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Sample Menu

MAIN DISHES

Hawaiian Grilled Shrimp, Tomato and Pineapple Skewers
Shrimp marinated in a sticky lime, honey and garlic sauce and grilled with tomatoes, onions, mango and pineapple chunks
Paleo / dairy-free; keto option available

Firecracker Grilled Salmon
Salmon is marinated in a maple, ginger, tamari and crispy. chili glaze and grilled; served with a cool cucumber, mint and basil salad
Paleo and can be made keto

Quiche Lorraine
This French classic organic egg and cream custard is filled with ham, shallots and Gruyère cheese in a flaky pastry crust; served with a simple green salad
Keto option available

Blackened Salmon with Chimichurri and Tomato Corn Salad
Salmon steaks are rubbed with blackening seasoning and grilled, then topped with an oregano parsley herb pesto and served with corn and tomato basil salad
Paleo and can be keto

Grown-up Mac and Cheese
Elbow macaroni is tossed in a brie and Fontina sauce studded with figs, roasted tomatoes and peas, topped with prosciutto and baked until bubbly

Hunan Broccoli Stir Fry
Your choice of flank steak, chicken, pork or tofu is thin sliced and stir fried with broccoli, red peppers, onions, garlic and basil in a fragrant sesame, tamari Hunan sauce and served with rice of your choice; can be made mild, medium or spicy
Keto or paleo options available

Pulled Pork Arepas
Cheese stuffed yuca arepas are topped with pulled pork, avocado and tomato salsa, queso fresco, and mango guava hot sauce
Paleo and keto options available

Green Quesadillas
Sautéed kale, spinach, jalapeño and pickled shallots are paired with a melted three cheese blend or cashew jack and served with shredded apple slaw; can add shrimp or chicken
Can be made paleo, keto, vegan, vegetarian and/or dairy-free
Thanks to Love and Lemons for recipe inspiration and photo

Swedish Meatballs
Organic pork and grass-fed lean beef meatballs are smothered in a crème fresh and lingonberry sauce and finished with fresh grated nutmeg; served over Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes, zucchini noodles or brown rice
Can be made keto

Turkey Meatloaf
Moist turkey meatloaf studded with peppers, onions, carrots and raisins and topped with a maple mustard glaze; served with mashed root vegetables
Paleo and keto options available and can be made vegetarian and dairy-free with mushrooms and lentils

Chicken Pot Pie
Organic chicken and roasted vegetables are combined in a sauce of chicken stock and fresh thyme and topped with a flaky pastry crust
Can be made vegetarian, vegan, paleo or keto

Coq Au Vin
Chicken thighs slow cooked with mushrooms, carrots, onions and bacon in chicken stock with dry red wine, brandy and fresh herbs

Baked Stuffed Squash
Organic acorn squash stuffed with farm-raised sweet Italian pork or chicken sausage, apples, onions, kale, walnuts, fresh breadcrumbs and parmesan
Can be made vegetarian, vegan or paleo

Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan
Organic free-range chicken breasts or eggplant cutlets, breaded with seasoned parmesan breadcrumbs and sautéed in EVOO, then baked with fresh basil, mozzarella and ricotta
Can be made vegetarian, vegan, paleo or keto

Chicken Breasts in a Gorgonzola, Mushroom and Leek Sauce with Figs
Thin sliced chicken breasts are browned and then finished in a Gorgonzola, mushroom and leek sauce studded with figs; served with rice or pasta of your choice
Grain-free and can be made paleo without Gorgonzola or keto without figs

Lebanese Fish with Pickled Meyer Lemon and Almond Crust
Fresh haddock is marinated in fresh lemon juice and Mexican crema, topped with a pickled Meyer lemon and crushed almond crust and baked. Served with garlic dill labne (sour cream)
Can be made keto

Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole
This family friendly casserole combines rice cooked in chicken broth with roast chicken, fresh broccoli and cheddar, topped with crushed buttery cracker crumbs
Can be dairy-free

Caramel Chicken
Chicken thighs, drumsticks and/or breasts are pan seared and then roasted in a sauce of maple syrup, tamari, ginger, garlic and rice vinegar and served with side of your choice; Can sub tofu or skin-on, boneless chicken breasts
Paleo and can be keto
Thanks to Bon Appétit for recipe inspiration and photo 

Singapore Pan-Fried Shrimp with Orange Basil Sauce
Jumbo shrimp are pan-seared and topped with orange basil sauce and served with coconut rice and stir-fried spinach in a pungent chili lemongrass sauce
Paleo and keto options available

Korean Japchae
Korean sweet potato glass noodle stir fry bowl with julienned carrots, spinach, onions, mushrooms and peppers with your choice of tofu, beef, pork, chicken or shrimp in a spicy sweet tangy sauce with fresh basil
Paleo, vegan and keto (shirataki noodles) options available

Fettuccine with Spring Peas, Shiitakes and Asparagus
Fettuccine pasta or zucchini noodles (zoodles) tossed with spring peas, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and shallots in a lemon, garlic butter sauce; Can top with parmesan and add ham, shrimp or chicken
Vegetarian; vegan, paleo and keto options available

Vegetarian Curry
This Indian red curry sauce combines tomatoes, garlic, shallots, onions and ginger, with a touch of cream; filled with hard-boiled eggs, fried Paneer, mushrooms, cashews and raisins ; served with rice of your choice
Vegetarian and can be made vegan, keto or paleo

Pineapple Fried Rice
Brown basmati rice is tossed with broccoli, onions, carrots, peas, fresh pineapple, cashews and raisins in a mild homemade curry powder; can add chicken, shrimp or tofu
Vegan

Spicy Mango and Avocado Forbidden Rice Bowl
Marinated tofu is tossed with black forbidden rice, mango, cilantro, red cabbage, cucumber and avocado in a mildly spicy peanut coconut sauce
Vegan

Pesto Salmon in Parchment
Fresh Atlantic salmon is paired with pesto, dill, capers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and feta, wrapped in parchment paper and baked; served with wilted garlic spinach
Keto and can be made paleo

Tuna Tataki Bowl
Sesame and tamari marinated tuna seared rare on the grill, dusted with black sesame seeds and tossed with edamame, snap peas, pickled ginger, shredded carrots and sticky or cauliflower rice; optional spicy wasabi drizzle
Keto and paleo

Tuscan Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp
Sun-dried tomatoes and spinach are sautéed with wild-caught shrimp in a creamy garlic butter sauce and finished with basil, parmesan and a touch of cream; served with rice of your choice
Keto and can be made paleo/ dairy-free

Soups, Stews, Chili and Salads

Butternut Squash and Cashew Bisque
Pureed roasted butternut and buttercup squash, apples, onions and garlic are simmered and blended until smooth with cashew butter and topped with fresh grated nutmeg; served with French bread croutons
Vegan

Turkey, Butternut Squash and Apple Chili
Ground turkey, butternut squash, onions, apples and tomatoes are cooked with chili spices and cinnamon (can be made mild, medium or spicy); served with cornbread
Paleo/ dairy-free

Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Creamy sharp cheddar and organic buttermilk soup is loaded with roasted baby potatoes and broccoli and topped with farm-raised hickory-smoked bacon and chives
Vegetarian, vegan, keto and paleo options available

Caldo Verde (Kale and Sausage Soup)
Portuguese soup with kale, chicken stock, onion, celery and pork or chicken Linguica sausage; can add white beans
Keto and paleo

Wild Mushroom and Mascarpone Soup
A creamy soup of Crimini, chanterelle and baby Portabella mushrooms, caramelized leeks and shallots finished with dry sherry and mascarpone
Vegetarian and vegan, keto and paleo options available

Vietnamese Chicken Soup
Homemade Pho chicken broth is loaded with Chinese broccoli, baby bok choy, heirloom carrots, fresh ginger and garlic and bean thread noodles; topped with lime, cilantro and scallions; can add tofu, chicken ot. shrimp
Vegan, keto and paleo

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with French Bread Croutons
This refreshing cold soup of fresh summer vegetables and garden herbs is pureed with EVOO and sherry vinegar and served with crusty french bread croutons brushed with olive oil and garlic
Vegan and keto without croutons

Corn Chowder
Fresh organic corn, onions, carrots, roasted red peppers, fingerlings and sweet potatoes are cooked in a corn cob broth and finished with a touch of cream; can add bacon and/or chicken
Vegetarian

Wine-Poached Pear Salad
This salad tops mixed local greens with pears poached in red wine, figs, toasted walnuts and gorgonzola, tossed with a sherry and shallot vinaigrette; can add chicken or shrimp
Can be dairy-free/paleo

Smoked Almond and Chickpea Salad 
Smoked almonds, smashed chickpeas, red onion, dill and avocado is tossed with a lemon and EVOO vinaigrette and served with lettuce cups or French gluten-free bread
Vegan

Rainbow Kale Salad
Massaged kale is tossed with toasted chickpeas, avocado, watermelon radishes, cranberries and carrots in a carrot, ginger, basil and miso dressing
Vegan and can be keto or paleo

Greek Goddess Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa cooked with vegetable broth and apple cider and tossed with spinach, greek olives, mint, oregano, red peppers, artichoke hearts and tomatoes; can top with Halloumi cheese, shrimp or chicken
Vegetarian and vegan options available; Can be made keto as a salad without quinoa
Thanks to Half Baked Harvest for recipe idea and pic

Blueberry Mint Salad
Baby spinach is topped with dried blueberries, fresh blueberries, mint, cucumbers and tomatoes in a blueberry basil champagne vinegar dressing, with candied pecans, goat cheese and your choice of balsamic marinated chicken, shrimp, flank steak, salmon or tofu
Can be made dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo or keto

Single-Serving Portable Snacks