Menu — A Culinary Difference

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Holiday Menu 2025

November - December

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

Soups

VO VG DFO GF

Roasted Butternut Squash & Gorgonzola

hearty butternut squash roasted until caramelized, simmered with aromatics then pureed with gorgonzola for a velvety finish

VO VG DFO GF

DFO GFO

Creamy Wild Rice Chicken

tender chicken and nutty wild rice simmered in a flavorful broth until tender, finished with fresh herbs

DFO GFO

V VG DF GFO

Harvest Vegetable Farro Soup

farro simmered in a robust broth with the addition of winter squash, mushrooms, tomatoes and fresh herbs

V VG DF GFO

DF GF

Pork & Ale Stew with Cabbage

the classic combination of pork and apples with the addition of cabbage, tender potatoes and robust ale

DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

Smoky Potato & Kale Soup with Sausage

garlicky sausage simmered in a rich paprika broth with potatoes and kale finished with a touch of lemon

VO VG DFO GF

DFO GFO

Steak au Poivre Soup

tender cubes of steak combined with shallots, garlic, fresh herbs and potatoes simmered in a rich brandy cream broth

DFO GFO

V VG DF GF

Roasted Cauliflower & Parsnips with Apple

roasted cauliflower and parsnips combined with caramelized onion pureed for a velvety texture finished with caramelized apple

V VG DF GF

DFO GF

Sweet Corn & Crab Chowder

a hearty soup made with corn, potatoes and tender crab with the addition of cream and spices

DFO GF

VO VG DFO GFO

Cream of Mushroom Soup with Fresh Thyme

an assortment of fresh mushrooms sauteed with shallots combined in a creamy broth finished with a touch of dry sherry and fresh thyme

VO VG DFO GFO

- Entrees -

Beef

DF GF

Red Wine Braised Pot Roast

flavorful chuck roast simmered with aromatics, herbs and robust red wine until tender

DF GF

Flank Steak with Wild Mushroom Stuffing

flank steak marinated in tamari, dry sherry and fresh black pepper rolled with sauteed shallots, assorted mushrooms and baby spinach - baked until golden

DF GF

DFO GFO

Baked Meatballs with Brandy Peppercorn Sauce

a blend of ground beef and pork combined with aromatics, and herbed breadcrumbs topped with a rich brandy peppercorn sauce

DFO GFO

Chicken

DF GF

Pan Seared Chicken with Cranberries & Rosemary

chicken marinated with tangy cranberries, tamari, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup then baked with fresh rosemary until caramelized

DF GF

Chicken in Pinot Noir & Mushroom Sauce

tender chicken simmered in a decadent pinot noir and mushroom sauce finished with fresh basil

DF GF

Roast Chicken Thighs with Ginger & Plum Glaze

seasoned chicken thighs glazed with a sweet ginger plum glaze and a hint of spice

DF GF

Pork

DFO GF

Cherry Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

tender pork coated in a robust glaze made from tart cherries, balsamic vinegar with a touch of honey

DFO GF

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Sage Cream Sauce

tender pork medallions seared until golden finished with a rich vermouth sage cream sauce

DFO GF

Pork Chops with Port Wine Reduction

boneless pork chops, seared until golden, served with a decadent port wine reduction

DFO GF

Seafood

DF GF

Pomegranate Glazed Salmon with Rosemary

tender salmon glazed with a vibrant pomegranate glaze then baked to perfection finished with fresh rosemary and pomegranate arils

DF GF

DFO GF

Oven Baked Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic

large shrimp roasted with fresh garlic and herbs finished with lemon, chili flakes and parmesan cheese

DFO GF

DFO GFO

Crab Stuffed Flounder Rolls

lump crab meat delicately rolled into tender whitefish, baked until golden, served with a champagne cream sauce

DFO GFO

Vegetarian Friendly

VO VG DFO GFO

Butternut Hazelnut Lasagna

roasted butternut squash combined with toasted hazelnuts and aromatics, layered with an herbed bechamel and three cheeses, baked until golden

VO VG DFO GFO

V VG DF GFO

Mushroom Bourguignon Pot Pie

a mixture of wild mushrooms sauteed with shallots, carrots and fresh herbs, finished with a robust red wine and tamari pot pie topped with flakey puff pastry

V VG DF GFO

VO VG DFO GFO

Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche

tender baby spinach and tangy goat cheese combined with farm fresh eggs and touch of cream, baked in a flakey pastry

VO VG DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GF

Wild Rice Stuffed Squash with Cherries & Pecans

roasted acorn squash filled with a wild rice blend, dried cherries, sharp white cheddar and toasted pecans

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Maple Mustard Tempeh with Quinoa & Kale

marinated tempeh in maple syrup, stone-ground mustard and tamari baked until caramelized served with quinoa speckled with kale

V VG DF GF

Lentil Loaf with Balsamic Onion Gravy

tender lentils and brown basmati rice are combined with sauteed vegetables, baked into a loaf, served with a rich balsamic onion gravy

V VG DF GF

Kid Friendly

VO VGO DFO GFO

Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Herbed Sausage

a rich pumpkin sauce with wine and cream combined with herbed sausage, cheese, fresh herbs and pasta then baked until golden

VO VGO DFO GFO

DFO GF

Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo & Cranberry Sauce

tender chicken combined with spices and cheese, topped with a vibrant tomatillo cranberry enchilada sauce

DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Crispy Tofu with Caramelized Fall Vegetables

tofu marinated then baked in a balsamic maple sauce served atop a bed of caramelized fall vegetables finished with fresh scallions

V VG DF GF

VO DFO GFO

Holiday Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce

a ground meat (or meat alternative) bolognese sauce layered with noodles, basil ricotta, and a variety of cheeses baked until golden

VO DFO GFO

DFO GFO

Savory Pork Meatballs with Apple & Sage

tender ground pork combined with breadcrumbs, fresh sage, apple and allspice

DFO GFO

VO VGO DF GFO

Baked Penne with Cauliflower & Roasted Tomatoes

penne pasta tossed with roasted cauliflower and tomatoes in a creamy cheese sauce topped with breadcrumbs, then baked until golden

VO VGO DF GFO

- Salads & Grains -

V VG DF GF

Orange & Fennel Salad with Candied Walnuts

assorted greens topped with orange segments, fresh fennel and candied walnuts served with a citrus vinaigrette with a hint of vanilla

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

Smoky Butternut Squash Kale Salad

roasted butternut squash tossed with spices then roasted until golden atop a bed of fresh kale finished with feta cheese and pumpkin seeds

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Harvest Salad with Horseradish Vinaigrette

baby arugula topped with roasted fall vegetables, tender white beans, pomegranate arils with a zesty horseradish vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

VO VG DF GF

Harissa Chickpeas on Arugula with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

spicy harissa chickpeas with golden raisins atop a bed of baby arugula, Manchego cheese, rich green olives, crisp celery and toasted pecans with a pomegranate vinaigrette

VO VG DF GF

V VG DF GF

Blistered Grapes & Almonds on Spicy Greens

blistered red grapes combined with toasted almonds and blue cheese atop spicy greens finished with a sparkling wine vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

Fall Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Lentils

roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts combined with tender lentils, pepitas, dried cranberries and kale, finished with feta cheese

V VG DF GF

V VG DF GFO

Farro Salad with Brussels Sprouts & Hazelnuts

tender farro tossed with shaved brussels sprouts sauteed until golden, combined with toasted hazelnuts in a dijon shallot vinaigrette

V VG DF GFO

V VG DF GF

Wild Rice Medley with Field Mushrooms & Thyme

nutty wild rice combined with white basmati rice, caramelized onions, wild mushrooms finished with fresh herbs

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

Quinoa with Apples, Walnuts & Cranberries

tender quinoa combined with toasted walnuts, baby arugula, aged gouda, apple and fresh fennel combined with a balsamic vinaigrette

VO VG DFO GF

- Sides -

VO VG DFO GF

Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes

tender potatoes combined with rich creme fraiche, milk and butter for the ultimate mashed potato

VO VG DFO GF

Butter Braised Brussels Sprouts with Shallots

brussels sprouts combined with butter and shallots, braised until fork tender

VO VG DFO GF

Acorn Squash with Maple Butter

acorn wedges tossed with maple syrup and butter with a hint of cinnamon, roasted until caramelized

VO VG DFO GF

Sweet Potato Casserole

creamy, mashed sweet potatoes combined with butter, cream and maple syrup topped with a cinnamon walnut streusel

VO VG DFO GF

VO VG DFO

Apple Cheddar Galette

crisp apples, onions and cheddar cheese baked a in a flakey pastry until golden

VO VG DFO

VO VG DFO GF

Green Bean Almondine with Miso

fresh green beans steamed until tender, tossed in a miso browned butter and toasted almonds

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Spiced Cranberry Sauce

tart cranberries and dried cherries simmered in cranberry juice with a touch of clove

V VG DF GF

V VG DF GFO

Orzo with Caramelized Vegetables

orzo pasta tossed with sweet potato, shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions, and fresh ginger finished with fresh greens

V VG DF GFO

VO VG DFO GFO

Pumpkin Maple Cornbread

a twist on the traditional cornbread with the addition of pumpkin and maple syrup topped with toasted pepitas

VO VG DFO GFO

-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

Autumn Wild Rice Bowl with Apples & Walnuts

a wild rice blend is the base for roasted sweet potatoes, sauteed kale, fresh apples, pickled red onion with a creme fraiche drizzled topped with toasted walnuts

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GFO

Harvest Farro Bowl with Brussels Sprouts & Cranberries

farro is the base for seasonal roasted vegetables and seasoned chickpeas topped with a cranberry pecan mixture and a maple balsamic vinaigrette

V VG DF GFO

V VG DF GF

African Millet Bowl with Sweet Potatoes & Peanuts

tender millet is the base for roasted sweet potatoes, kale, fresh tomato and cucumber with a coconut cilantro dressing finished with roasted peanuts

V VG DF GF

VO VGO DF GF

Grain Bowl with Maple Chipotle Sprouts & Chickpeas

tender grains are the base for maple chipotle brussels sprouts, roasted potatoes, kale and crisp bacon and feta cheese topped with a adobo lime dressing

VO VGO DF GF

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

VO VG DFO GF

Harissa Honey Bowl with Turmeric Rice & Vegetables

turmeric rice is the base for sweet and spicy protein, creamy hummus, mixed greens and crisp vegetables topped with tzatziki

VO VG DFO GF

-Desserts-

-can be substituted as a side-

VG GFO

Gingerbread Cake with Spiced Creme Anglaise

tender cake loaded with ginger and molasses served with a spiced cream

VG GFO

V VG DFO GFO

Eggnog Snickerdoodles

classic snickerdoodles with the festive flavors of eggnog and nutmeg

V VG DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GFO

Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

decadent brownies with the addition of candy canes and chocolate chips

VO VG DFO GFO

Pear & Cranberry Crisp with Pecans

roasted pears and cranberries combined together with an oat pecan topping, then baked until golden

VO VG DFO GFO

Holiday Gatherings

- Holiday Gathering options count as one meal selection with side -

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms & Goat Cheese Spread with Fig Jam

#1- Cocktail Party

Mini Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Aioli

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms & Goat Cheese Spread with Fig Jam

Hazelnut Cookies with Chocolate & Spiced Molasses Chai Cookies

#2- Cookie Party

Pistachio Cherry Wedding Cakes

Hazelnut Cookies with Chocolate & Spiced Molasses Chai Cookies

Kale with Shallot Vinaigrette & Cranberry Quinoa Salad

#3- Harvest Gathering

Cheddar Ale Soup with Apples

Kale with Shallot Vinaigrette & Cranberry Quinoa Salad

Herb Roasted Potatoes & Winter Fruit Salad

#4- Seasonal Brunch

Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Gratin

Herb Roasted Potatoes & Winter Fruit Salad

- Holiday Gathering options count as one meal selection with side -

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