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The following is a small sample of dishes that have been popular with former restaurant and catering customers for whom I once cooked. Whether you like Mediterranean, Asian, Middle Eastern, European or American Cuisine; or, whether you want meat, vegetarian, or vegan dishes, you have an abundance of choices.

Keep in mind this is a sample menu only. TWO PEAS IN A POD, LLC specializes in developing customized recipes/menus based on an in-depth written client questionnaire. Once I know what you like and dislike, I draft a menu customized to satisfy your individual taste, dietary goals, and lifestyle.

AMERICAN COMFORT DISHES

Steak marinated your way for grill or broiler
Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
Buttermilk Marinated Oven Fried Chicken
Classic American Meatloaf w/Creamy Creamless Mushroom Gravy
Tex Mex Chili
Maryland Style Crab Cakes
Chicken Pot Pie Updated In A Phyllo Crust
Prime Rib Roast w/Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

DISHES INSPIRED BY THE CUISINES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, ASIA, MIDDLE EAST, & EUROPE:

POULTRY

Coq Au Sauvignon Blanc
Orange-Rosemary-Ginger Chicken
Butterflied Whole Roast Chicken w/Your Favorite Herb Butter Stuffed Under The Skin, Served w/Natural Jus
Korean Braised Chicken
Rosemary Marinated Bacon Wrapped Turkey “Mignons” Over Garlic Braised Watercress & Roasted Red Bell Pepper
Sherried Pheasant Stroganoff w/Wild Mushrooms & Crème Fraiche

BEEF (Buffalo may be substituted)

Japanese Style Beef Stew w/Burdock, Shitakes, Winter Vegetables, Lotus Root
Sophia’s Turkish Style Moussaka (lighter & moister than the Greek version)
Korean Oven Baked Ribs
Good Old Fashioned Irish Style Beef Stew
Phyllo Piroshkas
Italian American Meatballs w/Fennel in Homemade Tomato Gravy
Gingered Beef Coconut Curry Stew w/Fresh Spicy Sambal
Sushi Style Sesame Beef Rolls Stuffed w/Asparagus, Scallions, & Carrots
Beef Bourguignon

LAMB

Rosemary Rack of Lamb w/Seasonal Berry Chutney
Lamb Kofta In Coconut Curry
Roasted Portebello Mushrooms Stuffed w/Lamb, Fennel, Garlic & Pinenuts
Lamb, Sundried Tomato, & Black Olive Phyllo Strudel
Roast Lamb Provencal
Grapeleaves Stuffed w/ Lamb served w/Egg-Lemon Sauce

PORK

Honey-Herb Pork Roast
Apple-Celery Sage Stuffed Pork Chops
Spicy Korean Baby Back Ribs
Holubtsi (Cabbage Stuffed w/ground pork & herbs)
Italian Style Pork On The Bone Cooked In Milk
Pork Meatballs w/Almond Romesco Sauce

FISH & SHELLFISH

Wild Salmon Baked In Cilantro, Citrus, & Ginger
Korean Fish Pancakes (great for breakfast too)
Oyster Chowder
Shrimp & Scallop Cakes w/Romesco Sauce
Roast Halibut with Salsa Verde
Russian Style Salmon Baked Phyllo Pies w/Dill, Horseradish & Crème Fraiche
Steamed Sea Bass w/Scallion, Ginger, & Lotus Root

PASTA & NOODLES

Orecchiette w/ Roasted Red Peppers, Pinenuts, & Garlicy Broccolli Rabe
Kasha Varnishkas w/Scallions, Dill, & Wild Mushrooms
Gingered Udon w/Shrimp, Scallions, & Shitakes
Pasta Frittata w/Procuitto & Pecorino Romano
Korean Glass Noodles w/Spinach & Pork
Butternut & Spinach Lasagna w/Ricotta, Fresh Milk Mozzarella, & Light Tomato Gravy
Baked Zitis w/Homemade Tomato Gravy & Your Choice of Two Cheeses

VEGETARIAN

Blushing Tomato Quiche w/Basil & Goat Cheese
Eggplant Rollatini Stuffed w/Goat Cheese & Spinach
Meatless Moussaka w/Red Lentils, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, & Yogurt-Mint Dressing
Roasted Winter Vegetable Napoleons w/Herbed Butternut Croutons
Spaghetti Squash Frittata w/Leeks & Pecorino Romano Cheese
Roasted Ratatouille Lasagna w/Paper Thin Rice Pasta

VEGAN

Lotus Root, Burdock & Vegetable Stew w/Maitake Mushrooms
Gingered Sweet Potato Tempeh Roulade In Sesame Phyllo w/5 Spice Cashew Leek Sauce
Russian Style Winter Vegetable Gratin Baked w/Roasted Garlic-Almond Cream
Greek Style Stuffed Seasonal Vegetables in Almond-Lemon “Cream” Sauce
Eggplant Cannelloni Filled w/Red Lentils & Spinach Served w/Tomato Gravy
Curried Mung Bean, Sweet Pea, Phyllo Samosas w/Homemade Mango Chutney

DESSERTS: (made with dairy, spelt flour, and maple syrup)

Seasonal Fruit Upside Down Cakes
Bittersweet Chocolate Brownies
Anise-Almond Biscotti
Seasonal Fruit Crisps
Apple-Rosemary Chocolate Galette
Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
Coconut Macaroons
Sophie’s Very Creamy Cheesecake w/Seasonal Fruit Topping
Share w/A Friend Chocolate Chip Cookies
French Style Rice Pudding
Rosewater Panna Cotta w/Macerated Berries
Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Creme

VEGAN DESSERTS: (soy, wheat, dairy-free)

Lemon-Pepper Pecan Biscotti
Carrot-Zucchini Bread
Raspberry Torte Cookies
Coconut-Carrot Macaroons
Almond Butter Rice Crispy Squares w/Toasted Almonds, & Chocolate Chips
Creamy Almond Milk French Style Rice Pudding
Coconut Panna Cotta w/Mango Fruit Sauce

Dish offerings vary with the season. For a current sample menu, please e-mail us. All the above dishes can be adapted to wheat and dairy free versions.

TWO PEAS IN A POD, LLC
Georgia Melnyk: 917-757-3429
e-mail: info@twopeasinapodchef.com

"One cannot think well, sleep well, love well, if one has not dined well."

(frequently quoted) Virginia Woolf

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