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Autumn Menu 2026

‍ ‍ September - October

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 GFO

Creamy Broccoli & Cheddar

a delightfully creamy soup loaded with tender broccoli in a cheesy soup base

VO VG DFO GFO

DF GFO

Beef & Vegetable with Fresh Herbs

tender beef cubes simmered with decadent red wine and tomatoes with the addition of aromatics, herbs and an assortment of vegetables finished with fresh herbs

DF GFO

V VG DF GF

African Peanut Soup with Chicken

a delightful soup with ginger, garlic and chiles with the addition of tomatoes, sweet potatoes and kale combined with peanut butter

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

Spiced Butternut Soup with Breadcrumbs

butternut squash roasted until caramelized the simmered with aromatics and warm spices then pureed topped with crunchy breadcrumbs

VO VG DFO GF

DFO GF

Blackened Salmon & Corn Chowder

traditional creamy chowder with the addition of tender blackened salmon, bell peppers, fresh corn, potatoes and basil

DFO GF

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 GFO

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

an assortment of mushrooms simmered with aromatics, paprika and dill finished with creme fraiche

VO VG DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GF

French Lentil with Goat Cheese

tender French lentils simmered with aromatics until tender then combined with curly kale and tangy goat cheese

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Sweet Potato & White Bean with Greens

a delightful soup filled with sweet potatoes, white beans, greens and herbs with a touch of white wine for a robust finish

V VG DF GF

- Entrees -

Beef

DF GF

Cider Braised Pot Roast

flavorful chuck roast simmered with aromatics, spices, dijon mustard and apple cider until fork tender

DF GF

Ginger Soy Flank Steak with Vegetables

flank steak marinated in tamari, honey, ginger, garlic and sesame served with a cucumber carrot medley finished with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro

DF GF

DFO GF

Three Pepper Burgers

ground beef combined with tender aromatics, zucchini and tomatoes filled in a colorful bell pepper topped with cheese and fresh parsley

DFO GF

Chicken

DFO GF

Pan Seared Chicken with Apples & Brussels Sprouts

pan seared chicken simmered in apple cider complete with tart apples, brussels sprouts and fresh thyme

DFO GF

Classic Chicken Marbella

chicken marinated in a sweet, tangy and savory blend baked with prunes, briny capers and green olives until golden. A Silver Palate Classic dish

DFO GF

VO VGO DFO GF

Harvest Cobb with Honey Cider Vinaigrette

tender greens topped with chicken, roasted butternut squash, crispy bacon, dried cranberries, apples, blue cheese and pecans topped with a honey cider vinaigrette

VO VGO DFO GF

Pork

DFO GF

Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash with Walnuts

roasted acorn squash filled with herb sausage, brown basmati rice, tart apples, tender shallots and toasted walnuts, baked until golden

DFO GF

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Mustard Sauce

tender pork tenderloin seared until golden finished with a mustard ale sauce with a touch of maple syrup and fresh herbs

DFO GF

DFO GFO

Pork Burgers with Apple Fennel Slaw

crisp bacon and ground pork combined with caraway, gruyere and stone-ground mustard served with a crunch apple fennel mixture (with buns)

DFO GFO

Seafood

VO VGO DF GF

Asian Glazed Salmon Salad with Maple Ginger Vinaigrette

glazed salmon baked until golden served atop a bed of baby greens with roasted pear, grapes and scallions finished with a robust maple ginger vinaigrette

VO VGO DF GF

DF GFO

Spiced Fish Cakes with Cranberry Aioli

sustainable whitefish baked until flakey combined with breadcrumbs, spices and aromatics served with a creamy cranberry aioli (request buns)

DF GFO

DF GF

Honey Turmeric Shrimp with Green Beans

large shrimp tossed in a combination of turmeric and black pepper, roasted, served with crunchy green beans

DF GF

Vegetarian Friendly

VO VG DFO GFO

Roasted Tomato Galette with Honeyed Goat Cheese

a tender buttery pastry filled with caramelized shallots, fresh tomatoes and thyme finished with tangy goat cheese and honey

VO VG DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GF

Black Bean & Squash Enchiladas with Mole

enchiladas filled with roasted butternut squash, black beans and queso fresco baked in a flavorful mole sauce topped with cheese, cilantro and pepitas

VO VG DFO GF

VO VG DFO GFO

Cheesy Autumn Pasta Bake

a delightful cheesy baked pasta filled with hearty roasted vegetables and fresh herbs topped with breadcrumbs, then baked until golden

VO VG DFO GFO

Farro Stuffed Zucchini with Whipped Feta

tender farro combined with olives, toasted pine nuts and golden raisins in a zucchini boat served with whipped feta

VO VG DFO GFO

V VG DF GF

Maple Mustard Tempeh with Quinoa & Kale

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

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

Tempeh Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

crumbled tempeh on a bed of fresh greens, tomatoes, corn, black beans, shredded cheese finished with a cilantro lime dressing

VO VG DFO 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, herbs and pasta then baked until golden

VO VGO DFO GFO

DF GF

Chicken Tenders with Apple Cider Sauce

tender chicken strips tossed with herbs and spices, baked, served with a tangy apple cider sauce

DF GF

V VG DF GF

Crispy Tofu with Caramelized Fall Vegetables

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

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GFO

Black Bean Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo

seasoned black beans combined with onions, peppers, and fresh cilantro folded into tortilla with cheese, pan fried until golden served with fresh pico de gallo

VO VG DFO GFO

DFO GF

Rainbow Chicken Salad

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

DFO GF

VO VGO DF GFO

Sloppy Joe Sliders with Quick Pickles

ground meat (or meat alternative) simmered in a robust tomato sauce with aromatics served with crisp quick pickles (with buns)

VO VGO DF GFO

- Salads & Grains -

VO VG DFO GF

Caramelized Pear & Michigan Cherry on Assorted Greens

assorted greens topped with caramelized pears, dried cherries, roasted pecans, scallions and aged gouda finished with a maple thyme vinaigrette

VO VG DFO GF

Autumn Caesar Salad with Delicata Croutons

hearty kale massaged with classic Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, toasted pine nuts with parmesan roasted squash "croutons"

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Roasted Cauliflower Salad on Baby Greens

roasted cauliflower and red onion roasted until caramelized with seasoned chickpeas atop tender greens with a lemon tahini dressing

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

Butternut & Blackberry on Baby Arugula

roasted butternut squash, fresh blackberries, candied pecans and jalapeno on baby arugula with a balsamic vinaigrette

VO VG DFO GF

VO VG DFO GFO

Herbed Orzo with Lemon & Zucchini

tender orzo 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

Sweet & Spiced Quinoa with Dates

spiced quinoa combined with dates, dried apricots, golden raisins, toasted almonds, and scallions finished with fresh mint

V VG DF GF

Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cranberries & Apples

nutty wild rice combined with dried cranberries, celery, fresh apples, toasted pecans and pepitas with a hint of orange

V VG DF GF

V VG DF GFO

Roasted Lentil Salad with Potatoes

lentils combined with roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrots with greens and pecans finished with a lemon rosemary vinaigrette

V VG DF GFO

V VG DF GF

Corn & Farro Salad with Radicchio

tender farro combined with corn, sun-dried tomatoes and roasted radicchio with a basil vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

- Sides -

VO VG DFO GF

Roasted Swiss Chard with Feta

swiss chard, fresh onion and feta cheese are roasted until crisp and golden

VO VG DFO GF

Green Beans with Apples & Sage

tender green beans tossed with apples, pecans, sage and nutty browned butter

VO VG DFO GF

Baked Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese

creamy potatoes combined with tangy goat cheese, parmesan and fresh garlic then baked until golden

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

brussels sprouts roasted until tender finished with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

Roasted Beet & Carrot Medley

roasted beets and carrots combined with feta cheese and fresh parsley with a cumin seed vinaigrette

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Roasted Broccoli with Curry Vinaigrette

broccoli roasted until golden combined with golden raisins and almonds with a curried vinaigrette

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

V VG DF GFO

Orzo with Caramelized Vegetables

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

V VG DF GFO

V VG DF GF

Baked Apples with Sesame Raisin Miso

fresh apples filled with a mixture of miso, brown sugar, tahini and golden raisins with a splash of sake and a touch of cinnamon

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

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 creamy mustard dressing and toasted walnuts

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GFO

Harvest Farro Bowl with Fall Vegetables & Chickpeas

tender farro is the base for loads of roasted fall vegetables, seasoned chickpeas, and steamed greens finished with a creamy tahini sauce

V VG DF GFO

V VG DF GF

Buddha Bowl with Sweet Potato & Swiss Chard

tender quinoa is the base for roasted potatoes, beets and carrots, with seasoned garbanzo beans, and swiss chard with a creamy poblano sauce

V VG DF GF

Indonesian Rice Bowl with Mango & Cilantro

tender brown basmati rice is the base for fresh cucumber, mango, cabbage and kale slaw with a peanut ginger dressing and peanuts

V VG DF GF

Fajita Veggie Bowls with Cilantro & Lime

cilantro lime rice is the base for sauteed bell peppers and onion, black beans, fresh corn, and avocado finished with a honey chipotle vinaigrette (cheese can be added)

V VG DF GF

Cuban Rice Bowl with Black Beans & Plantains

brown basmati rice is the base for seasoned black beans, mango salsa, corn sauté, and crispy plantain chips

V VG DF GF

-Desserts-

-can be substituted as a side-

VO VG DFO GFO

Apple Crostata with Warm Spices

fresh apples tossed with cinnamon and nutmeg baked until tender in a flakey pastry shell

VO VG DFO GFO

Spicy Chai Molasses Cookies

soft and chewy molasses cookies filled with chai spices

VO VG DFO GFO

Spiced Parsnip Bread

delicately flavored parsnips baked in a spiced loaf with fresh ginger and toasted pecans

VO VG DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GF

Baked Pumpkin Pudding

classic pumpkin pie without the pastry for a delightful treat

VO VG DFO GF

Tailgate Baskets

- Tailgate Basket options count as one meal selection with side -

Touchdown Brownies

#1- Tailgate Chili

A-maize-ing Buttermilk Cornbread

Touchdown Brownies

Maple Snickerdoodles

#2- Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad

Roasted Potato Salad with Goat Cheese

Maple Snickerdoodles

German Potato Salad with Bacon

#3- Pale Ale Pulled Chicken on a Pretzel Buns

Kale Slaw with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

German Potato Salad with Bacon

Assorted Fresh Fruit

#4- Salmon Salad with Fresh Herbs

Radicchio Salad

Assorted Fresh Fruit

- Tailgate Basket options count as one meal selection with side -

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