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February 2016 Menu<\/span><\/h1>\n

MAIN DISHES<\/h2>\n

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Beef Broccoli Pie
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/span>Organic grass fed ground beef, saut\u00e9ed onions, and roasted broccoli in a cream cheese and cheddar sauce topped with a flaky pastry crust<\/p>\n

Quiche Lorraine<\/strong><\/span>
\nFree-range organic eggs custard filled with ham, shallots and gruyere cheese in a flaky pastry crust<\/p>\n

Traditional Mac and Cheese<\/strong><\/span>
\nElbows in aged Grafton cheddar sauce and topped with homemade bread crumbs
\nVegetarian<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"12282090_10208215294085793_1167718065_o\"<\/a><\/strong><\/em>Arepas<\/span><\/strong>
\nGrilled corn patties topped with pulled pork, roasted onions and butternut squash, avocado and tomato salsa and queso fresco
\nCan be made Paleo as a salad<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Pozole Rojo<\/span>
\n<\/i><\/b>White bean and hominy (maize kernels soaked in lime) chili with cocoa, garlic, onions and mexican seasonings – can be made mild, medium or spicy. Served with sliced radishes, green onions, cilantro, avocado and lime
\nVegan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Shepard\u2019s Pie<\/strong><\/span>
\nGrass-fed organic round beef and onions layered with fresh corn and a garlic mashed potatoes
\nCan be made vegan (with mushrooms) or dairy-free<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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

Fettucine Alfredo<\/strong><\/span>
\nEgg noodle pasta in a garlic parmesan cream sauce \u2013 can add mushrooms, broccoli or chicken
\nVegetarian
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\nChicken Masala<\/span><\/strong>
\nFree range organic chicken breasts breaded and saut\u00e9ed in EVOO with shitake mushrooms and wild leeks in a red wine reduction; served with your choice of: ziti, mashed fingerling potatoes, cauliflower rice or brown rice
\nDairy-free, low-carb depending on the side and Paleo-friendly (uses white wine)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Mini Flatbread Pizzettas<\/strong><\/span>
\nThin flatbread\u00a0crust topped with:
\n– Pesto, fresh mini mozzarella balls and sweet cherry peppers
\n– Barbecue sauce, sharp cheddar, grilled chicken and caramelized onions
\n– Roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Gruy\u00e8re and mushrooms
\n– Ricotta, Asiago, fresh basil, tomatoes, garlic and extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n

Caribbean<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Haddock<\/strong><\/span>
\nWild-caught haddock breaded in crushed macadamia nuts, coconut flour and plantain chips and saut\u00e9ed in EVOO, \u00a0topped with pineapple salsa and served with mashed plantains
\nPaleo and low-carb\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"12287530_10208215293965790_1179227740_o\"<\/strong><\/em>Indian\u00a0Curry<\/span><\/strong>
\nIndian red curry sauce of tomatoes, garlic, shallots, onions and ginger, finished with greek yogurt; with hard-boiled egg, fried Paneer, mushrooms, cashews and raisins \u2013 can be made mild, medium or hot; served with your choice or brown rice or cauliflower rice (a recent reviewer raves this dish is \u201cpower Indian food!\u201d)
\nVegetarian and low-carb, can be made paleo and vegan\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Egg Foo Young \u2013 Vegetable, Pork or Chicken<\/strong><\/span>
\nOrganic free-range eggs scrambled with bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, mushrooms, scallions and bean sprouts and served with a chicken stock sesame oil sauce; served with brown Basmati rice or cauliflower rice
\nCan be made vegan, vegetarian, paleo and\/or low-carb<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"asianAsian Salmon with Wilted Greens<\/span>
\n<\/i><\/b>Wild-caught salmon baked in a sesame and mild chili marinade; served with wilted garlic greens
\nPaleo and low-carb<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Smoky Black-Eyed Peas with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Collard Greens<\/strong><\/span>
\nSeasoned black-eyed peas, onions and sweet potatoes (can be made mild, medium or spicy), served with sauteed collard greens
\nVegan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Barbecue Beef Brisket<\/strong><\/span>
\nSlow-roasted beef brisket marinated in home-made smoky barbecue sauce and served with mashed rutabega, cauliflower or sweet potatoes
\nDairy-free and low-carb depending on the side<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Apricot Glazed Chicken<\/strong><\/span>
\nOrganic chicken thigh medallions and onions simmered in brandied apricot sauce; served over quinoa or cauliflower rice
\nPaleo-friendly (has brandy), dairy-free and low-carb depending on side<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Frittatas<\/strong><\/span>
\nFrittata with your choice of: bacon, sausage, mushrooms, onions, peppers, broccoli, apples, sweet potatoes, yukon gold potatoes, spinach, grape tomatoes, cheddar, goat, gruyere, and\/or ricotta
\nLow-carb and can be made vegetarian or Paleo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

SOUPS, STEWS and CHILI<\/h2>\n

Curried Cauliflower and Lentil Soup<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
\n\"curried<\/span><\/em>Cauliflower, onions, tomatoes and lentils simmered in home-made curry spices (can be made mild, medium or spicy)
\nVegan<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Kale and Sausage Soup<\/span><\/strong>
\nFarm-fresh Linguisa, chorizo, onions, carrots, garlic, parsnips, carrots and wilted organic kale in chicken broth
\nPaleo and low-carb<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Split Pea Soup<\/span><\/strong>
\nOrganic green split peas, carrots and onions slow simmered with smoked ham hock
\nDairy-free<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Chocolate Chili<\/span><\/strong>
\nOrganic ground 93% lean beef and pork, onions and garlic with fire roasted tomatoes, butternut squash, cinnamon and unsweetened fair-trade cocoa
\nPaleo and low-carb<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

West African Groundnut Stew<\/strong><\/span>
\nRoasted sweet potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic, with cilantro, kale and ground peanuts \u2013 can add organic free-range white meat chicken
\nVegan, can be made Paleo with cashews<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

SIDES<\/h2>\n

Sweet Potato Souffl\u00e9 with Toasted Pecans<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Apples, Bacon, Shallots and Pecans<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Brown-Butter\u00a0Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wilted Garlic Kale<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saut\u00e9ed Spinach with Feta and Golden Raisins<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mashed Rutabaga<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"12290594_10208215293845787_1263653002_o\"<\/a><\/strong><\/em>Corn Chowder<\/span><\/strong>
\nFresh organic corn, onions, carrots, roasted red peppers, fingerlings and sweet potatoes in a corn cob broth, finished with a touch of cream \u2013 can add bacon and\/or chicken
\nVegetarian, can be made Paleo<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n