Beef Entrees
Barbeque Beef - Slow cooked and simmered til the meat melts in your mouth. Smothered in a rich tomato sauce and served on your favorite rolls. Top with brown mustard and Swiss cheese to make these sandwiches special.
Beef Stroganoff- Tender pieces of beef simmered in a sour cream/mushroom sauce with a touch of tomato and garlic. Egg noodles complete this delicious dish.
Bloody Mary Pot Roast - This is slow roasted beef in a spicy wine sauce, complete with veggies!
Chicken Fried Steak – Recipe from Threadgill’s restaurant in Texas. Sirloin steak dredged in a flour mixture and fried to a deep golden brown. Served with delicious homemade gravy.
Eggplant Parmesan - Eggplant is sauteed til golden then layered with a rich italian red sauce and mozarella cheese.
Elvis’s Beef Stew – Fit for a king, need I say more? A rich meaty stew in hearty broth with carrots, potatoes, and onions. Straight from the kitchen at Graceland.
Grecian Skillet Rib Eyes - Flavorful steaks seared in spices and topped with Kalamata olives and sprinkled with feta cheese at serving time.
Havana Moon Chili - This chili combines the usual ingredients with raisins, cinnamon, cloves, stuffed green olives and almonds, for a delicious carribean twist to an old standard.
Cattleman's Pot Roast – This roast is browned then simmered all day with onions and cloves. The wonderful gravy is delicious over mashed potatoes.
Jalapeno, Lime and Garlic Flank Steak - Customers ask for this delicious dish over and over. It can be served on warm tortillas and includes a side dish of black beans and tomatillo salsa. (Bring on the sour cream.)
Lasagna with Marinara Sauce – the freshest herbs and seasonings, plus artichoke hearts make this a unique and tasty lasagna. Includes lean ground beef.
Lasagna with Artichokes and Bechamel Sauce – Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and onions combined in a beautiful white sauce and layered with spinach noodles (if available).
Meat Loaf: Five Ways
Mom’s old-fashioned comfort Meat Loaf topped with a tangy tomato sauce.
Apple Meat Loaf - With chopped apples, herbed stuffing and apple glaze with a touch of horseradish.
Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meat Loaf – The name says it all!
Mexican – rich and flavorful with salsa topping – mild, medium or hot?
Italian – loaded with spinach and mozzarella with marinara sauce.
Mexican Lasagna – south of the border takes over in this dish featuring corn tortillas, lean ground beef, cheeses and salsa. Mild or hot? You choose. (Kids love this!)
Mushroom Stuffed Tenderloin - (can use pork or beef) Mushrooms, onions, garlic, parsley and bacon are blended and stuffed in the tenderest of cuts then roasted to your liking.
Ole Taco Casserole - A family favorite; ground beef, sour cream and onions, tomatoes, and salsa verde. Served over Doritos. Que Bueno! Not your run of the mill Mexican dish.
Pepper Steak and Rice – Beautiful and delicious too! Lots of fresh tomatoes and green peppers. Serve with rice for a complete meal.
Ropa Vieja - meat is simmered in a rich and spicy tomato sauce until it is so tender it falls apart.
Salisbury Steak - True comfort food! Lean ground beef patties, well-seasoned, served with homemade gravy and mashed potatoes.
Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers - no rice or corn fillers here. These are wonderful; filled to overflowing with lean beef, roasted red peppers and mushrooms.
Sloppy Joes - A kid pleaser that adults love too. Add a slice of swiss cheese and some hot mustard for fun and flavor!
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce - everyone loves spaghetti. This red wine sauce boasts of ground beef, italian sausage, and is chock full of green peppers, onions, mushrooms and garlic.
Spaghetti Napoli – from Naples, Italy; a different twist on an old favorite, very light red sauce with capers, green peppers and onions.
Stuffed Green Peppers – filled with a blend of beef, rice, cheeses and tomato sauce. Freeze well and easily heated.
Texas Chili – lean ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce blended with green pepper, onions, a touch of garlic, cumin, and Texas chili powder.
Poultry Entrees
Brunswick Stew – A southern tradition with chicken, potatoes, corn and butter beans in a tomato base. That is a complete meal in itself. I’ll add cornbread or biscuits and can leave it in the crockpot if you want it for dinner that night.
Chicken Cacciatore – Simmered in tomato sauce and white wine and loaded with sliced mushrooms. A savory blend of herbs completes this dish.
Chicken Cordon Blue - Chicken breasts wrapped around slices of prosciutto and gruyere cheese, coated with a mixture of ground almonds, parmesan and spices and baked until golden brown.
Chicken Caesar Salad - I removed the anchovies and added broiled chicken to make this salad into a meal.
Chicken Curry Casserole - Chicken and broccoli smothered in a creamy curry sauce, topped with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
Chicken Curry w/ Cashews - seasoned with ginger, cumin, cayenne and cilantro.
Chicken and Dressing Casserole - Chicken, herbs and dressing blended with sour cream sauce and baked til bubbly.
Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce - Spicy and hot enchiladas are baked til flavors are blended. Top with diced avocado, sour cream, lettuce and lime wedges.
Chicken Kiev – pounded chicken breasts, rolled around a mixture of such savory herbs as chives, parsley, tarragon and rosemary. Then coated with breadcrumbs and lightly sautéed til browned.
Chicken Mexican – Makes the whole house smell yummy. Chicken, green pepper, onion, tomato mushrooms, garlic and spices simmer to a make a meal that is colorful and delicious. Serve over fluffy beds of rice.
Chicken Paprika – chicken with a delightful red pepper and onion sauce. (WW)
Chicken Parmasean – chicken cutlets sautéed till golden brown, then topped with mozzarella and parmesean cheese and broiled till cheese is bubbly. Served with homemade basil and garlic tomato sauce and over your favorite pasta.
Chicken Salad – with seedless green grapes and almonds. I will leave fresh for you to eat on cheffing day.
Chicken Tikka - Spiced up - but cooled down with a yogurt cilantro sauce.
Chinese Chicken Salad – This was my mother’s recipe. An oriental twist to an old standard. Don’t hesitate to try this one. It is a winner!
Coq au Vin - Chicken, bacon, pearl onions, potatoes nd mushrooms in a Burgundy wine sauce. Your kitchen smells wonderful!
Cornish Game Hens - hens are lightly glazed with a mixture of lemon juice, pepper, butter and soy sauce. Elegant and oh so good.
Dead Heat Kentucky Burgoo - Adapted from "Official Kentucky Derby Recipes". Come home to this down home stew with chicken, beef, and veggies simmering in the crockpot. Add homemade rolls for a scrumptious meal.
Emeril’s Chicken Pot Pie – adapted from Emeril. Vegetables and chunks of chicken in a creamy sauce and baked in piecrust til golden.
French Country Stew - Chicken thighs with onion, garlic, herbs, wine and dijon. Wonderfully satisfying.
Indonesian Ginger Chicken - one of Ina Garten's recipes from the Barefoot Contessa. You know it is gonna be good!
Kim's Chimichangas - Chicken simmered in vegetable broth, then shredded and mixed with sauteed chilis and salsa. Filled tortillas are covered with more salsa and topped with sour cream.
Nicole's Roasted Chicken - Chicken roasted with herbs til crispy. Reduced pan juices served on the side.
Poppy Seed Chicken – a mixture of chicken with a sour cream and mushroom sauce with a buttery but crunchy topping, sprinkled with poppy seeds. (My children love this.)
Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken - sauteed chicken and glazed onions topped with a glaze that combines the best of balsamic and raspberry essences.
Saucy Chicken – A light but hearty Weight Watchers dish that leaves you full and satisfied. Chicken, tomatoes and green onions, simmered while the flavors blend together.
Sharon's Chicken Enchiladas - Client favorite! Creamy filled tortillas topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and salsa.
White Chili – white beans, chicken, onions and green chilis combined with garlic, cumin and coriander. Add cornbread to make a delicious meal.
"Wild Chicken" - A creamy mixture of wild rice, mushrooms and chicken, with green peppers, pimientos. Topped with slivered almonds.
Pork Entrees
Barbequed Country Style Ribs - Savory, succulent ribs, simmered on the stove top or in the crockpot.
Breakfast Casserole - eggs, onion, green pepper and potatoes. Can be left in fridge and ready to bake for weekend guests.
Broccoli and Ham Strata – My grandma’s recipe. Layers of broccoli, ham and bread rounds soaked in a savory mixture and then baked.
Cajun Chops - Seasoned and seared to a dark brown. Spicy and delicious.
Chili Rubbed Ham Steak w/ Zucchini Salsa - Ham is perfectly spicy and sweet and complemented by cool and mild salsa.
Crunchy Sausage Casserole – Sausage is cooked, drained and then combined with rice, celery, green peppers, onion and seasonings. Topped with sliced almonds. So different and so good!
Grilled Jamaican Pork Tenderloin Salad - Marinated tenderloin grilled or broiled, then sliced on a bed of greens and tropical fruit, drizzled with a dressing featuring lime juice and herbs.
Italian Spaghetti Casserole – Layers of Italian sausage and ground beef, cheeses, and pasta in mushroom red sauce. Freezes beautifully.
Ham, Corn and Potato Chowder – A thick and creamy chowder, chock full of pieces of ham and potato, combined with corn, mushroom bits and onions and simmered gently until seasonings blend.
Luby's Macaroni and Cheese - A real kid pleaser. I can add diced ham to make it complete.
Pork Chops Delight – Pork chops are browned then smothered in onion and sour cream gravy.
Pork Chops in Mushroom Gravy – A comfort dish for a cold night. Sauteed chops, slowly baked to perfection in mushroom, onion, and green pepper gravy…perfect with creamy potatoes.
Pork Chops w/ Sticky Rice and Thai Green Chili Sauce - fresh ginger and citrus juices add zing to this pleasing dish
Pork Cutlets Parmesan - Tender medallions of pork coated in a crust of parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
Pork Medallions with Orange Sauce - orange and caper sauce makes this dish different and special enough for company.
Pork Scallopine With Honey Mustard – Chef Wendy’s recipe. Sliced pork steeped in spicy mustard and honey then breaded and sautéed until crisp and lightly browned. A touch of lemon tops this off.
Praline Ham - Baked with toasted pecans and a light maple syrup.
Spinach Quiche - Delicate quiche with bacon, mushrooms, cheese and spinach in a creamy egg mixture.
Stuffed Pork Chops - Another client favorite. Stuffed chops are browned then topped with onions and simmered til tender. Smothered with delicious gravy.
Vietnamese Glazed Skinny Pork Chops - chops marinated in a sweet and salty sauce and then cooked quickly for an authentic taste.
Fish and Seafood Entrees
Bayou Gumbo - Spicy cajun stew with shrimp, sausage and vegetables in rich tomato sauce.
Catfish Cakes - Similar to crab cakes, served with homemade tartar sauce.
Citrus Broiled Alaska Salmon - Delicious filets of salmon, highlighted with orange slices, green onions and a splash of red wine vinegar.
Crunchy Bacon Crusted Fish – orange roughy baked in a flavorful crust – simply delicious.
Inland Grilled Tuna – (a Southern Living recipe) marinated in soy sauce, maple sugar, and horseradish. Broiled and ready to heat; or can be prepared for customer to cook or grill.
Italian Fish – mild fish in Italian marinade with peppers and onions.
Lump Crab Cakes – only fresh crabmeat in season, mixed with onions, green peppers and cracker crumbs and fried to a delicate golden brown. Served with my delicious homemade tartar sauce.
Mahi Mahi in Scallion and Ginger Sauce - Fish is baked in a tantalizing mixture of soy sauce and spices.
Marinated Salmon Seared in a Pepper Crust - A delicious crust makes this salmon memorable.
Oven Fried Coconut Shrimp – An Island favorite. Shrimp is coated with coconut and spices and baked until golden brown. Serve with included orange sauce.
Oven Fried Orange Roughy – one of my top 5 most ordered entrees!
Pasta with Salmon and Lemon Dill Sauce - Salmon is baked and smothered with creamy and elegant lemon dill sauce.
Peppercorn Salmon – baked in a tomato based sauce with a touch of basil and lemon.
Salmon Bake with Pecan Crunch Coating - Salmon fillets made even more succulent by an extra crisp pecan or walnut crunch.
Salmon Burgers - An Atkins recipe, absolutely delicious. Served without a bun, but topped with a dill sauce.
Scallops with a Roasted Pepper Butter Sauce - Broiled scallops served with a creamy red pepper sauce.
Sole Florentine - Fillets are stuffed with spinach, mushroom mixture and baked in a herbed tomato sauce.
Unfried Catfish - from Rosie, Oprahs personal chef. Tastes just like fried catfish but only 1/3 of the calories and 1/6 of the fat. WOW! Adding red pepper makes it a spicy treat.
Wendy’s Baked Flounder with Shrimp Gravy – (or your favorite fish) served with creamy delicate shrimp gravy.
Lamb
Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Chops - Chops are coated with a savory rub and broiled to perfection.
Indian Spiced Lamb Chops - Chops are spiced with a curry mixture, and baked to your specifications.
Irish Lamb Stew - Oh! This delicious stew flavored with carrots, potatoes,and parsley melts in our mouth.
Lamb and Vegetable Stew - (Atkins) A complete meal with tomatoes, green beans, and zucchini in a red wine and garlic base.
Vegetarian Entrees
Black Bean and Goat Cheese Enchiladas – Golden corn tortillas filled with a creamy mixture of black beans, corn, tomato, onion, jalapeno pepper and cheese. Topped with green enchilada sauce, cheese and salsa. Big client favorite!
Black Bean Spaghetti – This delicious vegetarian treat is full of distinct flavors that blend beautifully. Red bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, capers, beans and a hint of rosemary and basil, served over angel hair pasta.
Buttercrumb Corn Pie w/Tomato Salsa – Corn, olives, green onions in a quiche-like pie baked in a crispy crust, then topped with a homemade salsa.
Cheese Enchiladas - Cheese filled tortillas covered in a sauce with jalapenos, onion, coriander and pepper simmered in a sour cream base.
Cold Peach Soup – Peaches and cream and triple sec. So creamy and delightful…is it an appetizer or a dessert? You decide.
Gazpacho – This cool classic is loved by all on a hot summer day. Garden vegetables in a spicy tomato base. Serve with pumpernickel croutons.
Minestrone - An Italian favorite, chock full of vegetables simmered in a hearty broth.
Seven-Layer Tortilla Pie – These layers include black beans, cannellini, red and green pepper, onion, green chilis, cheese and flour tortillas. Goes straight from the freezer to the oven, if you like.
Spinach Quiche – A yummy blend of spinach, cheeses, eggs, mushrooms (and bacon) baked in a light pastry.
Spicy Garden Chili - Vegetables cooked in a spicy tomato sauce, and "beefed up" with hearty bulghar. You'll never miss the meat.
Three Sisters Stew - Native Americans refer to corn, squash, and beans as "the three sisters". This is a marvelous blend of vegetables simmered in a mushroom stock and thickened with cornmeal.
