The sample menu below are suggestions only for on-going personal chef clients as your menu items are created & modified to suit your taste, health/diettary
restricitions, or vegetarian/vegan preferences. Please note that only the freshest & most top quality ingredients are used, and we try to
use as many local/organic produce as much as possible.
Some menu items are seasonal only
& menu choices are subject to change at any time. Please note for GROUPON ORDERS that all upscaled menu items are denoted with an * symbol &
an addtional fee may apply. Please inquire about any possible additional menu fees.
Beef Entrées:
Beouf Bourguignon*
Classically prepared, this French
dish features chunks of fork-tender beef, pearl onions, & mushrooms in rich hearty red wine sauce
Swiss Steak
Classic blend of tomatoes, onion, green bell peppers, and thin portions of sirloin steak slowly
cooked creating its own tomato "gravy"
Mexican Meatloaf
Ground sirloin prepared with a hint of tomatoes, mild green chiles, and
topped with mild chili sauce for a true bite
Pepper Steak
Fork tender beef strips stir-fried with red & green bell pepper strips,
water chestnuts & onions in a brown Asian sauce
Beef Braciole (Italian Beef Roll Ups)
Made in traditional Italian Style. Sirloin tip beef tenderized, with
bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts rolled up and braised in
rich tomato sauce
Beef Enchiladas
An authentic Mexican favorite of beef, onions, with mild green chiles
wrapped in corn tortillas and covered in a rich rojo (red) sauce
Classic Beef Stroganoff
Mushrooms, beef, peas, & onions in a cream sauce over egg noodles
Carne Guisada
Mexican style tender beef tips in a mild sauce with tomatoes, onions &
green chiles
Stuffed Peppers
Green bell peppers stuffed with ground sirloin, rice, and onions topped with tomato sauce
Lamb & Veal Entrées:
Lamb Shanks with Caramelized Pearl Onions & Black Olives*
Chef Jackie's take on the classic Osso Buco. Braised lamb shanks in a hearty rich red wine broth, the garnished with
crème fraiche & a chiffonade of fresh basil
Lamb Chops with Roasted Garlic
and Cognac*
A true delicacy. Lamb chops and pearl onions that are simmered in
Cognac & seasoned to perfection with thyme and roasted garlic
Tandoori Lamb
Chops*
Indian inspired. The almost sweet flavor of lamb pairs beautifully with
the aromatic yogurt-based Tandoori marinade. (cumin, ginger, garlic,
coriander, red pepper, cinnamon, & turmeric)
Portuguese Lamb*
A combination of tomatoes, onion, bacon, chick peas, and lamb in a
delectable sauce
Veal Marsala*
Tender veal sliced scalloppine style & simmered in a rich Marsala sauce
Veal Picata*
A classic. Veal simmered in a white wine sauce with a hint of lemon
&capers
Veal Saltimbocca*
A real favorite. Veal stuffed with smoked
mozzarella cheese, prosciutto and shallots
Traditional Osso Buco*
Veal shanks prepared the Italian way with pancetta, carrots, onions
& garnished with gremolata (fresh garlic, Italian parsley, & lemon zest)
Pork Entrées:
Almond Stuffed Pork Chops
Features juicy thick boneless pork chops stuffed with an apricot almond brown rice filling
Cuban Roast Pork
A boneless pork loin seasoned Cuban style that entices the palate
Apple Meatloaf
A mixture of ground pork and ground sirloin
with finely diced granny smith apples & onions. Absolutley
delicious!
Au Poivre Pork Medallions in Tangy
Mushroom Sauce
Rosemary & peppered pork filets and baby bellas in a
delectable brown sauce infused with a hint of balsamic vinegar
Caribbean
Pork Roast
Roasted pork tenderloin surrounded by green peppers, and onion finished
with a glaze consisting of garlic, cumin, allspice, and orange & lime
juices
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
A mixture of ground pork, ground round,
& white rice wrapped in cabbage leaves and simmered in tomato sauce
Italian Sauced Pork Chops
Pork filets in a delectable sweet sauce made with
Amaretto Liqueur
Hawaiian Pork Roast
A dish of pork tenderloin inspired by Hawaii, with celery, onion, bell
pepper & pineapple producing a sweet & tangy sauce
Pork Roast with Cider Cream Sauce
Pork tenderloin braised with a cider cream sauce paired with caramelized onions and apples that bring a
delightful tangy but sweet taste to the palate
Poultry Entrées: (Please note that turkey breast can be substituted for any chicken entrée listed)
Mediterranean Chicken
Pan seared chicken
breast with tomatoes, onion, black olives & topped with feta cheese
Chicken Breasts in a Citrus-Basil Sauce
Sautéed chicken breast chunks in a
rich cream sauce with a hint of white wine, lime and basil
Chicken Cordon
Bleu
Chicken breasts stuffed with Baby Swiss Cheese & Mickelberry ham
Spinach-Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Succulent bone-in chicken breasts stuffed with ricotta cheese &
spinach, drizzled with white wine
Breast of
Chicken Hawaiian
Tender moist chicken breast tenderloin strips in a sweet but tangy sauce with a touch of
shredded coconut, pineapple tidbits, and slivered almonds
Spiced Rubbed Chicken Fingers
Breast of chicken breast strips seasoned
with chili powder, garlic, & cumin, with a cilantro dipping sauce
Turkey with Feta-Tomato Sauce
Turkey breast cutlets with sun-dried tomatoes, and peppercorn feta cheese sauce
Turkey Cutlets with Apricots
Turkey breast cutlets simmered in an apricot nectar
sauce and garnished with raisins & apricots
Seafood Entrées:
Pecan Crunch Salmon*
Salmon fillets with a toasted pecan crust
Maryland Style Crab Cakes*
Lump crab meat formed with bread crumbs into savory
cakes with a honey jalapeno dipping sauce that compliments the crab and is simply
out of this world
White Fish in Ginger-Scallion Sauce*
Baked filets in a Asian inspired sauce consisting of
ginger, sherry, soy sauce, and green onions
Salmon Picata*
Chef Jackie's
twist on the classic veal picata
Mango Shrimp*
A tangy, sweet but slightly spicy shrimp dish that is Caribbean inspired
Orange Maple Salmon*
Salmon
rubbed with a blend of spices then glazed with fresh squeezed orange & maple syrup
Pasta Entrées:
Beef with Farfalle Pasta*
Strips of beef with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes
and bow-tie shaped pasta blended in a very light tomato sauce
Baked Spaghetti
A blend of spaghetti, tomatoes,
3 different cheeses, ground sirloin & mushrooms
Turkey or Chicken Spaghetti
Your choice of chicken or turkey chunks in a light tomato sauce. A nice change
from the usual thick & meaty sauce
Fideo Mexicano
Spaghetti Mexican style that is a south of the border favorite (your
choice of either ground sirloin, ground turkey, chopped chicken or
meatless)
Lasagna
An all-time favorite Italian dish. Your choice of mild sweet Italian sausage,
ground sirloin, or ground pork, ricotta cheese, mushrooms, & onions layered with lasagna
noodles with tomato sauce
Creamy Chicken Paprikash
Linguini tossed with a creamy paprika
seasoned white sauce, sautéed chicken chunks, and broccoli florets
Casseroles or One-Dish Entrées:
Broccoli, Rice and Chicken Casserole
True comfort food! A
blend of broccoli, cheese, rice & chicken
Mexican Cheese Rice Casserole
A blend of white rice,
corn, green chiles, and chicken in a sour cream cilantro sauce. If desired, chicken can be omitted
for a meatless option
Chicken Tetrazzini
Just like Grandma's
that comforts the soul. A blend of chicken, mushrooms, spaghetti noodles in a creamy cheese sauce
Caribbean
Chicken and Rice Bake
Tender chunks of sauteed chicken breasts and tangy rice
featuring red bell peppers and pineapple
Tamale Casserole
A twist on
the traditional tamales, turned into a casserole. This dish features ground meat,
corn, jalapenos, red onions, and Monterey Jack cheese
Captain's Seafood Casserole*
A blend of white fish, crabmeat, shrimp, rice and mushrooms that is sure
to please the seafood lover in you
Meatless Entrées:
Chile Relleno Casserole*
A baked version of the
Mexican favorite. Queso Blanco & cheddar cheese, with mild green chiles, topped
with tomato sauce
Vegetarian Lasagna
Zucchini, mushrooms, & onions
sandwiched by layers of pasta and cheese
Mexican Cheese-Rice Casserole
A blend of Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and mild green chiles which
gives this casserole the south of the border taste
Veggie Tetrazzini
Linguine, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, bell peppers and onion in a
light creamy Parmesan cheese sauce
Penne &: Vegetable Bake
Penne,
tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, in a white wine bleu cheese sauce
Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
A blend of spinach, mushrooms, ricotta cheese, and onion
in your choice of a tomato or bechamel sauce
Artichoke Spinach Lasagna*
A vegetarian delight. Spinach, artichokes, feta and mozzarella cheese in a roasted
garlic Alfredo sauce
Chilis, Soups, and Stews:
Texas Style Chili
Your choice of chili meat, ground sirloin or ground turkey combined with tomatoes, onions, with or without your choice of
kidney or pinto beans prepared to the heat index of your liking..mild, medium, hot, or laser!
All-American Cowboy Chili
Finely diced sirloin replaces the ground meat for a hearty
ranch style supper!
Bell Pepper Soup*
A twist on the old favorite dish of stuffed bell peppers that becomes
addictive
Wedding Soup
Ground round or sweet mild Italian sausage,
with orzo, onions, & summer squash in a rich tomato broth
Southwestern Pork Soup
A hearty soup featuring great northern beans, tender chunks of pork, jalapeno, cilantro and
green onions
Classic Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken, corn or peas, finely diced carrot, finely diced celery,
finely diced onion, combined with home-made dumplings is just a bowlful of comforting goodness!
African Vegetable Stew
Tasty blend of rice, lentils, tomatoes,
peas, green beans, onions, spiced African style
Traditional Beef Stew
Tender beef
chunks, celery, potatoes, carrots & onion in a hearty brown sauce
Most Popular Sides Requested:
Artichoke & Parmesan Bake*
Asparagus Almondine*
Asian Stir Fry Vegetables
Au Gratin Potatoes
Baked Acorn Squash
Barley Pilaf
Baked Beans
Black-eyed Peas seasoned with Salt Pork
Black Bean, Corn, & Onion Sauté
Bourbon Mint Carrots
Broccoli & Cauliflower Au Gratin
Broccoli and Walnut Sauté
Broiled Herbed Tomatoes
Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf
Butternut Squash & Carrot Whip
Calabacitas (Mexican
style zucchini)
Cauliflower Parmesan
Cauliflower with Black Olives and Red Bell Pepper
Cauliflower with Indian Spices
Corn Casserole
Cous-Cous (fine grained) with Craisins and Toasted
Nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, or walnuts)
Cous-Cous Pilaf(fine grained or Isareli)
Creamed Spinach
Faux Mashed Potatoes (cauliflower that taste just like mashed potatoes..promise!)
"Fried" Corn
Fried Rice
Green Bean Almondine
Green Beans with Bacon
& Tomato
Hash-brown Casserole
Jasmine Rice with sliced green onions or snow pea tips
Maple Glazed Baby Carrots
Mashed Potatoes with or without garlic
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mexican Rice
Orzo Pilaf
Parsleyed New Potatoes
Peas and Mushrooms
Orange Glazed Sugar Snap Peas with Carrots
Pineapple Topped Sweet Potatoes
Rice with Almonds & Golden Raisins
Roasted Asparagus*
Roasted Broccoli
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted
Roasted Eggplant with Parmesan & Tomato
Roasted Green Beans
Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary
Saffron Rice with mushrooms
Sautéed Cabbage and Red Onions
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Carrots
Sautéed Yellow Squash with Bacon & Onion
Scalloped Potatoes
Sautéed Spinach
Skillet Fried Potatoes and Onions
Snow Peas with Mushrooms
Southwestern Corn
Squash Casserole
"Stuffed" Mashed Potatoes
Stuffed Tomatoes
Sugar Snap Peas with Mushrooms
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet and Sour Braised Red Cabbage
Twice Baked
Potatoes
Side Salads:
Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper, and Bacon Toss
Cantaloupe & Avocado Salad with
Poppy-seed dressing
Cantaloupe Salsa
Chayote Salad
Coleslaw (mayo or vinegar based)
Marinated Three Bean Salad
Rice, Black Bean and Corn Salad
Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Cucumber Dressing
Tomato, Green Pepper, Red Onion and Cucumber Salad
Zucchini-Carrot Salad with Cumin Dressing
****FOR SAMPLE MENUS FOR INTIMATE DINNERS, DINNER PARTIES, OR
CATERED EVENTS PLEASE CONTACT US & WE WILL CUSTOMIZE A CHOICE OF SELECTIONS SPECIFICALLY FOR YOU & YOUR GUESTS.***
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the great state of Texas in the following areas:
Atascocita, Champions, Clear Lake City, Conroe, Cypress, Dayton, Dickinson, Galleria,
Greenspoint, Houston, Humble, League City, Katy, Kingwood, Meyerland, Memorial, Mid-Town, Missouri City, Pearland, River Oaks, Sharpstown,
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