My menus are personalized according to your preferences. This is a sampling of my extensive menu of hundreds of dishes. I always use the freshest ingredients, purchased and prepared on your cook day. I’m also happy to cook your favourite recipes.
POULTRY
Chicken Dijonnaise
Chicken Marbella
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
Roast Lemon Chicken
Spicy Coconut Chicken Casserole
Chicken Parmigiano
Chicken Saltimbocca
Classic Chicken Divan
Chicken Pot Pie
Curried Chicken
Kun Pao Chicken
Moroccan Lemon Chicken
Coq au Vin
Swedish Meatballs
Balsamic Vinegar Chicken
Crispy Ginger Lime Chicken
Curried Turkey Burgers
Light Turkey Meatballs
Turkey Meatloaf
BEEF
Braised Short Ribs
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Madagascar
Chili con Carne
Beef Curry
Shepherds Pie
Gourmet Meatloaf
Veal and Mushroom Lasagna
Spinach and Sausage Stuffed Manicotti
Lamb Stew
Lamb and Polenta Bake
Lamb Curry
Dijon Herbed Lamb Chops
Veal Blanquette
Italian Pot Pies
Rosemary Beef Stew
PORK
Roasted Portobello Mushroom and Prosciutto Lasagna
Braised Honey Lemon Pork Roast
Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry
Pork Paprikash
Port Stew with Apricots and Prunes
Roast Pork with Chipotle Aioli
Tourtiere
Kentucky Whiskey-Glazed Ribs
Pork Tenderloin with Onion/Raisin Conserve
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Texican Shredded Pork
SEAFOOD
Trout in Almond Breading
Swordfish Marinated with Cilantro Lime Butter
Grilled Salmon Steaks with Lemongrass Hollandaise
Miso Marinated Salmon Steaks
Sesame Crusted Salmon, Tuna or Mahi-Mahi
Roasted Halibut with Artichokes and Lemon
Spelt Breaded Tilapia Fillets
Pineapple Curry Sauced Scallops
Soy Marinated Tuna
Tuna Casserole
Sea Bass Crusted with Moroccan Spices
Seafood Paella
Baked Chinese Spring Rolls
Brown Rice Bowl with Shrimp
Shrimp Skewers with Szechwan Glaze
Shrimp and Orange Fried Rice
VEGETARIAN
Lentil Walnut Burgers
Tempeh Walnut Burgers
Pepita-Sunflower-Sesame Burgers
Vegan Moussaka
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Provolone and Walnuts
Baked Sesame Seed Crusted Soy/Tamari Marinated Tofu
Black Bean Chili
Gorgonzola Fig and Spinach Pizza
Penne alla Vodka
Thai Peanut Sesame Noodles
Spicy Asian Stir Fry with Whole Wheat/Spelt Linguini
Baked Marinated Peanut Tempeh
Korean Sesame Crusted Tofu
Thai Curried Coconut Vegetables
Fiery Tofu with Red Chillies Orange & Ginger
Tasty Tofu Patties
GOURMET COMFORT FOOD
Heavenly Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken-Sausage and Black Bean Casserole
Cheddar Topped Shepherds Pie
Irish Beef and Stout Stew
Southwest Turkey Chili
Turkey Meatloaf
Classic Mac n’ Cheese
Spaghetti and Meat Balls
SIDE DISHES
Green Beans with Toasted Pecans
Sesame Noodles
Broccoli Cheese Gratin
Laotian Eggplant with Tomatoes, Onion and Mint
Moroccan Carrot Salad with Roasted Lemon
Sugar Snap Peas with Tendrils in Vinaigrette
Curried Potato Salad with Toasted Cumin
Caribbean Coconut Rice
Sauteed Spinach with Ginger and Garlic
Scalloped Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Root Vegetables
Pureed Butternut Squash with Cinnamon and Chile Pepper Flakes
Roasted Caramelized Balsamic Onions
Basil Corn
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
SALADS
Watercress, Pear and Cashew Salad
Arugula Salad with Figs, Prosciutto, Walnuts and Parmesan
Classic Caesar Salad
Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
Grated Beet, Carrot and Feta Cheese Salad with Lemon and Sunflower Seeds
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Garden Salad
Roasted Portobello Mushroom, Hazelnut and Arugula Salad
Cucumber Salad in Sour Cream Dill Dressing
French Lentil Salad with Tomato, Carrot, Garlic and Parsley
Cole Slaw
Pasta Salad with Smoked Turkey and Assorted Vegetables
Spinach with Gorgonzola Croutons and Bacon
Salad Nicoise
DESSERTS
Lemon Bars
Fudge Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Banana Bread
Pumpkin Bread
Nanaimo Bars
Chocolate Cake
Crepes with homemade strawberry jam, whipped cream, blueberries, walnuts and chocolate drizzle
DINNER PARTY MENU SAMPLES
Menu #1
Starter: scallops with leeks in a Champagne sauce
Salad: pear, rocket (arugula), fennel and blue cheese on toasts
Main: braised short ribs with creamy polenta and wild mushrooms
Menu #2
Starter: delicata squash ravioli
Salad: heirloom tomato fans with mozzarella bufala and basil
Main: roasted lamb chops with garlic and rosemary with red potatoes and gruyere
Menu #3
Starter: baked jalapeno peppers stuffed with ricotta and cheddar wrapped in prosciutto
Salad: crispy fennel and celery salad w/mixed greens in a lemon dressing
Main: seafood paella with chicken sausage, shrimp, squid and mussels
Menu #4 (Vegetarian)
Starter: fig tart tatin with shaved manchego and arugula
Salad: halloumi, raita, endive salad and crispy papadums
Main: smoky eggplant, tomato and cashew curry with coconut basmati rice