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Hors d’ Oeuvres
Mozzarella Sticks with MarinaraMarinated Cheese
Pot Stickers with Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Edamame
Tiropites (Feta and Phyllo Triangles)
Hummus
Stuffed Jalapenos
Dolmathes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Taquitos
Touchdown Nacho Dip
Lumpia
Bourbon Meatballs
Escargot
Shrimp Cocktail
Potato Skins
Curry Chicken Phyllo Cups
Breakfast
Waffles French Omelet
Eggs Benedict
Pancakes
French Toast
Frittata
Crepes
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Burrito
Cheese Blintz
Side Dishes
Couscous
BBQ Baked Beans
Cornbread
Cornbread
Garlic Bread
Lime-Ancho Jicama Slaw
Greek Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Acorn Squash
Macaroni and Cheese
Grilled Corn
Pasta Cucumber Salad
Creamed Spinach
Wild Rice Pilaf
Wild Rice Pilaf
Jasmine Rice
Assorted Vegetables
Assorted Vegetables
French Fries
Onion Rings
Snitchel - Lightly breaded cubed steak drizzled with lemon
Beef Stroganoff - A classic combination of egg noodles and tender beef in Andrea’s mouthwatering stroganoff sauce
Santa Maria Tri-Tip - Encrusted in a delectable seasoning and smoked to perfection
Beef Fajitas Ole’ - Skirt steak marinated in Spiro’s special spice rub, served with fixins’
Steak Kabobs - Tender steak and tomato kabobs served with an avocado cream sauce
Shish Kabobs - Ground beef and middle eastern spices served on pita with tzatziki sauce
Carne Asada - Thin slices of skirt steak marinated in Mexican spices and served with lime
Texas Chili - Spicy chili topped with sour cream and cheddar cheese. Fritos on side
Smoked Brisket - Succulent & slowly cooked for an inordinate amount of time
Lasagna - This meat lasagna is not for the avid dieter. Leave room for seconds
Stuffed Peppers - Ground beef and rice stuffed in an assortment of bell peppers
Pastitsio - “Greek Lasagna” Layers of macaroni pasta, ground beef, Greek cheeses and topped with a béchamel sauce
Moussaka - Baked eggplant and potato, meat sauce topped with béchamel. A real Greek Delight.
Yiouvetsi - Orzo pasta and stewed beef combine to make this hearty dish
Meatballs and Spaghetti - Mediterranean spices lace these delectable meatballs, served with homemade tomato sauce on top of homemade spaghetti
Meatball Sub Sandwich - Meatballs served in a sesame bun with grilled onions, green
peppers, choice of cheese, and finally toasted to perfection
Meatloaf - Classic meatloaf with ketchup-cumin crust
Gourmet Meatloaf - An unforgettable experience. Beef and pork infused with a mushroom cream sauce. Delicately wrapped in smoked bacon and cooked to perfection in a bain-marie
Reuben Sandwich - Piles of warm pastrami and sauerkraut served with a tangy homemade Russian dressing
Beef Short Ribs - These short ribs are slowly braised in root beer and sweet potatoes. Best served over rice and topped with sesame seeds
Teriyaki Beef - Tender stir-fried beef served teppan style with sauté of bean sprouts and assorted seasonal vegetables
Beef Stir-fry - Asian marinated beef with edamame, snap peas, and red bell pepper
Pot Roast - An American Classic
Vegetable Beef Soup - Homemade soup. Excellent for cold days
Taco Soup - Flavorful soup served over crispy tortilla chips
Filet Mignon - Tenderloin of beef grilled to order. Served with a cabernet wine reduction sauce, gorgonzola, or au poivre.
Rib Eye Steak - U.S.D.A. PRIME rib eye grilled to perfection and topped with a sauté of mushrooms
Prime Rib - Prime rib of beef encrusted in Pappy’s seasoning. Served with a cabernet au’jus
Souvlakia - Skewered pork and vegetables in a Greek marinade served with Tzatziki sauce and pita bread
Smoked Pork Chops - This thick 1 ½ inch pork chop encrusted in a rosemary spice rub is slowly smoked and imparts tremendous flavor
Pork Chops - Bone-in pork chops grilled with Mediterranean spices
Pork Loin - Grilled whole pork loin sliced in medallions with a mustard-wine reduction
Baby Back Ribs - Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs generously smothered with a bourbon-molasses sauce after experiencing a 6-hour smoking ritual
Pulled Pork Sandwich - Slow roasted pork, pulled and infused with a Maker's Mark infused barbecue sauce
Cabbage Rolls - Stuffed with meat and rice. The sauce served with these rolls is heavenly and the meat is moist and succulent
Bratwurst - Slowly grilled brats served with sauerkraut
Cumin Pork Cutlets - These cumin-dusted pork cutlets are accompanied with a citrus pan sauce. The flavor variation marries well together
Panko Pork Cutlets - Panko-dusted pork cutlets topped with a pineapple-ginger salsa
Ham and Potatoes - A hearty mix of diced potatoes and ham in a light cream sauce
Pork Carnitas - Slowly braised in coca-cola, condensed milk, and garlic. Authentic Mexican flavor.
Red Wine Sausage Risotto - Creamy risotto laced with red wine, chicken broth, and sweet Italian sausage
BLAT - A perfect balance of bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomatoes embellish this sandwich
Pierogies with Kielbasa - A Polish delicacy. Served with a savory white onion cream sauce
Honey Spiral Ham - Special occasions call for this delightful ham
Smoked Redneck Ham - Slow-smoked Montana ham that no one can rival
Cuban Pork Chops - Pork chops stuffed with pickles, ham, and Swiss cheese.
Linguine alla Carbonara - Bacon and egg yolks combine to create a flavorful symphony
Porcini Chicken Breast - Tender premium chicken breast served with a porcini cream sauce
and roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Rotisserie Chicken - A whole chicken cooked rotisserie style with lemon-herb baste
Teriyaki Chicken Thighs - Boneless chicken thighs marinated in teriyaki sauce overnight. Best served with Jasmine rice and a sauté of bean sprouts
Grilled Chicken Pizza - Homemade cracked pepper crust topped with slices of chicken breast, fontina cheese, roasted shallots, red onion, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and sprinkled with feta cheese
Chicken Cordon Bleu - Baked breast of chicken stuffed with ham and a choice of cheese with a parmesan breadcrumb crust
Avgolemono Soup - Traditional Greek chicken soup with a touch of lemon and egg
Chicken and Dumplings - Flavorful dumplings and tender chicken marry in a delectable soup
Chicken Symphony - Butter seared- chicken breasts topped with a medallion of Chèvre goat cheese. Served with a white wine lemon butter sauce with basil and sun dried tomatoes
Chicken Enchiladas - Cream cheese, green chiles, and red enchilada sauce highlight this excellent dish
Chipotle Chicken - Chicken thighs baked with a spicy chipotle ragu
Pineapple Glazed Chicken - Topped with a pineapple-jalapeno salsa. A perfect spring/summer dish to be served with margaritas.
Chicken Marsala - An unforgettable mushroom marsala sauce curtains these succulent chicken breasts
Chicken Pot Pie - Painstakingly made from scratch and well worth the effort.
Orange Chicken - Breaded chicken pieces with a Chinese style orange duck sauce
Triple P - Pasta, Pesto, and Peas with baked chicken breast. This screams for a good white wine for your wine picnic.
Chicken Ginger Stirfry - Water chestnuts, scallions, and a peanut sauce complete this meal
Wendy’s Spicy Chicken - Inspired by the restaurant chain, this spicy breast is oven baked
Encrusted Chicken Breast - Chicken breast encrusted with pecans and rosemary, stuffed with a fresh pesto
Chicken Casserole - Casserole of chicken and broccoli laced with cream of mushroom and topped with onion crisps
Buffalo Chicken Wings - Served spicy hot with celery stalks and bleu cheese dipping sauce
Tortellini Chicken Bake - Cheese tortellini baked with alfredo sauce, peas, and Italian breadcrumbs
Honey-Togarashi Wings - These wings rival the best Asian wings the restaurant industry has to offer. Sweet, tart, flavorful sauce envelops a uniquely crusty chicken wing. Serve with sesame seeds on top.
Cajun Shrimp Skewers - Spicy shrimp skewers grilled to perfection served with a black bean and sweet corn relish
Shrimp Orzo Salad - Combined with sautéed diced vegetables and a lemon-herb dressing
Clam Chowder - A generous portion of clams along with a rich cream base makes this soup memorable
Shrimp Bisque - This roasted red bell pepper and shrimp bisque imparts a creamy texture and is rounded out with shredded Romano cheese
Fish and Chips - Halibut or Cod wrapped in a dark beer batter with chips. This rivals the best in England
Barbecue Salmon - Grilled salmon flavored with a mustard-brown sugar glaze
Baked Salmon - Baked salmon served with a mustard-dill cream sauce
Cedar Planked Salmon - Coupled with a great Pinot Noir, this is a delectable treat
Halibut - Grilled halibut served with a tarragon tomato cream sauce
Encrusted Halibut - Halibut encrusted with macadamia nuts - served with cilantro gremolata and a ginger-lime beurre blanc sauce
Roasted Cod Pouch - Slowly roasted on top of a bed of lima beans, parsley, and lemon. A healthful choice best paired with Sauvignon Blanc or Viognier
Seared Ahi - Sashimi grade Ahi tuna encrusted in sesame seeds, seared to rare, and drizzled with wasabi cream and honey soy glaze
Red Snapper - Broiled snapper topped with lump crabmeat, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce
Mussels - White wine, lemon butter, garlic and basil adorned PEI mussels
Capellini and Shrimp - A vodka-tomato-cream sauce accentuates this unforgettable dish
Salmon Salad - Fennel, Orange and Mint accompany this salmon. Poached in a Pernod-infused broth
Fish Tacos - Baked cod tacos topped with cabbage, special fish taco sauce, and sour cream.
** Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Cheesy Grits - This classic southern dish is full of flavor--a great weeknight meal!
Leg of Lamb - Grilled butterflied leg of lamb with Mediterranean spices and a lemon herb dipping sauce
Rack of Lamb - Medium-rare rack encrusted with a rosemary-garlic topping and drizzled in a balsamic vinegar reduction.
Lamb Burgers - For the real lamb lover. An unmistakably rustic flavor
Lamb Loin Chops - The most tender cut of lamb. Pair with asparagus, fingerling potatoes, and an Australian Shiraz
Homemade Sushi - An assortment of California rolls and Philly rolls
Split Pea Soup - Great tasting split pea soup perfect for rainy days
Chile Rellenos - Pasilla peppers stuffed with a Mexican cheese mixture topped with a homemade Mexican sauce
Fakes - Traditional Greek lentil soup served with a crusty baguette
Gnocchi Pomodoro - Homemade gnocchi that are so light, it’s like eating air
Eggplant Parmesan Towers - Stacks of sliced eggplant, spicy tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, basil and topped with parmesan cheese
Eggplant Parmesan - Lightly breaded eggplant crowns a bed of angel hair pasta and tomato-basil sauce
** Tomato-Mozzarella Tart - This buttery, flaky crust is topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and a chiffonade of basil
** Pasta Mediterraneo - Homemade pasta with fresh diced tomatoes, kalamata olives, basil, shallots, olive oil, pecorino romano, and garlic
Artichoke-Leek Lasagna - This flavorful vegetarian lasagna is best served with a light salad and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Zinfandel
Quick Vegetable Pizza - A formidable choice for time-constrained dinner preparation. Zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and cheese pizza. Or choose whatever is in season
Spinach-Mushroom Quiche - This quiche is baked with swiss cheese and sits atop a potato crust
Vegetable Panini - Panini with eggplant, red bell peppers, mushrooms, provolone, and lemon aioli. Toasted through to create a melted mélange of goodness
White Lasagna - Leek and mushroom lasagna with a luxurious cream sauce. Best served with a chilled white wine
Lasagna Rolls - Lasagna rolls stuffed with kale, sauteed mushrooms, and ricotta. Topped with steamed tomatoes
** Grilled Veggie Quesadillas - A great way to get crispiness and gooey goodness with some smoke from the grill
Bean and Kale Soup - White beans and kale combine in this healthful and satisfying meal
Quinoa Veggie Stir fry - Stir fried assortment of veggies, tossed with teriyaki sauce, and placed on top of quinoa instead of rice
Portabello Burgers - A great meat substitute. Use great bread and top with roasted red bell peppers, garlic, muenster cheese, and a pesto
Vegetarian Rigatoni - Rigatoni tossed with lentil, kale, olive oil, garlic, and shaved parmesan cheese
Veggie Tacos - Organic refried beans, cheese, sauteed onions, and sauteed peppers make for a healthy option
Veggie Stuffed Peppers - Stuffed with an assortment of roasted vegetables and quinoa
Veggie Barley Soup - A satisfying soup. Roasting the vegetables beforehand brings great depth of flavor
Zucchini Fritters - A great way to utilize an otherwise bland ingredient
Quinoa Fritters - Blended with roasted vegetables and pan fried for a crispy texture
Vegetable Chili - This no-meat version still packs a punch with plenty of spices
Rustic Ratatouille - This dressed-down version is a great weekday meal
Israeli Couscous - An assortment of diced vegetables and herbs accentuate the great bite found in this type of couscous
Peanut Soba Noodles - Best served cold, the peanut sauce is addictive and the vegetables lend a great crunch to this dish
Mushroom Fettuccine - Homemade fettuccine topped with a porcini mushroom sauce and shaved parmesan cheese
Homemade Ravioli - Stuffed with whatever is in season
Stuffed Acorn Squash - Quinoa and apple stuffed and roasted acorn squash. A taste of fall
** Veggie Israeli Cousous - A quick and healthy weeknight meal that's sure to satisfy
Crepes - Thin crepes stuffed with bananas and a chocolate hazelnut spread, dashed with powdered sugar
Crème Brûlée - Vanilla bean crème brûlée
Andrea’s Caramel Corn - Fresh kettle cooked popcorn laced in Andrea’s Amish Butter Caramel Sauce.
Baklava - Traditional Greek dessert of layered phyllo, crushed nuts, and honey
Chocolate Tart - A truffle-like interior and patent leather-like shiny glaze make this tart the chicest take on chocolate
Sorbet - Fresh strawberry sorbet made from the best local strawberries
Loukoumathes - Fried dough balls drizzled with Greek honey and cinnamon
Bananas Foster - Flambe of banana, brown sugar, and rum served with ice cream
New York Cheesecake - Cheesecake topped with raspberry coulis. Best served with Grand Mariner in a snifter
Grand Mariner Crepe Cake - A multi-layered cake that impresses visually. Pair with Grand Mariner in a snifter
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake - Delectable chocolate cake complimented by a surprising ingredient. Moist and rich
Homemade Brownies - Perfect balance of fudge and cake. So good, Yanni insists on licking the mixing paddle.
Pumpkin Bread - It doesn’t need to be Halloween to create this delicious bread
Homemade Cookies - Chocolate-chip or peanut butter cookies that are so good, they can be sold at market. Milk dunking optional
Pecan Bars - Andrea doesn’t skimp on the pecans in this recipe. You’ll go nuts over this dessert!
Lemon Bars - These lemon bars provide a refreshing end to any meal
Cherries Jubilee - A take on cherry cheesecake made simple
Chocolate PB Balls - One of the perfect food pairings in the universe, chocolate and peanut butter, come together in these unforgettable balls. Sweet and salty perfection
Grilled peaches - Accompanied with chopped pecans, frozen yogurt, and caramel sauce
Onion Rings
Beef
Snitchel - Lightly breaded cubed steak drizzled with lemon
Beef Stroganoff - A classic combination of egg noodles and tender beef in Andrea’s mouthwatering stroganoff sauce
Santa Maria Tri-Tip - Encrusted in a delectable seasoning and smoked to perfection
Beef Fajitas Ole’ - Skirt steak marinated in Spiro’s special spice rub, served with fixins’
Steak Kabobs - Tender steak and tomato kabobs served with an avocado cream sauce
Shish Kabobs - Ground beef and middle eastern spices served on pita with tzatziki sauce
Carne Asada - Thin slices of skirt steak marinated in Mexican spices and served with lime
Texas Chili - Spicy chili topped with sour cream and cheddar cheese. Fritos on side
Smoked Brisket - Succulent & slowly cooked for an inordinate amount of time
Lasagna - This meat lasagna is not for the avid dieter. Leave room for seconds
Stuffed Peppers - Ground beef and rice stuffed in an assortment of bell peppers
Pastitsio - “Greek Lasagna” Layers of macaroni pasta, ground beef, Greek cheeses and topped with a béchamel sauce
Moussaka - Baked eggplant and potato, meat sauce topped with béchamel. A real Greek Delight.
Yiouvetsi - Orzo pasta and stewed beef combine to make this hearty dish
Meatballs and Spaghetti - Mediterranean spices lace these delectable meatballs, served with homemade tomato sauce on top of homemade spaghetti
Meatball Sub Sandwich - Meatballs served in a sesame bun with grilled onions, green
peppers, choice of cheese, and finally toasted to perfection
Meatloaf - Classic meatloaf with ketchup-cumin crust
Gourmet Meatloaf - An unforgettable experience. Beef and pork infused with a mushroom cream sauce. Delicately wrapped in smoked bacon and cooked to perfection in a bain-marie
Reuben Sandwich - Piles of warm pastrami and sauerkraut served with a tangy homemade Russian dressing
Beef Short Ribs - These short ribs are slowly braised in root beer and sweet potatoes. Best served over rice and topped with sesame seeds
Teriyaki Beef - Tender stir-fried beef served teppan style with sauté of bean sprouts and assorted seasonal vegetables
Beef Stir-fry - Asian marinated beef with edamame, snap peas, and red bell pepper
Pot Roast - An American Classic
Vegetable Beef Soup - Homemade soup. Excellent for cold days
Taco Soup - Flavorful soup served over crispy tortilla chips
Filet Mignon - Tenderloin of beef grilled to order. Served with a cabernet wine reduction sauce, gorgonzola, or au poivre.
Rib Eye Steak - U.S.D.A. PRIME rib eye grilled to perfection and topped with a sauté of mushrooms
Prime Rib - Prime rib of beef encrusted in Pappy’s seasoning. Served with a cabernet au’jus
Pork
Souvlakia - Skewered pork and vegetables in a Greek marinade served with Tzatziki sauce and pita bread
Smoked Pork Chops - This thick 1 ½ inch pork chop encrusted in a rosemary spice rub is slowly smoked and imparts tremendous flavor
Pork Chops - Bone-in pork chops grilled with Mediterranean spices
Pork Loin - Grilled whole pork loin sliced in medallions with a mustard-wine reduction
Baby Back Ribs - Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs generously smothered with a bourbon-molasses sauce after experiencing a 6-hour smoking ritual
Pulled Pork Sandwich - Slow roasted pork, pulled and infused with a Maker's Mark infused barbecue sauce
Cabbage Rolls - Stuffed with meat and rice. The sauce served with these rolls is heavenly and the meat is moist and succulent
Bratwurst - Slowly grilled brats served with sauerkraut
Cumin Pork Cutlets - These cumin-dusted pork cutlets are accompanied with a citrus pan sauce. The flavor variation marries well together
Panko Pork Cutlets - Panko-dusted pork cutlets topped with a pineapple-ginger salsa
Ham and Potatoes - A hearty mix of diced potatoes and ham in a light cream sauce
Pork Carnitas - Slowly braised in coca-cola, condensed milk, and garlic. Authentic Mexican flavor.
Red Wine Sausage Risotto - Creamy risotto laced with red wine, chicken broth, and sweet Italian sausage
BLAT - A perfect balance of bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomatoes embellish this sandwich
Pierogies with Kielbasa - A Polish delicacy. Served with a savory white onion cream sauce
Honey Spiral Ham - Special occasions call for this delightful ham
Smoked Redneck Ham - Slow-smoked Montana ham that no one can rival
Cuban Pork Chops - Pork chops stuffed with pickles, ham, and Swiss cheese.
Linguine alla Carbonara - Bacon and egg yolks combine to create a flavorful symphony
Chicken
Porcini Chicken Breast - Tender premium chicken breast served with a porcini cream sauce
and roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Rotisserie Chicken - A whole chicken cooked rotisserie style with lemon-herb baste
Teriyaki Chicken Thighs - Boneless chicken thighs marinated in teriyaki sauce overnight. Best served with Jasmine rice and a sauté of bean sprouts
Grilled Chicken Pizza - Homemade cracked pepper crust topped with slices of chicken breast, fontina cheese, roasted shallots, red onion, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and sprinkled with feta cheese
Chicken Cordon Bleu - Baked breast of chicken stuffed with ham and a choice of cheese with a parmesan breadcrumb crust
Avgolemono Soup - Traditional Greek chicken soup with a touch of lemon and egg
Chicken and Dumplings - Flavorful dumplings and tender chicken marry in a delectable soup
Chicken Symphony - Butter seared- chicken breasts topped with a medallion of Chèvre goat cheese. Served with a white wine lemon butter sauce with basil and sun dried tomatoes
Chicken Enchiladas - Cream cheese, green chiles, and red enchilada sauce highlight this excellent dish
Chipotle Chicken - Chicken thighs baked with a spicy chipotle ragu
Pineapple Glazed Chicken - Topped with a pineapple-jalapeno salsa. A perfect spring/summer dish to be served with margaritas.
Chicken Marsala - An unforgettable mushroom marsala sauce curtains these succulent chicken breasts
Chicken Pot Pie - Painstakingly made from scratch and well worth the effort.
Orange Chicken - Breaded chicken pieces with a Chinese style orange duck sauce
Triple P - Pasta, Pesto, and Peas with baked chicken breast. This screams for a good white wine for your wine picnic.
Chicken Ginger Stirfry - Water chestnuts, scallions, and a peanut sauce complete this meal
Wendy’s Spicy Chicken - Inspired by the restaurant chain, this spicy breast is oven baked
Encrusted Chicken Breast - Chicken breast encrusted with pecans and rosemary, stuffed with a fresh pesto
Chicken Casserole - Casserole of chicken and broccoli laced with cream of mushroom and topped with onion crisps
Buffalo Chicken Wings - Served spicy hot with celery stalks and bleu cheese dipping sauce
Tortellini Chicken Bake - Cheese tortellini baked with alfredo sauce, peas, and Italian breadcrumbs
Honey-Togarashi Wings - These wings rival the best Asian wings the restaurant industry has to offer. Sweet, tart, flavorful sauce envelops a uniquely crusty chicken wing. Serve with sesame seeds on top.
Seafood
Cajun Shrimp Skewers - Spicy shrimp skewers grilled to perfection served with a black bean and sweet corn relish
Shrimp Orzo Salad - Combined with sautéed diced vegetables and a lemon-herb dressing
Clam Chowder - A generous portion of clams along with a rich cream base makes this soup memorable
Shrimp Bisque - This roasted red bell pepper and shrimp bisque imparts a creamy texture and is rounded out with shredded Romano cheese
Fish and Chips - Halibut or Cod wrapped in a dark beer batter with chips. This rivals the best in England
Barbecue Salmon - Grilled salmon flavored with a mustard-brown sugar glaze
Baked Salmon - Baked salmon served with a mustard-dill cream sauce
Cedar Planked Salmon - Coupled with a great Pinot Noir, this is a delectable treat
Halibut - Grilled halibut served with a tarragon tomato cream sauce
Encrusted Halibut - Halibut encrusted with macadamia nuts - served with cilantro gremolata and a ginger-lime beurre blanc sauce
Roasted Cod Pouch - Slowly roasted on top of a bed of lima beans, parsley, and lemon. A healthful choice best paired with Sauvignon Blanc or Viognier
Seared Ahi - Sashimi grade Ahi tuna encrusted in sesame seeds, seared to rare, and drizzled with wasabi cream and honey soy glaze
Red Snapper - Broiled snapper topped with lump crabmeat, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce
Mussels - White wine, lemon butter, garlic and basil adorned PEI mussels
Capellini and Shrimp - A vodka-tomato-cream sauce accentuates this unforgettable dish
Salmon Salad - Fennel, Orange and Mint accompany this salmon. Poached in a Pernod-infused broth
Fish Tacos - Baked cod tacos topped with cabbage, special fish taco sauce, and sour cream.
** Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Cheesy Grits - This classic southern dish is full of flavor--a great weeknight meal!
Lamb
Leg of Lamb - Grilled butterflied leg of lamb with Mediterranean spices and a lemon herb dipping sauce
Rack of Lamb - Medium-rare rack encrusted with a rosemary-garlic topping and drizzled in a balsamic vinegar reduction.
Lamb Burgers - For the real lamb lover. An unmistakably rustic flavor
Lamb Loin Chops - The most tender cut of lamb. Pair with asparagus, fingerling potatoes, and an Australian Shiraz
Vegetarian
Homemade Sushi - An assortment of California rolls and Philly rolls
Split Pea Soup - Great tasting split pea soup perfect for rainy days
Chile Rellenos - Pasilla peppers stuffed with a Mexican cheese mixture topped with a homemade Mexican sauce
Fakes - Traditional Greek lentil soup served with a crusty baguette
Gnocchi Pomodoro - Homemade gnocchi that are so light, it’s like eating air
Eggplant Parmesan Towers - Stacks of sliced eggplant, spicy tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, basil and topped with parmesan cheese
Eggplant Parmesan - Lightly breaded eggplant crowns a bed of angel hair pasta and tomato-basil sauce
** Tomato-Mozzarella Tart - This buttery, flaky crust is topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and a chiffonade of basil
** Pasta Mediterraneo - Homemade pasta with fresh diced tomatoes, kalamata olives, basil, shallots, olive oil, pecorino romano, and garlic
Artichoke-Leek Lasagna - This flavorful vegetarian lasagna is best served with a light salad and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Zinfandel
Quick Vegetable Pizza - A formidable choice for time-constrained dinner preparation. Zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and cheese pizza. Or choose whatever is in season
Spinach-Mushroom Quiche - This quiche is baked with swiss cheese and sits atop a potato crust
Vegetable Panini - Panini with eggplant, red bell peppers, mushrooms, provolone, and lemon aioli. Toasted through to create a melted mélange of goodness
White Lasagna - Leek and mushroom lasagna with a luxurious cream sauce. Best served with a chilled white wine
Lasagna Rolls - Lasagna rolls stuffed with kale, sauteed mushrooms, and ricotta. Topped with steamed tomatoes
** Grilled Veggie Quesadillas - A great way to get crispiness and gooey goodness with some smoke from the grill
Bean and Kale Soup - White beans and kale combine in this healthful and satisfying meal
Quinoa Veggie Stir fry - Stir fried assortment of veggies, tossed with teriyaki sauce, and placed on top of quinoa instead of rice
Portabello Burgers - A great meat substitute. Use great bread and top with roasted red bell peppers, garlic, muenster cheese, and a pesto
Vegetarian Rigatoni - Rigatoni tossed with lentil, kale, olive oil, garlic, and shaved parmesan cheese
Veggie Tacos - Organic refried beans, cheese, sauteed onions, and sauteed peppers make for a healthy option
Veggie Stuffed Peppers - Stuffed with an assortment of roasted vegetables and quinoa
Veggie Barley Soup - A satisfying soup. Roasting the vegetables beforehand brings great depth of flavor
Zucchini Fritters - A great way to utilize an otherwise bland ingredient
Quinoa Fritters - Blended with roasted vegetables and pan fried for a crispy texture
Vegetable Chili - This no-meat version still packs a punch with plenty of spices
Rustic Ratatouille - This dressed-down version is a great weekday meal
Israeli Couscous - An assortment of diced vegetables and herbs accentuate the great bite found in this type of couscous
Peanut Soba Noodles - Best served cold, the peanut sauce is addictive and the vegetables lend a great crunch to this dish
Mushroom Fettuccine - Homemade fettuccine topped with a porcini mushroom sauce and shaved parmesan cheese
Homemade Ravioli - Stuffed with whatever is in season
Stuffed Acorn Squash - Quinoa and apple stuffed and roasted acorn squash. A taste of fall
** Veggie Israeli Cousous - A quick and healthy weeknight meal that's sure to satisfy
Dessert
Crepes - Thin crepes stuffed with bananas and a chocolate hazelnut spread, dashed with powdered sugar
Crème Brûlée - Vanilla bean crème brûlée
Andrea’s Caramel Corn - Fresh kettle cooked popcorn laced in Andrea’s Amish Butter Caramel Sauce.
Baklava - Traditional Greek dessert of layered phyllo, crushed nuts, and honey
Chocolate Tart - A truffle-like interior and patent leather-like shiny glaze make this tart the chicest take on chocolate
Sorbet - Fresh strawberry sorbet made from the best local strawberries
Loukoumathes - Fried dough balls drizzled with Greek honey and cinnamon
Bananas Foster - Flambe of banana, brown sugar, and rum served with ice cream
New York Cheesecake - Cheesecake topped with raspberry coulis. Best served with Grand Mariner in a snifter
Grand Mariner Crepe Cake - A multi-layered cake that impresses visually. Pair with Grand Mariner in a snifter
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake - Delectable chocolate cake complimented by a surprising ingredient. Moist and rich
Homemade Brownies - Perfect balance of fudge and cake. So good, Yanni insists on licking the mixing paddle.
Pumpkin Bread - It doesn’t need to be Halloween to create this delicious bread
Homemade Cookies - Chocolate-chip or peanut butter cookies that are so good, they can be sold at market. Milk dunking optional
Pecan Bars - Andrea doesn’t skimp on the pecans in this recipe. You’ll go nuts over this dessert!
Lemon Bars - These lemon bars provide a refreshing end to any meal
Cherries Jubilee - A take on cherry cheesecake made simple
Chocolate PB Balls - One of the perfect food pairings in the universe, chocolate and peanut butter, come together in these unforgettable balls. Sweet and salty perfection
Grilled peaches - Accompanied with chopped pecans, frozen yogurt, and caramel sauce
