These dishes represent a sampling of meals I prepare for retreats.
Dinners
LEMON-ROASTED SALMON
Lemon-roasted salmon; lentil salad; herbed potato salad; green salad with creamy dill dressing, feta
SALMON CAKES
Salmon cakes with tartar sauce; roasted fennel potatoes; lemon slaw; roasted snow peas
THAI SKEWERS
Chicken (or tofu) satay with peanut sauce; green thai curry with vegetables; white rice; cucumber salad
JERK SKEWERS
Jerk chicken (or tofu) kebobs with pineapple and peppers; coconut rice with beans; sauteed spicy greens
BEANS AND GREENS
Hoppin’ John black-eyed pea stew; chicken andouille sausage; spicy stewed greens; white rice
MEDITERRANEAN
Falafel; chicken shawarma; chopped lettuce; cucumber salad; tzatziki; tahini sauce; pita or rice
PICCATA
Chicken piccata; mashed potatoes; roasted broccoli
Lunches
THAI PEANUT QUINOA SALAD
Quinoa tossed with a savory peanut dressing and crispy vegetables and herbs, topped with tofu, chicken, or shrimp
MINESTRONE & CHARCUTERIE
Minestrone soup (vegetarian) charcuterie tray with salami, cheese, crackers, olives, crudites
TOMATO SOUP & TUNA SALAD
Roasted tomato soup (vegan), served with tuna salad, rolls, cheese, and chips
VEGETABLE SOUP & DELI PLATTER
Seasonal vegetable soup with DIY sandwich platter including deli turkey, cheese, pickled onions, and condiments
BLACK BEAN SOUP
Spicy black bean soup with DIY toppings including cheese, avocado, and scallions, sided with a chipotle slaw
LENTIL SOUP
Lentil soup is sided with a kale salad with dried fruit, pumpkin seeds and maple vinaigrette, served with crackers and cheese
ENCHILADAS AND SALAD
Green chile enchiladas (chicken or vegetarian), chips & salsa, chipotle slaw, and toppings (avocado, scallions)
Breakfasts
OATMEAL
Baked blueberry oatmeal (GF); single-serve yogurts (non-dairy available); toppings (nuts, dried fruit)
PUDDING
Matcha coconut chia pudding with berries; hard-boiled eggs; granola
Frittata: potato, onion, seasonal veggie, and choice of cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, feta, or parm) or cheese-free; fruit.
EGGS
Crustless quiche with mushrooms and swiss, bread, sliced fruit
Frittata: potato, onion, seasonal veggie, and choice of cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, feta, or parm) or cheese-free; fruit.
Fried rice with veggies and tofu, egg, or both tofu and egg; fruit
FRIED RICE
Kimchi fried rice with add-your-own Spam, cooked egg, tofu, furikake sprinkle; fruit
Fried rice with veggies and tofu, egg, or both tofu and egg; fruit
Pumpkin bread, nut butter, cream cheese, single-serve yogurts; fruit
QUICK BREADS
Banana walnut bread, cream cheese (vegan option), single-serve yogurts; fruit
Pumpkin bread, nut butter, cream cheese, single-serve yogurts; fruit
MUFFINS
Morning Glory muffins (GF, nut-free available); fruit compote; single-serve yogurts and toppings; hard boiled eggs; fruit
BAGEL BUFFET
Bagels (GF available), cream cheese (vegan available), smoked salmon, capers, sliced or pickled red onion, tomato jam
Baked grits (dairy-free option); breakfast greens; scrambled eggs
BREAKFAST CASSEROLES
Burritos filled with beans, scrambled eggs or tofu, potato, peppers, onions and additions (cheese, salsa & hot sauce); fruit
Baked grits (dairy-free option); breakfast greens; scrambled eggs