Angel Hair Pasta Salad |
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with a hint of balsamic small dice of every color bell pepper, tossed with diced tomato, garlic, angel hair pasta cooked just right and herbs, with a hint of balsamic |
Carolina Cole Slaw |
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shredded white cabbage, carrots, peppers and onions in a sweet tarragon vinegar - celery seed vinaigrette |
Chef Mario's Famous Apple Slaw |
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julienned apples and carrots in a slightly sweetened celery seed dressing |
Rainbow Peanut Noodles |
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a vivid combination of vegetables tossed with linguini and a fantastic peanut dressing |
Southern Chicken Salad with Pecans & Grapes |
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tender chunks of roasted chicken breast tumbled with pecans and seedless grapes in a thick creamy dressing with tarragon |
The Minestrone Pasta Salad |
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penne pasta tossed with an assortment of fresh vegetables and chick peas, tossed with a creamy basil aioli |
Greek Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil and Feta |
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perfectly cooked penne smothered in an oregano laced chunky tomato sauce and topped with crumbled feta cheese with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. great hot or cold |
Basil Pasta Primavera |
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pasta, broccoli and tomatoes tossed in a fresh basil red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing |
Chickpea, Bulghur & Tomato Pilaf |
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tender bulghur wheat tossed with chick-peas, tomatoes and scallions, seasoned with lemon and spice |
Black-eyed Pea & Bacon Salad |
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with mustard vinaigrette black-eyed peas tossed with tomatoes, scallions, celery, arugula, parsley and bacon tossed with balsamic dijon vinaigrette |
Marinated Three Bean Salad |
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Fisherman's Chowder of Red Snapper |
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peppers, carrots, onions mushrooms, zucchini and summer squash in a light seafood stew with chunks of potato and red snapper, uniquely seasoned |
Tomato Dill & White Cheddar Soup |
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rich warm tomato and dill topped with tangy cheddar |
Chili Cheese Chowder |
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Chef Mario's Macho Gazpacho |
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this cool tomato soup with cucumbers, peppers, celery, mango, apples and herbs was so popular with one client, they went through 28 gallons! no kidding! 2 quarts a week for a year, they loved it |
Black Bean Soup |
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with sunflower seed rice chunks of onion, carrots. peppers, tomatoes, herbs and spices in a thick dark black bean broth, finished with cilantro and just a little heat, served with sunflower seed wh |
Roasted Corn Chowder |
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fresh corn (when available) shucked, seasoned, roasted and cut from the cob, then simmered in a pot full of potatoes, leeks, celery in a creamy white stew |
Red Beans & Rice Soup |
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with shrimp chunks of vegetables, tomatoes with red beans and rice in a flavorful chili broth with tender shrimp |
Beef & Mushroom Stew |
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tender chunks of beef and mushrooms in a richly flavored vermouth stew with hint of tomato and an essence of orange |
Chicken Noodle Soup |
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a hearty chicken broth with shredded chicken, noodles, carrots, celery, onions. chicken noodle soup can be prepared with just chicken, noodles and broth upon request |
The Three Onion Soup |
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shallots with sweet and red onions caramelized to a deep golden brown, flooded with rich beef stock, seasoned with sherry, all under a gruyere cheese crouton |
Cabbage Soup with Kielbasa |
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Herbed Split Pea Soup |
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smooth and creamy split peas with bacon, carrots, onions and potatoes |
Chef Mario's Champion Chili |
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""we are the champions, my friend"" 1999-2000 raleigh state farmers market i cannot describe what the chili contains for fear of chili spies. very top secret |
Mini Meat Loaf |
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with brown sugar ketchup glaze |
French Onion Salisbury Steak |
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seasoned ground turkey braised in a rich onion soup served with a cheese crouton |
Beef Stew |
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with bacon, mushrooms & pearl onions |
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatball Casserole |
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each meatball is stuffed with a chunk of fresh mozzarella, sautéed then braised in mama's marinara |
Hearty Lasagna |
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layers of tender noodles, mama's marinara, ricotta, cottage cheese, parmesan and ground beef topped with melted mozzarella |
Thai Spicy Beef Noodles |
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flank steak sliced thin and marinated in a savory thin broth tossed with a brilliant array of vegetables and noodles |
Italian Pot Roast |
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beef slowly braised with wild mushrooms, pancetta, onions, garlic and rosemary in a thin red wine and tomato sauce |
Steak Quesadillas |
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with caramelized onions, roasted peppers & cheddar-jack cheese thinly sliced flank steak licked with lime and soy, with caramelized onion, roasted red peppers, cheddar and jack cheese, wrapped in a g |
Beef & Bean Burritos |
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ground beef, onions, garlic, pinto beans and chilies simmered flavored with masa topped with colby-jack cheese and wrapped tight in a golden sautéed tortilla |
Grandma's Stuffed Peppers |
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peppers stuffed with a rice, ground beef and pork mixture, flavored with parmesan cheese, in a bath of mama's marinara, topped with mozzarella lift one side of cover from container. heat in microwave |
Beef Stroganoff |
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lean beef strips with onions & mushrooms. served over egg noodles |
Spectacular Spaghetti Sauce |
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with pasta ground beef, garlic, mushrooms & onions in a tomato sauce. served over pasta |
Stuffed Flank Steak |
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with tomato sauce flank steak stuffed with kale, red peppers, garlic & mozzarella, topped with tomato sauce |
Chef Mario's Savory Tuna Salad |
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tuna with capers, lemon, onion and seasoning - such a different way of talking tuna |
Linguini with White Clam Sauce |
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my version of a secret family recipe from the very first place i worked at bove's restaurant in burlington, vt. |
Baked Cod |
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topped with orange caper olive sauce |
Thyme, Orange & Black Pepper Salmon |
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Shrimp Jambalaya |
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a combination of rice, vegetables, tomatoes, sausage, shrimp and herbs |
Bombay Curry Shrimp |
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curry lovers rejoice! shrimp simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce with an abundance of fresh vegetables. nice with rice, perfect with pasta |
Shrimp Lo Mein |
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just like what you get in a chinese restaurant but 10 times better, and 100 times healthier |
Southern Style Spicy Shrimp |
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we're talking kick people! shrimp in a spicy (let us know mild, medium, or super spicy) rich, tomato based lava sauce |
Orange Glazed Salmon |
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hunks of moist salmon dusted with chef Mario's super spice, then brushed with citrus orange glaze |
Shrimp Scampi |
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Honey Lime Salmon |
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with confetti corn salad salmon soaked in lemon, crusted with black pepper then seared in a hot sauté pan |
Chili Cheese & Rice Burritos |
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basmati rice, zucchini, tomatoes & onions with pepper-jack cheese wrapped tight in a golden sautéed tortilla |
Vegetable Lasagna |
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layers of eggplant, summer squash, zucchini, onions, domestic and portobello mushrooms separated by layers of mama's marinara, melted cream cheese, parmesan and mozzarella. 6 points per serving |
Herb & Spinach Cakes |
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mashed potato, chopped spinach, onions, garlic, bread crumbs and cheese are formed into cakes and sautéed until golden brown. we suggest serving with roasted roma vinaigrette |
Spinach Stuffed Mac & Cheese |
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you can't get better comfort |
Spinach Lasagna Rolls |
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lasagna noodles smeared with spinach and ricotta, rolled, then partially submerged in a pool of mama's marinara, topped with melted mozzarella |
Nutty Black Bean & Rice Cakes |
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a mixture of rice, onion, garlic, carrots and peppers tossed with pumpkin and sunflower seeds, pressed into cakes then sautéed, served with a salsa cream |
Cous Cous Feta Cakes with Home made Mango Chutney |
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sautéed cakes of cous cous, feta and garlic with the stained glass appearance of red onion, red, green and yellow peppers |
Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas |
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flour tortillas stuffed with roasted corn, zucchini, peppers, carrots & onions, topped with homemade enchilada & cheese sauces, then baked golden |
Leek & Tofu Cakes |
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leeks, carrots and ginger sautéed until soft, combined with tofu, nuts and bread crumbs, formed into cakes and sautéed and served with a cucumber dill sauce |
Black Bean Spinach & Mushroom Burritos |
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a creamy, flavorful filling gently hugged by a golden sautéed flour tortilla |
Spinach & Cheese Turnovers (spanakopita) |
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wilted spinach with feta, ricotta and parmesan, herbs and spices stuffed in a filo pillow |
Greek Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil & Feta |
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perfectly cooked penne, smothered in a layer of oregano laced tomato sauce, crumbled feta cheese, basil puree and topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. great hot or cold |
Pasta |
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with cauliflower, pepper flakes, and italian sausage |
Pineapple Spiced Chicken |
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chicken cutlets dredged in a spicy spice mixture sautéed and served with pineapples onions and cous cous |
Chicken Stuffed |
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with artichoke, lemon & goat cheese |
Stuffed Chicken Pizzaiola |
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chicken breast stuffed with italian sausage & herbs, topped with cheese and braised in tomato sauce |
Herb Crusted Chicken Roulade |
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boneless chicken breast stuffed, then rolled with proscuitto & swiss cheese coated with a golden herb bread coating |
Chicken Cacciatore |
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chicken slowly simmered in a rich red wine tomato sauce, infused with every color bell pepper, mushroom, onion, summer & zucchini squash and served with either pasta or mashed potatoes |
Southwestern Style Chicken |
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stuffed with goat cheese, red peppers & chilies served w/red beans and spicy rice |
Chicken Enchilada Pie |
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creamy layers of corn tortillas, shredded chicken, southwest style chunky tomato sauce, black olives and green chilies. topped with melted colby-jack cheese 8 points per serving |
Chicken Black Bean Quesadillas |
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a huge client favorite, young and old. shredded chicken, black beans, sharp cheddar, colby-jack cheese and scallion, sandwiched between golden sautéed flour tortillas 8 points per serving |
Chicken Parmesan |
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chicken breast dredged in parmesan cheese then coated with panko bread-crumbs, sautéed golden, served with mama's marinara, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, perfect with pasta |
Pistachio Crusted Chicken |
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stuffed with goat cheese, herbs and oven-dried tomatoes. crusted with pistachios & breadcrumbs, then baked in the oven |
Chicken Saltimbocca |
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chicken breast stuffed with sage, prosciutto and provolone cheese, sautéed then braised with a onion & mushroom marsala sauce |
Ginger Cashew Chicken |
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it's just like what you get in the chinese restaurants, but 10 times better. and 100 times healthier |
Great Northern Cassoulet |
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clients love this dish! tender chunks of pork, chicken and turkey kielbasa in a rich stew of white beans and vegetables with just a hint of sweetness |
Arroz Con Pollo |
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chicken & rice with tomatoes, spicy chiles & peas |
Rosemary Chicken |
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with wild rice chicken cutlets in a sweet orange sauce with carrots& zucchini served over a wild rice blend |
Bella Braised Chicken |
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chicken breast, carrots, celery. onions & tomatoes in a white wine sauce |
Indonesian Coriander Chicken Thighs |
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chicken thighs marinated in soy, ginger &cashew |
Spicy Turkey Bean Chili |
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ground turkey, peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, black beans &chilies |
Turkey Chili Verde |
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ground turkey, white beans, tomatillos, green chilis and cilantro |
Chicken with Sausage & Capers |
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chicken breast sautéed with italian sausage, peppers, onions, italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes & capers |
Mexican Style Pork Chops |
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boneless pork chops braised with peppers, onions, corn, salsa & tomatoes |
Bbq Pulled Pork |
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Turkey Meatballs |
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with mushrooms and rice |
Triple Sesame Ginger Chicken |
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Chicken Breast |
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stuffed with antipasto filling |
Honey Pecan Pork Cutlets |
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La La Lemon Bars |
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Blonde Baby Bars |
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Apple Pecan Coffee Cake |
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Blueberry Almond Muffins |
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Banana Bread |
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Lemon Tofu Poppy Seed Muffins |
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Carrot Muffins |
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Cornbread Muffins |
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Cappuccino Chip Crumble Coffee Cake |
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Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins |
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Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins |
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Scallion, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Muffins |
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Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies |
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Peanut Butter Cookies |
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Lemon Macaroons |
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Oatmeal Cookies |
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with or without golden raisins |
Million Neiman Marcus Cookies |
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Chocolate Chip Cookies with or with Out Nuts |
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All American Apple Pie |
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The Ultimate Flourless Chocolate Cake |
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Pineapple Upside-down Cake |
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Chocolate Mousse |
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Apple Betty Squares |
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