What can a Personal Chef cook for us?

Anything you want! But here are some of our specialties.

Entrées :
$57.50 for 2 servings except as indicated (includes 2 side dishes)

Entrées

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  Vegetarian  
  Sides
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Chicken Entrées

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Apricot & Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Basmati or Jasmine Rice

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Perdue Roaster Chicken with Caramelized Onions, Carrots and Potatoes

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Roasted Chicken with Bay Leaves under the skin -- beautiful for a picnic.

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Chicken Medallions with Lemon Butter Sauce, Capers and Pine Nuts over Rice

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Chicken Marsala: Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Caramelized Mushrooms & Onions in a Marsala Wine Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta

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Chicken Cacciatore with Olives & Mushrooms in a Wine Broth over Spaghetti

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Sesame Chinese Noodles with Snow Peas, Walnuts, Scallions, Chicken, Ham, & Red Peppers

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Chicken Pad Thai-Rice Noodles with Snow Peas, Bean Sprouts, Cilantro, Peanuts in a Spicy Chili Lime Sauce

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Old Fashioned Chicken & Herb Pillow Dumplings ...  ($22.00/quart if purchased alone)

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Chicken Thighs with Peaches & Red Onions over Couscous

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Spice Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Cumin Scented Cabbage

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Greek Chicken with Capers and Raisins in Feta Sauce over Rice

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Sautéed Chicken Livers with Mushrooms, Onions, Fresh Herbs & Lemon over Angel Hair Pasta

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Chicken Enchiladas with Monterey Jack Cheese ($6.00 per Enchilada when ordered as Casserole only)

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Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Asparagus, Spinach, and Sundried Tomatoes in a Parmesan Chicken Broth

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Marsala and Golden Raisins

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Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Crust, Mushrooms, Carrots, & Onions ($28.00 each-when ordered as Casserole only --  feeds 3-4)

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Cobb Salad-Salad Greens with Turkey or Chicken, Avocado, Tomato, Hard Boiled Eggs, Bacon Bits, and crumbled Blue Cheese.

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Brunswick Stew ($26.00 per quart)

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Sesame Chicken Salad  ($26.00 quart)

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Spicy Apple-Glazed Chicken and Gorgonzola Grits

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Parmesan Herbed Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti on the side.

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Mexican Chicken & Veggie Casserole-Tomatoes, Zucchini, Corn & Monterey Jack Cheese

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Chicken Fricasee with Carrots, Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Thyme & Creme Fraiche

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Chicken Stir Fry with Green Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms in a Sweet Hoisin Sauce

 

Beef Entrées

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Beef Bourguignon. Beef Filet Mignon with Mushrooms, Carrots & Onions in Wine Sauce ($10.00 upcharge)

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Grilled Marinated London Broil..thinly sliced with Salsa Verde..Parsley Anchovy Sauce

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Steak Diane. Sautéed New York Strip in a lemon-butter sauce with Onions, Green Peppers & Mushrooms over Rice ($6.00 upcharge)

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Steak au Poivre with Mushroom Cream Sauce ($6.00 upcharge)

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Chicken Fried Steak with Onions and Brown Gravy

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Meatloaf -- moist and herbed, covered with Brown Sugar and Tomato Sauce

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Meatball Casserole --  Meatballs, Pearl Onions, Mushrooms, Peas in a Red Wine Sauce Topped with Mashed Potatoes

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Lasagna filled with Canadian Bacon, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Ricotta and Parmesan cheeses. ($68.00 for large-feeds 12-16)

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Chef Salad

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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Fresh Herbs

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Pot Roast with Carrots, Onions, Mushrooms and Potatoes

Fish Entrées

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Salmon with Roasted Hazelnut and Orange Butter

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Broiled Salmon with Soy-Honey Sauce

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Seared Salmon on Baby Spinach with White Wine Cream Sauce

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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Parslied Rice & Mushrooms

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Bill Neal’s Shrimp & Cheese Grits -- a true Southern dish, a favorite.

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Grilled Tuna Steaks with Eggplant, Olives, Tomatoes, and Cucumbers in Tahini Sauce ($6.00 upcharge)

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Tuna Tonnato-Grilled Tuna Steaks with Red Onions, Yellow Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Dill, and Cucumbers in an Anchovy Caper Sauce ($6.00 upcharge)

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Maryland Crab Cakes with a Creole Remoulade sauce & chopped Chives ($8.00 upcharge)

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Scallops au Gratin ... Scallops baked in White Wine Cheese Sauce, topped with Homemade Bread Crumbs($6.00 upcharge)

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Salad Niçoise ...Grilled Fresh Tuna Chunks, Hard Boiled Eggs, Roasted Potatoes, Tarragon Green Beans, Tomatoes, & Olives ($6.00 upcharge: this entree does not come with additional side dishes) 

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Tuna Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Capers, Tomatoes, and Parsley in a Red Wine Vinegar Sauce ($26.00 per quart)

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Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Sicilian Pesto ($6.00 upcharge)

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Seasonal Fish Fried with a Crispy Potato Crust 

Lamb Entrées

 

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Parmesan/Mint Encrusted Lollipop Lamb Chops ($6.00 upcharge).

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Lamb Shanks over Cannellini Beans w/Rosemary, Red Wine & Tomatoes

Veal Entrées

 

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Osso Bucco ...braised Veal Shanks with Leeks, Tomatoes, Carrots & Garlic in a Wine Sauce with Gremolata ...minced Parsley, Lemon, and Garlic Sauce ($7.00 upcharge)

Pork Entrées

 

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Orange and Honey-Roasted Pork Tenderloins with Mango Salsa

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Pork Chops stuffed with Pesto, Feta Cheese, Pine Nuts, topped with Jalapeno Jelly Sauce

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Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Port-Cherry Sauce over Buttered, Herbed Noodles

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Homemade Pulled Pork Barbeque with North Carolina BBQ Sauce

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Pork, Cashew & Green Bean Stir-Fry

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Pork Medallions with Balsamic Vinegar & Sage

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Pecan Crusted Pork w/Red Onion Marmalade & Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Assorted Stir-Fry -- you choose meat and other ingredients.

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Pork Chops over Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brandied Apples

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Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Madiera Sauce and Apples

Vegetarian Entrées

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Spaghetti Squash with Cherry Tomatoes, fresh Herbs & Ricotta Cheese

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Linguini with Broiled Eggplant, Sun-dried Tomatoes, & Artichoke Heart Sauce

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Grits Casserole with White Beans, Rosemary, and Sun-dried Tomatoes

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Polenta Pie-Polenta Crush w/Mushrooms, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Onions, and Green Peppers

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Enchiladas Verdes ...Roasted Corn, Zucchini, Cilantro, Tomatillo Sauce, & Cheese

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Eggplant Parmigiana ...sauteed Eggplant baked with Homemade Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, and Homemade Breadcrumbs

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Ratatouille -- Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Zucchini, Tomato, Mushroom, & Onion Stew

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Hoppin’ John ... Rice covered with Black Eyed Peas, White Cheddar, Tomatoes, Green Onions, and Sour Cream (even better with julienned Country Ham)

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Caesar Salad with Homemade Garlic Croutons

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Spinach & Portobello Mushroom Lasagna ($68.00 for large-feeds 12-16)

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Spaghetti with Chopped Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley & Mint, Niçoise Olives in a Light Olive Oil Sauce-- very refreshing-- served at room temperature

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Egg Salad ($14.00 per pint)

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Portobello Mushrooms stuffed w/Eggplant, Sundried Tomatoes and Cheese

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Rigatoni with Spinach, Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts

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Baked Polenta Layered with Tomato, Fontina and Gorgonzola Cheeses..a stunner.

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Oriental Stir-Fry-- you can choose the ingredients.

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Soba Noodles with Tofu, Avocado, Snow Peas, Cucumber & Sesame Seeds in a Soy Ginger-Lime Sauce

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Grits Casserole with White Beans, Rosemary, and Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Lentil Daahl over Brown Rice

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Baked Sesame Tofu with Teriyaki Sauce or Peanut Sauce over Orzo Pasta

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Stuffed Green Peppers with Tofu and a Rich Tomato Sauce with Fresh Herbs

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Quiche-Spinach, Goat Cheese, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, or Broc/Cheddar

Sides

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Crunchy Romaine Tossed Salad with Feta, Raisins, Broccoli, Scallions and Crunchy Noodle Toppers with a Sweet and Sour Honey Dressing

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Carolina Cole Slaw

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Quinoa Salad with Currants, Apricots, Pine Nuts and Honey -- Quinoa is a grain very high in protein, it’s about the size of a millet seed -- very spongy and "fun on the tongue."  This is one of the most delicious, healthy, & colorful things I do.

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Sautéed Asparagus with Sugar Snap Peas, Red Pepper and Red Onions

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Potatoes and Turnips with Horseradish

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes-plain or with Chipotle Peppers

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Smoky Soft Polenta -- polenta with Smoked Mozzarella and Marscapone Cheeses

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Honey-Herb Dill Poached Carrots

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HOME GROWN TOMATOES! (with Fresh Mozzarella  and fresh Basil)-- the essence of summer (in season)

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Gratin of Yukon Gold Potatoes with Gruyere Cheese & Fresh Thyme ... big favorite

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Potato Salads -- Tuscan, Warm German, with or without Egg

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Green Beans -- plain, or with Raisins, Walnuts, and Ginger

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Nomad Salad -- Bulghur, Figs, Mint, "Craisins," and Chickpeas

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Curried Rice with Celery, Peas, and Onions

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Spicy Cucumber Salad w/Cashews, Red Peppers in a Rice Wine Vinegar Sauce

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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios

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Rigatoni with Spinach, Blue Cheese, Tomatoes & Pine Nuts

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Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Scallions, Red Peppers, Corn, Cumin & Cilantro

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Asparagus with Orange Sesame Vinaigrette

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Roasted Beets and Snow Peas with Schezuan Peppercorns -- amazingly delicious

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Medley of Sautéed Zucchini, Onions, Basil and Tomatoes, topped with Parmesan

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Macaroni & Cheese

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Roasted New Potato Salad with Sage Leaves

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Fried Apples with Orange Zest and a touch of Lemon Juice

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Squash Casserole-with Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Green Onions

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Spinach Cheese Casserole

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Broccoli-Rice Cheese Casserole

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Rice and Green Chiles-- a favorite.

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Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cinnamon, Sugar & Butter

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Fruit Salads ... add Grand Marnier and it’s a great dessert. ($16.00 per quart)

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Watermelon Salad--Watermelon and Strawberries with a Mint-Honey Drizzle

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Greens ... Collards, Mustard Greens, Kale with Julienned Country Ham

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Cold Broccoli Salad ...Broccoli, Red Onions, Raisins in a Sweet Dressing. Kids love it.

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Deviled Eggs

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Sautéed Snow Peas with Sesame Oil and Black Sesame Seeds -- very pretty.

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Benne Veggies -- Asparagus, Squash, and Red Peppers sautéed with Sesame Oil and Sesame Seeds

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Lemon Pistachio Pilaf

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Broccoli Mango Salad with Cashews and a Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

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Soy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar, Mirin, and Sesame Seeds

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Lemon Parslied Rice cooked in Chicken Stock

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Oven Baked Greek Style Lemon Potatoes with Oregano and Parsley

Soups: $22.00/quart

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Chicken Noodle (homemade noodles)

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Beef, Barley & Mushroom 

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French Onion with Croutons and Swiss Cheese 

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Cream of Asparagus, or Mushroom, or Broccoli, or Cauliflower

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White Bean & Ham

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Turkey Chili with Beans

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Charleston She-Crab Soup -- chock full o' crab, thus the price! ($28.00 per quart)

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Seafood Chowder -- Fish, Crab, Scallops w/Herbs, Cream & Sherry ($24.00 per quart)

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Corn Chowder with Potatoes, Roasted Peppers and Bacon

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Sorrell, Spinach and Tomato Soup (this is so awesome)

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Chicken Gumbo with Onions, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, and Okra

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Gazpacho -- summer only

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Butternut Squash with Onions, Apples, Cinnamon, Curry & Cardamon

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Lentil with Tomatoes, Carrots, Onions, Thyme & Sherry

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Veggie Beef -- Ground Beef, Potatoes, Green Beans, Shoepeg Corn, Peas, Carrots and Limas

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Veggie Grain -- Barley, Lentils, Cabbage, Potatoes, Zucchini, Squash, and Tomatoes

Breakfasts

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Fresh Apple Coffee Cake -- $35.00 - low-fat from Cooking Light Magazine

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Cinnamon Sweet Rolls -- made from homemade yeast dough-awesome! $2.50 each

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Sour Cream Coffee Crumb Cake, New York Style. $35.00

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Zucchini Bread -- $14.00 per loaf

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Banana Chocolate Chip Bread -- $14.00 per loaf

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Large Muffins -- all kinds -- $2.50 each (Bran, Banana Crunch, Lemon Blueberry, etc.)

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Hominy Hash with Roasted Poblano Chiles, Pork, and Fresh Thyme -- $60.00, feeds 12

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Cheese & Sausage Breakfast Casserole -- $45.00, feeds 12

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Spinach & Gruyere Strata w/ Onion, Parmesan, & Sundried Tomatoes, feeds 12-15, $45.00

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Quiche-$26.00 each: Ham/Gruyere, Broc/Cheddar, Spin/Goat Cheese/Sun-dried Tomato

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Chicken Crêpes with Mushrooms and Asparagus, $6.00 per crêpe

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Milanese Torte -- layers of egg, spinach, Swiss, ham, and roasted red peppers enclosed in a Puff Pastry crust -- a visual and gustatory stunner -- $75.00-feeds 12.

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Cottage Cheese Dill Bread-- $18.00 per loaf

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Raspberry Danish Braid-- $32.00-- gorgeous -- feeds 10-12

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Maple Glazed Apple Tarts -- $28.00 -- feeds 14-16

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Ham Biscuits, Pork Tenderloin Biscuits  $3.00 each

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Jalapeno Tillamook Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole w/Pimentoes -- feeds 16-- $35.00

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Beverly Hills Bagels -- bagels with a Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Caper, Dill topping -- large bagels $3.00 -- can cut in smaller pieces.

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Bagels with Honey Almond Cream Cheese Sour Cherry Spread, large - $2.00

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French Toast Casserole w/ Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Brown Sugar & Walnuts, feeds 12 - 15, $36.00

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Fresh Cut Fruit Salad -- $16.00/quart

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Breakfast Cookies -- Oats, Grape Nuts, Wheat Germ, Almonds, Raisins, Dates,   $2.00 ea.

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Biscotti  -- Pistachio Cherry or Cornmeal Almond, $2.50 each

Desserts

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Strawberry Bavarian Crème -- visually stunning, a springform pan lined with jam spread ladyfingers, filled with a light, creamy Strawberry Mousse -- $40.00

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Black Walnut Coconut Pound Cake soaked in sugar syrup --  $40.00

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Rich Dense Chocolate Layer Cake with Peppermint Ganache Frosting -- $45.00

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Key Lime Pie -- $24.00

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Cheesecakes-Cappuccino Fudge, Strawberry, Lemon, Kahlua, Peach with Gingersnap Crust, White Chocolate Raspberry -- $40.00

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Mocha Walnut Torte -- a light Chocolate cake, incredible, people crave this --  $32.00

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Chocolate Pound Cake with Chocolate Frosting and Caramelized Nuts--  $40.00

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Caramel Nut Tart -- Cashews and Hazelnuts, another visual stunner-- $40.00

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Banana Pudding -- $36.00-feeds 12

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Coconut Cake with Buttercream Frosting-- $40.00

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Apple Nut Cake with Homemade Caramel Sauce- you add ice cream-- $40.00

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Red Velvet Cake -- $40.00

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Pecan Pie -- $26.00

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Buttermilk Pie -- so awesome, lighter than a Lemon Chess Pie -- $24.00

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Chocolate Chess Pie with Whipped Cream -- $24.00

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Individual Strawberry Shortcakes -–price depends on price of Strawberries

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Bread Pudding with Lemon Sauce, to die for -- $28.00, feeds 10 to 12

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Tiramisu -- $45.00 feeds 10 - 12

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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies -- $1.50 each

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Cappuccino Brownies with a Sour Cream Layer and Espresso Chocolate Glaze -- $3.00 each

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Old Fashioned Molasses Oatmeal Cookies -- $1.50 each

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World's Best Cookies -- Pistachio, Oats, Almonds,  Dried Cherries, and Coconut, $2.00 each

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Italian Wedding Cookies -- Pecan Shortbread dusted with Confectioner's Sugar -- $1.00 each

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Pecan Squares, Turtle Bars, Blondies, Rocky Road Bars- - $2.50 each

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Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with Coconut Frosting -- $40.00

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Sour Cream Yellow Cake with Chocolate Shavings and Pecan Brittle -- $40.00

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Lemon Poppyseed Poundcake -- $40.00

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Robert E. Lee Cake -- a cake base of ground pecans and apples, topped with a white chocolate mousse and toasted coconut.  Stunning and melt-in-the-mouth -- $40.00

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Silky Chocolate Truffle Tart -- Hazelnut Cookie Crust filled with meltaway Chocolate -- $40.00

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Raspberry Cheesecake Squares -- Walnut Crust, Lime Zest in Cheesecake -- $2.50 each

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Crunchy Cornmeal Cake with Whipped Cream & Berries -- $45.00

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Sweet Potato Pie with Gingersnap Crust- - $26.00

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Tarheel Pie-Pecans & Chocolate Chips -- $26.00

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Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce -- $2.50 each

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End-of-the-World Pound Cake -- dense, lemony Pound Cake $40.00

 

Gifts

Homemade by me but no one has to know that!

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Cranberry Fig Pistachio Chutney -- colorful, gorgeous and a great accompaniment to Turkey, Venison, or Pork Roast. Makes the absolute killer sandwich with Turkey, Melted Muenster Cheese, Mustard, and toasted Dill bread. $18.00 per pint

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Aunt Eleanore's Bourbon Walnut Poundcake-- wrapped in cheesecloth, soaked in Bourbon, $55.00

Enjoy!