November 21st - November 25th

Well, here it is. My favorite week of the year. I love cooking Thanksgiving dinner and am excited to cook for you this week! I realize that we need to eat prior to Thursday, so there are selections offered Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday is soup only, since I will be beginning the Thanksgiving preparations.

Monday, November 21

Honey-Lime Enchiladas -- These enchiladas are great and one of my favorite menu items. 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 $13, 9x13 $22

Homemade Refried Beans -- Homemade beans made from scratch. Slow cooked with bacon and chilis to offer a flavor that you will love. 1/2 Quart $4, 1 Quart $7

Fresh Homemade Salsa -- Freshly made salsa with fresh onions, tomatoes, chilis and cilantro. Please note if you would like extra peppers to add heat; otherwise, salsa is mild/medium. 1/2 Quart $6, Quart $10

Tuesday, November 22nd

Taco Soup -- A family favorite. This is a humble little recipe, but oh so good. I love the flavors and the way they meld together. Made with lean ground beef and homemade refried beans. It also boasts of extra sweet shoepeg corn, sweet onions, homegrown tomatoes Quart $7, Gallon $24

Thursday, November 24th

Appetizers

Artichoke Dip -- There are a lot of artichoke dips out there. This is my favorite. It has the perfect amount of spinach, artichoke, Parmesan cheese ratio. 9" pie pan $10

Pumpkin Dip -- The perfect dip for Thanksgiving. Serve with gingersnaps, pretzels or apple slices. 9" pie pan $10

Relish Tray -- Includes baby carrots, celery sticks, broccoli, red peppers, green peppers, baby cucumbers, and grape tomatoes. Includes homemade buttermilk ranch dip. $10 (This will come in ziploc bags for you to serve on your own platter)

The Main Event

Brined Turkey -- If you have never had a brined turkey, prepare to have the most moist turkey you have ever tasted. This is one item that the reality does not exceed the hype. Flavor and juiciness is locked into the turkey. Turkey will be delivered Wednesday evening so that you can cook the bird as early as you would like on Thanksgiving! Turkey will be in brining bag so that it can continue to soak until you are ready to cook. Homemade brine has fresh orange peel, apple juice, fresh rosemary, Egyptian bay leaves to name a few ingredients. Turkeys will be fresh, never frozen birds. Pricing: Less than 12 pounds, $32.98, 12-15 pounds, $36.85, 15-18 pounds $40.72, 18-20 pounds $43.30, and 20-22 pounds $45.88. This is a pre-pay item! Payment must be made prior to November 21st.

Cranberry Sauce -- Fresh cranberries and oranges combined to make a fantastic cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving table. 1/4 Qt. $4, 1/2 Qt. $8

Homemade Rolls -- Freshly made homemade rolls. $6 per dozen

Traditional Homemade Stuffing-- . Sauteed onions, celery in real butter added to homemade bread cubes. Seasoned with highest quality herbs and spies. 8x6 or Quart (for stuffing turkey) $7, 9x13 $14

Sweet Potatoes -- Sweet potatoes baked, mashed and mixed with just the right amount of sweetness. It's topped with a crumb mixture. My family swore they didn't like sweet potatoes until these little gems came along. $9 for 9" pie pan ready to bake

Sweet Endings

Pumpkin Pie -- Homemade pastry with pumpkin filling baked to perfection. $12, Whipped cream $4 per 1/2 quart

Banana Cream -- Homemade pastry with homemade custard flavored with vanilla bean. Bananas, of course, included! $15, Whipped cream $4 1/2 quart

Lemon Meringue Pie --Homemade pastry with lemon custard made from fresh lemons. Just tart enough to end a perfect meal. $15

Apple Pie -- Homemade pastry on top and bottom of the pie. Filled with apple filling made with fresh local apples. Seasoned with vanilla bean, Saigon Cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg. $17

November 14th - November 18th

Here's the menu for the upcoming week. The featured items don't per se go together. When I offered something "more adult" I tried to put a more kid-friendly entree with it.

Monday, November 14th

French Onion Soup -- If you've read this blog for very long, you know that I love French Onion Soup. I could eat it every day. The caramelized onions in the rich, deep beef broth made with three types of demi-glaze just make me happy. The toasted baguette bread and the three-cheese mix to broil on top, just make my day. I love this soup. Quart $7

Autumn Pear Salad -- Red and green leaf lettuce combined with pears, Asiago cheese and cashews. Served with an olive oil balsamic vinegar, honey mustard dressing. $7 quart

Macaroni & Cheese -- Mac and Cheese may have an ordinary reputation, but this version is dressed up enough for everyone to enjoy, yet retains it's roots enough to still be true comfort food. You will be delighted with the three cheese blend used to make this dish. The bread crumbs that top the mac and cheese is a perfect finish. 8x6 $12, 9x13 $22

Tuesday, November 15th

Pulled Pork -- There's nothing quite as tender and delicious as slow cooked pork that naturally shreds and begs to be a sandwich. This is it. If you love pork. This is what you've been waiting for.

Baked Beans -- These beans are perfect with pulled pork. Thick, peppered bacon is combined with sauteed onions, red and green peppers and beans. Sweet and tangy and delicious. $7 Quart

Coleslaw -- This coleslaw is made with green and purple cabbage along with red onion, carrots in a creamy dressing. $7 Quart

Caramel Apples -- Tart, crisp, juicy apples covered in sweet, rich caramel. It's the essence of fall. $3 each. Toppings available for 50 cents each topping, each apple. Sorry that I can't offer the previous pricing from a couple weeks ago, but I only pay to make items once :o) Toppings include Oreos, mini M&Ms, peanuts, almonds, white chocolate (with cinnamon sugar,if desired), or semi sweet chocolate.

Thursday, November 17th

Carmella's Chicken Salad -- This salad was featured at Carmella's a lovely little restaurant formerly in Alpine. Noodles, chicken, celery, olives, and Mandarin oranges in a creamy Oriental dressing. Served with Chinese noodles and toasted sesame seeds. $8 Quart

Homemade Rolls -- Tender homemade rolls made especially for you. $6 dozen

November 6th - November 10th

Monday, November 6th

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas -- This classic dish is perfect comfort food and great to feed a hungry family. Slow oven roasted chicken in a creamy sauce smothered with cheese. 8x6 $13 9x13 $24

Black Bean and Corn Salsa -- Black beans, corn, red onion, tomatoes and fresh cilantro with an extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Very healthy and full of fiber and taste!! Great with the enchiladas above or with multi-grain baked chips. 1/2 quart $5, 1 quart $8

Brownies -- Rich brownies that will make life seem a little happier! These brownies are a favorite. Made with real butter and Italian cocoa. 9x13 pan $13

Tuesday, November 7th

Baked Ziti -- Ziti smothered in a rich, creamy tomato and cheese sauce. This is an excellent dish to freeze and keep for a busy day. 8x6 $13, 9x13 $24

Garlic Rolls -- Rolls with an Italian, garlic butter. You will love them. $6 per dozen

Thursday, November 9th

Tortellini Soup -- This is a great beef based soup that is low in calories and big on taste! Carrots, zucchini, and yellow squash with tender three cheese tortellini and spinach. $7 per Quart

Pizza Rolls -- I haven't met a kid, or kid at heart, that didn't love pizza rolls. Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese wrapped in tender bread. All topped with an Italian, garlic butter. Marinara for dipping comes with this. 8x6 $12 9x13 $20