December 2024 and January 2025 Menu

MAIN DISHES

Brussel Sprout Tacos
Savory sautéed shredded brussel sprouts, garlic and onions are paired with roasted corn, jalapenos and black beans and served with a cilantro chimichurri and cotija cheese; served in corn tortillas
Vegetarian and can be vegan, keto or paleo
Thanks to Pinch of Yum for recipe inspiration and pic

Orange Glazed Roast Chicken
Whole chicken breasts or thighs are coated in a fresh orange and white wine glaze and roasted; served with side of your choice
Paleo/dairy/free and can be keto 

Lemon and Herb Haddock in Parchment
Haddock is bathed in a lemon herb butter and white wine, topped with julienned veggies  and steamed in parchment; served with rice of your choice
Keto and can be dairy-free/paleo

Spanish Tomato Guava Meatballs
Homemade Spanish pork meatballs in a sweet and savory tomato and guava sauce; served with the rice, potatoes, noodles/zoodles of your choice – can be made with beef, pork and/or turkey
Dairy-free

Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Chicken breasts are stuffed with a delicious mixture of spinach, onions, garlic, dill, basil and feta, pan-seared and finished in the oven; served with roasted lemon broccoli; can substitute cod for the chicken
Keto and can be dairy-free/paleo

Thai Salmon 
Fresh salmon is marinated in a Thai sweet chili and ginger marinade and broiled; topped with scallions and served with roasted broccolini or broccoli rabe
Paleo and can be keto

Fireball Whiskey Glazed Chicken
Chicken breasts or thighs are basted in a barbecue sauce featuring red pepper jam and fireball whiskey reduction and grilled; served with side of your choice
Dairy-free and grain-free; can be made keto
Thanks to Plain Chicken for recipe inspiration and picture

Moroccan Tagine
Succulent lamb shoulder or chicken thighs are slow cooked in Moroccan spices with onions, carrots, apricots, raisins, dates and preserved lemon; served with the rice of your choice
Paleo

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Mediterranean Vegetables
Chicken breast fillets are wrapped in prosciutto and roasted atop a bed of radicchio, artichoke hearts, scallions, chopped pecans and tarragon
Paleo/dairy-free and keto 

Meatball Sub Casserole
This fun casserole layers toasted french bread with fresh basil, ricotta and herbed cream cheese, meatballs (pork, beef or turkey) and Italian cheeses
Can be made keto

Chicken Mole Tacos
Pulled chicken thighs or breasts are smothered in a chocolate chili mole and paired with pico de gallo, guacamole and queso fresco; served with your choice of tortillas
Can be made dairy-free 

Bok Choy Oyster Sauce Stir Fry
Gulf shrimp, chicken, beef, pork or tofu and baby bok choy are stir fried in oyster sauce and topped with basil, toasted cashews and scallions; served with rice of your choice
Dairy-free; Paleo, keto and vegan options available

Crab, Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms are stuffed with a creamy blend of crab, caramelized onions, artichoke hearts, spinach, basil and Boursin cheese; topped with parmesan and baked; can substitute chicken breast for crab
Can be made paleo/dairy-free, keto or vegetarian without crab

Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Fig Balsamic Goat Cheese and Herbs
Skin-on and bone-in chicken breasts are stuffed with fig balsamic goat cheese and fresh herbs, pan-seared and then finished in the oven; served with side of your choice
Can be made keto or paleo/dairy-free

Za’atar Garlic Roasted Salmon, Tomatoes and Broccoli
Fresh salmon is paired with baby tomatoes, broccoli and garlic, coated in za’atar spices and roasted; served with rice of your choice
Keto, dairy-free and Paleo
Thanks to The Mediterranean Dish for recipe inspiration and pic

Seared Scallops with Sherry Beurre Blanc 
Scallops are pan seared and served with a creamy sherry butter sauce and roasted asparagus and slivered almonds
Keto and can be made paleo/dairy-free

Tuscan Chicken
Chicken breasts are pounded thin, pan seared and cooked in lemon garlic butter with fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, Parmesan and a touch of cream; served with crusty bread, pasta or rice of your choice
Keto and can be dairy-free/paleo

Balsamic Marinated Strip Steak with Sherried Mushrooms and Onions
Strip steak is marinated overnight in aged balsamic vinegar, garlic and seasoned salt, grilled and served with pan-fried mushrooms and onions in sherry reduction with thyme
Paleo and can be keto

Hashbrown Casserole
This kid favorite casserole pairs shredded potatoes with sour cream, jack cheese, scallions and shredded chicken or diced ham; topped with crushed cornflakes
Can be dairy-free

Sticky Sesame Turkey Meatballs
In this Asian twist on an Italian classic, turkey meatballs filled with ginger, garlic and green onions are baked in a sticky sesame, tamari and hoisin sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds; served over your choice of rice, noodles or zoodles
Keto and paleo options available

SOUPS, STEWS and CHILI

Khao Soi Soup
A Vietnamese soup chock full of butternut squash, broccoli and green beans in a coconut milk broth scented with lemongrass chili paste and topped with scallions and cilantro; can add tofu, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork
Paleo/Dairy-free; vegan and keto options available
Thanks to Lazy Cat Kitchen for recipe inspiration and photo

Cauliflower, Kale and Pepita Soup
A creamy puréed soup of roasted cauliflower, onions and garlic paired with wilted kale and toasted pumpkin seeds; finished with cream or cashew cream; served with toasted Against the Grain baguette croutons
Keto and vegetarian; can be vegan or paleo

Dal with Spinach and Coconut
Indian mild dal (yellow split lentils) are simmered with carrots, spinach, onions and garlic and scented with cinnamon sticks, cumin and cardamom seeds; topped with toasted coconut and cilantro
Vegan / whole-food plant-based

Cincinnati Winter Warmer Chili
Ground beef, chicken, pork or mushrooms are seasoned with cocoa, cinnamon, cloves and smoky chilis and paired with beans, shredded apples and roasted sweet potatoes in this unique take on a classic dish; served with cornbread and topped with sour cream – can be mild, medium or spicy
Paleo, vegan and vegetarian options available

French Pork and Apple Stew
This slow cooked fragrant stew pairs pork shoulder with bacon, apples, onions, parsnips and mushrooms in a creamy broth with hard apple cider and fresh herbs
Can be made paleo

Indian Tomato Soup
This delicious creamy tomato soup is bursting with the flavors of toasted coconut, cumin and brown mustard seeds paired with roasted tomatoes, onions and garlic; topped with cilantro mint sauce and french bread croutons
Vegan; paleo and keto without croutons

Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
This fun take on a bacon cheeseburger with the works, this creamy soup is chock full of ground beef, onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, bacon, and spinach and topped with dill pickles; served with crusty french bread croutons
Dairy-free and keto options available

BOWLS and SALADS

Lebanese Quinoa Bowl with Asparagus 
Chickpeas and quinoa are layered with pistachios and mint in a lemon tahini honey dressing and tossed with marinated asparagus
Vegan 

Meze Salad Bowl
Charred eggplant, radicchio and red peppers are tossed with zucchini ribbons, fried Halloumi cheese cubes and artichoke hearts in a lemon, honey and thyme vinaigrette; topped with spice-roasted crispy chickpeas
Vegetarian and can be made vegan, keto or paleo

Kale and Hazelnut Salad
Baby kale is tossed with dates, scallions, carrots, apples, Gorgonzola and toasted hazelnuts, tossed in a red wine shallot vinaigrette and topped with your choice of roasted chickpeas or grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu
Dairy-free without Gorgonzola and vegan with tofu or chickpeas

Warm Squash, Parsnip and Pomegranate Salad 
Roasted delicata squash and parsnips are paired with arugula, slivered almonds, tarragon and fresh pomegranate seeds and topped with a pomegranate molasses dressing; can add chicken or toasted chickpeas
Vegan

Greek Chicken Salad Bowl
Chicken salad gets a face-lift with the additions of grated lemon peel, dill, oregano, feta, kalamata olives, scallions, cucumber and red peppers; served with your choice of lettuce wraps, pita or french bread
Keto and can be paleo

Salmon Cakes with Dill Macadamia Nut Spinach Salad
Fresh salmon cakes are pan-seared and served over a spinach salad with macadamia nut dill dressing and drizzled with lemon crème fraîche sauce
Keto and can be paleo

SIDES

Marinated Brussels Salad with Pecorino and Pine Nuts Keto
Sauteed Swiss Chard with Pancetta and Caramelized Shallots Keto
Cherry Tomato Salad with Feta and Olives Keto
Braised Fennel with Parmesan Keto
Chickpea Salad with Fennel and Arugula Keto and vegan
Lentil Salad with Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese
Roasted Eggplant with Tahini Dressing Keto and vegan
Mascarpone Creamed Greens Keto
Shawarma Roasted Cauliflower Keto and vegan
Roasted Radishes Keto and vegan
Broccoli Rabe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Keto and vegan
Garlicky Cauliflower Rice
Keto and vegan
Samosa Style Baby Potatoes and Peas vegan
Smoky Bourbon Maple Sweet Potato Mash
can be vegan
Green Beans with Pine Nuts, Brown Butter and Coarse Salt
can be vegan
Sautéed Kale with Garlic, Golden Raisins and Feta
can be vegan
Ginger Citrus Roasted Carrots
Smoky Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Honey Lemon Roasted Delicata Squash
Turkish Roasted Cauliflower
Garlicky Skillet Greens with Prosciutto
Baby Bella Mushrooms with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Basil and Pine Nuts
Northwoods Fire Spicy Asparagus
Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon in Port
Thanks to Saveur
Brown Butter Squash Steaks with Sage
can be vegan
Crispy Smashed Za’atar Potatoes
Thanks to Saveur
Creamed Brussel Sprouts
can be vegan Thanks to Saveur
Spicy Honey Glazed Roast Parsnips
Smoky Baked Sweet Potato Fries w/ Curry Honey Sauce
Thanks to Saveur
Broiled Spaghetti Squash with Walnut Miso Glaze
Thanks to Saveur
Soy Braised Kabocha Squash
Thanks to Saveur
Roasted Root Vegetables with Cranberries and Toasted Hazelnuts
Bacon and Thyme Mashed Cauliflower

Lemony Cauliflower with Brown Butter and Hazelnuts
can be vegan
Gorgonzola, Grape and Butter Lettuce Salad
Roasted Apples and Onions with Bacon
Mashed Rutabaga
Creamed Collard Greens with Peanuts and Chilies
Sesame Turmeric Oven Fried Potatoes

Saffron Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Almonds
Coconut Forbidden Black Rice and Peas

Pan Fried Brussel Sprouts with Lardons
Everything Bagel Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes 

Baby Spinach Salad with Dates, Almonds and Pickled Purple Onions

Sherry Whole Mushrooms with Thyme
Green Beans with Toasted Coconut 

Refried Black Beans with Shallots and Cilantro

Massaged Kale Salad with Carrots and Maple Lemon Tahini Dressing 

Sautéed Rainbow Swiss Chard with Parmesan and Lemon

Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli with Sesame

Sweet and Sour Roasted Eggplant

Roasted Beets with Cherry Balsamic Glaze
Beth’s Famous Sour Cream Cornbread
Wild Rice with Currants and Pistachios 
Roasted Cauliflower with Pancetta and Figs

Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Capers and Olives

Roasted Baby Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Plums
Curried Yellow Lentils and Spinach
Asparagus with Garlic Butter and Slivered Almonds can be vegan
Garlic Wilted Spinach

Ranch Mashed Potatoes

Bok Choy with Tamari and Ginger 
Chickpeas with Onions and Tomatoes
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary

Roasted Zucchini with Corn and Feta 

Roasted Broccoli and Purple Onions with Walnuts and Shaved Parmesan
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Orange Zest and Pecans 
Honey Mustard Carrots
Roasted, Grilled or Steamed Vegetables:
Carrots, onions, red peppers, zucchini, summer squash, butternut squash, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus or parsnips
Cauliflower Rice
Brown Basmati Rice, Jasmine Rice, Wild Rice or Quinoa