
poultry	beef, lamb, pork	seafood	vegetarian & misc. favorites	entertaining at home

poultry...


chicken pot pie Not your Grandma’s pot pie, but just as comforting! Velvety chicken stew with carrots, pearl onions, and peas topped with light-as-air herb biscuits. chicken with 40 cloves of garlic Exactly 40 cloves of garlic are slow-cooked to release a perfect sweetness which accompanies roast chicken in a light cream sauce. orechetti with italian sausage and broccoli rabe Spicy or sweet turkey sausage sautéed with garlic and broccoli rabe, tossed with orichetti pasta. chicken picatta Chicken tenderloins sautéed in fresh lemon juice and white wine. Seasoned with capers, garlic, and parsley. individual turkey, sage, and wild mushroom meatloafs An earthy and lighter take on a classic!	stuffed chicken breast Juicy chicken breast stuffed with your choice of apples, brie, and raisins OR artichoke and spinach, OR cordon bleu style. pan roasted citrus chicken Served with seasonal vegetables. dijon chicken Inspired by Parisian bistros -- seared chicken in a slowly simmered cream, fresh thyme and Dijon mustard sauce. oven "fried" chicken Much lighter version of the old favorite! Chicken is marinated in buttermilk, breaded with spiced panko, and "fried" in the oven. margarita chicken Boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in lime juice, tequila, and cilantro.
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chicken pot pie

Not your Grandma’s pot pie, but just as comforting! Velvety chicken stew with carrots, pearl onions, and peas topped with light-as-air herb biscuits.

chicken with 40 cloves of garlic

Exactly 40 cloves of garlic are slow-cooked to release a perfect sweetness which accompanies roast chicken in a light cream sauce.

orechetti with italian sausage and broccoli rabe

Spicy or sweet turkey sausage sautéed with garlic and broccoli rabe, tossed with orichetti pasta.

chicken picatta

Chicken tenderloins sautéed in fresh lemon juice and white wine. Seasoned with capers, garlic, and parsley.

individual turkey, sage, and wild mushroom meatloafs

An earthy and lighter take on a classic!

stuffed chicken breast

Juicy chicken breast stuffed with your choice of apples, brie, and raisins OR artichoke and spinach, OR cordon bleu style.

pan roasted citrus chicken

Served with seasonal vegetables.

dijon chicken

Inspired by Parisian bistros -- seared chicken in a slowly simmered cream, fresh thyme and Dijon mustard sauce.

oven "fried" chicken

Much lighter version of the old favorite! Chicken is marinated in buttermilk, breaded with spiced panko, and "fried" in the oven.

margarita chicken

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in lime juice, tequila, and cilantro.

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beef, lamb, pork...


beef bourguignon Classic French bistro fare- tender beef slowly simmered with carrots, pearl onions, mushrooms, and Burgundy. rigatoni bolognese Baked rigatoni with hearty Bolognese and béchamel sauces, topped with freshly grated provolone, mozzarella, and parmigiana reggianno. filet of beef with bordelaise A more flavorful sauce does not exist! This all-day sauce is made with demi-glace, red wine and shallots. braciola Flank steak pounded thin and rolled with prociutto, fresh basil, provolone, and bread crumbs. Baked in a spicy marinara sauce until perfectly tender. Served over linguine.	shepherd’s pie An elegant take on a classic -- ground lamb, rosemary & thyme, peas, corn, onions, and mushrooms make a perfect filling for this gruyere and herb potato topped pie. japanese steak rolls with soy/lime sauce Tender marinated flank steak rolled with asparagus and scallions and topped with a flavorful soy-lime sauce. Served with sticky rice. rosemary & garlic pork tenderloin with rosemary jus Lean pork tenderloin slow cooked with rosemary and Dijon. corn and cheddar chowder What could be better that sweet corn, Irish cheddar, and thick cut bacon?
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beef bourguignon

Classic French bistro fare- tender beef slowly simmered with carrots, pearl onions, mushrooms, and Burgundy.

rigatoni bolognese

Baked rigatoni with hearty Bolognese and béchamel sauces, topped with freshly grated provolone, mozzarella, and parmigiana reggianno.

filet of beef with bordelaise

A more flavorful sauce does not exist! This all-day sauce is made with demi-glace, red wine and shallots.

braciola

Flank steak pounded thin and rolled with prociutto, fresh basil, provolone, and bread crumbs. Baked in a spicy marinara sauce until perfectly tender. Served over linguine.

shepherd’s pie

An elegant take on a classic -- ground lamb, rosemary & thyme, peas, corn, onions, and mushrooms make a perfect filling for this gruyere and herb potato topped pie.

japanese steak rolls with soy/lime sauce

Tender marinated flank steak rolled with asparagus and scallions and topped with a flavorful soy-lime sauce. Served with sticky rice.

rosemary & garlic pork tenderloin with rosemary jus

Lean pork tenderloin slow cooked with rosemary and Dijon.

corn and cheddar chowder

What could be better that sweet corn, Irish cheddar, and thick cut bacon?

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seafood...


tuna steak nicoise A deconstructed Nicoise -- sushi grade ahi tuna steak seared to perfection, French potato salad, fresh haricot vert, capers, olives, tomatoes, and arugula served with a shallot vinaigrette. seared salmon with lentils Center-cut filet of salmon over tender spiced lentils sautéed with leeks, carrots, and celery. oven roasted cod primavera Filet of cod baked with seasonings, peppers, onions, lemon, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Served with steamed rice. chilean sea bass over summer succotash Pan-seared bass served over a new take on a Southern favorite--fresh corn and lima beans sautéed with Cajun seasonings and topped with light cream.	green pea risotto with pan seared scallops Arborio rice slowly simmered into a colorful risotto made with green peas. Scallops are seasoned and caramelized to top off this dish. swordfish steaks with tomato/basil/caper ragout Summer on a plate! Grilled swordfish steaks over a hearty ragout of tomatoes, fresh basil, and capers. crabcakes with celery root remoulade Sweet crab combined with colorful bell peppers, onions, capers, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Sautéed and baked to perfection.
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tuna steak nicoise

A deconstructed Nicoise -- sushi grade ahi tuna steak seared to perfection, French potato salad, fresh haricot vert, capers, olives, tomatoes, and arugula served with a shallot vinaigrette.

seared salmon with lentils

Center-cut filet of salmon over tender spiced lentils sautéed with leeks, carrots, and celery.

oven roasted cod primavera

Filet of cod baked with seasonings, peppers, onions, lemon, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Served with steamed rice.

chilean sea bass over summer succotash

Pan-seared bass served over a new take on a Southern favorite--fresh corn and lima beans sautéed with Cajun seasonings and topped with light cream.

green pea risotto with pan seared scallops

Arborio rice slowly simmered into a colorful risotto made with green peas. Scallops are seasoned and caramelized to top off this dish.

swordfish steaks with tomato/basil/caper ragout

Summer on a plate! Grilled swordfish steaks over a hearty ragout of tomatoes, fresh basil, and capers.

crabcakes with celery root remoulade

Sweet crab combined with colorful bell peppers, onions, capers, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Sautéed and baked to perfection.

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vegetarian & misc. favorites...

very deep dish pizza

Homemade pizza dough baked in cast iron and filled with your favorite toppings -- sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, proscuitto, peppers, eggplant -- you name it!

chinese lettuce wraps

Either tofu or chicken, tons of vegetables -- all stir fried in a flavorful Chinese sauce. Red leaf or iceburg lettuce to make this light dinner complete.

stuffed butternut squash

Halved butternut squash roasted with either rosemary lamb sausage, kale, and gruyere or with wild rice and dried cranberries and walnuts.

provencal stuffed tomatoes

In Season -- fresh tomatoes hollowed and stuffed with Provencal style breadcrumbs and vegetables topped with gruyere and baked.

entrée soups

split pea	french lentil
potato leek	roasted tomato and basil
baked potato	brazillian black bean

butternut squash and potato gratin

Roasted butternut squash and potatoes with a creamy parmesan cream sauce and baked golden brown.

eggplant rolatini

Sliced eggplant filled with fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella and ricotta salata, rolled in seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan -- baked to perfection in arrabiata sauce.

goat cheese enchiladas with ancho/honey sauce

A mixture of goat cheese and cojito blended and rolled in corn tortillas. Topped with a slow simmered ancho and honey sauce, queso fresco and baked.

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entertaining at home...


Every event is different, please call for a complimentary consultation and price quote. cocktail parties An elegant evening with heavy hors d’ oeuvres? A before-dinner gathering with light appetizers? Desserts after the theater? For 10 to 100, we will make your event one to remember! With beautiful presentation, outstanding selection, personalization, and mouthwatering recipes, Dinner Matters will create your perfect cocktail party. menu ideas dinner parties Like having a restaurant in your own kitchen, but with the intimacy and comfort of your own dining room. We will work together to plan the perfect evening, from flowers and wine to dessert and frothy cappuccinos and everything in between! For 2 to 12 people. menu ideas open houses Realtors, want to get more people to see that open house? Looking for ways to boost attendance at brokers open houses? Give us a call! From small bites and desserts to light lunches and themed events, we can work together to make your open house more inviting. menu ideas romantic dinners for 2 Either as a gift to yourself or maybe to a newly married couple, new parents, as an anniversary celebration, or a way to make a normal weekend more special ... this is pampering! We will create a romantic night including flowers, wine, a 3 course meal, and, as always, a spotless kitchen upon our leaving. This is a perfect gift certificate gift! Who wouldn’t want a private chef for the night? menu ideas more menu ideas girls’ night in Invite your girlfriends over and get ready for some fun! A feast of appetizers, munchies, and decadent desserts will be ready and you don’t have to lift a finger! Relax, laugh, and enjoy! birthday parties Let us handle everything from the snacks to the cake! Whether you want burgers and dogs on the grill, fun finger foods, or a sit-down dinner, let us handle your special day. And you? Well, you can relax! backyard bbq We’ll take care of the grill! You take care of your friends! Pick steaks, chicken, fish, brats, burgers, or dogs and leave the rest to us.

Every event is different, please call for a complimentary consultation and price quote.

cocktail parties

An elegant evening with heavy hors d’ oeuvres? A before-dinner gathering with light appetizers? Desserts after the theater? For 10 to 100, we will make your event one to remember! With beautiful presentation, outstanding selection, personalization, and mouthwatering recipes, Dinner Matters will create your perfect cocktail party.

menu ideas

dinner parties

Like having a restaurant in your own kitchen, but with the intimacy and comfort of your own dining room. We will work together to plan the perfect evening, from flowers and wine to dessert and frothy cappuccinos and everything in between! For 2 to 12 people.

menu ideas

open houses

Realtors, want to get more people to see that open house? Looking for ways to boost attendance at brokers open houses? Give us a call! From small bites and desserts to light lunches and themed events, we can work together to make your open house more inviting.

menu ideas

romantic dinners for 2

Either as a gift to yourself or maybe to a newly married couple, new parents, as an anniversary celebration, or a way to make a normal weekend more special ... this is pampering! We will create a romantic night including flowers, wine, a 3 course meal, and, as always, a spotless kitchen upon our leaving. This is a perfect gift certificate gift! Who wouldn’t want a private chef for the night?

menu ideas

more menu ideas

girls’ night in

Invite your girlfriends over and get ready for some fun! A feast of appetizers, munchies, and decadent desserts will be ready and you don’t have to lift a finger! Relax, laugh, and enjoy!

birthday parties

Let us handle everything from the snacks to the cake! Whether you want burgers and dogs on the grill, fun finger foods, or a sit-down dinner, let us handle your special day. And you? Well, you can relax!

backyard bbq

We’ll take care of the grill! You take care of your friends! Pick steaks, chicken, fish, brats, burgers, or dogs and leave the rest to us.