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Summer Menu 2026

‍ ‍ 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

Tomato & Strawberry Gazpacho

a delightfully fresh soup with robust tomatoes and sweet strawberries combined with fresh herbs, ginger, lime with a hint of spice

V VG DF GF

DF GF

Moroccan Beef Stew

tender beef cubes simmered with robust red wine, aromatics, tomato with a hint of orange finished with fresh herbs

DF GF

V VG DF GF

Spicy Sesame Miso Carrot

vibrant carrots roasted until caramelized simmered with miso and ginger then pureed with coconut milk finished with chile paste and sesame seeds

V VG DF GF

VO VG DF GF

Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato

a tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes with the addition of roasted red peppers for added sweetness then pureed with rich olive oil for a creamy texture

VO VG DF 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

VO VG DF GF

Smoky Saffron Soup with Chickpeas

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

VO VG DF GF

VO VGO DFO GF

Chicken, Poblano & Black Bean

tender chicken combined with a variety of spices, poblano peppers and black beans finished with lime, cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro

VO VGO DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Golden Cauliflower Soup with Coconut Milk

cauliflower roasted until golden simmered in a robust curry broth then pureed with coconut milk for a velvety texture

V VG DF GF

VO VG DF GF

Hot & Sour Soup

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

VO VG DF GF

- Entrees -

Beef

DF GF

Flank Steak with Chimichurri

flank steak marinated in citrus, tamari, and garlic then broiled topped with an herby chimichurri sauce with a hint of spice

DF GF

Balsamic Braised Pot Roast

a tender flavorful roast braised in a balsamic vinegar marinade with a touch of honey chili flakes

DF GF

DFO GF

Three Pepper Burgers

ground beef combined with roasted red peppers, peppadews and jalapeno with fresh herbs and sharp cheddar (with buns)

DFO GF

Chicken

DF GF

Spinach & Feta Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki

tender ground turkey or chicken combined with fresh spinach, garlic, lemon and herbs served on a brioche bun with creamy tzatziki

DF GF

DFO GF

Southwest Cobb Salad with Chipotle Dressing

chicken breast marinated in a honey chipotle blend served on a bed of fresh greens with bacon, eggs, cherry tomatoes, black beans, pepperjack cheese and green onions

DFO GF

Piri Piri Chicken with Yogurt Sauce

chicken thighs baked with a variety of spices with a spicy pepper sauce pureed with cilantro served with a yogurt sauce

DFO GF

Pork

DFO GF

Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Hoisin Glaze

tender pork tenderloin baked then served with a rich blackberry hoisin sauce with fresh ginger and fresh blackberries

DFO GF

Ginger Pork Sliders with Tangy Slaw

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

DFO GF

DF GF

Barbecue Honey Pulled Pork

pork roast braised with aromatics until tender served with a tangy barbecue sauce (with buns)

DF GF

Seafood

DFO GF

Pan Seared Salmon with Tarragon Pesto

salmon seared until golden served with a vibrant roasted shallot and tarragon pesto

DFO GF

DF GFO

Shrimp Burgers with Tartar Sauce

large shrimp combined with breadcrumbs, green onions and spices served with a creamy tartar sauce (request buns)

DF GFO

DF GF

Blackened Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa

tilapia fillets coated in blackened seasoning, pan seared then served with a sweet pineapple salsa

DF GF

Vegetarian Friendly

VO VG DFO

Savory Vegetable Galette with Goat Cheese

a tender buttery pastry full of summers bounty with tomatoes, corn, zucchini and fresh basil finished with tangy goat cheese

VO VG DFO

VO VG DFO GFO

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

tender pasta combined with greek olives, fresh greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and feta finished with a red wine vinaigrette

VO VG DFO GFO

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

VO VG DFO GFO

Summer Vegetable Gratin

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

VO VG DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GF

Bruschetta Stuffed Portobello Caps

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

VO VG DFO GF

VG DFO GF

Sweet Corn & Zucchini Pie

a crustless pie filled with sweet corn, zucchini, mushrooms, fresh herbs, cheese combined with eggs then baked until golden

VG DFO 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 GFO

Sesame Garlic Noodles with Broccoli & Tempeh

noodles tossed in a sesame garlic sauce combined with tempeh, fresh broccoli and green onions finished with fresh basil

V VG DF GFO

VO VGO DFO GFO

All-American Cheeseburger Burritos

tender ground beef combined with aromatics, tomatoes, cheddar cheese with a special sauce rolled in a burrito shell

VO VGO DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GFO

Arugula Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

tender pasta combined with a vibrant arugula pecan pesto finished with fresh cherry tomatoes

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 VG DF GFO

Black Bean Burgers with Garam Masala

black beans combined with rice, assorted vegetables, and spices, then pan seared until golden (request buns)

VO VG DF GFO

- Salads & Grains -

VO VG DFO GF

Rainbow Chopped Salad

hearty greens 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

Strawberry Kale Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

fresh berries atop hearty kale with a bright citrus honey vinaigrette finished with candied pepitas

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

New Potato & Goat Cheese on Baby Arugula

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

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

VO VG DF GF

Millet Salad with Sweet Corn & Tomatoes

fluffy millet combined with sweet corn, cherry tomatoes and scallions in a vibrant basil vinaigrette (can be made with bulgur)

VO VG DF GF

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 baby spinach finished with garbanzo beans, fresh herbs and a vibrant vinaigrette

V VG DF GFO

V VG DF GF

Indonesian Rice Salad

brown basmati rice combined with pineapple, fresh apple, snow peas, water chestnuts, sesame seeds and bell peppers with a citrus vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

- Sides -

VO VG DF GF

Texas Potato Salad

potatoes combined with pickled jalapeno and red onion in a tangy mustard mayo dressing (spicy)

VO VG DF GF

Savory Black Bean Sald

black beans combined with bell peppers, green onion, fresh cilantro, and a variety of spices with a hint of lime

VO VG DF GF

Mexican Coleslaw

red and green cabbage combined with black beans, corn, bell pepper and pepitas with a cilantro lime dressing

VO VG DF GF

VO VGO DF GF

Sweet Potatoes with Baby Arugula

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

VO VGO 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

Fresh Corn Salad with Shallots & Basil

fresh corn simmered until tender toss in a delightful basil shallot 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

Summer Orzo Pasta

tender orzo pasta tossed with fresh greens, an assortment of vegetables and herbs finfish with a zesty vinaigrette

V VG DF GFO

V VG DF GF

Broccoli Salad with Blueberries

raw broccoli combined with fresh blueberries, carrots, red onion, herbs, almonds and dried apricots finished with creamy dressing

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 Corn & 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

V VG DFO GF

Shawarma Bowl with Cauliflower and Chickpeas

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

V VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Jamaican Rice Bowl with Swee 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

VO VG DFO GFO

Summer Grain Bowl with Berries & Candied Pepitas

tender farro is the base for fresh berries, cherries, cucumber, corn and greens with candied pepitas, crumbled blue cheese finished with an herb vinaigrette

VO VG DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GF

Cuban Rice Bowl with Black Beans & Plantains

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

VO VG DFO GF

-Desserts-

-can be substituted as a side-

VO VG DFO GFO

Peanut Butter Miso Cookies

tender peanut butter cookies with the umami addition of miso

VO VG DFO GFO

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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

VO VG DFO GFO

Cherry Crumble with Hazelnut Streusel

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

VO VG DFO GFO

VG DF GF

Peach Cobbler with Browned Butter & Thyme

tender peaches combined with brown sugar, browned butter and fresh thyme topped with tender biscuits

VG DF GF

Picnic Baskets

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

Toasted Baguette Slices

#1- Italian Chopped Salad

Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Toasted Baguette Slices

Butter Pecan Cookies

#2- Maryland Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Aioli

French Potato Salad

Butter Pecan Cookies

Fresh Cut Fruit

#3- Spicy Tuna Salad with Cilantro

Sesame Cucumber Salad

Fresh Cut Fruit

Coconut Macaroons with Lime

#4- Curried Chicken Salad with Pita

Fresh Cabbage Salad

Coconut Macaroons with Lime

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

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