Comfort Food & International Selections

Boneless Chicken Breast Marinated and Grilled

Rosemary garlic, lemon pepper, dill Dijon

Butter Pecan Chicken

Chicken breast marinated, baked and cut into bite-size pieces, tossed in a brown sugar and pecan butter sauce. Great over wild rice!

Beef Tips in Mushroom Gravy

Stew beef slowly braised with mushroom gravy over the top

Pot Roast with Roasted Vegetables and Gravy

Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts

With mushroom wine sauce or Dijon cream sauce

Beef Pot Pie

Stew beef with potatoes, carrots, onions and peas in a rich cream sauce topped with a golden pastry crust or biscuits

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken breast with potatoes, carrots, onions and peas in a rich cream sauce topped with a golden pastry crust or biscuits

Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Buffalo baked chicken mixed with cream cheese, ranch dressing, Frank's hot sauce and white rice, covered with cheddar cheese

Chicken and Broccoli Rice with Fresh Basil

Chicken, broccoli and Dijon in a basil cream sauce over rice, topped with bread crumbs and parmesan

Shrimp Penne with Cream Sauce

Pasta and shrimp baked in a feta and Swiss cream sauce with basil and oregano

Vegetarian Stuffed Red Peppers

Holland bell peppers stuffed with wild rice, corn, mushrooms, onions, fresh parsley and basil with Monterey Jack cheese. Available with beef

Smoked BBQ Chicken on the Bone

Hickory smoked and served with Mel's KC BBQ sauce

Smoked Pulled Pork or Chicken

Served with Mel's KC BBQ sauce

Mel's Baby Back Ribs

1 rack feeds 2 — hickory smoked and served with Mel's KC BBQ sauce

Smoked Honey Dijon Pork Tenderloin

Hickory smoked, sliced thin and served with mustards

Pork Tenderloin with a Cherry Wine Sauce

Grilled pork tenderloin marinated in rosemary and garlic, accompanied by a cherry wine sauce or horseradish cream. Available with chicken breasts

Pork Loin Chops with Peach BBQ Sauce

Thin cut boneless pork chops marinated in rosemary and garlic, served with a peach BBQ sauce. Available with chicken breasts

Roasted Vegetable Chicken Roulades with a Basil Cream Sauce

Roasted vegetables rolled in chicken breasts, accompanied by a basil cream sauce

Pepper Seared Filet Mignon

Grilled and served with cherry wine sauce or au poivre sauce

Mel's Crabcakes

Pan seared and served with a remoulade or hollandaise sauce

Dill Dijon Shrimp

Large shrimp marinated in dill Dijon vinaigrette with shallots, tarragon and red wine vinegar

Poached Salmon

Fresh salmon poached in white wine with parsley, lemon and peppercorns, served with a dill Dijon sauce

Basil and Garlic Chicken Kabobs

Plump juicy pieces of chicken surrounded by fresh zucchini, sweet red peppers, red onions and mushrooms

Spicy Cilantro Tilapia

Tilapia marinated in a spicy cilantro sauce with shallots, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, ginger, cumin, lemon juice and a splash of soy, then baked

Honey Roasted Peanut Encrusted Salmon

Fresh Atlantic salmon marinated in honey and lime, seared with a roasted peanut crust

Pistachio Encrusted Tilapia

Pan seared tilapia with fresh thyme and a touch of lime zest

Baked Ziti

Penne pasta with sausage and beef in a marinara sauce with parmesan, mozzarella and provolone cheese. Available with chicken

Vegetarian Baked Ziti

Penne pasta with spinach and mushrooms in a marinara sauce with parmesan, mozzarella and provolone cheese

Lasagna (Ground Beef, Chicken or Italian Sausage)

Choice of meat layered between pasta sheets with ricotta, spinach and basil and Melissa's marinara, topped with mozzarella

Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with Basil Pesto

No nuts — grilled zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, onion and carrots in Melissa's marinara layered with ricotta and mozzarella

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Italian sausage grilled and sliced, tossed with sautéed onions and peppers with fresh oregano, parsley and garlic

Chicken Tetrazzini

Fresh roasted chicken in a cream of chicken sauce with mushrooms, onions and rosemary

Turkey Meatballs in Marinara

Fresh-made turkey meatballs in Melissa's marinara. Serve over pasta or with sandwiches covered with mozzarella cheese

Bolognese

Italian tomato-based sauce with stewed carrots and onions, ground beef and sausage, finished with fresh oregano and parmesan cheese, served with pasta

Mediterranean Chicken

Chicken, feta, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes and capers in Melissa's marinara, topped with parmesan cheese

Chicken Marsala with Linguini

Lightly breaded chicken filets over linguini pasta with a Marsala wine sauce, mushrooms and onions

Chicken Piccata with Linguini

Lightly breaded chicken filets over linguini pasta with a lemon caper sauce

Cheese Tortellini

With ham and peas in a cream sauce with fresh basil

Orange Sage Tortellini

Cheese tortellini in an orange sage cream sauce with walnuts

Melissa's Italian Meatloaf

Ground beef and pork with onions, thyme, Dijon and Worcestershire, topped with apple smoked bacon and served with a light BBQ sauce

Melissa's Italian Turkey Meatloaf

Ground turkey with onions, thyme, Dijon and Worcestershire, topped with turkey bacon and served with a light BBQ sauce

Rosemary Dijon Rack of Lamb

Serves 2–3 adults — rack of lamb rubbed with Dijon and rosemary, coated in breadcrumbs and seared

Italian Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Chicken breasts stuffed with sautéed spinach and béchamel, breaded, pan seared in butter and baked

Vegetarian Stuffed Red Peppers

Holland bell peppers stuffed with wild rice, corn, mushrooms, onions, fresh parsley and basil with Monterey Jack cheese. Available with beef

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken, onions and mixed peppers sautéed with fresh cilantro and cumin in flour tortillas, topped with an enchilada cream sauce and cheddar cheese

Tex Mex Macaroni and Cheese

Mac and cheese with a layer of ground beef with Mexican spices

Chile Relleno

Poblano peppers layered with shredded chicken, onions, stewed tomatoes, cheese and oregano, topped with a cornbread crust with cheese

Enchilada Bake

Beef or chicken sautéed with poblano peppers, onions and zucchini, layered with feta, ricotta and Monterey Jack cheese between corn tortillas

Southwestern Dry Rub Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Tomatillo Sauce

Mel's secret dry rub with a fresh tomatillo relish sauce with lime, onions, jalapeño and white wine

Southwestern Dry Rub Chicken Breasts with Fresh Tomatillo Sauce

Mel's secret dry rub with a fresh tomatillo relish sauce with lime, onions, jalapeño and white wine

Margarita Shrimp

Shrimp marinated in cilantro, lime juice, cumin, orange juice and soy, finished with a touch of tequila

Cilantro Lime Flank Steak

Flank steak marinated with fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice and beer. Great for fajitas!

Ginger Thai Chicken

Ground chicken breast cooked with fresh ginger, carrots, water chestnuts, scallions, garlic and sweet soy. Served as lettuce wraps or over rice

Thai Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Red peppers, celery, carrots, scallions and cilantro. Available with chicken

Thai Chicken Tenders Satay

Chicken tenders marinated in Thai seasonings, grilled and served with a spicy peanut dipping sauce

Sesame Seared Asian Salmon

Salmon marinated with rice wine vinegar, honey, coriander and sesame oil, sprinkled with black sesame seeds and pan seared

Mu Shu Pork

Pork, carrots, celery, red pepper and onions sautéed in a ginger hoisin sauce with peanut oil. Served over rice or with tortillas

Mu Shu Chicken

Chicken breast, carrots, celery, red pepper and onions sautéed in a ginger hoisin sauce with peanut oil. Served over rice or with tortillas

Honey Soy Flank Steak

Steak marinated with soy, honey, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil

Honey Soy Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin marinated with soy, honey, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil

Pork Loin Chops with a Pineapple Teriyaki Marinade

Boneless pork chops marinated in a teriyaki glaze with pineapple

Cilantro Orange Shrimp

Shrimp marinated in lime juice, orange marmalade, garlic and cilantro

Sesame Ginger Tilapia

Tilapia marinated in lemon juice, fresh ginger, soy and garlic, then pan seared

Cranberry Sweet and Sour Chicken

Chicken, sweet green and red peppers, onions and pineapple in a sweet cranberry ginger sauce, topped with roasted almonds

Poulet Moutard

Chicken, mushrooms and onions sautéed with white wine, fresh thyme and Dijon, finished with sour cream

Shrimp Mornay

Shrimp, mushrooms and onions sautéed with garlic and sherry over rice in a creamy Mornay béchamel with Swiss cheese

Chicken Ratatouille

Can be made vegetarian — baked chicken breasts, zucchini, eggplant and red peppers in a tomato basil sauce

Chicken Roulade with a Sage Cream Sauce

Boursin herbed cheese, cream cheese, spinach, sundried tomatoes and roasted pine nuts rolled in chicken breasts, served with a sage cream sauce

Steak au Poivre

Filet mignon served with a black pepper cognac sauce. Available with beef tips

Chicken Stroganoff

Chopped chicken breasts sautéed with caramelized onions in a sour cream mushroom sauce

Beef Stroganoff

Sautéed ground beef, onions and mushrooms in a sour cream mushroom sauce

Louisiana Lasagna

Layered pasta with a slightly spicy red sauce, andouille sausage and vegetables, topped with mozzarella cheese

Shrimp and Grits

Sautéed shrimp, bacon, scallions, lemon and parsley over cheesy grits

Jambalaya

Chicken, shrimp and sausage with peppers and onions in a Creole sauce with rice

Shepherds Pie

Ground beef, carrots, onions and peas sautéed with fresh rosemary and garlic, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes

Hawaiian Pork Shoulder

Pork shoulder with pineapple, green and red peppers, onions and almonds

Jamaican Jerk Baby Back Ribs

Medium heat, 2# rack (feeds 2 adults) with spicy jerk sauce

6oz Boneless Chicken Breast Marinated and Grilled

BBQ, dill Dijon, rosemary garlic, teriyaki, fajita, Dijon, Thai, orange basil, buffalo, raspberry

Turkey Burgers

Ground turkey with caramelized onions, Dijon and fresh Italian parsley

Smoked Pulled Pork or Chicken

Served with Mel's KC BBQ sauce

Smoked and Poached Salmon Salad

Smoked and poached fresh salmon with lemon juice and red onion

Curry Chicken Salad

Fresh baked chicken breast with celery, scallions, raisins and yellow curry

Melissa's Chicken Salad

With roasted walnuts, fresh thyme, scallions and celery

Thai Chicken Salad

With peanuts, grapes and celery in a sesame ginger mayo with a hint of lime

Tuscan Chicken Salad

With sundried tomatoes, yellow sweet peppers, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, pesto and fresh lemon juice

Tarragon Chicken and Wild Rice Salad

Roasted chicken, celery, almonds, scallions and cilantro in a fresh tarragon vinaigrette

Caribbean Chicken Salad

With roasted red peppers, mango, ginger, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeño!

Starch Sides

Wild rice, yellow rice, white rice, pasta with sauce of choice, roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, cheese grits, Mel's potato salad

Starch Sides

Wild rice and quinoa with cranberries and pecans; potato gratin with parmesan and cream; green chile grits with poblanos, spinach, scallions and Monterey Jack cheese; mac and cheese

Vegetable Sides

Green beans, broccoli, sautéed squash, collard greens

Vegetable Sides

Mixed grilled vegetables with fresh thyme; green beans with caramelized onions and roasted almonds; confetti corn with peppers, zucchini and onions; caramelized carrots with fresh thyme; Italian roasted broccoli with lemon zest, roasted garlic and parmesan

Vegetable Sides

Brussels sprouts with maple bacon; grilled asparagus with fresh thyme; charred carrots with apples and browned butter

Southern Vegetable Casseroles

Corn pudding, squash casserole, broccoli cornbread

Vegetarian Twice-Cooked Baked Potatoes

Potatoes baked, scooped and mashed with butter and cream, chives and cheddar cheese, then placed back in the skins and topped with cheese. Available with bacon

Florentine Baked Potatoes

Potatoes baked, scooped and mashed with butter and cream, spinach and feta cheese, topped with Monterey Jack cheese

Fresh Salads

Caesar; garden with carrots, celery and red onion

Fresh Salads

Mixed greens with feta, cranberries and walnuts; spinach with strawberries and green apples; Asian sesame with cucumbers, red pepper, cabbage, mandarin oranges and ginger dressing; traditional Greek

Mel's Fresh Salsa

Fresh tomatoes, fresh cilantro, onions and lime juice, served with chips

Bread / Rolls / Garlic Bread

Beef Stew

Beef braised with carrots, onions, mushrooms and potatoes, deglazed with red wine and cooked in beef broth, finished with fresh green peas

Beef Bourguignon

Tender bites of beef seared and deglazed with red wine, stewed with more red wine, onions, mushrooms and fresh rosemary

Beef and Barley Soup

A hearty soup made with beef tenderloin bits, carrots, onions, celery and barley in a rich beef broth

Sicilian Meatball Soup

Sicilian beef meatballs in a rich broth with zucchini, carrots, tomatoes and pasta

Ham and Bean Soup

Ham and bone stewed with celery, onions, carrots, fresh thyme and black eyed peas

Guinness Balsamic Pork Stew

Tender bites of pork seared and deglazed with balsamic vinegar and Guinness beer, stewed with carrots, potatoes, onion and fresh rosemary

Beef Chili

Ground beef sautéed with onions and chili powder, finished with kidney beans

White Chicken Chili

Boneless breasts of chicken stewed with onions, cumin, oregano, white beans, green chilies and tomatillos

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo Pasta

Lemon zest and fresh oregano make this extra special!

Southwest Chicken Soup

Tender bites of chicken seared with a southwestern rub, stewed with corn, red peppers, red onions, cilantro and garlic with a touch of lime

Roasted Chicken Peanut Curry Soup

Chicken, onions and tomatoes stewed with yellow curry and coconut milk, finished with peanut butter!

Chicken Corn Chowder

Baked chicken breasts added to fresh corn sautéed with onion, celery, garlic and fresh thyme, pureed with a touch of cream

Chicken Cumin Black Bean

Fresh black beans stewed with carrots, onion, red potatoes, cumin and coriander

Chicken Noodle

Chicken, carrots, celery, onions and noodles with fresh thyme

Mel's Clam Chowder

Clams, potatoes, celery, onions, bacon and a touch of sherry in a rich creamy broth

Gumbo with Shrimp

Traditional gumbo with shrimp and rice (soup style)

Roasted Shrimp Bisque

Shrimp roasted over an open flame with shells, then peeled and sautéed with carrots, celery, fresh thyme and oregano, onion and red pepper, pureed and finished with a touch of cream

Garlicky Pepper Shrimp Soup

Shrimp, black eyed peas, bacon, carrots, celery, onions and fresh thyme in a rich broth

Savory Mushroom

Fresh mushrooms, shallots, carrots, red peppers and fresh oregano sautéed and finished with a touch of sherry

Red Curry Carrot Soup

Fresh carrots sautéed with fresh ginger, onion, cilantro and panang curry, finished with coconut milk

Thai Butternut Squash

Butternut squash sautéed with ginger, garlic, red curry and peanuts

Tomato Soup

Fresh tomatoes stewed with celery, onion and fresh basil with a touch of cream

Grilled Vegetable Italian Soup with Orzo Pasta

Melissa's Veggie Soup

Zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes, cabbage, red onions, cilantro and fresh thyme sautéed with chardonnay

Watercress Potato Soup

Potatoes sautéed with onions, garlic and watercress, pureed and finished with milk

Pumpkin Soup

Fresh pumpkin sautéed with red onions and garlic, pureed and finished with a touch of cinnamon and basil

Corn Chowder

Fresh corn sautéed with leeks, celery and fresh thyme, finished with heavy cream

Cream of Mushroom

Mushrooms sautéed with onion, garlic and fresh thyme, pureed and finished with heavy cream

Chic Pea Stew

Chic peas, green peppers and tomatoes stewed with Indian spices including turmeric, cumin, cilantro and a touch of red pepper flakes for a slightly spicy kick. Available with chicken

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Red potatoes sautéed with onions, garlic and butter, pureed and finished with milk, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions

Creamy Zucchini Dill Soup

Sautéed zucchini and leeks with chicken stock, finished with fresh dill, sour cream and a touch of cream. Available with chicken or bacon

Picadillo Soup

Mexican soup with bacon, onions, sweet peppers, butternut squash, black-eyed peas and corn with a splash of fresh basil