A layer of seasoned rice with slices of tender pork and ham topped with a rich cream sauce and swiss cheese.
Pork Dijonnaise - Tender pork topped with a white wine dijon cream sauce.
Italian Sausage over Pasta - Italian sausage links cooked in a tomato wine sauce.
Pork Paprikash - sliced pork topped with a creamy paprika white wine sauce served over egg noodles.
Spicy Red Beans - Read beans, ham, spicy sausage, and rice cooked with Cajun Seasonings.
Chile Verde - A Mexican stew made from chucks of pork slow cooked in garlic, tomatillos, and chile peppers.
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
SEAFOOD ENTREES
BBQ Roasted Salmon - Broiled filets of salmon briefly marinated in pineapple & lemon juice then coated with a sweet (brown sugar & cinnamon) and spicy (chili powder & cumin) rub.
Crispy Oven Fried Cod - Fish and chips without the deep-frying! Crumb coated filets lightly pan fried and finished in the oven.
Honey Balsamic Salmon - Baked filets of salmon with a honey, Dijon, balsamic sauce.
Tuna Noodle Casserole - White albacore tuna, peas, and egg noodles folded in a sauce then sprinkled with a buttery breadcrumb & parmesan cheese topping.
Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
VEGETARIAN ENTREES
7 Layer Enchilada Pie - Flour tortillas stacked high and filled with sweet corn, black beans, sautéed onions & red peppers, topped with a mild enchilada sauce and melted jack cheese.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas - Savory black beans and tender diced sweet potatoes rolled in your choice of corn or flour (white or wheat) tortillas topped with a mild red enchilada sauce and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Eggplant Parmesan - Tender slices of breaded and baked (not fried) eggplant topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh marinara sauce. Served with pasta.
Four Cheese Vegetable Lasagna - Delicious, healthy & low fat lasagna filled with broccoli, spinach, carrots, red peppers and a parmesan, mozzarella, swiss and ricotta cheeses sauce.
Giant Spinach Shells - Pasta shells stuffed with spinach, onion, egg, & ricotta cheese. Topped with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Tortellini in Tomato Cream Sauce - Cheese tortellini pasta, diced roma tomatoes, fresh basil and spinach in a parmesan cream sauce.
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
ENTREE SALADS
Chicken Caesar Salad - Romaine lettuce topped with grilled chicken breast, croutons, shredded parmesan cheese, and a spicy low-fat Caesar dressing.
Chinese Chicken Salad - Chopped lettuce, cabbage, bok choy, julienne peppers, cilantro, sesame seeds and sliced chicken breasts. Dressed with fat-free oriental vinaigrette.
Greek Chicken Salad - Fresh salad greens with seasoned chicken breasts, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, and feta cheese. Dressed with red wine vinegar and oregano vinaigrette.
Tortellini Chicken Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato - A hearty salad with diced chicken, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a creamy balsamic vinaigrette.
ENTREE SOUPS AND STEWS
Taco Soup - Topped with cheese and crisp tortilla strips.
Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup - Rich, creamy potato soup with tender chicken.
Corn and Sausage Chowder - A creamy corn and potato chowder with spicy sausage.
Chicken Noodle Soup - A classic (only better)!
Rich Tomato Soup - A complex tomato soup like you've never tasted! Definitely not from a can!
Roasted Potato Soup - Rich and Creamy!
Basil Rice Soup - With fresh basil, how can you go wrong?
Minestrone - Delicious vegetables and pasta in a tomato, fresh basil, beef broth.
White Chili - Southwestern-style Chicken chili served with crisp tortilla strips.
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Tomato Vegetable with Rice Soup - Vegetable soup with a hidden ingredient of ground beef.
Sante Fe Chicken Soup - Tender chicken with corn, rice, and bell peppers in a spicy broth.
Chili con Carne
Broccoli Soup - My goodness, it's good!
Harvest Soup
Egg Drop Soup - So much tastier than any restaurant Egg Drop Soup that we've tried!
Salmon Chowder
Mexican Three Bean Soup - Pintos, reds, and black beans. As spicy as you like it! Served with tortilla chips.
Ham and Vegetable Soup
Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup - Boring, no more!
Chicken Tomato Soup - Bowl-soppin' good!
Beef and Sweet Potato Stew - Tender pieces of beef with sweet potatoes, peas and onions.
Beef Barley Soup - Pearl barley, thin slices of beef and carrots in a rich beef broth.
Lentil Soup - Joel's take on a Palouse classic.
Indian Lentil Soup - Lentils cooked with traditional Indian spices; curry, tumeric, coriander, and cumin.
Velvet Carrot and Ginger Soup - sauteed carrots and ginger pureed with broth. Simple, yet divine.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup - This soup warms you heart and soul on cool autumn evenings.
All casseroles are made with fresh ingredients. Each sauce is "homemade" and a chef specialty.
We are working to increase our entree options. We are currently developing our Vegetarian and Seafood sections and adding some Indian entrees.
Have a hankering for something particular and you don't see it on our menu? Just ask for it! Chef Joel can prepare *any* dish this side of the moon! He might have to make a few alterations to fit this style of service, but it'll taste delicious!
CHICKEN ENTREES
Chicken Fettucine Alfredo - Chicken and Fetuccine pasta al'Alfredo of Rome.
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken Gumbo with Rice - Authentic Cajun Gumbo made with a dark roux, Cajun vegetables and tender chicken.
Chicken Jambalaya with Rice - Another traditional Cajun dish. Loaded with tasty chicken, ham, and cajun vegtables.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole - A layer of seasoned rice with pieces of tender chicken and ham topped with a rich cream sauce and swiss cheese.
Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta - A delicious Italian-American dish with moist Chicken, delicious mushrooms, and a robust sauce.
Chicken Enchilada Suizas - Shredded chicken, green chilies, & Monterey jack cheese rolled in flour tortillas and smothered in a mild, jalapeno and sour cream sauce.
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas - Chicken, Black Beans, Jack cheese, and Bell Peppers in a Mexican salsa rolled in flour tortillas. Topped with cheese and Picante sauce.
Chicken Marsala - Tender chicken with mushrooms in a delicious Marsala wine sauce. Served over rice.
Chicken Mole - Sautéed chicken baked in a traditional Mexican mole (chocolate and chile) sauce.
Chicken Palliard - Chicken Ishmael served over a bed of fettuccine with a white wine, mushroom, and sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Tetrazzini - Chicken and spaghetti in a rich parmesan veloute sauce.
Chicken Tetrazzini Florentine - Our delicious Chicken Tetrazzini with the healthy benefit of tasty spinach.
Honey Sesame Chicken with Rice - Glazed chicken and vegetables served over rice.
Blueberry Wine Chicken served over Pasta - Tender chicken served over pasta with a luxurious blueberry wine sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Noodles - sweet teriyaki glazed chicken served with pineapple slices.
Green Curry with Chicken served over Rice - Chicken and vegetables in a creamy but spicy Thai Green Curry sauce.
Thai Peanut Chicken - sliced chicken in a spicy peanut sauce served over noodles.
Chicken Aurora Casserole - chicken and rice in a rich tomato cream sauce
Chicken Enchilada Casserole - Tender chicken, delicious chili chicken sauce, nacho chips, cheese. Who could ask for more?
Baked Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Mushrooms over Orzo Pasta - Greek seasoned chicken baked with tomatoes, black olives and mushrooms.
Balsamic Vinegar Chicken with Mushrooms served over Rice - Chicken in a rich balsamic tomato sauce with mushrooms.
Chicken and Rice Almandine Casserole - Chicken and rice in a rich cream sauce with toasted almonds
Chicken Dijonnaise over Rice - Chicken topped with a white wine dijon cream sauce.
Chicken Lasagna - Lasagna layered with fresh herbed chicken, cheeses, and a rich basil cream sauce
Chicken Ragu with Fettuccine - Chicken and Italian Sausage with Mushrooms and Onions in a Rich Tomato Sauce.
Classic Chicken Divan - Chicken and blanched broccoli smothered in a parmesan cream sauce.
Country French Baked Chicken - Chicken sliced roasted in white wine with potatoes, carrots, onions and bacon topped with its own gravy.
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie - a delicious classic!
Kung Pao Chicken with Broccoli - Chinese Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Peanuts served over Rice
Sante Fe Chicken Casserole - Tomato Chicken topped with corn bread and cheese. Garnished with Sour Cream and Black Olives.
Creamy Pesto Chicken Casserole - Chicken and pasta in a luxurious pesto cream sauce.
Chicken Cornbread Dressing - This dressing is wonderful as a main dish or as a side dish. It's our classic southern recipe - straight from the kitchen of my wife's "Mam-maw"!
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
BEEF ENTREES
Beef Enchilada Casserole - Layers of chili tomato meat sauce, refried beans, cheese, and tortillas. Yum!
Beef Stir-Fry with Rice
Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles - Thinly sliced beef with mushrooms (or broccoli) in a rich beef and sour cream sauce.
Shepherd's Pie - A "to die for" rendition of a classic dish.
Oven-baked Penne Lasagna (Pasta in the Pot) - A "Tuesday Night" version of our Classic Tomato Beef Lasagna.
Classic Tomato Beef Lasagna - Mama Leone's recipe. How could you go wrong?
Meatball Stroganoff - Homemade meatballs with mushrooms (or broccoli) in a rich beef and sour cream sauce.
Swedish Meatballs
Meatballs and Rice - homemade meatballs in a cheddar cream sauce. Served over rice.
Shredded Beef Enchiladas - Shredded beef and vegetables in a homemade enchilada sauce rolled in flour or corn tortillas.
Classic Meatloaf - Delicious!
English Pot Roast - Tender, flavorful chuck roast with roasted potatoes, carrots, and onions in it's own tomato beef gravy.
Hungarian Goulash - Stew beef generously seasoned with Hungarian sweet paprika and slowly simmered with sautéed onions, red peppers, and carrots. Finished with sour cream and served over egg noodles.
Barbecue Short Ribs of Beef - Tender beef ribs in a mild (or spicy, if you'd like) barbecue sauce.
Beef Madagascar over Egg Noodles - Strips of beef in a rich green peppercorn sauce.
Cheddar Chili Pie - Spicy ground beef and red bean chili topped with a cheddar cheese cornbread.
Daube of Beef with Mushrooms - Sliced beef topped with red wine mushroom sauce served over egg noodles.
Barbecue Glazed Meatloaf - Old-Fashioned Meatloaf with a sweet barbecue glaze.
Pasta E Fagioli Casserole - Pasta in an Italian meat sauce with red beans and fontina cheese.
Pastitsio - Greek baked pasta dish with ground beef spiked with cinnamon and a white cream sauce.
Roast Beef Wellington Casserole - Baked puff pastry layered with a mixture of roast beef, swiss cheese, and mushrooms. Served with a side of Horseradish Sauce.
Roasted Brisket - Beef Brisket cooked slowly with Onions and Beef Stock swerved with its own Gravy.
Barbecue Brisket - Slow-cooked brisket with a delicious barbecue glaze.
Salisbury Steak - Delicious ground beef patties topped with a rich wine sauce with bacon and chives.
Spaghetti and Meatballs - Homemade meatballs in a "can't be beat" marinara.
Tamale Pie - Chili con Carne with corn, black olives, bell peppers and cheddar cheese surrounded by a cornmeal crust.
European Meat Pie - Stewed chunks of beef and vegetables surrounded in Galette dough. English-style filling + french-style pastry = delicious!
Creole Beef Hash - chunks of tender beef, sauteed creole vegetables and potatoes.
Beef Burgundy (boeuf bourguignonne) - A classic french dish. Beef, mushrooms, and onions stewed in a rich beef stock and wine. Rich and delicious!
Tangy Dijon Beef - Slices of tender beef in a tangy dijon cream sauce. Served with rice.
European Meat Pie - Stewed chunks of beef and vegetables surrounded in Galette dough. English-style filling + french-style pastry = delicious!
Creole Beef Hash - chunks of tender beef, sauteed creole vegetables and potatoes.
Beef Carbonnade - Somewhat like classic beef stew, which is made with red wine, beef carbonnade is made by slowly simmering beef, onions, and a variety of vegetables with beer instead. Served over pasta or potatoes.
Ropa Vieja - Ropa Vieja is a very traditional Cuban entrée. It's shredded beef with tomatoes served over rice. The name literally means “old clothes” which is what the beef looks like after it is shredded. It is an incredibly flavorful entrée.
Pepper Steak - Tender strips of beef with green bell peppers and tomatoes.
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
PORK ENTREES
Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Pasta - Sausage, cheese, and spinach filled pasta topped with tomato sauce and parmesan.
Macaroni and Cheese with Ham - Rich and creamy! Kid (and parent)-approved!
Pork Stir-Fry with Sesame Noodles
BBQ Spareribs - Finger licken’ baby back pork ribs smothered in delicious BBQ Sauce.
Cranberry Pork Loin Roast - Pork loin roast cooked with cranberries, wine, & ginger. Thin sliced and served with a savory gravy.
Curried Peach Pork - Pork thinly slice with peaches served with a mild curry sauce over rice.
Kung Pao Pork with Broccoli - Chinese spicy pork stir-fry with broccoli and peanuts served over rice.
Sweet & Sour Pork - Lean and tender chunks of pork, pineapple, peppers and onions simmered in the classic sweet and sour sauce served over noodles.
Swiss Meatballs with Egg Noodles - Glazed pork and ham meatballs topped with swiss cheese.
Ginger Pork-Sweet Potato Stir Fry - stir fried pork in a pineapple teriyaki glaze with snow pease, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers served over rice.
Gourmet Meatloaf - Honey ginger glazed ground pork and beef meatloaf.
Pork Lasagna - Lasagna with an old world style meat sauce with chopped braised pork shoulder.
Hoppin' John - Spicy black-eyed peas with smoked ham and tomatoes.
Pork Cordon Bleu Casserole - A layer of seasoned rice with slices of tender pork and ham topped with a rich cream sauce and swiss cheese.
Pork Dijonnaise - Tender pork topped with a white wine dijon cream sauce.
Italian Sausage over Pasta - Italian sausage links cooked in a tomato wine sauce.
Pork Paprikash - sliced pork topped with a creamy paprika white wine sauce served over egg noodles.
Spicy Red Beans - Read beans, ham, spicy sausage, and rice cooked with Cajun Seasonings.
Chile Verde - A Mexican stew made from chucks of pork slow cooked in garlic, tomatillos, and chile peppers.
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
SEAFOOD ENTREES
BBQ Roasted Salmon - Broiled filets of salmon briefly marinated in pineapple & lemon juice then coated with a sweet (brown sugar & cinnamon) and spicy (chili powder & cumin) rub.
Crispy Oven Fried Cod - Fish and chips without the deep-frying! Crumb coated filets lightly pan fried and finished in the oven.
Honey Balsamic Salmon - Baked filets of salmon with a honey, Dijon, balsamic sauce.
Tuna Noodle Casserole - White albacore tuna, peas, and egg noodles folded in a sauce then sprinkled with a buttery breadcrumb & parmesan cheese topping.
Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
VEGETARIAN ENTREES
7 Layer Enchilada Pie - Flour tortillas stacked high and filled with sweet corn, black beans, sautéed onions & red peppers, topped with a mild enchilada sauce and melted jack cheese.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas - Savory black beans and tender diced sweet potatoes rolled in your choice of corn or flour (white or wheat) tortillas topped with a mild red enchilada sauce and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Eggplant Parmesan - Tender slices of breaded and baked (not fried) eggplant topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh marinara sauce. Served with pasta.
Four Cheese Vegetable Lasagna - Delicious, healthy & low fat lasagna filled with broccoli, spinach, carrots, red peppers and a parmesan, mozzarella, swiss and ricotta cheeses sauce.
Giant Spinach Shells - Pasta shells stuffed with spinach, onion, egg, & ricotta cheese. Topped with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Tortellini in Tomato Cream Sauce - Cheese tortellini pasta, diced roma tomatoes, fresh basil and spinach in a parmesan cream sauce.
Pizza - Thick or thin crust pizzas. Any type of sauce (we recommend our classic tomato, our pesto, or our creamy alfredo). Any type of topping. "Gourmet Pizza" at home! Yum!
ENTREE SALADS
Chicken Caesar Salad - Romaine lettuce topped with grilled chicken breast, croutons, shredded parmesan cheese, and a spicy low-fat Caesar dressing.
Chinese Chicken Salad - Chopped lettuce, cabbage, bok choy, julienne peppers, cilantro, sesame seeds and sliced chicken breasts. Dressed with fat-free oriental vinaigrette.
Greek Chicken Salad - Fresh salad greens with seasoned chicken breasts, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, and feta cheese. Dressed with red wine vinegar and oregano vinaigrette.
Tortellini Chicken Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato - A hearty salad with diced chicken, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a creamy balsamic vinaigrette.
ENTREE SOUPS AND STEWS
Taco Soup - Topped with cheese and crisp tortilla strips.
Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup - Rich, creamy potato soup with tender chicken.
Corn and Sausage Chowder - A creamy corn and potato chowder with spicy sausage.
Chicken Noodle Soup - A classic (only better)!
Rich Tomato Soup - A complex tomato soup like you've never tasted! Definitely not from a can!
Roasted Potato Soup - Rich and Creamy!
Basil Rice Soup - With fresh basil, how can you go wrong?
Minestrone - Delicious vegetables and pasta in a tomato, fresh basil, beef broth.
White Chili - Southwestern-style Chicken chili served with crisp tortilla strips.
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Tomato Vegetable with Rice Soup - Vegetable soup with a hidden ingredient of ground beef.
Sante Fe Chicken Soup - Tender chicken with corn, rice, and bell peppers in a spicy broth.
Chili con Carne
Broccoli Soup - My goodness, it's good!
Harvest Soup
Egg Drop Soup - So much tastier than any restaurant Egg Drop Soup that we've tried!
Salmon Chowder
Mexican Three Bean Soup - Pintos, reds, and black beans. As spicy as you like it! Served with tortilla chips.
Ham and Vegetable Soup
Hearty Ham and Split Pea Soup - Boring, no more!
Chicken Tomato Soup - Bowl-soppin' good!
Beef and Sweet Potato Stew - Tender pieces of beef with sweet potatoes, peas and onions.
Beef Barley Soup - Pearl barley, thin slices of beef and carrots in a rich beef broth.
Lentil Soup - Joel's take on a Palouse classic.
Indian Lentil Soup - Lentils cooked with traditional Indian spices; curry, tumeric, coriander, and cumin.
Velvet Carrot and Ginger Soup - sauteed carrots and ginger pureed with broth. Simple, yet divine.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup - This soup warms you heart and soul on cool autumn evenings.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Sample Menus
...just some ideas to get your mouth watering.
Menu #1 (The Two Meal Affair) - $70, plus ingredients up to 24 servings!
Pot Roast with gravy, beurre blanc red onion green beans, bread
Baked Sweet and Sour Pork with Rice, orange glazed carrots, bread
Menu #2 (The Traditional) - $105, plus ingredients up to 36 servings!
Sausage and Spinach stuffed Pasta, roasted rosemary potatoes, bread
Blueberry Wine Chicken, parsnip gratin, bread
Panang Beef (Red Thai Curry), snow peas and carrots, bread
Menu #3 (The Traditional Plus) - $125, plus ingredients up to 48 servings!
Kung Pao Beef, corn with red pepper butter, bread
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, garlic green beans, bread
Pork Lasagna, onion butter blanched broccoli, bread
Sante Fe Chicken, Corn, and Rice Soup and bread
*Note* All Entrees can be modified to meet your family's taste preferences. Example: If your family does not like red peppers, Panang Beef can be prepared for you without the red peppers.
Menu #1 (The Two Meal Affair) - $70, plus ingredients up to 24 servings!
Pot Roast with gravy, beurre blanc red onion green beans, bread
Baked Sweet and Sour Pork with Rice, orange glazed carrots, bread
Menu #2 (The Traditional) - $105, plus ingredients up to 36 servings!
Sausage and Spinach stuffed Pasta, roasted rosemary potatoes, bread
Blueberry Wine Chicken, parsnip gratin, bread
Panang Beef (Red Thai Curry), snow peas and carrots, bread
Menu #3 (The Traditional Plus) - $125, plus ingredients up to 48 servings!
Kung Pao Beef, corn with red pepper butter, bread
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, garlic green beans, bread
Pork Lasagna, onion butter blanched broccoli, bread
Sante Fe Chicken, Corn, and Rice Soup and bread
*Note* All Entrees can be modified to meet your family's taste preferences. Example: If your family does not like red peppers, Panang Beef can be prepared for you without the red peppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. So...what is a Personal Chef?
A. A Personal Chef designs a large menu, complete dinners, based on what you like to eat. I do all of the planning and grocery shopping, then I come to your kitchen and cook everything and package it in heatable containers and clean up after myself. All you have to do is warm the meals and they're ready to serve.
Q. What kind of food do you make?
A. Anything that you want! If you like Italian and Chinese, I'll prepare those for you and if you l want comfort food, like Shepherd's Pie, I'll do that as well. I do a great variety of meals based on what you want. Basically, I make a menu based on your likes and dislikes.
Q. Do you do catering?
A. As long as you can supply a kitchen, we can fulfill all of your culinary needs.
Q. It sounds expensive, is it?
A. The prices we charge are not designed to make us rich. We hope to bring this service into our community. Basically, we're charging as little as we can to still give you great, high quality food and still allow our family to survive.
Q. Do you do weddings and events?
A. Yes. As long as you can supply a kitchen, we can fulfill all of your culinary needs. We do free consultations to give you an estimated cost.
Q. What about Special Diets?
A. One of our services is helping you achieve your dietary goals or requirements. There is no dietary program too difficult for us, though some may require extra time and special ingredients resulting in extra service charges. We'll do anything, whether it's Weight Watchers, Atkins, Low Fat, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, or even Low Fat and Low Carb. We can and will tailor all of your meals to meet any special requirements.
Q. How do you store the food?
A. We refrigerate or freeze the meals that we cook in oven and microwave save containers, complete with warming instructions, so all you have to do is warm the meals up!
Q. Does the food taste "Freezer Burned"?
A. No. Freezing is a great way to preserve food. Food that is frozen is closest to fresh food in its natural color, flavor and nutritive qualities. We have been trained how to cook and store foods so that there is hardly any change. As an example, I know just how far to cook pastas so that when you thaw and warm it, it tastes as though it was just cooked for you al dente - not mushy at all like it would be in a grocery store TV dinner.
Q. What do I need to have in my kitchen?
A. All you need is an empty sink, a little counter space, a stove, and space in your refrigerator and freezer. We bring all other required cooking tools (pots, pans, utensils, and containers).
A. A Personal Chef designs a large menu, complete dinners, based on what you like to eat. I do all of the planning and grocery shopping, then I come to your kitchen and cook everything and package it in heatable containers and clean up after myself. All you have to do is warm the meals and they're ready to serve.
Q. What kind of food do you make?
A. Anything that you want! If you like Italian and Chinese, I'll prepare those for you and if you l want comfort food, like Shepherd's Pie, I'll do that as well. I do a great variety of meals based on what you want. Basically, I make a menu based on your likes and dislikes.
Q. Do you do catering?
A. As long as you can supply a kitchen, we can fulfill all of your culinary needs.
Q. It sounds expensive, is it?
A. The prices we charge are not designed to make us rich. We hope to bring this service into our community. Basically, we're charging as little as we can to still give you great, high quality food and still allow our family to survive.
Q. Do you do weddings and events?
A. Yes. As long as you can supply a kitchen, we can fulfill all of your culinary needs. We do free consultations to give you an estimated cost.
Q. What about Special Diets?
A. One of our services is helping you achieve your dietary goals or requirements. There is no dietary program too difficult for us, though some may require extra time and special ingredients resulting in extra service charges. We'll do anything, whether it's Weight Watchers, Atkins, Low Fat, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, or even Low Fat and Low Carb. We can and will tailor all of your meals to meet any special requirements.
Q. How do you store the food?
A. We refrigerate or freeze the meals that we cook in oven and microwave save containers, complete with warming instructions, so all you have to do is warm the meals up!
Q. Does the food taste "Freezer Burned"?
A. No. Freezing is a great way to preserve food. Food that is frozen is closest to fresh food in its natural color, flavor and nutritive qualities. We have been trained how to cook and store foods so that there is hardly any change. As an example, I know just how far to cook pastas so that when you thaw and warm it, it tastes as though it was just cooked for you al dente - not mushy at all like it would be in a grocery store TV dinner.
Q. What do I need to have in my kitchen?
A. All you need is an empty sink, a little counter space, a stove, and space in your refrigerator and freezer. We bring all other required cooking tools (pots, pans, utensils, and containers).
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