Menu — A Culinary Difference

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Summer Menu 2025

June - August

V = vegan VO = vegan option VG = vegetarian DF = dairy free DFO = dairy free option GF= gluten free GFO = gluten free option

Soups

V VG DF GF

Golden Orange Gazpacho

a chilled soup highlighting the flavor of golden tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, cucumber and fresh basil finished with fresh squeezed oranges

V VG DF GF

VO VGO DF GF

Coconut Curry Chicken Rice

tender chicken combined with aromatics, coconut milk, fresh lime and curry finish ed with rice noodles, cilantro and scallions

VO VGO DF GF

V VG DF GF

Spicy Sesame Miso Carrot

carrots roasted until golden then simmered with miso and ginger pureed with coconut milk finished with chili paste

V VG DF GF

DFO GF

Blackened Salmon & Corn Chowder

traditional creamy chowder with addition of blackened salmon and roasted red peppers finished with fresh basil

DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Golden Cauliflower Soup with Coconut Milk

cauliflower roasted until golden simmered in a curry broth then pureed with coconut milk

V VG DF GF

DF GFO

Rustic Beef Stew

cubes of chuck roast simmered with decadent red wine loaded with potatoes and carrots finished with fresh parsley

DF GFO

V VG DF GF

Smoky Saffron Soup with Chickpeas

a robust soup with vegetables, chickpeas, brown rice finished with swiss chard and a hint of saffron

V VG DF GF

VO VG DF GF

Hot & Sour Soup

a spicy broth combined with tofu, mushrooms, carrots and bamboo shoots finished with green onions (contains eggs)

VO VG DF GF

V VG DF GF

Tomato Soup with Coconut & Ginger

tomatoes simmered with shallots, ginger, turmeric and garlic pureed with coconut milk with a pinch of cayenne

V VG DF GF

- Entrees -

Beef

DFO GF

Steak Salad with Roasted Corn & Potatoes

marinated flank steak, sliced on a bed of tender greens with roasted corn and potatoes, cherry tomatoes, finished with a creamy buttermilk dressing

DFO GF

DF GF

Summer Pot Roast with Vegetables

flavorful chuck roast combined with vegetables braised in dry white wine with fresh tomatoes and herbs

DF GF

DFO GFO

Cabernet Sauvignon Burgers

reduced cabernet sauvignon combined with ground beef and shallots for a decadent burger (with white cheddar cheese, buns)

DFO GFO

Chicken

DF GFO

Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers

ground chicken combined with breadcrumbs, spices and chipotle peppers served with a smoky aioli (with cheddar cheese, avocado, buns)

DF GFO

DF GF

Pan Seared Chicken with Corn Salsa

tender chicken seared until golden finished with a fresh corn salsa studded with roasted red bell peppers and cilantro

DF GF

DFO GF

Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce

chicken marinated in tamari, spice, garlic and lime juice baked until golden, served with a robust green sauce

DFO GF

Pork

DFO GF

Lemon Basil Pork Chops

lightly brined pork chops seared to perfection then topped with a lemon basil compound butter

DFO GF

DF GF

Ginger Pork Sliders with Tangy Slaw

ground pork combined with garlic, ginger, fresh mint, scallions baked until golden served with a tangy slaw (with buns)

DF GF

Barbecue Honey Pulled Pork

pork braised with aromatics until tender with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce (with buns)

DF GF

Seafood

DFO GFO

Salmon Burgers with Lemon Dill Aioli

salmon combined with herbs and spices then pan seared until golden served with a creamy lemon dill aioli

DFO GFO

DFO GF

Greek Style Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta

shrimp baked atop a bed of tomato garlic sauce with crumbled feta finished with lemon & fresh mint

DFO GF

Cajun Spiced Tilapia with Tomatoes

sustainable tilapia baked in Cajun spiced with a sweet cherry tomato and bell pepper sauce

DFO GF

Vegetarian Friendly

VO VG DFO

Roasted Tomato Galette with Honeyed Goat Cheese

vine-ripe tomatoes layered with sauteed shallots on a bed of tangy goat cheese, drizzled with honey and fresh thyme

VO VG DFO

VO VG DFO GFO

Summer Vegetable Gratin

layered zucchini, yellow squash, caramelized onions and parmesan cheese topped with herbed breadcrumbs then baked until golden

VO VG DFO GFO

VO VG DF GFO

Black Bean Burgers with Garam Masala

black beans combined with rice, sauteed vegetables and spices, pan seared until golden

VO VG DF GFO

VO VG DFO GFO

White Bean Balsamic Pasta Salad

pasta tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette with the addition of cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, fresh herbs, white beans and feta cheese

VO VG DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GF

Bruschetta Stuffed Portobello Caps

portobello caps stuffed with fresh tomato, shallots, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil topped with a balsamic glaze

VO VG DFO GF

VO VG DF GF

Kimchi Fried Rice with Crisped Tofu

tender rice combined with spicy kimchi, carrots, red onion, farm fresh eggs, finished with crisped tofu and scallions

VO VG DF GF

Kid Friendly

DF GF

Root Beer Barbecue Chicken

chicken glazed with a robust root beer barbecue sauce, baked until golden and caramelized

DF GF

V VG DF GF

Blackberry Tofu with Quinoa

firm tofu baked until golden tossed in a blackberry balsamic glaze on a bed of white quinoa, finished with scallions

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

Tempeh Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

crumbled tempeh combined with greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, shredded cheese finished with a cilantro lime dressing

VO VG DFO GF

DFO GFO

Turkey Burgers with Avocado Sauce

ground turkey combined with spices topped with cheese served with an avocado aioli (with buns)

DFO GFO

DF GF

Rainbow Chicken Salad

shredded chicken combined with the colors of the rainbow salad filled with greens, grapes, bell peppers, blueberries and feta with a honey mustard dressing (contains tree nuts)

DF GF

V VG DF GF

Summer Vegetable Bolognese with Polenta Rounds

fresh vegetables simmered in tomato sauce with white wine tomato sauce with the addition of ground walnuts finished with basil atop polenta rounds

V VG DF GF

- Salads & Grains -

VO VG DFO GF

Rainbow Chopped Salad

tender kale combined with tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, fresh basil, red cabbage and fresh mozzarella with a white balsamic vinaigrette

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Summer Garden Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

garden fresh vegetables atop a bed of tender greens with a vibrant herbed vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

New Potato & Goat Cheese on Baby Arugula

tender new potatoes roasted until golden, tangy goat cheese and green onions on a bed of baby arugula with a lemon dijon vinaigrette

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Kale Caesar with Crisped Chickpeas

curly kale massaged with a creamy non-dairy Caesar dressing finished with spiced crispy chickpeas

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GFO

Herbed Orzo with Lemon & Zucchini

tender orzo pasta combined with roasted zucchini, yellow squash and shallots with fresh herbs and parmesan finished with a touch of lemon

VO VG DFO GFO

V VG DF GF

Millet Salad with Sweet Corn & Tomatoes

fluffy millet combined with sweet corn, cherry tomatoes and scallions in a vibrant basil vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Parsley & Mint

classic tabbouleh with tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic and loads of fresh parsley and mint with a twist....quinoa

V VG DF GF

V VG DF GFO

Farro Salad with Vegetables & Basil

tender farro combined with zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and greens finished with garbanzo beans, fresh herbs and a vibrant vinaigrette

V VG DF GFO

Summer Wheat Berry Salad

soft wheat berries combined with fresh fruit, toasted almonds, tangy goat cheese with a white balsamic vinaigrette

V VG DF GFO

- Sides -

VO VG DF GF

Caramelized Onion Potato Salad

potatoes simmered until tender then combined with sweet, caramelized onions and fresh herbs in a dijon vinaigrette

VO VG DF GF

V VG DF GF

Asparagus Salad with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

a raw asparagus salad combined with jalapeno, scallions, fresh herbs, toasted almonds in a ginger lime vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

Summer Vegetable Medley

an assortment of summer's finest vegetables combined then roasted until golden

V VG DF GF

VO VG DF GF

Savoy Slaw with Sesame Soy Dressing

crisp savoy cabbage combined with carrots, snow peas, bell peppers and cilantro with a sesame soy vinaigrette

VO VG DF GF

V VG DF GF

Bourbon Barbecue Baked Beans

an assortment of beans combined with aromatics in a robust bourbon barbecue sauce then baked until bubbly and caramelized

V VG DF GF

Sweet Potato Salad with Baby Arugula

roasted sweet potatoes combined with baby arugula, crispy bacon and toasted pecans in a honey lemon vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

VG DFO GF

Swiss Chard & Sweet Corn Gratin

rainbow swiss chard and fresh corn are combined with herbs, farm fresh eggs, and gruyere then baked until golden

VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Fresh Corn Salad with Shallots & Basil

fresh corn simmered until tender tossed in a basil shallot vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

Carrot Sesame Salad

shredded carrots combined with scallions, fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds finished with a miso soy vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

-Dinner Bowls-

-dinner bowls count as one meal option with sides-

-chose one protein (chicken, beef, seasoned tofu, pan seared tempeh, shrimp or salmon)-

VO VG DFO GF

Barbecue Bowl with Charred Cron & Garlic Herb Rice

tender rice studded with garlic and herbs, charred corn, tomato salad, collard green slaw all combined with a creamy herb dressing

VO VG DFO GF

Shawarma Bowl with Cauliflower & Chickpeas

quinoa is the base for shawarma spiced cauliflower, chickpeas, pickled red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, baby spinach finished with a creamy garlic sauce

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Jamaican Rice Bowl with Sweet Potatoes & Greens

brown basmati rice simmered with spices and red beans is the base for braised collard greens and roasted jerk sweet potatoes topped with a mango salsa

V VG DF GF

Asian Quinoa Bowl with Broccoli & Edamame

tender quinoa is the base for steamed broccoli and edamame, cabbage kale slaw, sesame cucumbers with a peanut soy dressing

V VG DF GF

Indonesian Rice Bowl with Mango & Cilantro

brown basmati rice with the base for fresh cucumber, mango, cabbage slaw with a peanut ginger dressing topped with crunch peanuts

V VG DF GF

Cuban Basmati Rice Bowl with Black Beans & Plantains

brown basmati rice is the base for seasoned black beans, mango salsa, corn sauté and roasted plantains

V VG DF GF

-Desserts-

-can be substituted as a side-

VO VG DFO GFO

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

buttery cookies studded with chocolate chips finished with sea salt

VO VG DFO GFO

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

classic zucchini bread with the addition of chocolate, spices and a hint of orange

VO VG DFO GFO

Cherry Crumble with Hazelnut Steusel

cherries simmered with spices then topped with hazelnut crumble then baked until golden

VO VG DFO GFO

Stone Fruit Crisp with Pecans

a variety of stone fruit topped with a pecan oat topping

VO VG DFO GFO

Summer Picnic Baskets

- Summer Picnic Basket options count as one meal selection with side -

Lemon Oat Bars

#1-Mediterranean Bean Salad

Spicy Red Pepper Dip

Lemon Oat Bars

Butter Pecan Cookies

#2- Maryland Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

French Potato Salad

Butter Pecan Cookies

Fresh Cut Fruit

#3- Smashed Peanut Miso Chickpea Spread

Spicy Cucumber Salad

Fresh Cut Fruit

Chocolate Brownies

#4- Curried Chicken Salad with Pita

Kale with Lemon Vinaigrette

Chocolate Brownies

- Summer Picnic Basket options count as one meal selection with side -

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