Family Meals Menu

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

Mel's Baby Back Ribs

1 rack feeds 2 adults — served with Mel's BBQ sauce

Jamaican Jerk Baby Back Ribs

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

Breakfast Sandwiches

6 pita sandwiches stuffed with eggs, cheddar, Monterey Jack and turkey sausage. Only 320 calories each and a great start to your day!

Buffalo Chicken Twice Baked Potatoes

Potatoes baked, scooped and mashed with ranch, cream cheese and buffalo sauce, topped with roasted chicken and cheddar cheese

Smoked and Poached Salmon Salad

Smoked and poached Atlantic 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

Tarragon Chicken and Wild Rice Salad

Roasted chicken, celery, almonds, scallions and cilantro in a fresh tarragon vinaigrette (can be served warm or cold and freezes very well!)

Caribbean Chicken Salad

With roasted red peppers, mango, ginger, cilantro, lime juice and a touch of jalapeño

Tuscan Chicken Salad

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

Thai Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Red peppers, celery, carrots, scallions and cilantro

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

Ginger Thai Chicken

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

Asian Beef for Lettuce Wraps

Ground beef sautéed with mushrooms, carrots, red pepper, ginger and garlic

Asian Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken

Carrots, mushrooms, celery, onions, spinach and chicken sautéed with soy, Sriracha, ginger and sesame oil, then tossed in linguini noodles

Mu Shu Pork

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

Mu Shu Chicken

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

Butter Pecan Chicken

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

Spaghetti Sauce (Beef, Turkey or Chicken)

Sautéed beef or chicken with tomatoes, onions, garlic and Italian herbs

Melissa's Marinara

Fresh garden tomatoes sautéed with onions, garlic and fresh basil

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. Perfect for spaghetti or sandwiches — just add great buns and mozzarella!

Bolognese Sauce

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

Charred Carrots with Apple Brown Butter

Confetti Vegetable Corn

Maque Choux Corn

Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin and Coriander

Brussels Sprouts with Maple Bacon

Cashew Curry Cauliflower

Sweet Potatoes with Orange and Cilantro

Grilled Asparagus

Green Beans with Almonds and Caramelized Onions

Asian Vegetable Stir Fry

Mac and Cheese

Yellow Rice

Poblano Rice

Baked Beans

Broccoli Salad

Orzo Pasta Salad

Summer Brown Rice Salad

Black Eyed Pea Salad

Three Bean Salad

Black Bean Salsa

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes with Garlic

Drunken Beans with Jalapeño

Mel's Fresh Salsa

Fresh tomatoes, fresh cilantro, onions and lime juice

Green Chile Grits

Southern grits with poblanos, spinach, scallions, Monterey Jack cheese and butter

Vegetarian Twice Baked Potatoes

Potatoes baked, scooped and mashed with butter and cream, chives and cheddar cheese. Bacon available on request

Florentine Twice Baked Potatoes

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

Poblano and Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Roasted portobello mushrooms stuffed with sautéed onions, spinach, roasted poblano peppers and rice, covered with cheddar and Jack cheese

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole with Basil Pesto and Rice

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

Shrimp Mornay

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

Poulet Moutard

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

Shepherds Pie

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

Beef Pot Pie

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

Cranberry Sweet and Sour Chicken Casserole

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

Chicken Pot Pie

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

Buffalo Chicken Casserole

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

Shrimp Penne Casserole

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

Enchilada Bake (Beef or Chicken)

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

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 Casserole

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

Baked Ziti

Penne pasta with sausage and beef in a marinara sauce with parmesan, mozzarella and provolone cheese (substitute chicken)

Lasagna (Beef, Chicken or Sausage)

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

Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with Basil Pesto

Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, onion and carrots in Melissa's marinara layered with ricotta and mozzarella

Chicken Ratatouille Casserole

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

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Italian sausage grilled and sliced, then tossed with sautéed onions and peppers with fresh oregano, parsley and garlic. Served over wild rice

Mediterranean Chicken Casserole

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 piccata lemon caper sauce

Louisiana Lasagna

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

Creole Casserole

Chicken and sausage in a Creole sauce over wild rice

Orange Sage Tortellini

Cheese tortellini in an orange sage cream sauce with walnuts

Cheese Tortellini with Ham and Peas

In a cream sauce with fresh basil

Vegetarian Stuffed Red Peppers

Holland bell peppers stuffed with wild rice, corn, mushrooms, onions, fresh parsley and basil with Monterey Jack cheese. Add ground beef if you like

Southwestern Dry Rub Pork Tenderloin with Tomatillo Sauce

One pound whole tenderloin — Mel's southwest dry rub with a fresh tomatillo relish sauce with lime, onions, jalapeño and white wine

Southwestern Dry Rub Chicken Breasts with Tomatillo Sauce

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

BBQ Chicken Breast

Boneless chicken breasts marinated in Mel's own southern BBQ sauce

Dill Dijon Shrimp

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

Dill Dijon Chicken Breast

Boneless chicken breasts marinated in a dill Dijon vinaigrette with shallots, tarragon and red wine vinegar

Margarita Shrimp

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

Sesame Seared Asian Salmon

Salmon marinated with rice wine vinegar, honey, coriander and sesame oil, sprinkled with black sesame seeds and seared. Ready for your oven

Honey Roasted Peanut Encrusted Salmon

Fresh Atlantic salmon marinated in honey and lime, then seared with a roasted peanut crust. Ready for your oven

Honey Soy Flank Steak

Steak marinated in an Asian sauce with soy, honey, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil

Cilantro Lime Flank Steak

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

Chipotle Lime Flank Steak

Flank steak marinated with a blend of chipotle peppers, onions and lime juice

Honey Soy Pork Tenderloin

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

Melissa's 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 Turkey Meatloaf

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

Pork Loin Chops with Peach BBQ Sauce

Boneless pork chops marinated in rosemary and garlic, served with a peach BBQ sauce

Pork Loin Chops with a Pineapple Teriyaki Marinade

Boneless pork chops marinated in a teriyaki glaze with pineapple, served with extra sauce

Roasted Vegetable Chicken Roulades with a Basil Cream Sauce

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

Chicken Roulade with a Sage Cream Sauce

Boursin herbed cheese, cream cheese, spinach, sundried tomatoes and roasted pine nuts rolled in chicken breasts, seared and ready to bake

Cilantro Orange Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin marinated in lime juice, orange marmalade, garlic and cilantro

Dallas Chicken Roulades

Boneless chicken breast stuffed and rolled with ham, ground pork, mushrooms, pine nuts and fresh oregano

Pork Tenderloin with a Cherry Sauce

Pork tenderloin marinated in rosemary and garlic, accompanied by Melissa's cherry sauce

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

Sesame Ginger Tilapia

Tilapia marinated in lemon juice, fresh ginger, soy and garlic

Pistachio Encrusted Tilapia

With fresh thyme and a touch of lime zest

Thai Chicken Satay

Chicken tenders marinated in Thai marinade, served with a spicy peanut dipping sauce

Rosemary Dijon Rack of Lamb

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

Basil and Garlic Chicken Kabobs

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

Italian Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Chicken breasts stuffed with sautéed spinach and béchamel, breaded and browned in butter

Dill Dijon Poached Salmon

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

Steak au Poivre

New York strip steaks marinated in a black peppercorn cognac sauce

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, then stewed with more red wine, onions, mushrooms and fresh rosemary

Guinness Balsamic Pork Stew

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

Gumbo with Shrimp

Traditional gumbo with shrimp and rice

Chicken Corn Chowder

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

Chicken Posole Verde Soup

Chicken breasts on the bone braised in a salsa verde of tomatillos, cilantro, oregano, jalapeños, poblanos and onions, finished with hominy

Potato Leek Soup

Leeks and golden potatoes sautéed and finished with heavy cream

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

Mushroom Goulash

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

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

Ham and Bean Soup

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

Red Curry Carrot Soup

Fresh carrots sautéed with fresh ginger, onion, cilantro, panang curry, finished with coconut milk (spicy)

Tomato Basil Soup

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

Beef and Barley Soup

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

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

Chicken Cumin Black Bean

Roasted chicken and fresh black beans stewed with carrots, onion, red potatoes, cumin and coriander

Cumin Black Bean

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

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

Chicken Noodle

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

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

Butternut Squash

Butternut squash sautéed with red onions and garlic, pureed and finished with a touch of cinnamon and basil

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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

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

Sicilian Meatball Soup

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

Picadillo Soup

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

Roasted Chicken Peanut Curry Soup

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

Creamy Zucchini Dill Soup

Sautéed zucchini and leeks with chicken stock, finished with fresh dill, sour cream and a touch of cream. Add bacon if you like!

Mel's Clam Chowder

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

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo Pasta

Lemon zest and fresh oregano make this extra special!

Garlicky Pepper Shrimp Soup

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