Chef Menu Ideas

 Soups

Chilled Soups

Vichyssoise

Avocado Soup

Strawberry Soup

Peach Soup

Gazpacho

Corn Vichyssoise

Cucumber Soup

Spiced Beet Soup

Mangospacho

Pea and Mint Soup

Curried Pear Soup

Sweet-Potato Vichyssoise

Thai-Style Mango Coconut Soup 

Cantaloupe Soup

Moroccan Tomato Soup

Hot Soups

Shrimp Bisque

Green Chicken Posole Soup

Lentil Soup with Balsamic Roasted Winter Vegetables

Pasta Fagioli Soup

West Coast Cioppino

Lasagna Soup

Creamy Basil Scented White Bean Soup

Potato Leek Chowder

Summer Corn and White Bean Soup

.Bok Choy and Rice Noodle Soup with Turkey Meatballs

Chicken Soup with Jasmine Rice and Ginger

Lamb and Chickpea Soup with Lentils

Split Pea Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Tortilla Soup

Lamb and Barley Soup

Mushroom Barley Soup

Cream of Tomato Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

French Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Bacon, Ham and Lentil Soup

Mediterranean Chickpea, Tomato, and Pasta Soup

Thai Chicken and Shrimp Soup

Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Smoky Turkey Chili

African Peanut Chicken Soup

Black Bean Soup

Salads

Jambalaya Salad- shrimp, rice, ham and veggies

Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad

Hawaiian Chicken Salad with pineapple, and grapes 

Greek Orzo Chicken Salad

Chicken and Quinoa Salad with Dried Fruit

Turkey and Wild Rice Salad

Bulgur Wheat Salad with Smoked Turkey

Thai Beef Salad.

Curried Chicken Salad with Apples and Raisins

Curried Chicken Salad with Mangoes and Cashews

Shrimp and Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Apricot Poppy Seed Chicken Salad with Almonds

Chicken, Dried Cherry and Pear Salad

Oriental Style Chicken Salad

Shrimp and Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese

Shrimp Salad with Dill and Capers

Tuna Dill Salad

Curried Duck Salad

Chicken Apple Crunch Salad-

Lentil and Orzo Salad with Flank Steak and Feta

Mango Rice Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Soba Edame Salad with Flank Steak

Steak, Sun-Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Couscous Salad

Black Bean, Corn and Shrimp Salad

Basmati Rice and Chicken Salad with Artichokes and Sundried Tomatoes

Entrees

Beef

Beef Picadillo

Black Beans and Rice

Beef Tangine with Butternut Squash

Scallion Cous Cous

Veal Marsala

Egg Noodles

Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas

Mexican Lasagna

Veal Piccatta with Artichoke Hearts

Rice Pilaf

Mexican Beef Tortilla Casserole

Thai Style Ground Beef with Rice

Beef, Cheese and Noodle Bake

Guinness Braised Chuck Steaks with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Sweet and Sour Cabbage and Beef Casserole

Beef and Artichoke Penne Pasta Bake

Spicy Orange Beef with Brown Rice

Stuffed Peppers

Beef Stew with Leeks and Beer

Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

Baked Rigatoni with Beef

Shepherd’s Pie (ask about the low-cab version)

Beef and Veggie Stuffed Eggplant

Beef Daube Provencal

Coconut Rice with Beef Stir-Fry

Swedish Style Meatballs & Egg Noodles

Balsamic Glazed Short ribs with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles

Beef and Barley Stuffed Peppers

Beef Tenderloin Tips in Mushroom Gravy

Egg Noodles

Sautéed Zucchini

Veal Parmigianino with Pasta

Lemon Veal with Mushrooms and Capers

Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus

Poultry

Sautéed Chicken Paillards with Cranberry-Orange Salsa and Blue Cheese Grits

Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme

Orange Sweet Potato Mash

Sautéed Swiss Chard

Chicken in a Cranberry Vermouth Sauce

Braised Kale

Roast Potatoes

Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs

Sautéed Bok Choy and Broccoli

Brown Rice

Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel

Creamy Polenta

Herbed Green Beans

Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Spinach

Olive Oil and Rosemary Smashed Potatoes

Maple Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

Chicken w/Artichokes and Mushrooms and Pasta

Apple Turkey Stir-fry w/ Rice

Spicy Chicken Peanut Pasta

Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli and Cheddar

White Chicken Chili

Sautéed Chicken Cutlets with a White Wine and Herb Pan Sauce

Rice Pilaf with Peas and Red Peppers

Chicken Cacciatore with Pasta

Chicken Stew with Shallots, Cider and Butternut Squash

Chicken and Ham Lasagna

Creole Chicken and Vegetables

Rice

Kung Pao Style Chicken

Rice

Chicken Paprikash

Egg Noodles

Chicken and Sausage Manicotti

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken in a Cherry Marsala Sauce

Rice Pilaf

Golden Chicken and Chickpea Cous Cous

Thai Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Lime

Brown Rice

Honey Pomegranate Roasted Chicken Thighs

Green Beans

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Chicken and Rosemary Dumplings

Braised Herb Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Root Vegetables

Apricot Grilled Duck Breasts

Israeli Cous Cous

Sautéed Green Beans with Pecans

Skillet Chicken with Summer Succotash

Chicken and Sausage Casserole w/ White Beans, Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Chicken Tetrazzini

Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Baked Sesame Chicken Noodles

Chicken Tangine with Cous Cous

Floribbean Chicken Chimichangas with Mango Sauce

Chicken Sausage and Provolone Penne Bake

Velvet Chicken with Shitake Mushrooms, Spinach and Ginger Lemon Sauce w/ Rice

Asian Style Orange Chicken

Roasted Vegetables

Turkey Pasta Casserole

Whole Wheat Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

Curried Chicken and Rice

Turkey Tenderloins with Rice and Country Gravy

Wild Rice and Chicken Casserole

Chicken with Black-Eyed Peas and Yellow Rice

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Edamame Succotash

Baked Penne with Turkey Sausage and Garlic

Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)

Chicken Enchiladas

Pork, Ham and Sausage

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Spicy Marmalade Sauce

Sautéed Greens

Whole Grain Pilaf

Sweet and Sour Pork with Carrots and Peppers

Coconut Jasmine Rice

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Chinese Ginger and Lemon Sauce

Sesame Bok Choy and Farro Pilaf

Sautéed Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Port Wine and Cherry Sauce

Rice Pilaf

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Apricot Dijon Sauce

Mashed Potatoes with Melted Kale

French Onion Pork Medallions

Rice with Greens and Tomatoes

Curried Pork-and-Sweet Potato Stew

Rice

Provencal Pork Stew with Olives and Fennel

Traditional Lasagna (can also be made with beef)

Pork Chops with Apricots and Prunes

Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Penne with Sausage, Eggplant and Feta

Chipotle Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Broccoli

Roasted Potatoes

Ham and Cheese Quiche

Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Peas

Five Spice Pork Lo Mein

Apricot Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Garlic Green Beans

Roasted Potatoes

Skillet Pork with Sweet Balsamic Peaches

Basmati Rice

Pork Strips with Peanut Sauce and Rice Noodles

Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce

Egg Noodles

Pan Fried Pork Chops with Quinoa Pilaf and Dried Fruit

Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks and Fontina

Corn and Ham Casserole

Seafood and Fish

Roast Salmon with Sweet Chipolte Glaze

Hominy Puree

Sugar Snap Peas

Red Curry Shrimp with Pineapple

Basmati Brown Rice

Orzo, Edamame and Shrimp Sauté

Honey Soy Glazed Salmon

Stir fried Vegetables

Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Baked Shrimp and Orzo

Captains Seafood Casserole

Spicy Shrimp and Andouille over Low Country Grits

Soy-Glazed Salmon and Rice Bake with Mushrooms and Bok Choy

Shrimp with Cous Cous and Ginger Orange Sauce

Tilapia with Sherry-Mushroom Sauce with Roasted Asparagus

Spicy Shrimp in Coconut Sauce with Jasmine Rice

Linguine alla Puttanesca

Baked Grouper with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Crust less Smoked Salmon Quiche with Dill

Rice with Mushrooms and Shrimp

Hot Mustard Salmon with Miso Glazed Asparagus

Chili Glazed Tilapia

Coconut Rice

Asparagus

Jambalaya with Shrimp and Sausage

Linguine with White Clam and Broccoli Sauce

Shrimp Creole

Rice

Pan Roasted Salmon with Soy Ginger Glaze

Sautéed Spinach

Basmati Rice

Salmon Fillets with Pesto and Pistachios

Steamed Asparagus

Roasted Butternut Squash

Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry

Asian Noodles with Asparagus and Shrimp

Shrimp Vindaloo with Basmati Rice

Seafood Stuffed Eggplant

Lamb

Lamb and Eggplant Pastitsio

Apricot Glazed Lamb Chops

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cous Cous

Herbed Lamb and White Bean Fricassee

Braised Lamb Shanks & Orzo

Lamb Chops with Mint Demi Glace

Green Beans

Roast Sweet Potato

Apricot Lamb Chops

Cous Cous & Steamed Green Beans

Curried Lamb and Lentil Stew

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Lamb and Orange Tangine

Vegetarian

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Filled with Figs, Wild Rice, Squash, Feta and Walnuts

Butternut Squash and Noodles with Coconut, Lime and Cilantro Sauce

Spinach, Caramelized Onion and Feta Quiche

Thai Style Tofu and Vegetables

Steamed Rice

Tortellini with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

Thai Style Vegetable Curry with Noodles

Grilled Vegetable Lasagna

Basil Tomato Pie

Fresh Tortellini with Mushrooms and Pancetta

Squash and Chard Manicotti

Macaroni and Cheese

Eggplant Romano Parmesan

Italian Potato Pie

Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry

Jasmine Rice

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Mushroom and Artichoke Lasagna

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