Menu — A Culinary Difference

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Winter Menu 2026

January - March

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

Soups

VO VG DF GF

Potato Lentil with Garam Masala

tender lentils simmered with aromatics and garam masala spice blend with the addition of potatoes, chickpeas and coconut milk

VO 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

VO VG DFO GF

Roasted Butternut Soup with Parsnip

butternut squash roasted until caramelized combined with parsnips and fresh thyme, simmered until tender, then pureed with a touch of cream

VO VG DFO GF

VO VGO DF GF

Cabbage Soup with Tomato & Bacon

green cabbage combined with aromatics, potatoes and tomatoes simmered with smoky bacon with a hint of caraway

VO VGO DF GF

V VG DF GF

Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potatoes

coconut curry broth with the addition of peanut butter, simmered with sweet potatoes and beans finished with fresh greens

V VG DF GF

DFO GFO

Chicken Noodle with Ginger & Turmeric

classic chicken noodle soup with the fresh addition of spicy ginger and robust turmeric

DFO GFO

V VG DF GF

Classic Vegetable Minestrone

traditional vegetable soup with the addition of sweet potatoes and white beans with a touch of white wine served with tender pasta

V VG DF GF

DF GF

Polish Sausage & White Bean

robust polish sausage combined with aromatics, fresh herbs, potatoes and tender white beans finished with baby spinach

DF GF

V VG DF GF

Creamy Tuscan Chickpea Soup

a comforting creamy soup with mediterranean flavors packed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, kale and chickpeas finished with coconut cream and fresh basil

V VG DF GF

- Entrees -

Beef

DFO GF

Mississippi Braised Pot Roast

flavorful chuck roast simmered with au jus, ranch seasoning and vinegary pepperoncini finished with velvety butter

DFO GF

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Portobellos

tender portobellos filled with seasoned steak, sauteed peppers and onions combined with provolone cheese...a fun twist on the classic sandwich!

DFO GF

DFO GFO

Swedish Meatballs with Parslied Noodles

a blend of ground beef and pork combined with aromatics and fresh herbed breadcrumbs with a tangy cream sauced studded with fresh dill served with parsley flecked noodles

DFO GFO

Chicken

DFO GF

Pan Seared Chicken with Dijonnaise Sauce

tender chicken seared until golden served with a robust dijon cream sauce

DFO GF

DF GF

Sesame Ginger Chicken with Scallions

marinated chicken thighs in tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and sesame seeds baked until golden finished with scallions

DF GF

Chicken paella with Winter Seasonal Vegetables

seared chicken thighs baked on a bed of seasoned arborio rice, andouille sausage, and winter vegetables

DF GF

Pork

DFO GF

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Honeyed

tender pork in a robust glaze made with a honey-maple and cider vinegar mix topped with caramelized pears and fresh thyme

DFO GF

Pork Tenderloin Marsala with Assorted Mushrooms

tender pork medallions seared until golden finished with a rich mushroom marsala sauce finished with a touch of cream

DFO GF

Sausage & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

roasted acorn squash filled with herbed sausage, brown basmati rice, tender apples, herbs and walnut, baked until golden

DFO GF

Seafood

DFO GF

Seared Salmon with Mascarpone Sauce

seared salmon with a creamy mascarpone sauce loaded with roasted red bell pepper, garlic, parmesan cheese finished with a touch of lemon and fresh basil

DFO GF

DF GFO

Fish Cakes with Lemon & Herbs

wild caught cod combined with breadcrumbs, celery, scallions, fresh parsley and lemon

DF GFO

DFO GFO

Tuna Noodle Casserole

sustainable tuna fish combined with tender egg noodles enrobed in a creamy bechamel sauce with cheese, peas and fresh dill topped buttery breadcrumbs

DFO GFO

Vegetarian Friendly

VO VG DFO GFO

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

lasagna layered with roasted vegetables, marinara and creamy ricotta with tangy goat cheese and mozzarella baked until golden

VO VG DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GF

Farmers' Pie with Lentils

flavorful lentils combined with aromatics, mushrooms and red wine topped with creme fraiche mashed potatoes

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Smoky Red Beans & Rice

red beans combined with bell peppers, kale, celery, onions and spices simmered with a hint of chipotle until tender served with basmati rice

V VG DF GF

Chili Crunch Tofu with Cauliflower Rice

baked tofu until crispy tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce served with cauliflower basmati rice loaded with garlic

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

VO VG DFO GF

Black Bean & Vegetable Enchiladas

sauteed vegetables and black beans combined with spices in a corn or flour tortilla, topped with a flavorful enchilada sauce and cheese, baked until golden

VO VG DFO GF

Kid Friendly

VO VGO DFO GFO

Baked Spaghetti Pie with Basil

buttered spaghetti topped with creamy ricotta cheese and a rich meat sauce finished with fresh basil

VO VGO DFO GFO

DFO GFO

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

shredded chicken, buffalo sauce and a variety of cheeses encased in a tortilla pan fried until golden

DFO GFO

V VG DF GF

Peanut Tempeh with Vegetables

pan seared tempeh served with sauteed onion, bell peppers and snow peas served with rich peanut sauce

V VG DF GF

DFO GFO

Flakey Chicken Pot Pie

tender chicken combined with vegetables in a creamy herbed chicken gravy then baked in a buttery pastry until golden

DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GF

Eggplant Ricotta Bake

eggplant roasted until tender layered with ricotta cheese, parmesan, fresh basil and marinara sauce then baked until bubbly and golden

VO VG DFO GF

DF GF

Miso Ginger Beef & Broccoli

tender beef combined with fresh broccoli simmered in a flavorful miso ginger sesame sauce finished with scallions and sesame seeds

DF GF

- Salads & Grains -

VO VGO DFO GF

Roasted Winter Squash Salad with Candied Walnuts

roasted winter squash, dried cranberries, crispy bacon, tangy goat cheese on a bed of greens finished with candied walnuts

VO VGO DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Roasted Cauliflower Salad on Assorted Greens

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

V VG DF GF

Kale Salad with Roasted Potatoes & Pesto

roasted potatoes and carrots combined with hearty kale in a vibrant pesto utilizing the carrot greens

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GFO

Winter Caesar Salad with Dijon Breadcrumbs

hearty kale and shredded brussels sprouts tossed in a tangy Caesar dressing made with Greek yogurt topped with roasted butternut squash and crispy dijon breadcrumbs

VO VG DFO GFO

VO VG DFO GF

Rice Pilaf with Caramelized Onions & Pistachios

tender rice baked with caramelized onion, dried cherries, toasted pistachios with a hint of vibrant orange

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Quinoa with Seasonal Roasted Vegetables

tender quinoa combined with roasted seasonal vegetables, greens and toasted walnuts with a thyme infused vinaigrette

V VG DF GF

V VG DF GFO

Farro Salad with Orange & Ginger

tender farro tossed with roasted pears, baby arugula, roasted pecans and dried cranberries with an orange ginger 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

Winter Wheat Berry Salad with Dried Fruit

wheat berries simmered until tender combined with golden raisins, dried figs, celery, onion, and toasted almonds finished with fresh parsley

V VG DF GFO

- Sides -

VO VG DFO GF

Mashed Root Vegetables

an assortment of root vegetables simmered until tender then mashed with tangy buttermilk

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots & Parsnips

carrots and parsnips roasted with a honey balsamic vinaigrette loaded with garlic and fresh thyme

V VG DF GF

Spiced Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini

cauliflower tossed in a medley of spices then roasted until golden served with a creamy tahini garlic sauce

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GF

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sage

roasted sweet potatoes tossed with nutty browned butter and crispy fried sage

VO VG DFO GF

Balsamic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges

cabbage wedges roasted in a balsamic infused broth until tender topped with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley

VO VG DFO GF

VO VG DF GF

Turmeric Roasted Potatoes

potatoes tossed with turmeric, cumin and olive oil then roasted until golden

VO VG DF GF

V VG DF GF

Miso Glazed Brussels Sprouts

hearty brussels sprouts combined with a miso-sesame glaze then roasted until caramelized

V VG DF GF

VO VG DFO GFO

Orzo with Winter Squash & Herbs

tender orzo pasta tossed with roasted winter squash, sweet, caramelized onions, and fresh herbs with a touch of white wine and parmesan cheese

VO VG DFO GFO

V VG DF GF

Steamed Green Beans or Broccoli

simply steamed green beans or broccoli for a lighter side option

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 VGO DFO GF

Sloppy Joe Bowl with Sweet Potatoes & Pickles

ground meat or meat substitute simmered in a sloppy joe sauce topped with roasted sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli, dill pickles and sliced red onion drizzled with a mustard aioli

VO VGO DFO GF

VO VG DFO GF

Greek Bowl with Vegetables & Tahini Feta Sauce

tender whiterice is the base for hearty kale combined with olives and pepperoncini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pickled beets drizzled with tahini feta sauce

VO VG DFO GF

V VG DF GF

Winter Buddha Bowl with Cabbage & Potatoes

tender quinoa is the base for roasted potatoes and broccoli, cabbage sauté, pickled red onion, topped with hummus and toasted sunflower seeds

V VG DF GF

VO VG DF GF

Spicy Rice Bowl with Kimchi & Yum Yum Sauce

brown basmati rice is the base for fresh cucumbers, avocado, and kimchi drizzled with yum yum sauce and crispy wontons

VO VG DF GF

V VG DF GFO

Curried Kamut Bowl with Kale & Cauliflower

tender kamut is the base for roasted cauliflower, pickled red onion with a coconut curry sauce combined with aromatics, bell pepper and kale, topped with golden raisins and chopped peanuts

V VG DF GFO

V VG DF GF

Cuban Basmati Rice Bowl with Black Beans & Plantains

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

V VG DF GF

-Desserts-

-can be substituted as a side-

Maple Pecan Pound Cake

tender pound cake loaded with browned butter, maple syrup and toasted pecans with a touch of vanilla

VO VG DFO

Coffee Blondie Brownies

decadent blondies studded with roasted pecans and chocolate chips completed with a hint of coffee

VO VG DFO

VO VG DFO GF

Baked Pears with Ginger Streusel

tender pears filled with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping then baked until golden

VO VG DFO GF

VO VG DFO GFO

Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

chewy cookies loaded with oats, honey, two varieties of raisins and spices

VO VG DFO GFO

Classic TV Dinners

- Classic TV Dinners options count as one meal selection with side -

Peas & Carrots

#1- Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Peas & Carrots

Steamed Broccoli

#2- Chicken Curry with Cilantro

Brown Basmati Rice

Steamed Broccoli

Steamed Green Beans

#3- Baked Chicken Parmesan

Buttered Noodles

Steamed Green Beans

Sauteed Greens

#4- Chickpea Paprikash

Quinoa with Herbs

Sauteed Greens

- Classic TV Dinners options count as one meal selection with side -

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