Menu Ideas

Comfort Foods-                                      

• 5 Cheese Mac & Cheese- nobody can resist  this classic with a twist, creamy in the middle with a crunchy crust on top; with green beans and plum tomatoes on the side
• Chicken Pot Pie- lots of chicken, vegetables and herbs in a flavorful sauce and a  cobbler style crust
• Beef Pot Roast- just like you remember only better; tender beef, vegetables and rich gravy
• Shredded Chicken Enchiladas Verde- Mexican comfort food at its best; shredded chicken, tortillas, salsa verde and cotija cheese make this a dish you’ll want again and again
• Slow Roasted Pork loin- Served with garlic and parmesan mashed yukon gold potatoes
  
• Chicken and Andouillie Sausage Gumbo- Cooked long and slow with a deep dark roux to give it that special flavor; served traditionally with potato salad
• Grilled Sausage & Vegetables- simple and rustic; choice of sausages served with grilled seasonal vegetables, potatoes and fresh herbs
  

Low-Fat

• Chicken Marcel- boneless chicken breast, marinated in dijon mustard and rosemary then grilled to perfection; goes great on top of or along side Chef Dennis' Caesar salad
• Seared Ahi Tuna- served over fresh salad greens with chile lime vinaigrette

• East Indian Green Chicken Curry- this dish is bursting  with the heady flavors of cilantro, mint and ginger. Especially comforting with either saffron rice or dry potato curry
• Panzanella Salad- Ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers and olives combine with crusty french bread in a tangy vinaigrette
  

Elegant-

• Beef Bourguinon- my recipe is a classic with carrots, onions, bacon and a deep red wine sauce
• Veal Picatta- tender veal with lemon, capers, white wine and parsley
• Scallops Provencale- simple and always good; served with herbed basmati rice
• Pan Roasted Filet Mignon with Roquefort Chive Sauce- with sautéed wild mushrooms
• Crab Cakes with Lemon-Chile Remoulade- served on a bed of light greens with my tangy lemon remoulade sauce

Chicken-

• Chile Garlic Rubbed Chicken with Caper Chimichurri- boneless chicken breast, marinated in garlic, chiles and lemon. then grilled to perfection; goes great with lemon herb linguine or a Caesar salad
• Crispy Oven Baked Chicken- served with parsley buttered red potatoes
  

• Chicken Tagine- chicken slow-cooked in North African spices with olives and house-made preserved lemons
• Thai Style Grilled Chicken- with sweet and sour dipping sauce and coconut rice
• Chicken Picatta- boneless skinless chicken breast with a parmesan crust; topped with lemon caper butter sauce

Beef-

• Tri Tip with Avocado Sauce- grilled and roasted, topped with a cooling avocado sauce, you  are going to love this
• Short Rib Beef Ragu- hearty and classic, full of deep rich flavors; served on homemade spaetzle
• Beef Adobo Salpicao- modern Filipino food topped with crispy browned shallots and accompanied by garlicky jasmine rice
• Marinated Flank Steak with Lemon- bright and flavorful, served with chile-roasted potatoes

Pork & Lamb-

• Cuban Style Pork Chops- marinated in citrus and spices, then stuffed and grilled; served with Cuban inspired black beans and rice
• Roast Pork loin with Green Peppercorn sauce- slow roasted and juicy with a fennel-dijon crust and green peppercorn sauce
• Honey Balsamic Lamb Chops- marinated in honey and balsamic vinegar; grilled to perfection
  
• Lamb Shish Kebab with Lemon Olive Cous Cous- Middle-eastern flavors combine to make this dish big and bold

Seafood-

• Chipotle Shrimp- smoky, garlicky, and spicy...perfect
• Chile rubbed Swordfish with Cilantro Lime Crema- with chipotle smashed sweet potatoes
• Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Green Curry and Mango Papaya Salsa- spicy, fruity and exotic
• Indian Style Halibut- cool and spicy this hits the spot, served with house-made flat bread and curry lentils

Vegetarian-

• Eggplant Stew with Tomatoes, Peppers, and Chickpeas- full flavored dish paired with pine nut and currant bulgur pilaf
  
•  Mushroom Ragu- lots of mushrooms, tomatoes and herbs on creamy polenta
• Vegetarian Summer Stew- served over herb butter egg noodles
• Spicy Potato, Tomato and Pepper Tagine- inspired by a Moroccan tagine, this is full of flavor and aromas

Legumes, Grains and Pasta-

• Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage- the name says it all...marinara, mozzarella & Italian sausage
• Risotto w/ Prosciutto & Fresh Peas- Italian dry-cured ham, sweet peas, tangy parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil  make this dish something special
• Corn Cakes topped with Bacon and Goat Cheese- for a lighter meal try this paired with Chef Dennis’ Caesar Salad; made with homemade dressing, and garlic croûtons
• Red Beans and Rice- good, old fashioned and filling. Comes with Chef Dennis’ famous cornbread and honey-butter
• Roasted Vegetable Lasagna- pasta layered with roasted vegetables, ricotta, tomato sauce and mozzarella
• Penne with Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes- simple yet satisfying

Soups-

• Chicken Tortilla Soup- shredded chicken, chiles, cumin and cilantro give this soup its' authentic flavor
• Butternut Squash Soup with Peppers and fresh Lime- simple yet satisfying, with lime and cilantro
• Potato Cheese Soup with Green Chiles and Smoked Sausage- this winter soup will warm you from the belly up

• Chef Dennis' Award Winning Chili- made the old fashioned way; no beans here- just beef and chiles- served with sour cream cornbread

• Creamy Clam Chowder- full of clams, potatoes, bacon; finished with a touch of cream

• Golden Beet and Beet Greens Soup- using the beet to it’s fullest, with slices of golden beets and dark leafy greens