Week of Sept 5 - 9

Since Monday is Labor Day, I will be taking a day off, since I assume everyone is out having one last fun day together before the cold weather sets in. Cooking days this coming week are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Tuesday, September 6th

Chili -- With the weather turning colder, I thought a great bowl or two of chili would be great. I would like to tell you that I soak the beans and loving cook them until perfect, but the cold, hard truth is that Bush beans are the best in my mind. It is just what brings in the compliments, so I must use them :o) Besides the beans, there is ground beef, home canned tomatoes and a special blend of spices. Quart $7, Gallon $24

Buttermilk Scones (pre-cooked or dough) -- I've been making these for many years. It's the best scone recipe I've come across. If you want to fry them yourself, let me know. Otherwise, I'm happy to do so in canola oil and you can re-heat them or eat them at room temperature. We've been known to enjoy them either way. They are the perfect accompaniment to chili. Dozen $8

"Fixin's Package -- I will pull together the cheese, sour cream, and green onions. Please order a fixin's package per quart of chili :) $3

Honey Butter -- Just to make those scones a little better in case you aren't eating them with chili on top. You may also choose raspberry honey butter, if you prefer. Just let me know. 4 oz $4

Chocolate Chip Blondie -- These little beauties are the quintessential casual dessert. They are chewy and incredible and leave you wanting more. 1 doz bars $7

Wednesday, September 7th

Pizza Rolls -- I've succumbed to peer pressure and brought back the pizza rolls before I normally would have. They were just too popular. Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese rolled into a dough with Italian spiced butter. You bake so that you can enjoy them fresh from the oven with the marinara sauce that is provided. 8x6 pan $12

Light Pasta Salad -- This salad is a great summer salad with flavors that only can be found in the summer. Angel hair pasta, fresh basil, tomatoes, and roasted pine nuts. All this goodness in garlic extra virgin olive oil. Oh, did I mention the Parmesan cheese? $7 quart, $24 Gallon

Banana Pudding -- This rich pudding will take you back to your childhood when you wanted to hang onto the summer just a little longer. I made this a couple months ago and my sweet grandson loved it so much I made it at least once a week for a month. I could convince him to do anything for banana pudding. This pudding is rich and creamy for adults and has vanilla wafers layered into it just for the fun of being a kid. Topped with real whipped cream. $8 Quart

Thursday, September 8th

Chicken Pot Pie -- If I have a signature dish, this just may be it. I make it for friends, family, and company. Creamy filling loaded with carrots, peas, corn, and potatoes to name a few and topped with a handmade pie crust. Total comfort. 8x6 $12, 9x13 $24

Crescent Rolls -- Crescent rolls will be making a return to go along with the pot pie. Hand made the morning of delivery. They are addictive and fluffy. There may even be some homemade raspberry jam involved. 1/2 Doz $4, Dozen $7

Pumpkin Bars -- A nod to fall again. These bars are great and will remind you of why fall is probably your favorite season. $7 dozen

August 29th - September 1st

I was just thinking summer was finally here and the nights are already cooling down. I can't say I'm too sad. My kitchen will be substantially cooler and more comfortable :o) Pumpkin bread and cookies will be here, but I refuse until September, although it sounds sooo good! Fall is my favorite season, so I'm excited about the change! For this week's menu I'm mixing some old favorites with a new recipe or two. I hope that you enjoy it!

Monday, August 29th

Baked Ziti -- This was a favorite last time I cooked it. This is one of my favorite Italian dishes and one that's easy to transport and re-warm. It's great to have one of these darlings in your freezer at all times! You will love the garlic tomato sauce with fresh herbs. You'll love the three cheeses. It's the perfect amount of sauce to cheese. A true family pleaser! 8x6 $12, 9x13 $22

Caesar Salad -- Classic Caesar salad with creamy Caesar dressing, freshly grated Parmesan and croutons. Quart $6, Gallon $22

Garlic Knots -- Perfect with Italian food! They have a unique garlic and Italian herb butter on them when taken from the oven, so it soaks in! These are definitely a favorite whenever I offer them! 1/2 Doz $4, 1 Doz $6

Peach Pie -- Peaches are finally ripe! I have several peach pies that I make. This is one of the favorites! If I say so myself, my Dad and brother grow the world's best peaches. It's not just me I have many people confirm it on Saturday mornings at farmer's market. I think it's a combination of his orchard being right next to the mountains and cool nights and that they are grown with love. My favorite thing about this pie is that the crust does not get soggy like with a traditional peach pie and you can finish off the next day... if there is any left! This pie has a cookie/shortbread crust. Fresh, tree-ripened peaches are next with an amazing glaze. It wouldn't be complete without real whipped cream on the top and a peach fan for garnish. Hooray for peach pie! $15

Wednesday, August 31st

Beef Stew -- Surprisingly (to me), this has been one of the most popular items offered. Slow cooked stew meat with big chunks of vegetables (carrots, onions,celery, and potatoes) in a rich beef sauce made with demi-glaze and delicious beef juices. This will remind you of childhood days and the great outdoors. 1 Quart $7, 1 gallon $24

Baking Powder Biscuits -- These biscuits are tender and flaky and great served along side or warmed up on top of the beef stew. Yummmmm. 1 dozen $6

Apple Crisp -- Fresh apples (Guess what? Grown on my Dad and brother's farm with love!) cut up and baked to perfection with just the right amount of Siagon Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Topped with a crunchy topping. 8x8 pan $15

Thursday, September 1st

Chicken Honey Lime Enchiladas -- This is a very popular enchilada recipe that has been going around for the last year or so. Anything that stays around that long deserves your attention! Tender, slow cooked chicken, with fresh herbs, fresh lime juice and honey in a green enchilada sauce. Of course, there's plenty of cheese in these darlings also! I'm pretty sure that this will be a family favorite. 8x6 $12, 9x13 $22

Refried Beans -- Homemade refried beans made from pinto beans, slowly soaked and cooked to perfection with green chilis and Hispanic spices. 1/2 Quart $4, 1 Quart $6

Cilantro Lime Rice -- This cilantro lime rice is one of my favorites. Coconut milk, fresh lime, and fresh cilantro make it great! 1/2 Quart $4, 1 Quart $6

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies -- Since September will be here, I think these cookies are the perfect way to celebrate! There is nothing like pumpkin in the fall and chocolate certainly doesn't hurt these little gems! $8 a dozen

August 22 - August 26

On Sunday, Sarah, by baby, turns 19. She has accomplished so much in the past year and is an incredible young mother. I receive so much joy from watching her and Atty.

Monday, August 22nd

This meal is specifically in honor of the lovely Miss Sarah. She loves everything on the menu. Happy birthday Sarah. You make my heart sing and my soul rejoice.

Creamy Chicken Soup -- This was the first thing that I offered on this little venture. This soup was originally from Donna Leichty. It is one of my definite go-to's. Carrots, onions, potatoes and peas in a creamy sauce. Homemade noodles (not by me, that's what they are called, but they taste like homemade!) compliment the vegetables. This is basically the same recipe as used in my pot pie (without the noodles). I love this soup. A lot. Qt $7, Gallon $24

Homemade Rolls -- Sarah loves these. It's a sad day when there are no rolls on cooking day. 1/2 dozen $4, 1 dozen $6

Red Velvet Cake -- This has been a tradition for Weisenburger birthdays for generations. We've been eating this cake for over thirty years... long before its resurgence of popularity. Red velvet cake screams "you are special" and "it's a special day". I make it with traditional frosting. Recently, this frosting made its rounds around the blog world as "the world's best frosting". I've been making it for decades. The icing is my favorite. $25

Wednesday, August 24th

Pulled Pork -- This is made from pork shoulder which is oven slow roasted for 10 hours minimum. The barbecue sauce is then added and the barbecue is simmered again. The quart (32 oz) should serve 8 (4 oz servings). 1/2 quart $9, quart $16

Coleslaw -- Coleslaw is made with green and red cabbage along with red onion, carrots, and a creamy sauce. The coleslaw is great on top of the barbecue or as a side dish. It's great. $7 quart

Macaroni Salad -- This macaroni salad is a old Weisenburger recipe. My family loves it. The salad has pasta, olives, red onion and diced pickles in a tangy creamy sauce. That did not sound that appealing, but most people love it. (Disclaimer: I do not eat pickles, nor olives, so this isn't my favorite, but I do find myself eating a little.) 1/2 quart $4, quart $7

Baked Beans -- My baked beans are loved by many. They are the perfect accompaniment for a casual meal. I was teased a little about the comment about the gentleman running a mile in the rain for these beans until the person actually tasted them. I didn't hear anything after that. Quart $6

Thursday, August 25th

Tomato Basil Soup -- I love making tomato soup. It's been a slow, slow year for tomatoes, but I'm hoping they will be available for the big soup making day. I went on a journey for the best tomato basil soup and you may have the result. It tastes like fresh tomatoes, boasts of fresh basil, and other vegetables. Then just the right amount of cream is added to make this the perfect summer meal. 1/2 quart $4, Quart $7

Italian Bread -- This round Italian loaf goes perfectly with the tomato soup. It's one of my favorites! $5 round loaf

Chicken Lemon Basil Salad -- This is my signature summer salad. It just screams summer. Chicken with pasta with cucumber, red onions, and grape tomatoes in a fresh lemon and basil sauce. Quart $7

Strawberry Lime Shortcake with Coconut Cream -- Moist sour cream pound cake with cut strawberries and just a hint of lime. All topped with a coconut whipped cream. This is a fresh spin on an old favorite. This dessert comes "de-constructed" so that you can put it together at your convenience. $22

Week of August 15th - August 19th

The week's gotten away from me again :o) Here's the menu for a busy last full week before school starts! Please order before Sunday at 8 pm :o)

Monday, August 15th

Bacon Corn Chowder -- This soup was met with many compliments and requests to put on the menu again. The chowder has a creamy base with three varieties of corn, crispy peppered bacon, a little cheese and potatoes. It's a winner and is comfort food at its finest! Quart $7, Gallon $24

Crescent Rolls -- In my mind you have to have fluffy rolls with any soup, so here you go! 1/2 dozen $4 or dozen $7

Tuesday, August 16th

Pizza Rolls -- These little sweeties are pizza in finger food fashion! These are baked in "pull-apart" fashion. Pepperoni slices with mozzarella cheese inside of pizza dough and rolled into bite size fashion. All topped with an Italian butter mix and Parmesan cheese. You will bake so that you can enjoy them hot! Includes a marinara sauce for dipping. You may consider ordering more than one. They always go fast at my house! 8x6 $12

Caesar Salad -- A great companion to pizza rolls, especially if you are over 14 :o) Includes Caesar dressing. Quart $7, Gallon $24

Seasoned Bread Sticks -- Bread sticks topped with Italian butter mix. These are yummy! 6 for $4

Brownies -- My favorite brownies. They are chocolate-y (made with Italian cocoa), but not too gooey and not too cake-like. Frosted with buttercream or you can order just powdered sugar... I'm not getting into that debate! 9x13 pan $12

Thursday, August 18th

Chicken Alfredo -- Creamy, garlic infused creamy Alfredo sauce with penne pasta (that you have it in the middle of the pasta too!) Added to this luscious-ness is slow roasted chicken and Parmesan cheese. You may have to exercise the next day, but it will be worth it :) 8x6 $12; 9x13 $22

Garlic Knots -- Freshly made rolls with garlic infused into the rolls. Sarah thinks this is the best thing that I make! 1/2 doz $4, Dozen $7

August 8th - August 12th

Hot August nights are upon us. I'm featuring two salads and a soup for next week. I've featured each of these items previously and they have been popular, so hopefully you will enjoy them also!

Monday, August 8th

Chicken Pasta Spinach Salad -- This is a great, light meal. It features corkscrew pasta, spinach, Parmesan cheese, chicken and cashews. This is one of my most requested recipes over the years. If you haven't tried it, I strongly recommend it :o) Quart $7, Gallon $25

Crescent Rolls -- In my mind, you have to have rolls with Chicken Pasta Spinach Salad. These are freshly made and buttered as they come out of the oven. 6 for $4 or $7 per dozen

Tuesday, August 9th

Tortellini Soup -- This is a beef based soup. It has summer vegetables along with spinach and tender tortellini. This is a soup that always gets rave reviews when I serve it. $7 Quart, $25 Gallon

Italian Herb Bread -- This bread is very similar to the bread served at Macaroni Grill. It is great to eat with butter or dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. $4 per large round loaf

Thursday, August 11th

Chicken Oriental Salad -- This recipe is based on the wonderful Carmella's restaurant in Alpine years ago. Pasta noodles, green onions, Mandarin oranges, and tender chicken chunks with a creamy oriental dressing. The salad is crowned with toasted sesame seeds. When my grand daughter was blessed a couple months go I served five soups and five salads and various desserts. This was by far the most commented and complimented item, yes, even more than my beloved red velvet cake. 1 Quart $7, 1 Gallon $25

Parmesan Knots -- Tender, flaky rolls tied in a knot and topped with Parmesan cheese. You will love them. $4for 6 or $7 a dozen