Personal Chef Meal Service
Ø Delicious Gourmet Meals ready to serve your busy family in 15 minutes or less!
Ø Includes free initial dietary and menu consultation of your individual needs & goals.
Ø Includes meal preparation in your home, and leaving your kitchen spotless.
Ø Includes menu planning, all shopping for food, cooking, and packaging of the meals.
Ø Includes individual labeling with reheating instructions.
Ø Reusable (pyrex/glass or high-quality plastic), or disposable/ recyclable foodservice containers provided as a separate initial start-up cost depending on your needs, and covered during our initial consultation.
Personal Chef Meal Packages
Twelve Meal Package — Supplement your busy week with Three Fresh Meals for your enjoyment to be stored in your refrigerator. Some families use this plan for the weekends and for entertaining.
— includes 3 Custom-designed Entrées — 4 generous servings each
— choice of 3 Side Dishes (4 servings of each)
— totaling 12 large Entrée portions with 12 Side Dish portions
Sixteen Meal Package — Perfect for busy families with little time to cook throughout the week, or who like having several chef-prepared meals, some stored fresh in the refrigerator, and some stored in the freezer; also great as a gift for someone recovering from illness, or who just had a baby.
— includes 4 Custom-designed Entrées — 4 generous servings each
— choice of 4 Side Dishes (4 servings of each)
— totaling 16 large Entrée portions with 16 Side Dish portions
Twenty Meal Package — Great for having fresh prepared meals to last for two or three nights throughout your work week, and two or three meals to be stored in your freezer for later that week or the following week. Also great for families who want to use the service every couple weeks.
— includes 5 Custom-designed Entrées — 4 generous servings each
— choice of 5 Side Dishes (4 servings of each)
— totaling 20 large Entrée portions with 20 Side Dish portions
Custom Meal Package — Great for entertaining or for special events in your home, or for a large family that needs five or more servings of each custom-designed meal. Also good for storing multiple portions of several meals in your freezer for later use.
* All fees for Meal Packages are reviewed during our initial consultation, and are determined based on the
amount of meals and amount of guests you will be serving, and if ordering desserts. *
Our Most Popular Dishes to whet your Appetite
Any Entrée can be tailor-made to your specific dietary need, including Macrobiotic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Diabetic, Wheat-free, Kosher-style, Allergen Diet (Peanut or Soy Allergy), Low-Fat, Low-Carb, High-Protein, South Beach Diet, etc.
Chef Barry will also custom-design each meal package for you, after our initial consultation, to determine your specific family's tastes, dietary preferences, likes and dislikes, any favorite recipes you love, and will strive to make each meal an amazing experience that you can look forward to again and again!
Organic, Free-Range Chicken and All-Natural Poultry Entrées
a. Cantonese Chicken Stir Fry – with Sweet and Sour Sauce, crunchy Carrots, Peppers, Cabbage, Water Chestnuts and Bamboo Shoots
b. Chicken or Turkey Enchiladas Piccadillo – simmered Ground Meat in Vegetable and Tomato Sauce, wrapped in Corn Tortillas and smothered with Savory Green or Red Enchilada Sauce
c. Roasted Duck Legs – prepared in a Fig-Tamarind Glaze, with Roasted Beets and Purple Potatoes
d. Grilled Tuscan Chicken – Bone-in Breast pan-seared then baked with Olives, Artichokes, Capers, Herbs & Fresh Tomatoes
e. Green Chili Turkey Stew – ground Lean Natural Turkey, White Beans, Green Beans, Corn and Cilantro in a creamy Green Chili Broth
f. Thai Green Curry Chicken – Lean Chicken Breast simmered in a Mild Green Chili & Coconut Sauce, with Cashews, Ginger, Green Onions, Red Peppers, and Potatoes
g. Thai Red Curry Chicken – Lean Chicken Breast simmered in a slightly spicy Red Chili & Coconut Sauce, with Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, Peanuts, Broccoli and Green Pepper
h. Thai Peanut Chicken – Lean Chicken Breast simmered in a Sweet Peanut and Coconut Sauce with fresh Ginger, slivered Bamboo Shoots, Red Peppers
i. Stuffed Chicken – Boneless Breast of Chicken filled with choice of Herbed Wild Rice Pilaf or Mushroom Noodle Kugel, baked and topped with a Citrus Glaze
j. Holiday Stuffed Chicken – Boneless Breast of Chicken filled with an Apple, Cherry and Pecan Cornbread
k. Grilled Chicken, Corn and Poblano Quesadillas – Shredded Chicken Breast simmered with Spices and Cilantro, fresh Tomatoes, Onions, Poblano Peppers and Corn, with fresh Chipotle-Tomato Salsa
l. Citrus & Herb Roasted Chicken – tenderized bone-in Chicken Legs and Breast slow roasted with Citrus Zest and Juice, fresh Herbs, Garlic and Pepper, with Potatoes, Carrots and Onion
m. Chicken or Turkey Lasagna – with Artichokes, Spinach and White Soy Béchamel Sauce
n. Chicken Cacciatore – slowly simmered Chicken Thighs in a Red Wine and Tomato Sauce with Fresh Herbs, Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions o. Chicken Florentine – boneless Breast of Chicken stuffed with Spinach, Pine Nuts and Artichoke Hearts, coated with seasoned Bread Crumbs, and served with a light Watercress Sauce
p. Chicken Marsala – tenderized boneless Breast of Chicken floured, seasoned and sautéed, then braised with
Marsala Wine, fresh Herbs and Mushrooms
q. Chicken Wellington – boneless breast of Chicken stuffed with a savory Wild Mushroom and Rice filling, then wrapped in a Puff Pastry
Organic Beef and All-Natural Lamb Entrées
a. Prime Rib Christmas Dinner – Seared in a Horseradish-Mustard Aioli then roasted to Medium Rare, sliced thin and simmered in Au Jus, accompanied by Mini Yorkshire Pudding Puffs, Mashed Roasted Garlic Parsnips, Roasted Rosemary & Thyme New Potatoes, and served with a Creamy Horseradish-Dill Sauce
b. Classic Beef or Lamb Stew – slowly braised chunks of Beef or Lamb with Rutabagas, Leafy Greens, Carrots, Potatoes in a Red Wine and Winter Herb Sauce
c. Smoked Brisket of Beef or Turkey Chili – 3 Bean Chili with Tomatoes, Chilis, Green and Poblano Peppers, Onions and Carrots with Smoked Brisket or Turkey, slow cooked and topped with Fresh Corn & Blue Corn Tortillas
d. Orange Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry – marinated Flank Steak in a Soy Ginger Sauce, then Grilled with Orange Zest and Juice, tossed with Broccoli, Carrots, Pineapple and Peppers
e. Roasted Leg of Lamb – Lamb slow cooked with Garlic, Mint and Rosemary, served with Rosemary Roasted and Potatoes and Sautéed Green Beans
f. Mediterranean Beef & Orzo – braised Beef with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olive, Pine Nuts, Raisins, Thyme and Oregano, and tossed with Orzo Pasta
g. Beef Lasagna – with classic Home-made Marinara Sauce, layered with Carrots, Mushrooms and Kale
h. Beef Wellington – Tender Rib Eye topped with a Wild Mushroom Duxelle Sauce and baked in a Puff Pastry
i. Meatballs or Meatloaf – Seasoned with Chef’s secret Spice Blend, Bread Crumbs, and topped with home-made and
slow-cooked Marinara Sauce
j. Smoked Turkey or Brisket of Beef – smoked on the grill for hours until tender, Turkey or Brisket is then braised in
a Home-made Southern Barbecue Sauce with Root Vegetables
Fish and Seafood Entrées
a. Shrimp or Scallop Scampi Kabobs – Scallops or Butterfly Shrimp, marinated in a Garlic-Butter Sauce & fresh
Oregano, and skewered with seasonal Vegetables, and grilled, served over a bed of Bulgur Wheat or Brown Rice,
and Mango-Chili Glaze
b. Pad Thai with Garlic Shrimp – Rice Noodles tossed with a Sweet Tomato and Chili Sauce, and topped with chopped Peanuts, Snow Peas, bamboo Shoots, Fried Egg and Grilled Garlic Shrimp
c. Broiled Salmon Filet – marinated Wild Salmon in an Asian Ginger-Sesame Sauce, and fired with Sesame Seeds, then topped with a mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry, served with Wasabi Cream
d. Pecan-Encrusted Tilapia – seasoned Filets of Tilapia crusted with Pecans, sautéed with a Chardonnay Sauce, served with sautéed Carrots and Kale
e. Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon – with Cherry-Balsamic Glaze & Maple-Ginger Hash Potatoes
f. White Fish and Fresh Tuna Croquettes – seasoned fresh Wild White Fish Filets and Tuna Steak, mixed with Bread Crumbs and Vegetables, pan-fried and served with a Creamy Horseradish-Dill Sauce, and fresh Cucumber Salsa
g. Fried Snapper – Cajun spices and Corn Meal Crust, lightly pan-fried until tender and delicious, served with steamed Yucca and Garlic Sauce and Daikon Radish Cole Slaw
h. Fish and Chips – Classic British Comfort Food Dish with Cod or Pollack in a Tempura Batter with Seasoned Steak Fries, Malt Vinegar and Spicy Ketchup, Sunday Paper included for reading or as a plate
i. Macadamia-crusted Halibut – pan-seared Halibut with Jamboree Stir-Fry Vegetables
j. Paella – traditional Spanish dish of Rice and choice of Seafood and/or Chicken, Saffron and Vegetables slow-cooked in the oven until crispy and delicious!
Vegetarian Entrées
a. Lentil Vegetable Stew – hearty Winter vegetable dish of Acorn Squash, Green Lentils, Turnips, Parsnips, Carrots and Potatoes simmered in a Vegetable Broth
b. Stuffed Roasted Peppers– Bell Peppers filled with savory mix of Kidney Beans, Bulgur Wheat, Brown Rice, Jack Cheese, Celery, Carrots, Onions and Tomato Sauce, baked with another layer of Jack Cheese on top—a complete delicious protein dish
c. Stuffed Acorn Squash – sweet and tender Acorn Squash filled with Millet (a complete protein grain), Dried Cranberries, Green Apples, Corn, Pecans, Fresh Herbs, Shallots and Smoked Gouda Cheese
d. Pad Thai with Crispy Baked Tofu – Rice Noodles blended with a sweet and sour Tomato-Chili Sauce, Chopped Peanuts or Cashews, Green Onions, Ginger, Egg Omelet Strips, Mung Bean Sprouts, and Chef’s Crispy Baked Tofu Strips
e. Green Chili Rellenos – mild Anaheim Chilis filled with blend of Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Pinto Beans, sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
f. Thai Green Curry Tofu – Marinated and Baked Tofu Steaks simmered in a Mild Green Chili & Coconut Sauce, with Cashews, Ginger, Green Onions, Eggplant, Red Peppers, and Potatoes
g. Jerusalem Artichoke, Artichoke Heart and Parmesan Polenta Tart – a delicious gluten-free dish with a crispy Parmesan-Polenta Tart Shell filled with thinly sliced Jerusalem Artichokes (Sunchokes), Goat Cheese, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts, slice and serve like a Pizza
h. Baked Ziti –Penne Pasta baked with Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheeses until crispy
i. Eggplant Parmesan –herbed and breaded slices of Eggplant, grilled with Olive Oil, then layered with Fresh Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese, Marinara Sauce and Parsley
j. Grilled Tofu with Roasted Vegetables – marinated Tofu wedges in a sweet Barbecue sauce, grilled and mixed with Curry-spiced roasted Eggplant, Carrots, Broccoli, Peppers, Zucchini and Onions
k. Saffron Rice and Vegetables – Jasmine Rice, toasted and flavored with Saffron-Vegetable Broth, and baked with fresh Peas, Coconut Milk, Toasted Coconut, Yellow Squash, Shiitake Mushrooms, slivered Almonds and Kale
l. Thai Red Curry Tofu – Marinated and Baked Tofu Steaks simmered in a slightly spicy Red Chili & Coconut Sauce, with Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, Peanuts, Broccoli and Green Pepper
m. Thai Peanut Tofu – Marinated and Baked Tofu Steaks simmered in a Sweet Peanut and Coconut Sauce with fresh Ginger, slivered Bamboo Shoots, Red Peppers
n. Wild Mushroom & Kale Pappardelle Pasta – mix of Wild Mushrooms, slowly braised with Caramelized Sweet Onions, Vinegar and Garlic, and Steamed Kale and blended with wide Pappardelle Pasta
o. 4-Bean Chili – Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Black and White Beans simmered for hours in a rich Tomato Broth with Mushrooms, Onions, Celery, Carrots, and Green Chilis
p. 5 Vegetable Lasagna – with White Soy Béchamel or Marinara Sauce, layered Pasta with Shredded Mozzarella, Spinach, Yellow Squash, Butternut Squash, Portobello & Cremini Mushrooms, and Onions
q. Triple Macaroni and Cheese — kid-friendly with traditional cheese sauce, or adult-style with Gourmet Cheese Blend and Smoked Paprika, baked with Panko Bread Crumbs
r. Millet-Walnut Croquettes – high-protein Grain with chopped Walnuts, fresh and dried basil, and lightly pan-sautéed in Olive Oil topped with Shiitake Mushroom-Rosemary Gravy
s. Spicy Sesame Noodles – with Thai Basil and Baked Tofu, Collards and Kale
t. Vegetable Fajitas – marinated and grilled Portabella Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions, and Butternut Squash, served with Flour or Corn Tortillas, Sour Cream and fresh Pico de Gallo
u. Calzones or Stromboli – Spelt Flour Pizza Dough wrapped around Chef’s Pizza Sauce and your choice of Vegetables and Cheeses, shaped in a half-moon Calzone or Stromboli Roll
v. Baked Tofu Steaks – Pumpkin Seed Crusted Tofu Steaks, battered with Egg and Coconut Milk, and a Pumpkin Seed crust, then lightly pan-sautéed, served with Arame and Hijiki Sea Vegetables
w. Vegetable Enchiladas – Corn Tortillas dipped in a mild Enchilada Sauce and filled with Corn, Black Beans, Tofu, Mushrooms, Zucchini and Onions, then baked with Jack Cheese on top
x. Moroccan Vegetable Tagine – slow-cooked in a Dutch Oven with North African spices, Cauliflower, Onions, Chickpeas, Sweet Potatoes and Tomatoes
y. Shiitake Mushroom and Leek Strudel – Phyllo Dough wrapped around slow-cooked Leeks, Wild and Fresh Mushrooms, and Hazelnuts, brushed with Olive Oil
z. Chinese 5-spice Vegetable Stir Fry – seasonal Vegetables quickly wok-fried with Udon Noodles and Orange-Sesame Sauce
aa. Fettuccini with Pumpkin – roasted Cinnamon Butternut Squash, Fresh Basil, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms are tossed with Whole Grain Fettuccini and Olive Oil
bb. Vegetarian Antipasto – Marinated Italian-style Salad of Hearts of Palm, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Zucchini and Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Mixed Olives & Chickpeas (great in a wrap with Hummus or Salad!)
Side Dishes
1. Vegetables
a. Seasonal Organic Green Salad with Varietal Dressing – fresh Greens and mixed raw vegetables, such as celery, red cabbage, carrots, radish, cucumber, red onion, ready to serve with salad dressing on side (Mango Vinaigrette, Rosemary-Pine Nut Dressing, Balsamic-Maple Vinaigrette, Lemonette, Caesar, Italian, Creamy Miso etc.)
b. Tuscan 3-Bean Salad with Hearts of Palm in Provencal Vinaigrette
c. Southern Summer Protein Salad – Butter Beans, Black-Eyed Peas, Corn, Chickpeas, Onion and Peppers tossed in an Herbed Vinaigrette
d. Asian Cole Slaw – Red Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Daikon Radish, Jicama and Nappa Cabbage, tossed with Green Onions and a Rice Wine Vinaigrette
e. Sea Vegetable Slaw – Arame and Hijiki Sea Vegetables in Japanese Sweet Soy Vinaigrette, Green Onions, and shredded Daikon Radish
f. Julienned Collards with Citrus & Garlic
g. Steamed Kale with Sesame Seeds and Sweet Onions
h. Par-steamed Seasonal Vegetables
i. Mashed Roasted Garlic Parsnips
j. Vegetarian Soup of the Week – such as Butternut-Coconut, Hearty Lentil, Minestrone, Creamy Broccoli, Black Bean, Smoky White Bean with Chipotle, Savory Corn Chowder, Carrot Bisque, Split Pea with Turkey Bacon, Tomato & Red Bell Pepper with Basil, Rosemary-Potato-Leek
k. Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan
l. Traditional Mediterranean, Roasted Pepper, or Rosemary-Pine Nut Hummus Dip
2. Starches
a. Cornbread — spicy or plain, made with fresh Corn
b. Potato Salad — Olive Oil, German Mustard or Mayonnaise-based
c. Roasted Rosemary & Thyme Red Potatoes
d. Quinoa Tabouli — Nature’s complete Vegetarian Protein Grain with Herbs, Lemon, fresh Bell Pepper & Pine Nuts
e. Bulgur Tabouli — traditional Middle-Eastern Grain, Parsley and Tomato Salad
f. Steamed Brown, Jasmine or Basmati Rice
g. Spanish or Coconut Rice
h. Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter
i. Baked Russet or Sweet Potato with Cinnamon-Ginger Butter
j. Pasta with Seasoned Olive Oil or Butter
k. Scalloped Potatoes — Yukon Potatoes with creamy blend of Gourmet Cheese & Chives
l. Moroccan Couscous Pilaf
m. Brandied Couscous
n. Whole Wheat Pilaf with Leeks, Carrots and Peppers
o. Toasted Curry Rice Pilaf
p. Sesame Noodles
Desserts
- Melt in Your Mouth Triple Espresso Chocolate Layer Cake with Raspberry Ganache Icing,
and Hazelnut Butter cream Frosting
- Chocolate-Hazelnut Brownies topped with rich Vanilla Ice Cream
- Cookies—Pecan Pie with Ginger, Chocolate Chip, Amaretto Biscotti, Oatmeal-Raisin
- Triple Apple Pie
- Cinnamon-Apple-Cranberry Strudel
- Crème Brulee
- Home-made Ice Cream, varietal flavors, such as French Vanilla, Double Chocolate, Espresso, Strawberry,
Berries and Cream, Oreo Cookie, Mint-Chocolate Chip, and
- Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
- Buttermilk Biscuit Cherry or Peach Cobbler
- Blueberry Coffee Cake, my mother’s traditional recipe, moist, delicious and great with ice cream
- Pecan Pie or Pumpkin Pie, lots of whipped cream
- Tiramisu
- Variety of Muffines, Scones and Cupcakes
- Cannoli stuffed with Ricotta, Chocolate Chips, butter cream, hazel nuts, etc.