August and September 2024 Menu

August and September 2024 Menu

MAIN DISHES

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with French Bread Croutons
Refreshing cold soup of fresh summer vegetables and garden herbs served with crusty french bread croutons brushed with olive oil and garlic
Vegan
Thanks to Delish for recipe idea and photo

Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Portobello mushroom caps are stuffed with sautéed spinach, walnuts, garlic and Cipollini onions with Boursin cheese and bread crumbs and roasted; served with heirloom tomato salad
Vegetarian and can be made paleo, keto or vegan 

Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
Pulled chicken breast is paired with creme fresh, fresh tomatillo salsa verde, jack cheese and cilantro in a corn tortilla “crust”; served with your choice of three: chopped tomatoes, sliced avocados, pickled jalapenos, shredded purple cabbage, pickled purple onions, scallions and/or pepitas

Caribbean Haddock
Wild-caught haddock is breaded in crushed macadamia nuts, coconut and plantain chips and baked; served with roasted pineapple, peppers and onions
Can be paleo or keto

Elote Mexican Street Corn Tacos
Pulled seasoned chicken breasts are topped with fresh grilled corn, cilantro and heirloom tomato salsa, cotija cheese and a smoky aioli drizzle; served with tortillas of your choice

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
Boneless skinless chicken thighs are roasted in garlic butter sauce and finished with grated lemon peel and parsley; served with blistered green beans 
Keto and can be paleo/dairy-free

Apricot Glazed Chicken
Organic chicken thigh or breast medallions and onions are simmered in brandied apricot sauce and served over rice of your choice
Paleo-friendly (has brandy), dairy-free

Heirloom Tomato, Basil and Ricotta Tart
Savory light tart with fresh roasted heirloom tomatoes, basil, ricotta and caramelized onions; served with side of your choice
Vegetarian and can be paleo, vegan or keto

Barbecue Flatbread
Flatbread pizza is topped with barbecue sauce, cashew ricotta, basil, purple onions, mushrooms and barbecue chickpeas, chicken or shrimp; topped with cashew ranch drizzle and arugula
Dairy-free and vegan with chickpeas

Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Pulled boneless chicken breasts are tossed with scallions, shredded carrots, almonds, cherries and basil in a tamari, ginger and rice wine vinegar vinaigrette; served in butter lettuce cups with crispy onion chili sauce on the side
Paleo and keto version available

Coconut Cauliflower Curry
This flavorful Indian curry combines your choice of shrimp, chicken, salmon, beef, chickpeas or tofu with onions, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, cauliflower, and raisins; topped with toasted coconut, cilantro and mint; served with rice of your choice
Vegan, paleo and keto options available

Shrimp, Basil and Heirloom Tomato Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa cooked in apple cider and vegetable broth is paired with grilled shrimp, zucchini, basil and blistered heirloom tomatoes in a garlic scape pesto with toasted pine nuts; can add parmesan or fresh mozzarella
Dairy-free 

Sole in Parchment with Warm Date Apricot Salad
In this North African inspired dish fresh wild-caught sole is wrapped in parchment with sumac, lemon, shallots and spinach and baked; served with a salad of sautéed dates, apricots, almonds, parsley and lemon
Paleo 
Thanks to Sun Basket for recipe idea and photo

FROM the GRILL

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 keto

Thank to Taste of Home for recipe idea and pic

Grilled Pork Chops with Blackberry Habanero Jam
Locally sourced boneless pork chops are dry rubbed, grilled and topped with a sauce of homemade blackberry habanero jam balsamic reduction; served with side of your choice (can be made without habanero)
Paleo and can be keto

Porcini Butter Filet Mignon
Filet mignon is coated in a dry rub with garlic and EVOO and grilled to your liking, then topped with a porcini mushroom compound butter; served with side of your choice 
Keto and can be dairy-free/paleo

Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks with Bok Choy
Sesame crusted fresh wild-caught tuna steaks are seared on the grill and paired with grilled bok choy in a tamari ginger glaze; can top with wasabi creme drizzle
Paleo and keto

Summer Kabobs with Pomegranate Tahini Sauce
Steak tips, chicken, shrimp or Halloumi cheese are marinated with pomegranate molasses, garlic, tahini and fresh orange juice and grilled with skewers of your choice of peppers, summer squash, mushrooms, and/or onions; served with extra marinade for dipping
Paleo 

Chilean Pebré Halibut with Asparagus Ribbon Salad
Halibut steaks are smothered in a spicy Chilean herb paste of cilantro,  basil, garlic and chili peppers and grilled; served with an asparagus ribbon and red pepper salad with pebré dressing (halibut based on availability)
Paleo and keto

Crispy Chili Chicken with Pineapple and Broccoli
Chicken breasts or thighs are marinated in a spicy sweet Asian soy, sesame and crispy chili sauce, grilled and served with grilled pineapple and steamed broccoli
Paleo and can be keto

Grilled Boneless Short Ribs with Charred Scallion and Cabbage Salad
Boneless. short ribs are marinated in an Asian inspired combo of fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger and grilled; served over a bed of grilled scallions and Napa cabbage with an orange sumac dressing
Paleo and keto
Thanks to Food and Wine for recipe idea and photo

Smoky Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower steaks are brushed with lemon juice, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder and fresh minced serrano peppers from the garden and grilled; served with roasted parsnip purée 
Vegan

Asian Orange Flank Steak
Flank steak is marinated in an Asian-inspired sauce of fresh orange juice, tamari, garlic, ginger and sesame oil and grilled to your liking; served with side of your choice
Paleo and keto

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

SUMMER SALADS

Piña Colada Salad
Coconut-crusted chicken breast tenderloins, tofu or shrimp are paired with grilled pineapple, torn basil and red peppers and served over romaine with a lime coconut milk dressing
Paleo or vegan with tofu
Thanks to Delish for recipe inspiration and pic

Banh Mi Tuna Salad
A twist on the famous Vietnamese sandwich, this salad pairs solid white Albacore tuna with Sriracha, olive oil mayo, lime juice, fish sauce, scallions, mint, basil, cilantro and homemade pickled carrots, daikon radish and cucumbers; served with gluten-free baguettes or lettuce wraps
Paleo and keto

Chicken Caprese and Avocado Salad
Romaine lettuce is topped with grilled balsamic chicken breasts, heirloom tomatoes, baby mozzarella, fresh basil and  sliced avocado with a garlic, basil and EVOO vinaigrette 
Keto

Grilled Ginger Wasabi Flank Steak Salad 
Wasabi and tamari marinated flank steak is grilled medium rare, sliced and served over a bed of mixed lettuce, quinoa, carrots and cabbage with a honey ginger wasabi dressing
Keto and can be paleo
Thanks to Eating Well for recipe idea

Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad
This Middle Eastern inspired vegan salad combines mashed chickpeas with toasted walnuts, celery, dried cranberries, purple onions and tarragon in an apple cider vinegar and tahini dressing; served with whole-grain bread or lettuce wraps
Vegan
Thanks to the Simple Veganista for recipe idea

Samoan Crab Salad
Lump crab meat is tossed with grilled sweet corn, celery, red peppers, cucumbers, cilantro and sweet potato glass noodles in a light sesame soy vinaigrette – served cold
Paleo

Grilled Peach Panzanella Salad with Burrata
Crusty Italian bread salad with grilled peaches, tomatoes, spinach, escarole and fresh herbs and topped with Burrata cheese in a white wine vinaigrette
Paleo
Thanks to Cooking and Beer for recipe inspiration

Pesto Pasta Salad 
Fresh basil pesto is tossed with heirloom tomatoes, broccoli, peppadew peppers, pine nuts, fresh mozzarella and your choice of chickpea pasta, regular gluten-free pasta or zoodles; Can add chicken breast or shrimp
Paleo and keto with zoodles and dairy/free vegan options available

SIDES

Pickled Purple Onions, Carrots, Green Beans or Cucumbers
Marinated Cucumber, Dill and Red Onion Salad
Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice
Mixed Berry Spinach Salad
Zucchini Gratin
Grilled Pineapple
Roasted Baby Potato, Egg and Dill Salad
Cucumber, Basil and Tomato Salad
Greek Salad
Strawberry Basil Balsamic Salad
Cumin Orange Roasted Carrots
Mango Pineapple Salsa
Carrot, Cilantro and Jalapeno Crema Slaw
Roasted Cauliflower with Ham and Grapes
 
Peach and Tomatillo Salsa

Grilled Chili Lime Corn on the Cob
Grilled Maple Butternut Squash
 
Orange and Apricot Wild Rice

Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Basil
 
Orange and Fennel Salad 

Wild Rice Salad
Butternut Squash and Tahini Spread
Roasted Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Plums
Yellow Lentils and Spinach
Asparagus with Slivered Almonds 

Garlicky Lemon Broccoli
Garlic Wilted Spinach
Ranch Mashed Potatoes

Bok Choy with Tamari and Ginger 
Cumin and Chili Roasted Cauliflower
Lemon Basmati Rice
Scallion and Thyme Quinoa
Brown Rice with Apricots and Walnuts
Chickpeas with Onions and Tomatoes
Roasted Maple Glazed Parsnips
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary

Roasted Zucchini with Corn and Feta 

Roasted Broccoli and Purple Onions with Walnuts and Shaved Parmesan
Watermelon and Feta Salad with Mint 

Roasted Cauliflower with Grapes and Capers 
Bourbon Maple Sweet Potato Mash
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Orange Zest and Pecans 
Honey Mustard Carrots
Cumin Scented Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Creamy Cheese Grits
Ginger, Scallion and Cucumber Salad with Tamari
Roasted, Grilled or Steamed Vegetables:
Carrots, onions, red peppers, zucchini, summer squash, butternut squash, brussel sprouts, broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus or parsnips
Cauliflower or Broccoli Rice
Brown Rice, White Rice or Quinoa