First of all, a huge thank you to Amie & the Gazette for the truly amazing coverage last week.  Here’s the link for the out of towners, and those who missed seeing the hard copy on Wednesday.  http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/seekrit+that+keeps+spreading/5941512/story.html  More of Amie’s always entertaining food writing can be found at Midnight Poutine http://www.midnightpoutine.ca/author/amie/, and on her blog at http://www.multiculturiosity.com/ .  Check her out, she’s wonderful. 

And an equally huge thank you to everyone for their congratulations & well wishes.  it’s been overwhelming, in a very good way! 

We’ve got a *lot* of new people on the list this week and I’d like to wish all of them a warm welcome, and if you’ve got any questions just drop me a line!

And we’re back to the usual routine this week…orders in by 6:00 on TUESDAY with order pick-ups starting at 4:00 on THURSDAY.  And (as usual!) if Thursday isn’t good for you just let me know and we’ll make alternate arrangements.

I hope you’ve had a wonderful week, and we’ll see you on Thursday!

thanks!
Joann

Quinoa Crunch Pancakes — Whole grain flour, flax, chia, hemp, & tri-colour quinoa make these pancakes high in protein & fiber while keeping the fat content waaaaay low.  Lightly sweetened with Quebec maple syrup they’re a perfect start to the day.  Antioxident packed fresh blackberries & toasted hazelnuts are partying it up as the featured flavour of the the week!
Two Large — Classic — $3.50            Four Large — Classic — $6.50
Two Large — Blackberry & Hazelnut — $4.75    Four Large — Blackberry & Hazelnut — $7.50

Chevre & Champignons Sauvage — A medley of wild mushrooms in a rich tasting (but low fat!) smooth & soothing veggie broth enriched with puréed slow sautéed cremini & button mushrooms, fresh herbes, whole wheat flour, & zero fat Greek yogurt, all given a flavour blasting boost with herbed soft chevre whisked in at the last minute.  Try stirring in a handful of baby spinach or arugula leaves when you’re re-heating it for a ‘greened-up’ variation!
    500 ml — $4.00        1 liter — $7.50

Red Lentil w/ Curry Roasted Veggies – Tiny & tender red lentils slow simmered in our home-made veggie broth with carrots, sweet potatoes, onions, peppers, & celery tossed with canola oil & curry powder then high heat roasted before being added to the soup at the last minute with fresh cilantro & a touch of lime zest + juice for a full flavour spectrum!  Try it with a dollop of yogurt added for extra calcium & creaminess!
    500 ml — $3.50        1 liter — $6.50

Cajun Chicken & Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo – Home-cooked black eyed peas, southern greens, okra, carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes, & our own Cajun spice mix slow simmered in our extra-rich, de-fatted chicken broth.  A taste of NOLA for these chilly winter days, and this week’s ‘meal-in-a-bowl’ soup!
    500 ml — $4.00        1 liter — $7.50

Dilled Tofu Dijonnaise – The tofu dip/spread that launched a bazillion variations! This version combines firm tofu with dijon mustard, onions, fresh dill, lemon juice, canola oil, & finely grated carrots for a beta-carotene & protein filled vegan sandwich filling.  Great as a dip for pepper strips & broccoli too!
    250 ml — $3.50        500 ml — $6.50

Thai Coconut Green Curry Chicken Salad – And once again a mayo-free sandwich filling option…chunks of moist, tender chicken breast mixed with thai green curry paste, coconut milk, diced sweet peppers, baby corn, & green onions.  Fabulous in a quick wrap but it also rocks heated up on a bed of brown basmati rice.
    250 ml — $4.00        500 ml — $7.50

Minted Feta & Watermelon Salad — Another in the ranks of ‘sounds weird, tastes great!’ menu selections!  Inspired by a version an online friend made ours combines chunks of seedless watermelon with cubes of low fat feta & cucumber with a light & refreshing vinaigrette of fresh lime, mint, & extra-virgin olive oil.  I love it piled on baby arugula with soft multigrain pita on the side!
    250 ml — $3.50        500 ml — $6.50

Tarte of the Week — Resolutionized Tunisian Lamb – The Tunisian Lamb tartes are a huge client fave and as a special request we’re lightening up the filling so it confirms to New Year’s resolutions!  Ground lamb, caramelized onions & red peppers, roasted sweet potatoes, green olives, and whole grain wheatberries with all the wonderful flavours of the original version.
    Deep Dish (4” diameter) Tarte — $9.00

Spicy Tamarind Mango Chicken Breast — A tangy tropical taste sensation…boneless chicken breasts marinated in tamarind, ginger, & garlic…slow simmered w/ a sweet’n’spicy Tamarind Mango Sauce livened up w/ fresh cilantro & a touch of lime.  Served on a bed of Pigeon Pea’n’Brown Rice Pilaf.
    Single Serving — $9.50        Double Serving — $18.50

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 — $8.50        Double Serving — $16.50

Veracruz Tomatillo & Green Chili Pork Tenderloin Ragout – On the list this week as a ‘welcome back from vacation’ for one of our favourite seekrit peeps…generous chunks of roasted cumin & coriander marinated pork tenderloin  simmered w/ tomatilloes, home roasted green chilies, black beans, sweet potatoes, fresh lime, onions, & green peppers.  Served w/ brown basmati rice pilaf.  Olé!
    Single Serving — $10.50        Double Serving — $20.50

Old Fashioned Dark Chocolate & Fresh Strawberry 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, and fresh strawberries & 72% dark chocolate chunks for an antioxidant blast & serotonin boost. Great for breakfast topped w/ zero fat vanilla yogurt!
    Single Serving — $8.50        Double Serving — $16.50

The Classic Surprise! Fruit Salad – Yup, the usual selection of healthy fresh fruits, whatever looks great at the fruit guys’ on Thursday  morning!
    500 ml — $4.50        1 liter — $8.50

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Greetings!

And Happy New Year!  Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and are transitioning back to reality smoothly!

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier, or just get back on track after the holidays, we’ve got the perfect selections for you this week.  We’ve focused on soothing comfort foods with maximal nutritional punch to mend your frazzled post-holiday nerves and to help fend off mid-winter colds.  And you can reward your virtuosity with the shockingly healthy ‘Cranberry Pumpkin Gingerbread’ that’s back by special request.

I know it’s a short turn-around this week for ordering but everything will be back to normal next week!  For this week if orders could be in by WEDNESDAY at NOON (or sooner if possible!) that would be great.  Pick-ups will be THURSDAY starting at 4:00, and (as usual!) if Thursday isn’t good for you just let me know and we’ll make alternate arrangements.

Wishing everyone the best for 2012….may it be filled with health, wealth, & happiness for all.

See you Thursday!
Joann

p.s.  Check out  ‘The Gazette’ on Wednesday for an article about the seekrit list written by the ever wonderful Amie Watson.  Will have the link available next week for all the out of towners! 

Quinoa Crunch Pancakes — Whole grain flour, flax, chia, hemp, & tri-colour quinoa make these pancakes high in protein & fiber while keeping the fat content waaaaay low.  Lightly sweetened with Quebec maple syrup they’re a perfect start to the day.  Diced fresh pears & crystallized ginger get together for the featured flavour of the week!
Two Large — Classic — $3.50            Four Large — Classic — $6.50
Two Large — Gingered Pear — $4.75    Four Large — Gingered Pear — $7.50

“Cream” of Green — A restorative soup that will help beat off the sniffles & boost your immune system!  Sautéed finely shredded kale, swiss chard, & fresh spinach puréed till silken smooth in our veggie broth enhanced with fresh basil & Italian parsley, lightly thickened with whole grain flour, & “creamed” with low fat yogurt.
   500 ml — $3.50        1 liter — $6.50

Italian Lentil & Sausage – A classic New Year’s soup featuring coin shaped lentils & spicy sausage combined with carrots, celery, sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, & fresh basil…simmered into a hearty, filling soup that says “buona fortuna!” to you & your loved ones.  Vegetarian?  No problem to leave the spicy sausage out of yours!
  500 ml — $4.00        1 liter — $7.50

Mushroom Barley Miso — And another totally resotrative soup featuring slow sautéed cremini & portabella mushrooms simmered with julienned shiitakes & whole grain barley in our home-made veggie broth enriched at the last minute with red miso, and given a bit of a kick w/ shredded fresh ginger & a touch of ‘rooster’ sauce.
500 ml — $3.50        1 liter — $6.50

Persian Pomegranate Red Cabbage Slaw — In this twist on traditional cole slaw we’re using finely shredded red cabbage rich in anthocyanins (which are responsible for it’s vibrant purple-ositiy) along with fiber, vitamins C, K, A, & B6 and manganese, then we’ve given it an antioxidant blast with pomegranates & fresh lemon and a beta-carotene boost w/ julienned carrots….red onions & zataar round out the flavours and extra virgin olive oil smooths it all out..
250 ml — $3.50        500 ml — $6.50

Curried CousCous Veronique – Taking a page from classic French cuisine & warping it a bit this week we have a whole wheat couscous salad given a blast of warmth via madras curry powder and a touch of sweet with multi-coloured seedless grapes…all combined with grated carrots, fresh parsley, & sliced green onions in an apple cider and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.
250 ml — $3.50        500 ml — $6.50

Zesty Lemon Dill Tuna Salad – Chunks of protein packed tuna combined with minced fresh dill, fresh lemon zest + juice, finely diced celery, green onions, low fat Greek yogurt and just a touch of extra virgin olive oil…my fave of all the tuna salads we do!
250 ml — $3.50        500 ml — $6.50

Tarte of the Week — Caribbean Coconut Curried Chickpea & Potato – A client request we’ve twisted into a tarte…tender home-cooked chickpeas in a spicy coconut laced curry sauce simmered w/ chunks of potatoes, onions, celery, & sweet peppers.  All wrapped in the light’n’flaky phyllo you’ve come to know and love!
Deep Dish (4” diameter) Tarte — $8.50

Cider Maple Glazed Roast Pork Tenderloin w/ Toasted Almond Apple Bulgar Pilaf – Trimmed pork tenderloins marinated in spiced Quebec apple cider then slow roasted with a maple cider glaze.  Served on a bed of whole grain bulgar laced with crunchy toasted almonds & diced Quebec apples.
   Single Serving — $10.50        Double Serving — $20.50

Greek Feta & Roasted Veggie “Torta” — Another twist, this time on the classic Italian torta. We’re making it with layers of roasted eggplant, peppers, onions, & orzo, then topping it with low fat feta seasoned with garlic, fresh lemon, mint, & dill and baked till golden.  Healthy comfort food at it’s best!
Single Serving — $9.50         Double Serving — $18.50

Cranberry Pumpkin Gingerbread – Classic gingerbread lightened up with the addition of pumpkin & given a zippy kick with fresh cranberries…whole grain flour, chia & flax, demerara sugar, a touch of butter, molasses, and three kinds of ginger for a spicy, perfect for snowy-day treat.
  ‘Single’ Serving — $8.00        ‘Double’ Serving — $15.50

The Classic Surprise! Fruit Salad – Yup, the usual selection of healthy fresh fruits, whatever looks great at the fruit guys’ on Thursday  morning!
  500 ml — $4.50        1 liter — $8.50

Just a couple of days left of August then we swing into September!  Three sandwich fillings and three salads to make your lunch packing simpler this week, and a new soup, a twist on an old fave, and the much beloved Kale & Shroom Lasagne is back!

Same routine as usual, folks.  Orders in by TUESDAY at 6:00, and pick ups starting THURSDAY at 4:00, and (as usual!) if Thursday isn’t good for you just let me know and we’ll make alternate arrangements.

Hope you managed to stay dry yesterday, and definitely get outside & enjoy the sunshine & glorious weather today!

See you Thursday!
Joann

Quinoa Crunch Pancakes — After taking last week off the pancakes are back!  Whole grain flour, flax, chia, hemp, & tri-colour quinoa make these pancakes high in protein & fiber while keeping the fat content waaaaay low.  Lightly sweetened with Quebec maple syrup they’re a perfect start to the day.  For the flavour of the week we’re going with ‘Walnut Pumpkin Spice’ in keeping with the coming of fall.
Two Large — Classic — $3.25            Four Large — Classic — $6.00
Two Large — Walnut Pumpkin — $4.50    Four Large — Walnut Pumpkin — $6.50

Vegetarian Borscht — It’s been awhile, but it’s back!  Fresh beets, kale, carrots, onions, celery, & tomatoes in our home-made veggie broth with a touch of lemon zest and a *lot* of fresh dill.  One of my fave soups cuz it tastes like home!
   500 ml — $3.50            1 liter — $6.50

Smoked Ham & Leek w/ Fresh Fava Beans -- Slow simmered smoked ham, fresh local fava beans, sautéed leeks, carrots, onions, celery, sage, & parsley make this a meal in a bowl.  Add a baguette & quick green salad and you’ve got dinner!
     500 ml — $3.50            1 liter — $6.50

Lemon Dill Tuna Salad — Finely diced celery, green onions, lemon zest + juice, zero fat greek yogurt, and tons of fresh dill combine with tuna in yet another mayo-free sandwich filling that’s perfect for school day lunches.
   250 ml — $3.50            500 ml — $6.50

Turkish White Bean & Mint — Back by special request!  Home-cooked white beans, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon zest + juice, and loads of fresh mint blended into a smooth’n’creamy spread that’s great in wraps or as a dip for fresh veggies & pita crisps.
 250 ml — $3.50            500 ml — $6.50

Chicken Salad w/ Sundried Tomato Pesto — And another special request!  Chunks of oven roasted chicken, red & green peppers, red onion, sliced black olives, parsley, & fresh basil gently mixed with our home-made sundried tomato pesto.  Yum!
     250 ml — $3.50            500 ml — $6.50

Couscous Veronique -- Whole wheat couscous, red onions, fresh parsley, carrots, sweet peppers, and multicoloured grapes in a light’n’lively apple cider vinaigrette.  A fave of one of my fave peeps!
     250 ml — $3.50            500 ml — $6.50

Persian Cucumber Salad — Local new crop cucumbers shine in this salad with sumac, green onions, fresh lime zest + juice, halloumi cheese (like feta, but firmer), fresh mint, and zero fat yogurt.
    250 ml — $3.50            500 ml — $6.50

Tex Mex Pinto Beans & Peppers -- Home-cooked pinto beans, sweet & hot peppers, red onion, corn, celery, & tomatoes with a zippy fresh lime & cilantro dressing.  Great cold and works great as a fast’n’easy filling for enchiladas!
250 ml — $3.50            500 ml — $6.50

Tarte of the Week — Moroccan Mergeuz Tagine — Grilled merguez sausage, sweet potatoes, onions, chickpeas, carrots, golden raisins, orange zest,& tomatoes slow simmered with our own Moroccan spice blend…..all the flavours of a traditional tagine in light’n’crispy phyllo!
        Deep Dish (4” diameter) Tarte — $7.50

Vegetarian Kale &  Mushroom Lasagne — More than a few people have requested this and with the weather cooling it seems like a perfect week to do it.  Whole grain lasagne sheets layers with our herbed tomato & peppers sauce, grated mozzarella, fresh parmesan, and our creamy & delicious kale & mushroom filling….topped with more cheese & baked till bubbly.  Nona would approve!
Single Serving — $8.50            Double Serving — $16.50

Provençal Herbed Roast Pork Loin w/ Autumn Veggies -- Boneless pork loin rubbed with provençal herbes, marinated in red wine, & slow roasted till tender.  Served with roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, zucchini, onions, & sweet peppers.  Fall is in the air!
Single Serving — $9.50            Double Serving — $18.50

Multigrain Cranberry Apple Crisp — Local apples & tart fresh cranberries combined with whole grain flour, cinnamon, & just a touch of brown sugar, topped with our low fat, high fiber, quinoa enhanced crisp topping and baked till bubbly.  Great with ice cream for dessert, and try having it for breakfast as a special treat!
 Single Serving — $7.50            Double Serving– $14.50

Surprise! Fruit Salad — And once again…whatever is gorgeous at the fruit guys’ on Thursday!  Perfect for fast weekday smoothies!
        500 ml — $4.50                Double Serving — $8.50

(p.s.  if you click on the pic you can see the full size version!)

From a friend’s retirement party:  Crispy Thai Shrimp Bundles w/ Spicy Peanut Lime Sauce. I found the cutest ever disposable asian soup spoons made of bamboo so put a dollop of sauce in each with the dumpling on top.  So happy w/ the presentation!  And they tasted great too, lol!

Spicy Roast Beef & Salsa Tortilla Spirals for the same party. 

A spread of finger foods for a late afternoon party, this time at the Royal Vic Hospital.

Pretty tulips to help boost our spirits & carry us through!

Zero  Fat  Tartar Sauce to go with the Oh So Really Not Classic Fish’n'Chips.

And the Oh So Very Classic Shepherd’s Pie!

Fresh Fruit Platter for an early morning conference breakfast. 

Yet another finger food spread, this time arranged by Emily for AIDS Community Care Montreal. 

More pretty flowers to bring smiles to the kitchen & to lure spring to Montreal.

The rest of the early morning continental breakfast spread for the conference at the Royal Vic Hospital.

Toasting ourselves at the end of the week with a much appreciated gift from a wonderful friend!

And a huge thank you to all my loyal seekrit (and other!) friends for their patience & support!

(Don’t forget that you can click on the pics to see the full size versions!)

After a tumultuous few weeks I once again found time to get the pics off the camera, onto the computer, and then finally here….starting with last Sunday’s sushi party at a friend’s place.  We had all the basic veggies (cukes, peppers, carrots, snopeas, asparagus, mango, mint, cilantro, basil, tomatoes, etc. etc. etc.) along with smoked salmon, smoked tuna, & shrimp.  My plans for having more fresh fish were foiled by Easter Sunday closures of both (!!) Provigo & Metro, but it turned out we had *lots* of everything for everyone!  We rounded out the menu with traditional edamame and crispy chicken & cabbage dumplings….along with beer, wine, & sake, of course!  Much fun was had by the sushi novices who totally rocked at rolling.

  Smoked Salmon & Smoked Tuna

Maki Roll Complete, Maki Roll in Process

Slicing the First Finished Rolls

Snacks for the Chefs: First Round of Sushi, Edamame, and Crispy Chicken Dumplings

Excellent First Efforts!

A Couple of Close-Ups

The Full Spread!

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The week before I did a whole striped bass in parchment paper w/ olive oil, fennel, & fresh lemon.  Turned out beeeeyoutifully, though next time I’d go w/ salmon instead.

Opening up the fragrant package.

Plated & ready to serve!

A Platter of Mixed Sandwiches from a last minute luncheon.

And finally from last week’s seekrit list; Strawberry Lemon Poppyseed Pudding Cake….

and Black Bean Chipotle Tamale Tartes!

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Last week was the rockin’ capicolla, lemon,  & fresh sage chicken…this week it was supposed (emphasis on ‘supposed’) to be a very traditional roast beef dinner.

Until I encountered some gorgeous blue potatoes, and perfect sweet potatoes.  At which point everything went south, in a good way (of course!)

Had the roast ready to go, but decided to smear it w/ a spice rub of chipotle peppers, cloves, coriander, & fresh lime zest + juice.  And of course, made waaaay too much of the spice rub…so spiral cut & slashed the beef, spread the spice rub all over, rolled it up, tied it tight, spread the rest of the rub over the outside but was a wee bit unhappy w/ how it looked.

Rummaged around in the cupboards and decided to continue w/ the south of the border theme started by those darned chipotles and rolled the spiced rubbed roast in red whole quinoa seeds.  Pre-heated my ever faithful cast iron skillet, tossed the chunked blue & sweet potatoes w/ grapeseed oil, cinnamon, black pepper, & ground coriander, made a nest, & snuggled the quinoa coated roast into the middle.

Cranked the oven to 500°, waited oh-so-impatiently for the little red light to go off, put the skillet in, dropped the heat down to 300° & went home to change.

Got back to the kitchen & started playing w/ the salad.  I knew I wanted to use baby arugula, and mango, but wasn’t sure of what all else.  Finally decided on ribbons of golden sweet mangoes, julienned red peppers, shredded shiso leaves, toasted almonds, fresh lime juice, extra virg olive oil, and a touch of sea salt.  Mixed it all together w/ a bit of organic apple cider vinegar & let it sit.  Added the mango mix to baby arugula, tossed it, piled it into bowls, and we dug in.

While that was being devoured I did a quick mix of light feta, oregano, lemon zest, extra virg olive oil, & rough chopped kalamata olives, spread it on split ciabatta baguettes, ran it under the broiler till toasty, drizzled them w/ a little more extra virg olive oil, then sliced them into ‘fingers’ that we snacked on while the beef was resting.

And it was soooo cool how the quinoa seeds that slipped off the roast cooked in the beef juices mixed w/ the chipotle & lime…mmmmmmmm.  Mixed’em all in w/ the blue & sweet potatoes (blue were a bit of a disappointment cuz they went a little grey…but still tasted great!) and served the sliced beef on a bed of the potatoes/quinoa w/ a drizzle of juices & cooked quinoa seeds over top.

I am so blessed w/ guinea pigs in my life….thank you, merci beaucoup, to my guest this evening!!!

Pics to be added asap!

Gently loosened the skin on a lovely grain fed air chilled whole chicken and slipped slices of spicy  capicolla inbetween flesh & skin w/ fresh sage leaves on top of the capicolla.  Poked a whole lemon a bazillion times w/ a fork then tucked it into the cavity along with the sage stems & little leaves & tied the wee bird shut w/ butcher’s twine.  Drizzled grapeseed oil over the sweet little bird and nestled it into a bed of mushrooms, Yukon gold grelots, carrots, celery, & sweet potatoes tossed w/ fresh ground  pepper, more sage, & more grapeseed oil in my big old cast iron frying pan.  Popped the whole deal into a 500° oven, dropped the heat down to 325°, and am totally resisting the urge to take a peek at it!  Twenty  minutes before serving I’ll slip the chicken out to let it rest, and add fresh asparagus to the veggies, crank up the heat and let’em all roast till perfectly browned.

To go with we’ll have a fresh baby greens salad w/ rice vinegar marinated red cabbage & sweet yellow peppers, balaadi cukes, vine-ripened tomatoes, and a ‘San Marino’ mix of lettuces & herbs….drizzle of olive oil & we’re done.

Dessert is utter simplicity of dark chocolate dipped strawberries w/ toasted almonds & sea salt, and caramel crunch milk chocolate dipped strawberries w/ skorr chips.

Heading back over to do prep for tomorrow’s soups now…and to await my dinner guest!

A gorgeous, sunny Sunday!  Heading to the mountain for a nice long run this afternoon w/ fingers crossed that the trail will (finally!) be clear of wet slushy iciness.

A fun menu this week with a few special requests fulfilled (those ham & onion tartes are back!), a couple of new things, a few old faves, and a never-been-done-before repeat of one of last week’s menu choices since somebody very special requested it.

Same routine as usual, folks!  Orders in by 6:00 on TUESDAY and pick-ups starting THURSDAY @ 4:00.  And (also as usual!) if Thursday isn’t good for you just let me know and we’ll make alternate arrangements.

Off to enjoy the sunshine, hope your week is wonderful, and we’ll see you Thursday!

Joann

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Fuss Free Fast’n'Easy Quinoa Crunch Pancakes -- Our whole grain pancakes are very lightly sweetened with Quebec maple syrup and have chia, hemp, buckwheat, & flax added for a nutritional boost & are given an extra flavourful protein packed crunch with tri-colour organic quinoa.  For the flavour of the week we’re going with a sweet & tangy combo of cranberries & currants.
Two Lrg — Classic — $3.25            Four Lrg — Classic — $6.00
Two Lrg — Cranberry Currant – $4.50    Four Lrg  — Cranberry Currant– $8.50

Veracruz Chicken & Tortilla Soup – By special request!  Crispy oven ‘fried’ julienned white corn tortilla strips to top our homemade crazy-rich defatted chicken broth swimming with chunks of tender chicken, tomatilloes, sweet & hot peppers, onions, fresh coriander, roasted green chilies, & black beans.  Tortilla strips sent separately so they keep their crunch!  Just heat up your soup and add them when ready to serve.
500 ml — $4.00                1 liter — $7.50

“Cream” of Asparagus Soup –  Perfectly simple and perfectly delicious!  Thin sliced tender fresh asparagus added to our home-made veggie broth lightly thickened with whole grain flour & enhanced w/ puréed asparagus & fresh dill for a double hit of springtime flavour!  Extra thick zero fat Greek yogurt swirled in for a creamy finish.  Got lactose issues? Just let me know, not a problem to leave the yogurt out of yours!
500 ml — $3.50                1 liter — $6.50

Classic (But, Well, Not) Split Pea Soup w/ Smoked Ham -- Split yellow peas slow simmered with whole grain barley in our home-made (de-fatted!) smoky herbed ham broth with onions, celery, carrots, & tender chunks of smoked ham.  Exactly what I want on this sunny (but chilly!) day.
500 ml — $3.50                1 liter — $6.50

Dilled Potato Salad w/ Fresh Lime – A mayo-free twist on potato salad with tender cubes of simmered potatoes, celery, green onions, petit pois, & green peppers tossed with fresh dill, lime zest + juice, and a touch of canola oil.  A taste of summer picnics to come!
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Mango Miso Soba Noodle Salad w/ Wakame — Protein rich soba noodles tossed with diced mango (betacarotene!), fresh ginger, sesame, shredded carrots (more betacarotene!), sliced green onions, red peppers (vitamins C & A, lycopenes!), white miso (healthy enzymes!), rice wine vinegar, & a touch of canola oil with toasted wakame seaweed added for extra crunch!  Great hot OR cold!!
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Chicken Salad w/ Dried Cranberries & Fresh Sage -- Tender chunks of juicy roasted chicken, dried cranberries, fresh sage, celery, & green onions mixed with just enough low fat mayo to hold it all together.  Perfect packed into a whole grain baguette w/ baby spinach for a fast’n'healthy lunch.
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Curried Carrot & Red Lentil Dip/Spread w/ Sweet Potatoes & Pistachios – Another veggie based dip/spread, this time featuring betacarotene packed carrots & sweet potatoes with the earthy, protein packed flavour of teensy red lentils & the crunch of toasted pistachio nuts, all rounded out w/ sautéed onions & red peppers.  Great w/ fresh veggies or spread on whole grain naan for a healthy lunch box option.
250 ml — $3.50        500 ml — $6.50

Tarte of the Week — Ham, Cheddar, & Caramelized Onions — Soft & sweet golden caramelized onions with diced smoked ham, low fat cheddar, & roasted red peppers all encased in, yup, you guessed it, light’n'crispy phyllo pastry!  Back by multiple special requests, sorry for the delay!
Deep Dish (4″ diameter) Tarte — $8.00

Peach’n'Passion Glazed Chicken – Bone in, de-skinned chicken pieces marinated in fresh lime & ginger spiked passionfruit nectar, then basted with a peach’n'passionfruit glaze while being high heat roasted.  Sweet, tangy, & tender!  Served on a bed of baby arugula and ‘Cranberry Almond Whole Wheat Couscous.’
Single Serving — $9.50            Double Serving — $18.50

Mediterranean White Bean Ragout w/  Spaghetti Squash – Swinging through the Straits of Gilbraltar to the warm & sunny Mediterranean for this vegetarian main dish…tender beta-carotene packed strands of baked spaghetti squash with a ragout of cannelli beans, sweet onions, multi-coloured peppers, tomatoes, & fresh herbes topped with crumbled feta, Italian parsley, & sliced kalamata olives.
Single Serving — $8.50        Double Serving — $16.50

Green Tea & Wasabi Sesame Seared Tilapia — Fresh tilapia lightly coated with a matcha green tea & wasabi oil, rolled in black & white sesame seeds, then high heat seared…served on a bed of “Gingered Black Rice” with a mix of lightly stir fried pan-asian veggies.  A twist on the salmon you’ve seen done this way!
Single Serving — $10.50        Double Serving — $20.50

Maple Cranberry 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, Quebec maple syrup for flavour (and selenium!) and antioxidant packed tangy sweet dried cranberries.  Great warmed up for dessert and a wonderful treat for breakfast as well!
Single Serving — $7.50        Double Serving — $14.50

Surprise! Fruit Salad — The usual ‘whatever looks great at the fruit guy’s’ combination of fresh, healthy fruit!
500 ml — $4.50            1 liter — $8.50

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Showing our love of the Irish this week with lots of green choices and extra special ‘Guinness Braised Ribs w/ Colcannon’ for one of the main courses.  Green soups, green sandwich choices, green salad, green in the tartes, green green everywhere, even in the dessert!  And we’re doing a whole grain version of classic ‘Irish Soda Bread’ to go with all that green-ness.

Same routine as usual, folks, with orders in by TUESDAY @ 6:00 and 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.

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A NOTE FOR THE NEWBIES!

We’re thrilled to have had an influx of ‘newbies’ to the list over the past few weeks and this is just to let all of you know that if there’s something you don’t like, or have dietary issues with, to let me know!  Most of the time it’s not a problem at all to tweak the recipes so that they’re not spicy (or so that they’re extra spicy!), or have no lactose, or to leave the broccoli out, or whatever your issue may be; so please don’t be shy!!  We’re also more than happy to take requests so if there’s anything you’ve been craving or would like to see ‘healthified’ just let me know!

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Hope you’re enjoying the extra hour of daylight!  Only one week & one day to go till (calendar at least) spring is  here!

See you Thursday!
Joann

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Fuss Free Fast’n'Easy Quinoa Crunch Pancakes — Our whole grain pancakes are very lightly sweetened with Quebec maple syrup and have chia, hemp, buckwheat, & flax added for a nutritional boost & are given an extra flavourful protein packed crunch with tri-colour organic quinoa.  For the flavour of the week we’re going with the springtime flavour of fresh strawberries with toasted almonds!
Two Lrg — Classic — $3.25            Four Lrg — Classic — $6.00
Two Lrg — Strawberry Almond – $4.50    Four Lrg  — Strawberry Almond– $8.50

“Cream” of Green Soup – A soup that will help beat off the sniffles & boost your immune system!  Sautéed finely shredded kale, swiss chard, & fresh spinach puréed till silken smooth in our veggie broth enhanced with fresh basil & Italian parsley, lightly thickened with whole grain flour, & “creamed” with low fat yogurt.  Just in time for St Patrick’s Day!
500 ml — $3.50            1 liter — $6.50

Bacon Barley Mushroom Soup – Combining one of our favourite client’s fave soup flavours all in one!  Whole grain barley slow simmered with carrots, onions, celery, and lots and lots and lots and lots of mushrooms in our home-made veggie broth with sage, garlic, crispy bacon bits, & Italian parsley.  Smoky, hearty, & filling…perfect for a quick week-day dinner w/ a crusty whole grain baguette & a fresh green salad. (Vegetarian?  No prob to leave the bacon out of yours!)
500 ml — $3.50                1 liter — $6.50

Green Lentil & Spinach Provençal – Big & teensy wee green lentils slow simmered in our home-made veggie broth with provençal herbes, carrots, onions, celery, green beans, & loads of nutrient packed spinach.  More green-ness to salute the Irishl!
500 ml — $3.50                1 liter — $6.50

Spicy Cilantro Chicken Salad – 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.  Great as a filling for whole grain tortillas, and of course it’s green too!
250 ml — $3.75                500 ml — $7.00

Lemon Mint Hommus – A zesty variation of our classic hommus of chickpeas, garlic, tahini & olive oil…this one is enlivened with lemon zest + juice and loads of zippy fresh (green!) mint.  Goes great on pita with baby greens & sliced tomatoes, or as a dip for baked pita crisps & raw veggies for a healthy after school snack!
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Dilled Potato Salad w/ Fresh Lime – A mayo-free twist on potato salad with tender cubes of simmered potatoes, celery, green onions, petit pois, & green peppers (green! green! green!) tossed with fresh dill, lime zest + juice, and a touch of canola oil.  A taste of summer picnics to come!
250 ml — $3.50                500 ml — $6.50

Tarte of the Week — Greek “Wild” Greens & Feta — How could we not run the ‘Wild Greens’ on St Patrick’s Day?! A variation of the spinach & feta we use in our phyllo appetizers, this filling from Northern Greece has finely shredded kale, swiss chard, & spinach tossed with lemon zest, fresh mint & dill and crumbled light feta cheese….all wrapped in crispy low-fat phyllo, & baked till golden.
Deep Dish (4″ diameter) Tarte — $7.50

Pasta Sauce of the Week — Dilled Smoked Salmon & Asparagus ‘Alfredo’ -- Ribbons of smoked salmon, tender fresh asparagus, green onions, & fresh dill star in this surprisingly low fat, parmesan packed ‘cream’ sauce that’s perfect w/ penne, and (of course!) it’s green!
500 ml — $9.00            1 liter — $17.50

Spinach Gnocchi w/ Sautéed Kale & Arugula Almond Pesto -- Gnocchi comes back dressed in green for St. Paddy’s day!  Tender spinach gnocchi and sautéed shredded fresh kale, onions, & mushrooms all glazed with our home-made arugula, basil, & toasted almond pesto.
Single Serving — $9.50        Double Serving — $18.50

Guinness Braised Ribs w/ Colcannon -- Instead of the usual corned beef’n'cabbage we’re going with pork ribs marinated in garlic, sage, & Guinness then slow roasted & basted with more Guinness till tender & toothsome.  Served with the oh-so-traditional Irish side dish of creamy mashed potatoes mixed with sautéed kale, cabbage, & onions.
Single Serving — $10.50    Double Serving — $19.50

Whole Grain Irish Soda Bread – The classic round, soda-leavened bread given a healthy twist with whole grain flour and a touch of sweetness with dried currants. Available in single size, or family size!
Single Size (5″ diameter) — $3.50        Family Size (9″ diameter) — $6.50

Green Tea Tiramisu — Another twisted classic!  Savorardi biscuits dipped in honeyed green tea then layered with Dutch process cocoa, dark chocolate & our low-fat, matcha green tea laced version of the classic cream.  Double blast of antioxidants with the serotonin boost of dark chocolate…almost guilt free!
Single Serving — $8.00        Double Serving — $15.50

Surprise! Fruit Salad – The usual ‘whatever looks great at the fruit guy’s’ combination of fresh, healthy fruit!
500 ml — $4.50            1 liter — $8.50

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Phyllo Bundles w/ Pancetta, Herbed Chevre, & Kale

Baked Caprise de Dieux Cheese w/ Fresh Thyme, Berries, & Currants (marinated in wildflower honey & vanilla) with toasted Lavender Lemon Tea Biscuits

Peppered Chevre & Quark with Tamarind Mint Strawberry “Salsa”

Sushi Spirals with Smoked Salmon, Cucumber, & Toasted Sesame, and Smoked Tuna, Mango, & Black Sesame

Mediterranean White Bean, Basil, & Sunflower Dip with Brushetta Toasts, Marinated Thyme Green Olives, and Ancho Chili & Orange Black Olives

Incan Veggie Pâté (quinoa, sweet potatoes, kale, chia, flax, sunflower, & pumpkin seeeds) with Pepperocini Peppers, Assorted Biscuits and Oat Bread Fingers

Multigrain Chocolate Chunk & Hazelnut Cookies

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies