December 2009 Hors d’Oeurve Menu

Here’s our latest hors d’oeurve menu for those of you who have been asking what’s available this holiday season!  This is the ‘pared down’ version of our full list so if there’s something you’re looking for that you don’t see just let me know, always happy to bring back old faves and fulfill new requests!

COLD HORS D’OEURVES

Little Cup Combos & Tri-Dip Platters
One of the most popular of all our hors d’oeurve offerings are the ‘little cups’ we do made out of phyllo, tortillas, or pita with assorted fillings.  Below are what we’ve found to be the fave selections….all you have to do is choose three that appeal to you and the type of ‘little cup’ you’d like and we do all the rest!  Our “Tri-Dip” platters consist of three selections from the list below arranged in a large cloverleaf basket with appropriate breads, flatbreads, toasts, crackers, and/or veggies for dipping & dunking.   And if there’s something you’d like that you don’t see on the list please feel free to ask me; we’re more than happy to fulfill requests!

Vegetarian
Classic Hommus
Roasted Red Pepper Hommus
Sundried Tomato Hommus
Fresh Herb Tabouleh
Baba Ghanough
Curried Red Lentil & Grilled Veggies
Fresh Cilantro Raiita
Madras Spinach & Cheese
Greek Feta & Three Olive
Mediterranean White Bean w/ Roasted Garlic & Pesto
Classic Bruschetta Topping
Roasted Red Pepper & Black Olive Tapenade
Mexican Black Bean & Peppers
Classic Guacamole
Tofu Dill Dijonnaise
Jerked Tofu & Mango
Roasted Red Pepper & Black Olive Tapenade
Spicy Roasted Chili & Cilantro Tofu
Black Bean & Mango Salsa
Sundried Tomato & Black Olive Tapenade

Meat, Poultry, & Seafood
Thai Chicken
Santa Fe Chicken
Traditional Chicken Salad
Pesto & Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Salad
Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad
Cilantro Lime Tuna Salad
Lemon Dill Tuna Salad
Tuna Provençal
Traditional Tuna Salad
Traditional Egg Salad
Curried Egg Salad w/ Avocado
Smoked Ham Diablo
Spicy Ham & Mango
Pseudo Reuben (smoked meat, sauerkraut, Russian dressing)
Roast Beef & Horseradish Salad
Scandinavian Baby Shrimp
Sesame Miso Scallops
Wasabi & Ginger Smoked Salmo
Smoked Salmon & Capered Lemon Cream Cheese

Athenian Baguettes –  Baby Baguettes Stuffed with Feta, Peppers, Kalamata Olives,Tomatoes, Cucumbers, & Spices.  Chilled & Sliced
Provençal Baguettes — Baby Baguettes Stuffed with Chevre, Sundried Tomatoes, Black Olives, Roasted Garlic, & Fresh Basil Chilled & Sliced
Bruschetta –  Traditional Tomato & Basil, Goat Cheese with Cranberry Pear Chutney, Brie Cheese with Honey Pear Compote, OR Marscapone & Port Marinated Figs on Slices of Toasted Baby Baguette.
Capeletti Bites –  Marinated Capeletti, Peppers, & Olives in a Basil Pesto Vinaigrette on Small Skewers
Couscous Dolmas – Grape Vine Leaves Filled w/ Whole Wheat Couscous, Lemon, Dried Apricots, Pistachios and Spices…Marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Fresh Lemon
Duo of Hearts –  Marinated Hearts of Palm & Artichoke Hearts Wrapped in Your Choice of Calabrese (Spicy Italian Salami) or Prosciutto
Fruit and Cheese Bites –  Skewers of Assorted Fresh Fruits & a Mix of Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, & Havarti Cheese Cubes
Marinated Grilled Vegetable Skewers – Pesto & White Balsamic Marinated Eggplant, Peppers, Mushrooms, Zuchinni, & Sweet Onions Grilled & Skewered…Served w/ Creamy Pesto Dip
Peppery Pecan Cheese Bites –  Sharp Cheddar & Black Olives Blended with Fresh Ground Five Peppercorn Mix & Spices then Rolled in Spiced Pecans & “Skewered” on a Sourdough Pretzel Stick
Pistachio Almond Pears – Fresh Pears Stuffed w/ Pistachio Almond Butter, Chilled & Sliced
Savory Mini Biscotti -- Our Own Multigrain Biscotti in a Savour Version…Your Choice of Parmesan Pistachio, Stilton Walnut, OR Pesto Pecan
Smoked Salmon Crisps –  Whole Grain Flat bread with Crème Fraiche & Horseradish, Topped with Smoked Salmon Filet Slices and Flying Fish Caviar
Summertime Skewers — Multicoloured Cherry/Plum Tomatoes w/ Baby Bocaccinni Wrapped w/ Fresh Basil & Arugula Leaves, Drizzled w/ White Balsamic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Thai Rice Paper Rolls – Filled with Thai Noodles, Veggies, Fresh Coriander, & Sesame.  Served with  Spicy Peanut Lime Sauce.
Tortilla Spirals –  Flour Tortillas Filled with Assorted Fresh Herb Pesto Blended  with Light Cream Cheese, Garnished with Fresh Veggies…Rolled, Chilled & Sliced.
Alizé Platter –  Concentric Circles of Black Bean Pepper Dip, Avocado Basil Guacamole, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Sour Cream & Cheese.  Served with Tortilla Crisps.
Assorted Sushi & Sushi Maki Rolls –  Japanese Rice & Nori with Veggies and Fresh Raw or Cooked Fish & Seafood.  Garnished with Pickled Ginger, Wasabi, &  Seasoned Soya Sauce  NOTE:  Also Available in a Vegetarian Version
Fruit & Brie Pinwheel –  Round of Brie Cheese & Fresh Fruits Glazed with Apricot Rum Preserves.  Served with Imported Water Biscuits
Plâteau Printanier –  Market Fresh Veggies with Garlic Lime Dip

HOT SELECTIONS

Phyllo Phantasies
Over the years we’ve become known for our wide variety of phyllo ‘bites’ in various shapes and flavours.  Instead of listing them one by one scattered throughout the Hot Selections we’re making it simpler for you to choose by listing our most popular fillings for you to select from.  Available phyllo shapes are: Triangles, Beggars’ Purses, ‘Cigars’, and Mini-Tartes.  And, as always, if there’s something you don’t see that you’d like to have just let me know!

Vegetarian
Classic Spinach & Feta
Wild Greek Greens w/ Haloumi Cheese
Cranberry & Toasted Pecan Chevre
Roasted Pear & Stilton w/ Walnuts
Cuban Black Bean
Peppered Brie w/ Black Olive Tapenade
Persian Eggplant & Peppers
Sesame Ginger Pan-Asian Veggies
Camenbert w/ Spicy Pear & Currant Chutney
Toasted Almond & Apple w/ Cheddar
Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille
Wild Mushroom & Swiss

Meat, Poultry, & Seafood
Tunisian Lamb & Olives
Caramelized Onion, Smoked Ham, & Cheddar
Capered Chevre w/ Smoked Salmon
Wild Salmon Florentine
Roasted Fennel & Shrimp
Fig Balsamic Glazed Smoked Ham & Cream Cheese
Persian Chicken w/ Pomegranate Glaze
Moroccan Chicken & Currants
Boeuf Bourguigon
Classic Tourtiere
Porto Glazed Pork & Apples
Tamarind Mango Chicken

Athenian Jumbo Shrimp — Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with a Feta & Three Olive Blend, Bundled in Phyllo & Baked
Baby Potato Pancakes w/ Smoked Salmon – Bite Sized Classic Potato Pancakes w/ Smoked Salmon, Topped w/ Wasabi Cream & Tobiko
Bandito Balls –  Spicy Mini Meatballs Baked in a Fresh Tomato & Roasted Green Chili Salsa
Bite Size Reubens – Pumpernickel Cocktail Squares  w/ Russian Dressing, Smoked Meat, Caraway Sauerkraut & Swiss Cheese, Topped w/ Rye Cocktail Bread & Baked
Cheddar Onion Tarts –  Crisp Pastry Shell Filled with a Creamy Cheddar & Caramelized Onion Filling, Garnished with Toasted Walnuts
Cohiba Rolls -- Deep-fried Miniature Imperial Rolls Filled w/ Ten Pan Asian Veggies Seasoned w/ Ginger, Lemongrass & Sesame.  Served w/ Coconut Red Curry OR Spicy Mango Plum Sauce
Cranberry Sage Glazed Turkey Meatballs –  Mini Turkey Meatballs Baked w/ a Fresh Sage & Cranberry Glaze
Crispy Dumpling Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp — Seasoned with Your Choice of Coriander Green Chili Chutney or Thai Coconut Red Curry
Crispy Pesto & Polenta Bites –  Small Rounds of Creamy Basil Pesto Seasoned Polenta Blended w/ Parmesan, Cheddar, & Sundried Tomatoes, Baked Until Crispy & Topped w/ Pesto Chevre
Fennel & Feta Stuffed Mushroom Caps –  Fresh Mushroom Caps Filled with Sautéed Fennel & Creamy Feta Cheese, Topped with Pistachios & Baked
Greek Spinach & Feta Tartlettes –  Crisp Pastry Shell Filled with Fresh Spinach, Caramelized Onions, Light Feta Cheese & Spices
Grilled Thai Yellow Curry Chicken Skewers –  Cubes of Boneless Chicken Breast Marinated in Thai Yellow Curry & Coconut.  Served w/ Spicy Peanut Lime Sauce
Jamaican Jerked Beef Demi Lunes — Spicy Slow Roasted Beef in a Crispy Turnover.  Served w/ Mango Thyme Dipping Sauce
Lemongrass Shrimp Bouchées – Baby Shrimp, Green Onions, & Baby Corn Seasoned with Thai Red Curry & Lemongrass Wrapped in a Crispy Dumpling Paper.  Served w/ Coconut Lime Dipping Sauce
Malaysian Skewers –  Tropical Fruits and Chunks of Boneless Chicken Breast Marinated in Coconut & Thai Yellow Curry on Small Skewers.  Served with Coconut Mint Dipping Sauce
Mandarin Miso Glazed Scallops — Miso & Mandarin Zest Glazed Scallops w/ Shiitake Mushrooms & Green Onions in a Crispy Dumpling Bundle.   Served with Sesame Mandarin Dipping Sauce
Satay Skewers –  Small Cubes of Chicken Breast or Thin Slices of Beef Marinated in a Lemongrass Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette.  Served with Spicy Peanut Lime Sauce
Tandoori Lamb Kabobs –  Tender Cubes of Marinated Boneless Lamb Grilled with Tandoori Spices and Served with a Cucumber Cilantro Raita
Tempura Veggie  Skewers –  Red & Green Peppers, Carrot, Broccoli, Snopeas, Baby Corn, & Green Onion Dipped in a Light Tempura Batter & Deep Fried.  Served w/ Mirin Sesame Dipping Sauce
Vegetable Pakora Skewers — Red & Green Peppers, Red Onion, Carrot, & Tumeric Cauliflower Dipped in a Beson Beer Batter & Deep Fried.  Served w/ Tamarind Dipping Sauce
Baked Brie with Wild Mushrooms –  Round of Brie Topped with Brandied Wild Mushrooms & Fresh Herbs, Baked & Served with Whole Wheat & White French Baguette Slices.
Brie and Caramelized Onion Phyllo Flower –Round of Brie Nestled in Phyllo w/ Caramelized Onions & Fresh Herbes, Baked & Served w/ Toasted Pumpernickel Fingers

This Week’s Seekrit List

Greetings all!

Swinging into the first of the crazy Christmas weeks with a menu focused on nutritional & comfort boosting items to help with the holiday stress…which I won’t add to by mentioning how many shopping days are left!

The usual routine, folks…orders in by TUESDAY 6:00  with pick-ups starting THURSDAY 4:00 and, as usual, if Thursday isn’t good for you just let me know and we’ll make alternate arrangements.  Don’t forget to tell me what time you’d like to get your order so we can make sure to have it ready for you!

Almost all of our Holiday Party slots are fillled but there’s still a couple of openings left.  And don’t forget you can also order our tasty, tempting, and healthful hors d’oeurves, dips, & spreads for your own entertaining.  Everything freshly made from scratch of course….stash a few in your freezer for last minute get togethers!  Complete party pick-ups are also (as always) available so if you’d like the goodies but not the service just lemme know!

I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m ready for the snow!  It just doesn’t feel like holiday time without it!

See you Thursday!

Joann

“Cream” of Chicken & Spinach — Our home-made, extra rich, defatted chicken broth lightly thickened w/ whole grain flour, laced w/ chunks of roasted chicken, & given a nutritional whammy with smoothly puréed spinach…zero fat yogurt gives it it’s creaminess.  Perfect comfort food for stressful pre-holiday preparations!
500 ml — $4.00                1 liter — $7.50

Herbed Wild Mushroom, Kale, & Barley – Slow sautéed cremini, portabella, shiitake mushrooms, & whole grain barley simmered in our home-made veggie broth with sage, thyme, parsley, finely shredded kale, and just a touch of garlic.  Hearty & soul soothing with the extra goodness of kale for a nutritional boost!
500 ml — $3.50                1 liter — $6.50

Roasted Fennel & Buckwheat Salad – We had the roasted fennel & couscous salad a few weeks ago and it was wildly popular….this time around we’re going with whole grain buckwheat along with fennel, carrots, onions, & celery all lightly tossed in canola oil & high heat roasted.  Toasted sliced hazelnuts for crunch and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette w/ fresh parsley to tie it all together…great as it is or try it warmed up with crumbled feta for a quick & filling lunch.
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Citrus Mint Marinated Veggie Salad — Lightly blanched broccoli & cauliflower combined with carrots, celery, red onion, zuchinni, fennel, & shredded fresh mint…all ‘coated not floated’ in a lemon, lime, & orange zest spiked citrus & white balsamic vinaigrette.
250 ml — $3.25                500 ml — $6.00

Chicken Salad w/ Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette – Another mayo-less sandwich filling!  Chunks of chicken with red & green peppers, onions, & our herbed home-made sundried tomato & balsamic vinaigrette…great loaded into a whole grain baguette or try it on a bed of baby arugula!
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Dill-icious Egg Salad – Our classic egg salad given a spring like zap with finely minced fresh dill along with green onions, celery, & a touch of light mayo.  Great for a quick & easy protein boost!
250 ml — $3.00                500 ml — $5.50

“Pasta Sauce of the Week” — Smoky Bacon, Leek, & Broccoli Carbonnara – Surprisingly low fat with the nutritional boost of broccoli and the flavour boost of sautéed leeks this creamy pasta sauce is perfect with fettucinne or tagliatelle….slow cooked bacon bits, lightly steamed broccoli florets, and fresh leeks in a parmesan garlic cheese sauce made w/ low fat milk & whole wheat flour instead of the classic heavy cream.
500 ml — $7.00                1 liter — $13.50

“Tarte of the Week” Classic Tourtiere, But, Well, Not –  Extra lean ground beef, pork, & veal sautéed & defatted, then mixed with golden sautéed onions & creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with classic Québecoise tourtiere spices & wrapped in a crispy, low fat, phyllo crust instead of the lard-heavy traditional pastry….a welcome back to Québec to a returning friend from Down Under!
Deep Dish, 4″ diameter, Tarte — $7.00

Roasted Butternut & Whole Grain Barley Risotto – Quite a few of you have requested a risotto of some sort but doing a nice risotto with brown rice isn’t *quite* possible so we’re offering this variation made with whole grain barley instead.  Slow simmered & constantly stirred whole grain barley is combined with our home-made veggie broth, fresh grated parmesan cheese, caramelized onions, red peppers, and roasted diced butternut squash. Classic technique with ‘healthed up’ ingredients!
500 ml — $7.50                1 liter — $14.50

Glamorgan Chicken Breast – Skinless, bone-in chicken breast filled with an herbed leek & whole grain bread stuffing then slow roasted till tender & juicy.  Blanketed with a smooth, creamy, and low fat sauce thickened with puréed potatoes & given a flavour blast w/ slow sautéed leeks….served on a bed of brown rice & roasted carrot pilaf.
Single Serving — $8.50            Double Serving — $16.50

Dark Chocolate Caramel Bread Pudding, a.k.a. “He Shoots! He Skorrs!” – This time around we’re “decadent-izing” our ever-healthful bread pudding with skorr chips, 70%  dark chocolate chunks (for a start of winter serotonin boost!), and dutch process cocoa powder…all mixed with organic multigrain bread, flax seed (for extra omegas), eggs, low fat milk, a touch of sugar, and a splash of vanilla, then topped with a drizzle of dulce de leche, cinnamon brown sugar, more skorr chips, & baked.  Try it warmed up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
Single Serving — $7.00            Double Serving — $13.50

Surprise! Fruit Salad -- After several weeks of no fruit salads my wrist feels good enough to do the slicin’ & dicin’ required so we’re going back to the Surprise! version which, as most of you know, uses whatever is beautiful & fresh at my fruit guy’s on Thursday morning!
500 ml — $4.00                1 liter — $7.50

(and as always, a very special & appreciative thanks to M for the fabulous photos!)

and yet another seekrit list

Greetings all!

A couple of requests again this week (and apologies to K regarding the tartes…the ham ones will be back soon!!), a “Swingin’ Both Ways” soup, a couple of old faves, and a new main course of “Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken w/ Autumn Harvest Veggies” that marks the first time we’ve offered whole (or half!) roasted chickens!  “Happy & Harmonious” is back again with an “Amaretto Apricot & Almond” version…so if it appeals to you then order enough for two weeks since it won’t be back till then, and when it is back it’ll be a different flavour (of course!)

Same routine as usual, folks, with orders in by TUESDAY 6:00 and pick-ups starting THURSDAY 4:00.  And as usual let us know what time works for you and we’ll have your order all set…and also as usual if Thursday isn’t good for you just lemme know and we’ll make alternate arrangements!

We’ll be starting holiday cocktail bases next week to help with your festivities, and the special holiday edition will be out by tomorrow…promise!

Happy end of November to all…and welcome to the last month of 2009!!  

Joann

p.s.  Several of you have asked about the protocol for sending the list to friends & family….there are two ways to handle it, either just forward it off to them (letting them know to respond to me and not you!) or send me their email address & I can add them to the list.  Always happy to have more people to make healthy food for!

Roasted Corn & Bacon Chowder – Chunks of red potatoes, celery, peppers, onions, & carrots in a lightly thickened veggie broth with roasted corn & crispy bacon bits (defatted of course!) seasoned with fresh thyme & Italian parsley….a perfect, hearty ‘meal in a bowl’ for post-holiday shopping!  Vegetarian?  We’re “Swingin’ Both Ways” so have yours without the bacon!
500 ml — w/ Bacon — $4.00        1 liter — w/ Bacon -  $7.50
500 ml — Veggie Only — $3.50    1 liter — Veggie Only — $6.50

African Black Bean & Peanut Soup — Our twist on a classic West African soup…tomatoes, onions, brown rice, black beans, finely shredded kale, & peppers in a spicy vegetable broth enriched with peanut butter.  Sounds weird, tastes great!  Complete proteins via the beans + rice + peanuts, blast of vitamin-y goodness from the kale, lycopenes from the tomatoes & peppers, and despite the peanut butter really really low fat!
500 ml — $3.50            1 liter — $6.50

German Potato Salad — Chunks of local crop potatoes tossed while still warm with an apple cider vinaigrette spiked with Dijon mustard, then combined with sliced green onions, crispy bacon bits, celery, & fresh parsley.  Traditionally served warm or at room temperature it’s also great cold!  (And again, not a meat eater?  “Swingin’ Both Ways” again here so we’re happy to do a bacon free version for you!)
250 ml — with Bacon — $3.50    500 ml — with Bacon– $6.50
250 ml — NO Bacon — $3.00    500 ml — NO Bacon — $5.50

Cold Blasting Cole Slaw – So many people I know are sniffly sick right now so thought we’d bring back this client fave…finely shredded cabbage, kale, & carrots with red pepper, mango, fresh lime, & cilantro and a touch of canola oil….a blast of antioxidants, betacarotene, & kale-ish green goodness to help chase away colds!
250 ml — $3.00            500 ml — $5.50

Curried Chicken w/ Mango PIckle & Currants – Slow roasted chicken finely chopped and mixed w/ quick sautéed zucchini, diced pickled mango, green onions, currants, & our Madras curry blend…all held with a touch of zero fat yogurt.  Try it on whole grain naan bread for a different kinda sandwich!
250 ml — $3.75            500 ml — $7.00

Thai Coconut Red Curry Tofu – A combination of soft & firm tofu blended with thai red curry & coconut milk till smooth & spreadable then finely julienned snow peas, carrots, green onions, & sweet peppers added for crunch.  Makes a great dip for veggies and wonderful spread on whole grain rice crackers.
250 ml — $3.25            500 ml — $6.00

Pasta Sauce of the Week — Shrimp & Roasted Fennel Marinara Sauce – Steamed jumbo shrimp gently simmered with sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, & roasted fennel, just a touch of white wine and a hint of lemon zest.  Perfect on whole grain fettucine and pretty darn good on a bed of rice too!
500 ml — $9.00            1 liter — $18.50

Tarte of the Week — Chicken Pot Pie, But, Well, Not – Tender cubes of oven roasted chicken slow simmered in a low fat ‘gravy’ with diced carrots, onions, celery, petit pois, & green beans….all wrapped in our infamous light’n'crisp phyllo pastry for a down home taste without the extra calories of “real” pastry!
Deep Dish (4″ diameter) Tarte — $7.00

Great Green Goodness Cannelloni – Fresh, multigrain pasta sheets wrapped around a filling of sautéed kale, spinach, & swiss chard blended w/ slow sautéed spanish onions & garlic, low fat cream cheese, & light mozzarella…topped with an herbed tomato sauce & more grated cheese, then baked.  Nonna would approve!
Single Serving — $8.50        Double Serving — $16.50

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken w/ Autumn Harvest Veggies – Air chilled whole chickens slow roasted with a lemon zest & herb seasoning under the skin and stuffed with chunks of onions & juicy fresh lemons.  Served with our “Autumn Harvest” roasted veggies….butternut squash, carrots, potatoes, zuchinni, onions, & celery gently tossed in extra virgin olive oil & fresh herbs.
Half Chick + Veggies — $9.50    Whole Chick + Veggies — $19.50

Happy’n'Harmonious Whole Grain Breakfast Mélange — Our own combination of ‘rolled’ whole grains (oats, wheat, spelt, barley, quinoa, rye) united w/ toasted buckwheat, chia, flax, & hemp to give you complete proteins, omegas, fiber, & complex carbs.  All lightly toasted & ready to be simmered into a hot’h'hearty breakfast.  Not a fan of hot cereal?  Try our lightly sweetened w/ honey, extra toasty granola version!

This Week’s Flavour:  ‘Amaretto Apricot & Toasted Almond’

500 ml — Hot Version — $5.00     1 liter — Hot Version — $9.50
500 ml — Granola — $5.00        1 liter — Granola — $9.50

Honey Cranberry & Pear Walnut Crisp – Tangy fresh cranberries gently tossed with diced sweet pears, whole wheat flour, crystallized ginger, cinnamon, a touch of buckwheat honey and butter, then smothered with our low fat low sugar multigrain & flax crisp topping that’s been given extra crunch (and omegas!) with toasted walnuts this time around and a healthy zap of dried ginger.  Baked till bubbly & browned.  Great as dessert with a scoop of ice cream and *perfect* as a breakfast alternative for an end of the month treat!
Single Serving –  $7.00            Double Serving –  $13.50

(extra special thanks to M for the pics!)

this week’s seekrit list alert!

greetings all!

same routine as usual with orders in by TUESDAY @ 6:00 with pickup starting THURSDAY @ 4:00.  and also as usual, if thursday isn’t good for you just lemme know and we’ll make alternate arrangements!  a few of you have also expressed dismay that you’ve missed the ordering deadline….but please go ahead and send your order anyhow, if it’s at all possible we’ll fill it for you and the worst that will happen is i’ll say “sorry, no can do!”

meatloaf *will* be back soon, as will the fruit salads, but this week we’re filling a couple of other requests and tossing in some new-to-the-list treats.  keep those requests coming…i love being able to tailor the list to what *you’d* like to eat!

ho! ho! ho! holiday parties are quickly getting booked so if you’d like our help with your celebrations at home or at the office be sure to book the date with me asap!  and be on the look-out for a Special Holiday Edition of the seekrit list packed with selections to make your holiday entertaining simple and stress-free…from cocktails to hors d’oeurves to cookies; we’re here to help!
happy end of november, and special happy thanksgiving greetings to our many american fans!

see you thursday!

joann

Thai Coconut Squash Soup --  Betacarotene packed butternut squash puréed to a silken smoothness with coconut cream then laced with roasted spaghetti squash strands, spicy red peppers, fresh cilantro, lime zest, & a touch of thai yellow curry paste.
500 ml — $3.50                1 litre — $6.50

Straight Up Classic Beef & Veggie Soup – By special request!  A nice, normal, homecooked version of the classic beef’n'veggie soup…our homemade slow simmered beef stock (made with bone-in blade roasts) with carrots, celery, tomatoes, zuchinni, green beans, shredded fresh kale, mushrooms, onions, & whole grain wheatberries for carbs.  Totally a meal in a bowl!
500 ml — $4.00                1 litre — $7.50

Sunomono Soba Noodle Salad — Japanese buckwheat noodles tossed with shiitake mushrooms, daikon, carrots, green onions, sesame, & nori flakes in a wasabi spiked mirin & rice vinegar dressing….great cold, quickly warmed in the micro, or topped with hot broth for a super fast soup.
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Creamy Caraway Apple Slaw –  Finely shredded savoy cabbage, fresh kale, carrots, Quebec apples, red onions, & celery in a yogurt based toasted caraway & apple cider dressing…fresh & crunchy & full of antioxidants!
250 ml – $3.00                    500 ml – $5.50

doing a 'grate' job!

Spicy Cilantro & Fresh Lime Tuna Salad – Another mayo-less sandwich filling alternative!  Chunks of tuna combined with celery, peppers, green onions, roasted hot peppers, fresh cilantro, & lime zest all very lightly dressed with a tomatillo based salsa verde.  Great wrapped in a whole grain tortilla and if you mix it w/ a little zero fat yogurt & light mayo it makes an *awesome* dip for tortilla chips!
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Greek Feta & Three Olive Dip/Spread-- Light feta blended with our home-cooked canelli beans, zero fat yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and black, green, & kalamata olives.  An old fave that’s back by special request!
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml – $6.50

Pasta Sauce of the Week — Sicilian Spicy Sausage & Roasted Pepper – Hot’n’spicy Italian sausages in a tomato based roasted pepper sauce with fresh basil, garlic, onions, celery, & mushrooms…like Chicken Cattiatore, but, well, not. 
500 ml — $8.00                1 litre – $15.50

Tarte of the Week — Wild Salmon & Spinach — Wild salmon fillets gently poached & blended with blanched spinach, sautéed onions, and just enough mashed potatoes to hold it together.  Seasoned with fresh dill & lemon zest for a bright, springtime flavour, wrapped in the light’n'crispy phyllo you know so well, and baked till golden.
Deep Dish, 4″ diameter, Tarte — $7.50

Spicy Tamarind Mango Chicken — A tangy tropical taste sensation…bone-less chicken thighs marinated in tamarind, ginger, & garlic…lightly browned, then slow simmered till tender w/ a sweet’n’spicy Tamarind Mango Sauce livened up w/ fresh cilantro & a touch of lime.  Served w/ Sweet Potato & Plantain Pancakes.
Single Serving — $8.50            Double Serving — $16.50

Greek Feta & Roasted Veggie “Torta” – A twist on the classic Italian torta this time made with layers of roasted eggplant, peppers, onions, orzo, & low fat feta seasoned with garlic, fresh lemon, mint, & dill then baked till golden.  Perfect with a citrus arugula salad & whole grain baguette for a fast weekday dinner, and works great as a dish for Sunday brunch too!
Single Serving — $8.00            Double Serving — $15.50

Dutch Caramelized Apple Coffee Cake — A whole grain flax & chia enhanced golden buttermilk batter studded with currants & layered with caramelized Quebec apple slices…topped with a spiced whole oat crumble & baked.  Great cold for breakfast instead of cereal or try it heated up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent but healthy dessert!
Single Portion — $7.50            Double Portion — $14.50

late aft at the kitchen

 

A very special thanks to M. for the pics!

this week’s seekrit list alert!

greetings all!

a few more weeks of the cast and (fingers crossed) all will be back to normal again…just in time for holiday parties!  a few of our new holiday treat ideas will be up on the blog within the next few days.  not everything on the list will end up on the menu but if there’s something you’d reallyreally like to have just let me know!  and if you know the date for your holiday function i’d be happy to ‘hold the date’ for you & we can talk menu etc. later.

same routine as usual, folks, with orders in by TUESDAY 6:00 and pick-ups starting THURSDAY 4:00.  as usual let us know what time works for you and we’ll have your order all set…and also as usual if Thursday isn’t good for you just lemme know and we’ll make alternate arrangements!

the ‘happy & harmonious’ is back again this week and after much pondering we’ve decided to offer a new flavour every second week….so if this week’s ‘Spiced Hazelnut & Golden Raisin’ appeals to you make sure you get enough for next week too!

if you have food allergies or intolerances please feel free to ask if it’s possible to adjust any of the seekrit items to suit your requirements…our ‘old timers’ know about this but i thought i’d mention it again since we have a bunch of new seekrit peeps who may not be aware of the option.

hope everyone has had a relaxing weekend!

joann

Black Bean & Bacon Soup — Last time our bacon soup was from southern France, this time we’re heading south of the border with this spicy smoky treat…black beans slow simmered in our homemade veggie broth with crispy bacon bits, peppers, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, chiopolte peppers and mexican spices.  Add a mulltigrain baguette & green salad and you’ve got complete proteins and a full meal!
500 ml — $3.50                1 liter — $6.50

Dilled “Cream” of Carrot Soup — Fresh local crop carrots slow simmered in our home-made veggie broth, puréed still smooth, thickened with whole grain flour, lightly creamed with low fat yogurt and laced with minced fresh dill & a touch of citrus for a sunny blast of flavour.
500 ml –  $3.00                1 liter — $5.50

Whole Wheat Pasta Salad w/ Creamy Fresh Basil & Lemon Dressing — Al dente whole wheat pasta with shredded fresh kale, sweet peppers, grated carrots, & red onions in a yogurt based fresh basil & lemon dressing…top it with water packed tuna for a protein boost!
250 ml — $3.00                500 ml — $5.50

Citrus Cilantro Quinoa & Bulgur Salad –  Whole grain bulgur with organic black quinoa in a zesty citrus vinaigrette w/ toasted pumpkin seeds, grated carrots, diced red onions, green peppers, cilantro, & chunks of fresh navel oranges…complex carbs, complete amino profile, whole grains, tons of vitamin C…what’s not to love?
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Zaatar Mint Hommus -- An interesting twist on classic hommus…our home-cooked chickpeas puréed till smooth with fresh mint, lemon zest, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, & garlic given an extra zip with a zaatar spice blend.  Perfect as a dip for whole grain pita crisps & fresh veggies or filling a whole wheat pita along with baby spinach for a quick’n'healthy lunch.
250 ml — $3.00                500 ml — $5.50

Tropical Coconut Lime Chicken Salad – Another mayo-less sandwich filling/salad topping option!  Chunks of slow roasted chicken combined with diced fresh pineapple, mango, toasted coconut, green onions, fresh lime zest/juice and a touch of coconut cream to smooth it all out.  Great gently warmed & wrapped in a whole grain tortilla or piled on a bed of baby arugula.
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Tarte of the Week — Beef Bourguignon – Lean & tender Angus beef cubes marinated in red wine, herbes, & garlic, then slow simmered & combined with pearl onions & wild mushrooms in a rich (but low fat!) beef gravy…all wrapped n light’n'crispy phyllo & baked. Perfect for a quick dinner on a chilly fall day!
Deep Dish (4″ diameter) Tarte — $8.00

Pasta Sauce of the Week — Swedish Dilled Smoked Salmon, Tuna, & Trout — Tender strips of smoked tuna, salmon, & trout in a very lightly ‘creamed’ sauce with fresh dill, capers, and a zippy hit of fresh lemon zest. Packed w/ omegas, low fat, & full of gravlaax inspired flavours that complement whole grain pastas perfectly.
500 ml — $9.00                1 liter — $17.50

Gingered Blackberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin w/ Roasted Sweet Potatoes — Fresh pork tenderloins marinated in ginger, balsamic vinegar, & cassis, seared & slow roasted with a fresh blackberry & ginger glaze…. served on a bed of sesame roasted sweet potatoes.  Loaded w/ betacarotene, antioxidants, fiber, & lean protein!
Single Serving — $9.00            Double Serving — $17.50

Provençal Roasted Eggplant Ragout w/ Herbed Parmesan Whole Grain Dumplings – A version of the ever popular ratatouille…generous chunks of oven roasted eggplant simmered with sweet peppers, zuchinni, spanish onions, roasted garlic, basil, parsley, & tomatoes, this time topped with cheesy parmesan herbed whole grain dumplings.
Single Serving — $8.50            Double Serving — $15.50

Happy’n'Harmonious Whole Grain Breakfast Mélange — Our own combination of ‘rolled’ whole grains (oats, wheat, spelt, barley, quinoa, rye) united w/ toasted buckwheat, chia, flax, & hemp to give you complete proteins, omegas, fiber, & complex carbs.  All lightly toasted & ready to be simmered into a hot’h'hearty breakfast.  Not a fan of hot cereal?  Try our lightly sweetened w/ honey, extra toasty granola version!

This Week’s Flavour:  ‘Spiced Hazelnut & Golden Raisin’

500 ml — Hot Cereal Version — $5.00 (yields approx 1 liter)
1 liter — Hot Cereal Version — $9.50 (yields approx 2 liters)

500 ml — Granola Version — $5.00
1 liter — Granola Version — $9.50

Dark Chocolate & Fresh Raspberry Brownie Pudding Cake – Another “pseudo chomeur”….fresh raspberries gently tossed with just a touch of honey & vanilla, topped with a light, but rich, dark chocolate cake…then “chomeur-ized” with a low fat, reduced sugar, cocoa based hot fudge ’sauce’ and baked.  Rich & gooey goodness we’ve “healthed up” with whole wheat flour, ground & whole flax, & chia seeds.  Not quite *totally* guilt free dessert but pretty darn close.
Single Serving — $7.50            Double Serving — $14.50

This Week’s Seekrit Alert!

greetings!

as you can probably tell by the ‘no caps’ i still have the pins’n’stuff in my wrist, but fingers are crossed that they’ll be out by the end of the week! in the meantime we’ve delved into the request file for this week’s list with a couple of new items tossed in for fun.  of course this now means the request file is lookin’ prettyslim so if there’s something you’ve been craving just lemme know!  (and for you meatloaf lovers…it’s coming back soon!!)

same routine as usual with irders in by TUESDAY @ 6:00 with pickup starting thursday @ 4:00.  and also as usual, if thursday isn’t good for you just lemme know and we’ll make alternate arrangements!  a few of you have also expresseddismaythat you’ve missed the ordering deadline….but please go ahead and send your order anyhow, if it’s at all possible we’ll fill it for you and the worst thatwill happen is i’ll say “sorry, no can do!”

CHRISTMAS!!!!

…..is quickly sneaking up on us and we’re starting to get bookings for parties, so if you’d like our help with your holiday entertaining just let me know the date and we can hold it for you, whether it’s for home or office!!  and yes, we will be doing turkey + sides again this year, possibly with classic plum pudding as well!

hope everyone enjoyed the unseasonably nice weather this weekend, and we’ll see you on thursday!!!

joann

Cheesy Broccoli, Kale, & Spicy Red Pepper Soup – Lightly steamed fresh broccoli florets, shredded kale,  & sautéed spanish onions with sweet & hot red peppers mixed together in a rich & creamy three cheese soup made w/ our home-made veggie broth & whole grain flour.  Not as calorific as it sounds cuz we’ve used light versions of the cheeses & cut the fat from the roux.
500 ml — $3.50        1 liter — $6.50

Wild Rice & Chicken Soup — Our extra-rich, de-fatted, home-made chicken broth laden with Canadian wild rice, chunks of roasted chicken, celery, carrots, onions, tomatoes, & zucchini seasoned with parsley, sage, rosemary, & thyme.  Soothing comfort food that’s perfect for chilly fall weather!
500 ml — $4.00        1 liter — $7.50

Santa Fe Tex-Mex “Crab” Salad -- Shredded ‘crab’ combined with diced peppers, roma tomatoes, red onions, sweet peppers, smoky chipoltes, fresh lime zest + juice, and minced cilantro.  Another mayo-less sandwich filling alternative…try it on a bed of baby greens or wrapped in a whole grain tortilla for a quick protein packed lunch.
250 ml — $3.50        500 ml — $6.00

Mediterranean Tofu Dip/Spread — Soft & firm tofu blended till smooth with fresh basil pesto, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, sweet red onion, peppers, capers, Italian parsley, garlic, and a hint of fresh lemon zest.  Great on whole grain crackers for a quick snack or try it as a dip for crudités!
250 ml — $3.50        500 ml — $6.50

Dijonnaise Potato & Green Bean Salad — By special request!  Gently simmered grelot potatoes, lightly steamed green beans, red peppers, green onions, hard boiled eggs, & Italian parsley in a low fat mayo & zero fat yogurt dressing spiked w/ Dijon mustard & toasted whole mustard seeds for crunch.  Happy to make this for one of our fave clients!
250 ml — $3.25        500 ml — $6.00

Roasted Fennel & Peppers w/ Whole Wheat Cous Cous Salad — High heat roasted fennel, sweet peppers, and spanish onions combined with grape tomatoes, fresh basil,  Italian parsley & steamed whole wheat cous cous in a white balsamic & extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.
250 ml — $3.50        500 ml — $6.50

Tarte of the Week –  Black Bean & Chipolte Tamale Pies — Spicy slow cooked black beans with caramelized onions, roasted red & green peppers, light cheddar, & chipoltes w/ our own texmex seasoning blend all encased in whole grain corn tamale ‘dough’ & baked…a welcome home to a very special seekrit friend!
Deep Dish (4″diameter) Tarte — $6.50

Pasta Sauce of the Week — Chicken Pesto Primavera – A plethora of lightly steamed fresh veggies (broccoli, carrots, red & green peppers, celery, onions, fennel, & cauliflower)  tossed with grilled garlic marinated chicken breast & a low fat creamy fresh basil pesto sauce.  Great served hot on a bed of multigrain penne with baby arugula salad on the side!
500 ml — $7.50        1 liter — $14.50

Crispy Tofu w/ Spicy Szechuan Clementine Miso Sauce — Slices of firm tofu marinated with fresh ginger, ‘rooster’ sauce, clementine zest, & rice wine vinegar then given a light battering (no visible bruises!) and pan-fried till crispy.  Served on a bed of stir-fried multi-coloured peppers & snow peas with steamed brown rice topped w/ a spicy clementine miso sauce spiked w/ fresh ginger.
Single Serving — $8.00        Double Serving — $15.50

Persian Pomegranate & Lime Glazed Chicken Breast — Another special request from several of you!  Boneless breast of chicken seasoned w/ zataar & sumac then lightly glazed w/ a sweet & tangy pomegranate lime sauce…served on a bed of our home-cooked chickpeas & wheatberries enlivened w/ a chiffonade of fresh mint.
Single Serving — $8.50        Double Serving — $16.50

Gingered Mango Blueberry Old Fashioned Bread Pudding — Another “But Well, Not…” comfort food dessert.  This time we’ve used whole grain bread and reduced the fat & sugar levels then added flax & chia seeds for an extra omega boost, diced mango & blueberries for a betacarotene & antioxidant blast, and crystallized ginger for a touch of zippy spiciness  Try having it for breakfast…an awesome change from boring cereal!
Single Serving — $7.00        Double Serving — $13.50

Speedy Thai Red Curry “Risotto”

wanted something quick’n'easy but super good for me tonight, and since it’s been a rough week i wanted something comforting as well.  oh, and it had to be super easy since left handed ccoking is not my forte.  picked up some boneless chicken thighs, a bag of baby spinach, fresh pumpkin (already cut in chunks), ad a few staples, then stopped at the kitchen to see what was left in the fridges there.  scored a half can of thai red curry paste, a can of coconut cream, red pepper, green onions. and zucchini.

got home & put a large skillet on to pre-heat while i unpacked everything, then tossed the thighs in.  while they were browning i cut the pumpkin, red pepper, & zucchini into chunks and added them along with a cup of brown rice.  stirred the curry paste into a cup of hot water, then poured that & the coconut cream over it all, gave it a stir & reduced the heat to low.  let it cook for about 30 minutes, checked to see if it needed more liquid (nope), stirred it again, and put it back on the heat for another ten while i sliced the green onions….added those and the bag of spinach and dinner was ready.  would’ve been nice w/ some fresh cilantro & sliced green chilies, but there’s always next time!

this week’s seekrit list

greetings all!

first please excuse the ‘no caps’ & the brevity this week.  as many of you know i took a bad tumble at the kitchen last week while cleaning and have broken my right wrist, which is making typing (and many other things!) a bit frustrating.  never fear tho’, there *is* a list this week thanks to many volunteers, my wonderful & amazing staff kidz, and (especially!!) Dr. S. who took me under his wing and is making sure that i’m very, very well taken care of.

same routine as usual with orders in by 6:00 tuesday, and pick-ups starting at 4:00 thursday.  for the next few weeks it’s VERY VERY  important that your order is in on time, that you choose a pick-up time that works for you, and that you do indeed pick up at that time.  and (as always!) if thursday isn’t good for you just let me know and we’ll make alternate arrangements.

thanks to everyone for their well wishes and offers of help…never fear i *will* be taking y’all up on those offers, even if i haven’t done so yet!

w/ broken parts, but not defeated,
Joann

Cockaleekie Soup – A Scottish classic and a special request…made with our home-made, de-fatted, extra rich chicken stock, diced chicken, & slow sautéed leeks, thickened w/ whole wheat flour and ‘creamed’ w/ zero fat sour cream.
500 ml — $3.50
1 liter — $6.50

Vegetarian Split Pea & Barley Soup – Split yellow peas, whole grain barley, carrots, onions, celery, and diced smoked tofu slow simmered in a fat free, home-made veggie broth seasoned with fresh thyme, Italian parsley, & bay leaves…thick’n'hearty and perfect for the chilly weather forecast for later this week!
500 ml — $3.00
1 liter — $5.50

Turkish Israeli Couscous Salad –  a.k.a. Tabouleh, But Not Quite….Israeli couscous (the big kind!) gently mixed w/ diced English cukes, red onions, & fresh tomatoes, fresh parsley & mint, & low fat feta chunks w/ a fresh garlic & extra virgin olive oil vinaigrettle brightened w/ lemon zest & juice.
250 ml — $3.50
500 ml — $6.50

Classic Carrot Salad, Well, Almost –  A twist on our usual “Classic, Well, Almost” carrot salad…lightly steamed baby carrots, diced caramelized fresh pineapple, green onions, whole wheat cous cous, & crunchy smoked almonds in a light olive oil & white balsamic vinaigrette.  Sweet, smoky, surprisingly filling and packed w/ betacarotene!
250 ml — $3.00
500 ml — $5.50

Spicy Cilantro Chicken Salad — Another special request we’re happy to fill!  Chunks of high protein low fat chicken gently mixed with fine diced celery, spanish onion, fresh cilantro, lime zest + juice, roasted green chilies, and just a touch of mayo (light of course!) to hold it all together.  A lovely change from classic chicken salad to bring zip to your packed lunches!
250 ml — $3.50
500 ml — $6.50

Dilled Tofu Dijonnaise — The tofu dip/spread that spawned a bazillion variations…spanish onion, lemon juice, tofu, dijon mustard, & canola blended together till smooth with fresh dill & grated carrots added for zip, crunch, & flavour!  A Chantilly classic!
250 ml — $3.00
500 ml — $5.50

“Tarte of the Week” — Seafood Florentine — Nordic shrimp, bay scallops, calamari, & wild salmon fillets gently poached & blended with blanched fresh spinach, sautéed onions, and just enough mashed potatoes to hold it together.  Seasoned with fresh dill & lemon zest for a bright, sunny, fresh flavour!
Deep Dish, 4″ diameter, Tarte — $7.50

“Pasta Sauce of the Week” — Jumbo Shrimp & Roasted Fennel Marinara –  Slow roasted fennel with spanish onions, sweet peppers, fresh basil, tomatoes, & jumbo shrimp…perfect tossed w/ multigrain penne and pretty darn good with brown rice too!
500 ml — $8.50
1 liter — $16.50

Mayan Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas — Our home-cooked black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, onions, peppers, light cheddar, & smoked chipotle peppers given a nutritional boost with shredded kale, quinoa, & spinach….all wrapped in whole grain tortillas, topped w/ roasted pepper & black bean tomato sauce & more cheese, then baked.
Single Serving — $7.50
Double Serving — $14.50

Chicken Cattiatore, Well, Almost — Another Chantilly’s version of a classic recipe this time with slow roasted garlic & herb marinated chicken in a low fat tomato sauce with red & green peppers, sweet spanish onion, & sliced mushrooms….served on a bed of herbed parmesan orzo.
Single Portion –  $8.50
Double Portion — $16.50

Happy’n'Harmonious Whole Grain Breakfast Mélange — Our own combination of ‘rolled’ whole grains (oats, wheat, spelt, barley, quinoa, rye) united w/ toasted buckwheat, chia, flax, & hemp to give you complete proteins, omegas, fiber, & complex carbs.  All lightly toasted & ready to be simmered into a hot’h'hearty breakfast.  Not a fan of hot cereal?  Try our lightly sweetened w/ honey, extra toasty granola version!  Not sure how to cook hot cereal?  Check out the blog entry with complete ‘how to’ instructions… http://bit.ly/23vJfr

This Week’s Flavour:  Cinnamon Apple Walnut

500 ml — Hot Cereal Version — $5.00
1 liter — Hot Cereal Version — $9.50

500 ml — Granola Version — $5.00
1 liter — Granola Version — $9.50

Cinnamon Apple Raisin Old Fashioned Bread Pudding — Another “But Well, Not…” comfort food dessert…for this one we’ve used whole grain bread and reduced the fat & sugar levels then added flax & chia seeds for an extra omega boost, along with chunks of local crop apples & sweet golden raisins.   Try having it for breakfast…an awesome switch from toast’n'eggs or cereal!
Single Serving — $6.50
Double Serving — $12.50

How Fast Can You Make Dinner? Lemmetellya….

I know everyone is short on time, and wants to eat better, but it’s haaaaard to prepare healthy stuff fast.  You can always order from “The Seekrit List” (of course!) but here’s one of my fave insta-3-course-meals that’s ready in the time it takes to boil pasta pretty much.

On my way home from running today I started figuring out what was in the fridge and what i would have for my post-run meal.  Quickly realized that there’s not much here so stopped in at the fruit store to grab a couple of things.  I needed something that would feed me pretty much instantly, but still be good for me, and I wanted ample carbs + protein for recovery since I kinda pushed hard running this afternoon.

One of the things I knew I had was a seven-bean mix in the freezer.  Now *this* is a great trick….cook several types of beans & mix’em together (makes them much cheaper) or drain/rinse a can of seven bean mix (much easier and what I do cuz, well, hello? one person here.)  Either way put a couple of handfuls of the well drained beans in a single layer in a large zip-loc, then set it on a cookie sheet.  Smooth the beans out so they make a just-barely-touching layer and freeze.  Give’em a quick smack on the counter once they’re and they’ll break apart….pour into another (smaller) ziploc or use immediately.  I also knew I had a couple of small beef tournadoes that I needed to use right away, and some Catelli “Smart” spaghettini in the cupboard.

So I picked up a box (6 oz) of organic baby greens (Earthbound maché mix w/ chicory & radiccio), a small slice of Danish blue cheese, fresh blueberries, and a couple of gorgeous Roma tomatoes.  Got home & turned two burners on high, put my wee frying pan on one, and a pot of hot water on the other.  Got a handful or two of the frozen bean mix out of the freezer and ran some hot water over it to thaw quickly.  While I was waiting for the frying pan to heat up & the water to boil I crumbled about half the blue cheese into a large bowl.  Added a couple of tbsp of milk, some fresh ground pepper, and a touch of sea salt then mooshed it all together into a quick, chunky dressing.  Put the tournadoes in the frying pan and the spaghettini in the (now boiling) water, then diced the tomatoes & added to the blue cheese mix along w/ the mixed beans & half the salad mix.  Tossed it all together really well then took (almost) all the greens out and spooned a bit of the bean/tomato/cheese mix on top….salad to start in on while the pasta/steak cooked.  The steak was done first so I thin sliced it and added to the extra bean/tomato/cheeese combo, stirred it all together along w/ the pan juices, then added the (drained) hot pasta & the rest of the greens.  Crumbled a bit more of the blue cheese on top and voila! Pasta dinner w/ baby greens salad….dessert will be the blueberries w/ yogurt & maple syrup along with a slice of the leftover pumpkin gingerbread.

Veggie Portions:  8  (tomatoes = 2, baby greens = 3, blueberries = 2, pumpkin =1)

Protein Portions: 3 (steak = 2, cheese = 1/2, yogurt = 1/2)

Carb Portions: 5 (beans = 1, pasta = 2, pumpkin gingerbread = 2)

This Week’s Seekrit List

Greetings!

Getting the list out early this week to make up for the lateness the last couple of weeks!  A much quieter week coming up in the kitchen so we’ve got a few more complicated selections on the menu, including “The Stew That Started It All” that so many of you requested last week and a “Faux Pho” that’s new to the list!  Keep those requests coming, I love being able to do them for you.

Same routine as usual with orders in by TUESDAY @ 6:00 p.m. (pleeeaase!!!) and pick-ups starting THURSDAY @ 4:00 p.m., and (as usual) if Thursday isn’t good for you just let me know and we’ll make alternate arrangements.  We’re also more than happy to put your order in a cab for delivery if your time is crunched!

Hope everyone enjoyed the glorious sunshine this weekend!  For once I have time to do back to back runs on my beloved mountain, and today with a totally clear conscience now that the list is done!

See you Thursday!
Joann

Faux Pho – Made this a few weeks back for myself & a couple of friends and when seekrit peeps found out, well, they wanted it too.  Our keffir lime leaf, ginger, & lemongrass seasoned home-made veggie broth with baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, snow peas, & baby corn…rice noodles, spring onions, bean sprouts, fresh basil, thai chilies, & lime wedges sent on the side for you to add at the last minute to the heated broth.  Not quite ‘real’ pho, but a fabulous faux pho none-the-less!  Prefer yours with beef or chicken?  Add thawed slices of chinese fondue meat for a quick protein punch.
500 ml Soup + 500 ml Noodles etc — $7.00
1 liter Soup + 1 liter Noodles etc — $13.50

Chicken Veg & Orzo – Classic (really!) comforting home-made chicken broth with carrots, onions, celery, green beans, peas, corn, zucchini, orzo, & fresh herbes.  Perfect for fall sniffles!
500 ml — $3.50
1 liter — $6.50

Quinoa & Kale Salad – Black, white, & red quinoa mixed with finely shredded fresh kale, grated carrots, red onions, & roasted butternut squash in a provençal herb & balsamic vinaigrette.  Tons of fiber, the nutritional superpower of kale, betacarotene, & complete proteins make for a hearty fall salad that’s great cold, or try it heated up for a quick hot lunch.
250 ml — $3.50
500 ml — $6.50

Jitterbug Beet Salad — Beets are another powerhouse of nutrition with high levels of potassium, iron, manganese, fiber, folate, & vitamin C.  This time around we’re using steamed fresh red & yellow beets, julienned red onion, fresh navel orange chunks, & sweet green peppers in a fresh dill & white balsamic vinaigrette.  Bonus points and a cowboy hat to anyone who gets the jitterbug reference.
250 ml — $3.50
500 ml — $6.50

Thai Coconut Red Curry Tofu – A combination of soft & firm tofu blended with thai red curry & coconut milk till smooth & spreadable then given a touch of crunch with finely julienned snow peas, carrots, green onions, & sweet peppers.  Makes a great dip for veggies and wonderful spread on whole grain rice crackers.
250 ml — $3.00
500 ml — $5.50

Roasted Red Pepper & Chicken Salad — Another mayo-less chicken salad!  This one with diced roasted red peppers, Italian parsley, fresh basil, green onions, & chicken chunks all lightly dressed with a white balsamic & olive oil vinaigrette.  Wonderful packed into a whole grain baguette for lunch on the go, or try topping a whole grain flatbread with it, adding some grated mozzarella or crumbled chevre then running it under the broiler for an impromptu gourmet pizza!
250 ml — $3.50
500 ml — $6.50

Tarte of the Week — Chicken Pot Pie, But, Well, Not – Tender cubes of chicken slow simmered in a low fat ‘gravy’ made of our home-made chicken broth with diced carrots, onions, celery, petit pois, corn, red potatoes, & green beans….all wrapped in our infamous light’n'crisp phyllo pastry for a down home taste without the extra calories of “real” pastry!
Deep Dish (4″ diameter) Tarte — $7.00

Pasta Sauce of the Week — Thai Beef’n'Broccoli – A bit of a change from our usual pasta sauces this one is perfect with rice noodles, soba, or steamed brown rice.  Ginger, chili, lime, & basil marinated beef seared & thin sliced with steamed broccoli, green onions, red & green pepper, & baby corn lightly tossed with our Spicy Peanut Lime Sauce.  Not a carnivore?  No problem, we can do a veggie version w/ diced tofu!
500 ml — Thai Beef’n'Broccoli — $8.00
1 liter — Thai Beef’n'Broccoli — $15.50

500 ml — Thai Tofu’n'Broccoli — $7.50
1 liter — Thai Tofu’n'Broccoli — $14.50

The Stew That Started It All –  Well, it’s that time of year again…so for the first time this season we’ve got good, old fashioned beef stew simmered long’n’slow with chunks of seared lean beef, carrots, onions, navets, & celery in a homemade beef broth augmented with pot barley, whole kernel soft wheat ‘berries’, petit pois, red wine, & fresh herbes.
500 ml — $8.50
1 liter — $16.50

Indonesian Garlic Chili Eggplant – A special treat for the eggplant lovers out theret!  Cubes of eggplant lightly coated in a garlic, cardamon, ginger, & sambal oelek glaze, then high heat roasted & combined with lightly stir-fried long beans, baby corn, bamboo shoots, onions, red peppers, ginger, & cilantro, ….served on a bed of steamed long grain brown rice.
Single Serving — $8.00
Double Serving — $15.50

Happy’n'Harmonious Whole Grain Breakfast Mélange — Our own combination of ‘rolled’ whole grains (oats, wheat, spelt, barley, quinoa, rye) united w/ toasted buckwheat, chia, flax, & hemp to give you complete proteins, omegas, fiber, & complex carbs.  All lightly toasted & ready to be simmered into a hot’h'hearty breakfast.  Not a fan of hot cereal?  Try our lightly sweetened w/ honey, extra toasty granola version!  Not sure how to cook hot cereal?  Try using your rice cooker, or ask me for tips’n'hints!

This Week’s Flavour Combo :  Gingered Coconut Macadamia

500 ml — Hot Cereal Version — $5.00
1 liter — Hot Cereal Version — $9.50

500 ml — Granola Version — $5.00
1 liter — Granola Version — $9.50

Fresh Strawberry & Lemon Poppyseed Pudding Cake — Another twist on the classic “Chomeur” this time w/ fresh sweet strawberries blanketed with tangy lemon poppyseed batter that we’ve (of course!) healthed up with whole grain flour, flax, hemp, buckwheat, & chia…a sweet treat that’s totally guilt free.  A taste of spring for the chilly week ahead!
Single Serving — $6.50
Double Serving — $12.50

Surprise! Fruit Salad — Same deal as before, what goes in it all depends on what’s gorgeous at my fruit guy’s when I go to shop on Thursday morning.  Trust me, it’ll be wonderful!, and a great way to get your daily fruit portions in with zero effort!
500 ml — $4.00
1 liter — $7.50