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 Summer in the Mediterranean

Pasta with Fresh Tomato, Basil, Garlic
Socca- a gluten free, chickpea based flatbread that’s really popular in the South of France. It makes a great appetizer, especially when enjoyed with a glass of Rosé!
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Homemade Grilled Flatbreads topped with:
Homemade Ricotta Cheese, Figs in Balsamic Syrup and Fresh Greens
Red Grape, Polenta & Olive Oil Cake

Soup for You (choose up to 4 items)

Avgolemono: if you like lemons, this Greek soup will be your new go-to comfort food!
Pozole: an easier, but just as tasty version of the Mexican pork classic
Lentil, Spinach and Sausage: just my personal favorite
Tom Yum: Spicy Thai lemongrass deliciousness
Tortilla: Another fabulous Mexican classic...amazing on a cold night!
Roasted Carrot: sooo easy, nutritious and delicious
Curried Red Lentil and Coconut: yummmm
Asian Chicken Noodle: just what the doctor ordered

Amazing Asian

Pizza Party

Homemade Pizza Dough, which we will either grill or bake (your choice)
Your choice of up to 10 toppings
Homemade Hummus, with Veggies for dipping
Greek or Fattoush (Mediterranean) Salad
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Crisp, made with Oatmeal Cookie Topping, and served with Ice Cream

Vegetarian (Choose up to 4 items)

Cauliflower “rice” Burrito bowl (also Vegan)
Lentil or Cauliflower Tabouli (also Vegan)
Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin Glaze (also Vegan)
Quinoa and Red Pepper Chili (also Vegan)
Chickpea Stew-can be served over quinoa, brown rice or other grain. (also Vegan)
Tofu Scramble with Kale and Sweet Potatoes (also Vegan)
Veggie Burgers (which also double as a great taco/enchilada filling) (also Vegan)
Vegetarian "Meatballs" with Marinara Sauce
Moroccan Carrot & Quinoa Salad (also Vegan)
Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine (also Vegan)
Falafal with Homemade Flat Breads (this counts as 2 items)
Red Lentil Kofta Patties (also Vegan)
Lentil/Brown Rice Burgers- My carnivore husband actually LOVES these!
Grilled Veggie Lasagna
Lentil/Barley/Beet Veggie Burgers- NEW, they're terrific & taste really "meaty" (also vegan)
Greek Style Pasta Salad- light and so flavorful
Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce- the ultimate comfort food

Mediterranean, Take 2

Thai Time (Choose up to 4 items)

French (Choose up to 3 items)

Little Bit of Italy

Homemade Pasta
Chicken Cacciatore
Almond Cantucci- little "biscotti" like cookies. I actually snagged the recipe in Lucca Italy! They're traditionally dipped in Vin Santo, a sweet Italian wine. Soo good!

Appetizers (Choose up to 4 items)

Bacon wrapped, Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos (Gluten Free)
Roasted Eggplant Dip- "Baba Ghanoush" (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
Mini Veggie Frittatas
Easy Foccacia Bread served with "Piatti's Style" Garlic Dip
Black Bean/Corn Cakes with Guacamole (Vegetarian)
Homemade Hummus, with Veggies for dipping (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
Potstickers w/Ground Turkey, Carrots, Cabbage and Sweet/Spicy Mint Sauce
Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp, Veggies and Peanut Sauce (Gluten Free)
Zucchini & Sweet Potato Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli (Vegetarian)
Asian Style Turkey Meatballs
Lettuce Wraps filled with Sweet/Spicy Ground Turkey and Veggies (Gluten Free)
Easy Cheese, Veggie & Quinoa Bites (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
Bacon Wrapped Dates, stuffed with Manchego Cheese (Gluten Free)
Mexican Street Corn Fritters (Vegetarian)
Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Gougeres (savory mini French Cheese Puffs) (Vegetarian)
Lebanese Style Rolled Grapeleaves (with rice and ground beef) (Gluten Free)
CPK's Southwest Chicken "Egg Rolls"
Onion, Bacon and Spinach Tart
Pretzel Bites filled with Cheese (Vegetarian)
Fig and Olive Tapenade (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Turkey, Cranberry and Brie Egg Rolls
Pumpkin Curry Empanadas (Vegetarian)
Buffalo Style Cauliflower (NOT for the faint of heart!)

Gluten Free (Choose up to 4 items)

Migas- a heavenly mixture of Eggs, Cheese, Corn Tortillas and Spices. Real comfort food!
Pad Thai with Rice Noodles and Chicken
Shrimp with Corn Grits
My favorite Granola
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cranberry Banana Breakfast Cookies
Black Bean Burgers
Vietnamese Fried Rice
Lentil/Brown Rice Burgers- My carnivore husband actually LOVES these!
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Shakshuka- Israeli comfort dish of Eggs, Cheese, Tomato Sauce and Kale or Spinach
Crème Brulee
Beet Based Veggie Burgers- my newest (and I think best) take on a meat free burger
Socca- a gluten free, chickpea based flatbread that’s popular in the South of France. It makes a great appetizer, especially when enjoyed with a glass of Rosé!
Cajun Style Shrimp and Rice

Sweets for the Sweet (choose up to 4 items)

Scones, your choice of Chocolate Chip, Lemon Poppy Seed or Apricot White Chocolate
Fruit Tart with Cheesecake filling
Individual Chocolate Soufflés
Blackberry (or other fruit) Upside-down Cake
Cream Puffs
Chocolate Lava Cakes
Red Grape, Polenta & Olive Oil Cake
Bananas Foster
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Pumpkin Cranberry Coffeecake
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Cheesecake Bars
Pie (what's your favorite?) with Homemade Crust
Crème Brulee

Beginning Basics- these dishes are ideal for someone just getting started (choose up to 4 items)

Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
Chicken, Kale, Quinoa and Veggie Salad
Seasonal Fruit (berries, stone fruit, apples, etc.) Crisp with Oatmeal Cookie Topping
Roast Carrot Soup: Delicious, simple and incredibly nutritious.
Lentil, Spinach and Kielbasa Soup: Beautiful, comforting, and a class favorite
Marinara Sauce
Fresh Garlicky Tomato Basil Sauce
Turkey or Beef Meatballs
Chicken & Veggie Fried Rice
Thai Peanut Pasta Salad
Easy and Delicious Whole Roast Chicken
Cauliflower Fried "Rice"- Also Gluten Free, and can be made Vegetarian