{"id":14,"date":"2015-11-11T22:41:05","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T22:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pixiedustgourmet.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:05:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:05:32","slug":"menu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pixiedustgourmet.com\/personal-chef-Boston\/menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Click to check out what I have cooking <\/strong> in February and March <\/a><\/strong>and <\/strong>April and May<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Sample Menu<\/h1>\n

MAIN DISHES<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hawaiian Grilled Shrimp, Tomato and Pineapple Skewers<\/strong><\/span>
Shrimp marinated in a sticky lime, honey and garlic sauce and grilled with tomatoes, onions, mango and pineapple chunks
Paleo \/ dairy-free; keto option available<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Firecracker Grilled Salmon<\/strong><\/span>
Salmon is marinated in a maple, ginger, tamari and crispy. chili glaze and grilled; served with a cool cucumber, mint and basil salad
Paleo and can be made keto<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Quiche Lorraine<\/span><\/strong>
This French classic organic egg and cream custard is filled with ham, shallots and Gruy\u00e8re cheese in a flaky pastry crust; served with a simple green salad
Keto option available<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Blackened Salmon with\u00a0<\/b>Chimichurri<\/b>\u00a0and Tomato Corn Salad<\/b><\/span>
Salmon steaks are rubbed with blackening seasoning and grilled, then topped with an oregano parsley herb pesto and served with corn and tomato basil salad
Paleo and can be keto<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Grown-up Mac and Cheese<\/span><\/strong>
Elbow macaroni is tossed in a brie and Fontina sauce studded with figs, roasted tomatoes and peas, topped with prosciutto and baked until bubbly<\/p>\n

Hunan Broccoli Stir Fry<\/strong><\/span>
Your choice of flank steak, chicken, pork or tofu is thin sliced and stir fried with broccoli, red peppers, onions, garlic and basil in a fragrant sesame, tamari Hunan sauce and served with rice of your choice; can be made mild, medium or spicy
Keto or paleo options available<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Pulled Pork Arepas<\/strong><\/span>
Cheese stuffed yuca arepas are topped with pulled pork, avocado and tomato salsa, queso fresco, and mango guava hot sauce
Paleo and keto options available<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Green Quesadillas<\/strong><\/span>
Saut\u00e9ed kale, spinach, jalape\u00f1o and pickled shallots are paired with a melted three cheese blend or cashew jack and served with shredded apple slaw; can add shrimp or chicken
Can be made paleo, keto, vegan, vegetarian and\/or dairy-free<\/em><\/span>
Thanks to\u00a0Love and Lemons<\/a>\u00a0for recipe inspiration and photo<\/p>\n

Swedish Meatballs<\/strong><\/span>
Organic pork and grass-fed lean beef meatballs are smothered in a cr\u00e8me fresh and lingonberry sauce and finished with fresh grated nutmeg; served over Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes, zucchini noodles or brown rice
Can be made keto<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Turkey Meatloaf<\/strong><\/span>
Moist turkey meatloaf studded with peppers, onions, carrots and raisins and topped with a maple mustard glaze; served with mashed root vegetables
Paleo and keto options available and can be made vegetarian and dairy-free with mushrooms and lentils<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Chicken Pot Pie<\/strong><\/span>
Organic chicken and roasted vegetables are combined in a sauce of chicken stock and fresh thyme and topped with a flaky pastry crust
Can be made vegetarian, vegan, paleo or keto<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Coq Au Vin<\/strong><\/span>
Chicken thighs slow cooked with mushrooms, carrots, onions and bacon in chicken stock with dry red wine, brandy and fresh herbs<\/p>\n

\"12294964_10208215294125794_1601613154_o\"<\/a><\/strong><\/em>Baked Stuffed Squash<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/em><\/span>Organic acorn squash stuffed with farm-raised sweet Italian pork or chicken sausage, apples, onions, kale, walnuts, fresh breadcrumbs and parmesan
Can be made vegetarian, vegan or paleo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan<\/strong><\/span>
Organic free-range chicken breasts or eggplant cutlets, breaded with seasoned parmesan breadcrumbs and saut\u00e9ed in EVOO, then baked with fresh basil, mozzarella and ricotta
Can be made vegetarian, vegan, paleo or keto<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Chicken Breasts in a Gorgonzola, Mushroom and Leek Sauce with Figs<\/strong><\/span>
Thin sliced chicken breasts are browned and then finished in a Gorgonzola, mushroom and leek sauce studded with figs; served with rice or pasta of your choice
Grain-free and can be made paleo without Gorgonzola or keto without figs<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Lebanese Fish with Pickled Meyer Lemon and Almond Crust<\/span>
<\/strong>Fresh haddock is marinated in fresh lemon juice and Mexican crema, topped with a pickled Meyer lemon and crushed almond crust and baked. Served with garlic dill labne (sour cream)
Can be made keto<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole<\/span>
<\/strong>This family friendly casserole combines rice cooked in chicken broth with roast chicken, fresh broccoli and cheddar, topped with crushed buttery cracker crumbs
Can be dairy-free<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Caramel Chicken<\/span><\/strong>
Chicken thighs, drumsticks and\/or breasts are pan seared and then roasted in a sauce of maple syrup, tamari, ginger, garlic and rice vinegar and served with side of your choice; Can sub tofu or skin-on, boneless chicken breasts
Paleo and can be keto<\/span>
<\/em>Thanks to\u00a0Bon App\u00e9tit\u00a0<\/a>for recipe inspiration and photo\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Singapore Pan-Fried Shrimp with Orange Basil Sauce<\/span>
<\/strong>Jumbo shrimp are pan-seared and topped with orange basil sauce and served with coconut rice and stir-fried spinach in a pungent chili lemongrass sauce
Paleo and keto options available<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Korean Japchae<\/span>
<\/strong>Korean sweet potato glass noodle stir fry bowl with julienned carrots, spinach, onions, mushrooms and peppers with your choice of tofu, beef, pork, chicken or shrimp in a spicy sweet tangy sauce with fresh basil
Paleo, vegan and keto (shirataki noodles) options available<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Fettuccine with Spring Peas, Shiitakes and Asparagus<\/span>
<\/strong>Fettuccine pasta or zucchini noodles (zoodles) tossed with spring peas, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and shallots in a lemon, garlic butter sauce; Can top with parmesan and add ham, shrimp or chicken
Vegetarian; vegan, paleo and keto options available<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"12287530_10208215293965790_1179227740_o\"<\/strong><\/em>Vegetarian Curry<\/strong><\/span>
This Indian red curry sauce combines tomatoes, garlic, shallots, onions and ginger, with a touch of cream; filled with hard-boiled eggs, fried Paneer, mushrooms, cashews and raisins ; served with rice of your choice
Vegetarian and can be made vegan, keto or paleo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Pineapple Fried Rice<\/strong><\/span>
Brown basmati rice is tossed with broccoli, onions, carrots, peas, fresh pineapple, cashews and raisins in a mild homemade curry powder; can add chicken, shrimp or tofu
Vegan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Spicy Mango and Avocado Forbidden Rice\u00a0Bowl<\/strong><\/span>
Marinated tofu is tossed with black forbidden rice, mango, cilantro, red cabbage, cucumber and avocado in a mildly spicy peanut coconut sauce
Vegan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Pesto Salmon in Parchment<\/span>
<\/b>Fresh Atlantic salmon is paired with pesto, dill, capers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and feta, wrapped in parchment paper and baked; served with wilted garlic spinach
Keto and can be made paleo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Tuna Tataki Bowl<\/strong><\/span>
Sesame and tamari marinated tuna seared rare on the grill, dusted with black sesame seeds and tossed with edamame, snap peas, pickled ginger, shredded carrots and sticky or cauliflower rice; optional spicy wasabi drizzle
Keto and paleo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Tuscan Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp<\/strong><\/span>
Sun-dried tomatoes and spinach are saut\u00e9ed with wild-caught shrimp in a creamy garlic butter sauce and finished with basil, parmesan and a touch of cream; served with rice of your choice
Keto and can be made paleo\/ dairy-free<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Soups, Stews, Chili and Salads<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"12279512_10208215293885788_2034295312_o\"<\/a><\/strong><\/em>Butternut Squash and Cashew Bisque<\/strong><\/span>
Pureed roasted butternut and buttercup squash, apples, onions and garlic are simmered and blended until smooth with cashew butter and topped with fresh grated nutmeg; served with French bread croutons
Vegan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Turkey, Butternut Squash and Apple Chili<\/strong><\/span>
Ground turkey, butternut squash, onions, apples and tomatoes are cooked with chili spices and cinnamon (can be made mild, medium or spicy); served with cornbread
Paleo\/ dairy-free<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Loaded Baked Potato Soup<\/strong><\/span>
Creamy sharp cheddar and organic buttermilk soup is loaded with roasted baby potatoes and broccoli and topped with farm-raised hickory-smoked bacon and chives
Vegetarian, vegan, keto and paleo options available<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Caldo Verde (Kale and Sausage Soup)<\/strong><\/span>
Portuguese soup with kale, chicken stock, onion, celery and pork or chicken Linguica sausage; can add white beans
<\/i><\/strong>Keto and paleo<\/em><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\"12279472_10208215294005791_1102776087_o<\/a><\/strong><\/em>Wild Mushroom and Mascarpone Soup<\/strong><\/span>
A creamy soup of Crimini, chanterelle and baby Portabella mushrooms, caramelized leeks and shallots finished with dry sherry and mascarpone
Vegetarian and vegan, keto and paleo options available<\/em><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Vietnamese Chicken Soup<\/strong><\/span>
Homemade Pho chicken broth is loaded with Chinese broccoli, baby bok choy, heirloom carrots, fresh ginger and garlic and bean thread noodles; topped with lime, cilantro and scallions; can add tofu, chicken ot. shrimp
Vegan, keto and paleo<\/em><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with French Bread Croutons<\/span>
<\/strong>This refreshing cold soup of fresh summer vegetables and garden herbs is pureed with EVOO and sherry vinegar and served with crusty french bread croutons brushed with olive oil and garlic
Vegan and keto without croutons<\/em><\/span>
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Corn Chowder<\/strong><\/span>
Fresh organic corn, onions, carrots, roasted red peppers, fingerlings and sweet potatoes are cooked in a corn cob broth and finished with a touch of cream; can add bacon and\/or chicken
Vegetarian<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Wine-Poached Pear Salad<\/strong><\/span>
<\/em>This salad tops mixed local greens with pears poached in red wine, figs, toasted walnuts and gorgonzola, tossed with a sherry and shallot vinaigrette; can add chicken or shrimp
Can be dairy-free\/paleo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Smoked Almond and Chickpea Salad\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
Smoked almonds, smashed chickpeas, red onion, dill and avocado is tossed with a lemon and EVOO vinaigrette and served with lettuce cups or French gluten-free bread
Vegan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Rainbow Kale Salad<\/b><\/span>
Massaged kale is tossed with toasted chickpeas, avocado, watermelon radishes, cranberries and carrots in a carrot, ginger, basil and miso dressing
Vegan and can be keto or paleo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Greek Goddess Quinoa\u00a0Bowl<\/strong><\/span>
Quinoa cooked with vegetable broth and apple cider and tossed with spinach, greek olives, mint, oregano, red peppers, artichoke hearts and tomatoes; can top with Halloumi cheese, shrimp or chicken
Vegetarian and vegan options available; Can be made keto as a salad without quinoa<\/em><\/span>
Thanks to\u00a0Half Baked Harvest<\/a>\u00a0for recipe idea and pic<\/p>\n

Blueberry Mint Salad<\/strong><\/span>
Baby spinach is topped with dried blueberries, fresh blueberries, mint, cucumbers and tomatoes in a blueberry basil champagne vinegar dressing, with candied pecans, goat cheese and your choice of balsamic marinated chicken, shrimp, flank steak, salmon or tofu
Can be made dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo or keto<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Single-Serving Portable Snacks<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Banana Nut Porridge with Cocoa and Almonds\u00a0<\/strong>Paleo, Whole30 and vegan<\/em>
Blueberry French Toast Bake\u00a0<\/strong>Vegetarian and can be dairy-free<\/em>
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread <\/strong>Vegetarian and can be made dairy-free<\/em>
Chocolate, Cherry and Hazelnut Muffins\u00a0<\/strong>Paleo and vegetarian<\/em>
Peanut Butter, Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins\u00a0<\/strong>Paleo and vegetarian<\/em>
Carrot Orange Ginger Muffins\u00a0<\/strong>Paleo and vegetarian<\/em>
Blueberry and Candied Lemon Zucchini Muffins\u00a0<\/strong>Paleo and vegetarian<\/em>
Cranberry, Pecan and Candied Orange Carrot Muffins\u00a0<\/strong>Paleo and vegetarian<\/em>
Spiced Pumpkin Pepita Muffins<\/strong> Paleo and vegetarian
<\/em>Chocolate Zucchini Bread <\/strong>Paleo and vegetarian<\/em>
Cranberry, Pecan and Candied Orange Muffins\u00a0<\/strong>Paleo and vegetarian<\/em>
Muffin Tin Frittatas:<\/strong> with your choice of meats, cheeses and veggies Can be made paleo, vegetarian and\/or dairy-free<\/em>
<\/em>Pumpkin Coconut Flan<\/strong> Vegetarian and Paleo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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