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Below are some of the entrées I can prepare. Because I am constantly testing new recipes, this list is just a starting point. I'm happy to prepare your family favorites, as well as recipes designed for your special diet.


Entrées


Chicken

BBQ Chicken and Black Bean Burritos 
   hearty, tangy filling wrapped in flour tortillas and topped with cheese
Buffalo Chicken Tenders 
   fresh tenders, lightly breaded and tossed in Frank's hot sauce 

Cashew Chicken
   stir-fried chicken with veggies and cashews to serve over rice
Chicken Parmesan
   breaded, lightly sautéed cutlets topped with marinara and mozzarella
Chicken Pot Pie
   white meat chicken and veggies in a light sauce; topped with flaky crust
Chicken with Ratatouille Sauce
   slow-simmered, summery sauce complements boneless chicken breasts

Chicken with Tomato-Basil Sauce
   sautéed cutlets in a luscious sauce studded with garlic, capers and basil
Chili-Rubbed Chicken Thighs
   boneless thighs broiled to spicy perfection, glazed with honey
Fajitas
   flavorful strips of chicken, peppers and onions to roll up in a tortilla
Farmer's Market Chicken Stew - NEW!
   fresh vegetables and tomatoes with tender shredded chicken
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Satay Dipping Sauce - NEW!
    lemony grilled chicken tenders for you to dip in a spicy peanut sauce
Greek Chicken with Orzo
   this
one-dish meal features chicken breast, pasta, capers, spinach and feta
Lemon Chicken
   thin boneless breasts sautéed with lemon and a bit of butter
Mojito Chicken - NEW!
   
garlic, ginger, rum and lime juice add zing to boneless breasts
Raspberry-Balsamic Chicken
   boneless breasts in a tangy fruity sauce
Rosemary Chicken Salad 
   a tasty salad to serve atop a green salad or in a roll
Skillet Paella
   sausage, chicken and shrimp mixed with yellow rice and vegetables
Sweet and Tangy Oven Barbecued Chicken - NEW!
    boneless breasts baked with homemade barbecue sauce
Thai-Basil Chicken
   chicken and fresh vegetables in a sweet and spicy coconut sauce

Turkey
Asian Turkey Burger
   ginger, scallion and garlic spice up this burger
Buffalo Turkey Burger
   the burger that tastes like a wing, topped with blue cheese
Hot Tamale Pie
   spicy ground turkey and veggies topped with a cheesy cornbread crust

Smokey Turkey Joes
   delicious hot sandwich filling made with lean ground turkey
Teriyaki Turkey Kabobs
   tangy turkey tenders skewered with onions and peppers
Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions
   cheddar cheese and spices flavor this yummy onion-topped burger
Thai-Glazed Turkey Wraps
   Thai-flavored ground turkey with crisp vegetables to wrap in lettuce leaves

Turkey Meatloaf
   my favorite turkey meatloaf, moist and flavorful but not heavy
Turkey Noodle Bake
   a low-fat casserole filled with tender turkey, broccoli, noodles and cheese
 

Pasta

Baked Ravioli
   cheese ravioli baked in homemade tomato sauce

Baked Ziti Extraordinaire - NEW!
   pasta baked with spinach, tomatoes, meat and cheese
Creamy Baked Pasta with Artichoke Hearts and Lemon - NEW!
    a lightened casserole that's flavorful and comforting
Dracula’s Revenge
   creamy baked penne with turkey sausage and roasted garlic
Eggplant Parmesan Lasagna
   a lightened, flavorful lasagna the whole family will love
Giada's Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce - NEW!
    cheese stuffed pasta shells in a spicy pancetta-laced tomato sauce
Old-Fashioned Lasagna
   full of meaty, cheesy goodness, this isn't healthy but it's delish
Pasta with Greens and Sausages
   a satisfying combination of turkey sausage, pasta and greens
Sausage-Stuffed Manicotti
   turkey sausage stuffed tubes, topped with sauce and cheese
Spaghetti with Meatballs
   homemade meatballs in sauce, just like Mom (or Dad) used to make
Tuna-Noodle Casserole 
    a lightened version of the old family favorite
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Tofu,
Vegetables and Peanut Sauce
   tasty ribbons of pasta, tofu and vegetables tossed with a mild peanut sauce

Pork

Garlic-Lime Pork Tenderloin

   ready for you to grill and serve with my jalapeno-onion marmalade
Golden Breaded Pork Cutlets
   lean pork tenderloin fillets are baked with a homestyle breading 
Honey-Ginger Pork Tenderloin
   tender pork bursting with Asian flavors
Honey-Pecan Pork Chops - NEW!
   1" thick boneless chops with a honey-pecan glaze
Herbed Pork Tenderloin
   lean, tender pork seasoned with fresh herbs and fruit
Mu-Shu Pork 
   
stir-fried pork, cabbage and veggies flavored with hoisin sauce
Pork Chops with Stuffing and Apples
   a grand prize winner, this one-dish meal is a family favorite
Pork Tenderloin with Garlic-Orange Vinaigrette - NEW!
   bright flavors add zing to lean pork tenderloin 

Beef

Beef Daube Provencal
   a lightened classic French braised beef, red wine and vegetable stew
Chili-Tortilla Bake
   a Tex-Mex lasagna of sorts, with layers of meat, cheese and tortillas
Grilled Steak Kebabs with Orange-Hoisin Glaze - NEW!
    these summery kebabs are layered with flavor
Herb-Crusted Strip Steaks
   grill-ready steaks topped with zesty herbs and garlic
Italian Meatloaf
   marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese add zest to this classic
Marinated Flank Steak
   delicious, tender steak ready to grill 
Meatloaf Braciole - NEW!
   a rolled meatloaf stuffed with proscuitto, provolone and arugula
Salisbury Steak with Gravy
   lean ground beef and turkey patties with a low-fat, onion-y gravy
Sesame Beef Stir-Fry
   strips of tender beef and vegetables in a soy-sesame sauce
Skinny Meatloaf with Mushroom-Sherry Sauce 
    a waist-friendly loaf made of pork, beef and turkey, topped with a
     sweet and sour ketchup and served with Mushroom-Sherry Sauce

Southeast Asian Grilled Flank Steak with Soba Noodle Salad - NEW!
    a winning combination of spices, steak, noodles and vegetables
Spicy Orange Beef - NEW!
    strips of sirloin mingle with scallions in an incredible Asian-flavored sauce
Tailgater’s Chili
   hearty slow-simmered chili with ground beef (or turkey) and beans
Taco-Stuffed Peppers - NEW!
   taco-seasoned ground beef and rice in bell peppers, topped with cheese

Fish and Seafood

Asian-Glazed Salmon
   sweet and tangy broiled wild salmon 
Cornflake-Crusted Sole
   tender white fish with a crunchy coating
Crabmeat-Stuffed Sole
   tender fillets of sole wrapped around a crabmeat stuffing
Dill Tuna Salad
   great for sandwiches or salads

Grilled Scallops with Rosemary and Spicy Tomato Jam- NEW!
   grilled scallops wrapped in proscuitto and seasoned with rosemary
New England Baked Haddock
   seasoned cracker crumbs, butter and lemon top fresh fish 

Oven Roasted Cod w/Vegetables
   cod baked in parchment with fennel, zucchini and scallion
Pan-Fried Sole
   a crunchy creation the whole family will love
Salmon w/Puff Pastry and Pesto
   good enough for company; I prepare and you bake
Seabass with Herb-Garlic Breadcrumb Topping - NEW!
   tender baked seabass topped with a light, lemony topping
Seafood Bisque Casserole
   shrimp, scallops and cod come together in a light cream sauce
Shrimp with Penne in Tomato-Feta Sauce
   Mediterranean flavors shine in this one-dish meal

Sizzling Garlic Shrimp
   sautéed large shrimp with a light garlic-butter sauce
Sole Oreganata - NEW!
    baked sole with a herbed breadcrumb topping; a new favorite
Spice-Rubbed Salmon
   chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and lemon zest spice up wild salmon
Swordfish Kabobs
   lemon and parsley-crusted kabobs served over tomato-arugula salad
Swordfish Stir-Fry
   swordfish and fresh vegetables in a sesame-soy sauce
Teriyaki Scallops (or Shrimp) - NEW!
    homemade teriyaki sauce coats tender grilled scallops (or shrimp)
Tilapia Puttanesca
   tangy tomato topping adds great flavor to mild tilapia
Tuna Kebabs with Ginger-Chile Marinade - NEW!
   a spicy Asian take on kebabs, with fresh tuna, peppers, onions and cilantro

Main-Dish Salads and Light Meals

Beef and Broccoli Salad - NEW!
   thinly sliced sirloin atop a riot of vegetables with a sweet/sour dressing
BLT Pasta Salad
   bowtie pasta tossed with crumbled bacon, tomato, arugula and scallions
Chicken and Arugula Salad
   boneless chicken breast, arugula, blue cheese and pecans
Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad - NEW!
    a light, fresh salad with a creamy chile-lime dressing
Delicious Fried Rice
   white or brown rice stir-fried with egg, bacon, ginger and scallion
Flank Steak Salad
   thinly sliced steak with grilled croutons and horseradish dressing
Layered Cobb Salad
   romaine, chicken breast, bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tomato and     

   hard-boiled eggs
Lighter Crab Cakes - NEW!
    a favorite Cooking Light recipe, served with roasted seasonal vegetables
Orange Mint Chicken Salad
   marinated chicken breast sliced and served atop spinach salad, with orange
   slices, gorgonzola cheese and walnuts
Sesame Brown Rice with Chicken
   sesame-lime dressing coats chicken, rice, scallions, carrots, peanuts
Sesame Shrimp Skewers with Napa Cabbage Salad - NEW!
    marinated shrimp atop a crispy cabbage/carrot/herb salad with a fat-free 
    chile-lime dressing
Spicy Chicken Quesadillas - NEW!
    jalapenos, chicken, cilantro and reduced-fat cheese in flour tortillas
Taco Salad

   seasoned ground beef (or turkey) atop chopped salad w/tomatoes, cheese, 
   olives and tortilla chips
Tossed Pizza Salad
   all of your favorite pizza toppings (and crust) in a fresh tossed salad
Warm Chopped Chicken Picatta Spinach Salad
   warm lemon-caper dressing tops baby spinach and sautéed chicken tenders

Vegetarian

Baked Asian-Glazed Tofu
   tasty baked tofu served with sesame noodles
Black Bean Burritos
   mildly-spicy black bean filling in cheese-topped burritos
Eggplant Parmesan Lasagna
   a lightened, flavorful lasagna the whole family will love

Fettuccine and Tofu with Peanut Sauce
   a tangy peanut sauce laced with chile, garlic and ginger
Portobello-Eggplant Chili
   robust vegetarian chili with tender vegetables and black beans
Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash - NEW!
   quinoa, squash, parmesan, herbs and hazelnuts nestled in acorn squash
Roasted Vegetable Fajitas
   
lightly-seasoned roasted vegetables in flour tortillas, topped with cheese

Sesame Maple Roasted Tofu
   marinated tofu is roasted with snap peas and a sweet/soy sauce               

Spinach and Potato Frittata
   crustless quiche with tender potatoes, spinach and cheese
Sweet Ginger Tofu
   baked tofu with a soy/mirin/ginger flavor
Tex-Mex Lasagna - NEW!
   a layered dish with pasta, cheese, salsa and veggies
Tofu Manicotti
   a high-protein, dairy-free way to enjoy manicotti

Soups and Stews

Butternut Squash Soup
   a chunky, nutritious soup with corn, peppers, greens and bacon
Chicken, Sausage and Rice Soup
   comforting and flavorful soup made with turkey sausage and brown rice
Granny’s Chicken Noodle Soup
   tender white chicken, noodles and carrots will cure what ails you
Hearty Beef Stew
  tender beef + fresh vegetables = classic comfort food
Italian Sausage Soup
   made with turkey sausage, fresh spinach, tomatoes and pasta
Mini Meatball Soup
   tiny beef meatballs and ditalini pasta in flavorful chicken broth
Moroccan Lentil Soup 
   a vegetarian delight of complex flavors and pungent spices
Pasta e Fagioli
   classic Italian vegetable soup with white beans and pasta
Split Pea Soup
   prepared with smoked ham or smoked turkey; a great winter soup
Tortellini Soup
   cheese tortellini, beans, tomatoes and spinach in a chicken broth
Tortilla Soup
   spicy, hearty soup with chicken, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic and cumin

Vegetarian Chili
   black beans, barley, vegetables and spices topped with avocado salsa     

Kid-Tested and Approved

Burger Bites
   miniature hamburgers served on itty-bitty buns
Chicken on a Stick
   skewered grilled chicken strips with peanut dipping sauce
Granny’s Chicken Noodle Soup
   homemade chicken noodle soup
Lunchtime Roll-Ups
   your child's favorite deli meat (or PB&J) rolled up in a tortilla
Mac 'n Cheese
  elbow mac baked with a creamy, cheesy sauce and bread crumb topping
Mom’s Chicken Parmesan
   tender chicken breasts, breaded and topped with mozzarella
Ooey-Gooey Quesadillas
   cheese-filled quesadillas with mild salsa for dipping
Pasta Pesto
   twisty pasta tossed with homemade pesto
Pigs in a Poncho
   a grilled (or boiled) hot dog wrapped in a cheese-sprinkled tortilla
Ziti with Meatballs
   tube-shaped pasta with homemade beef meatballs and sauce

Side Dishes*

Baked Acorn Squash
Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese
Barefoot Contessa's Coleslaw
Black Beans with Cilantro and Lime
Brown Rice Pilaf
Buttermilk Biscuits
Butternut Squash and Sage Orzo
Butternut Squash Puree
Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Citrus Ambrosia
Coconut Rice
Confetti Black Beans
Crispy Potato Cakes
Cucumber Salad with Rice Vinegar Dressing
Garlicky Green Beans
Green Beans with Citrus Zest
Green Beans with Roasted Shallots
Golden Cornbread with Honey Butter
Herb Roasted Carrots
Herbed Couscous
Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots
Jasmine Rice
JoJo Potatoes
Kale with Garlic and Red Pepper
Kale with Sausage
Mashed Potatoes
Maple-Roasted Winter Vegetables
Mediterranean Couscous
Minty Chickpea and Couscous Salad
Mushroom-Teriyaki Rice Pilaf
Orange-Ginger Wild Rice Pilaf
Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
Oven-Blasted Green Beans
Parmesan Orzo
Pasta w/Chickpeas, Mint and Lemon
Pecan Spinach Salad
Pesto Green Beans
Quesadilla Sticks
Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa with Zucchini and Summer Squash
Rice Pilaf
Roasted Beets with Red Onions and Oranges
Roasted Peppers
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Roasted Vegetable Tart
Sauteed Spinach with garlic
Sauteed Zucchini with fresh herbs
Sesame Noodles
Sesame Steamed Vegetables
Southwestern Macaroni Salad
Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame
Toasted Barley Salad w/Roasted Peppers and Corn
Tossed Green Salad
Tuscan Cannellini Bean Salad
White Bean and Roasted Mushroom Ragu
Wild Rice Saute
Zesty Steak Fries
Zucchini and Carrot Ribbons
Zucchini Gratin with Chevre

*Side dishes will be selected by the chef, based on client preferences and meals selected. The above represent a sampling of possibilities.


 

 

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