A lot of people I talk to are too busy to cook these days. Whether they're too busy with work or kids, or simply don't like to cook, the fact is that there's just not enough time in the day to do everything! But what's the alternative? Eating out gets old and expensive quickly and most personal chefs would have you in hock before you know it with dinners for 2 priced at around $30 per couple! Fast food has become more bland and unpalatable with each passing year.

Here's where I think I've found a nook. Most people don't necessarily need each and every part of a meal cooked for them in a complete package. I can do that, but I've found that a lot of people would basically just like a head start! For instance if I make you a giant lasagna, you could warm up some bread, toss a salad quickly, and dust off that bottle of Chianti on the shelf couldn't you? Or I could prepare a marinated, rotisserie turkey breast, and a spinach quiche then all you need is maybe some stove top stuffing, a couple cans of gravy, and cranberry sauce and you're all set!.

So here's a list of items I've come up with so far (they'll be plenty more to come!).  Certain items I will suggest side dishes for that I find to be excellent accompaniments for that particular dish. Please feel free to call or e-mail me for references. Right now I am cooking for 4 clients either once or twice per month. The food I bring them is usually enough for about a week, for a couple and include reheating/freezing instructions. Your needs may be different. Please call for more info on cooking arrangements!

Items with an (h) indicate a lower or low fat item. Items with an (a) indicate seasonal availability.

Minimum order $100.00 before State/Local tax of 10.5%

Individual complete dinners available as well for approximately $9-$13, just ask me!!

Delivery free within 5 miles of Mt. Trashmore area of Va. Beach.

APPETIZERS
(great to have on hand for unexpected guests!)

Meatballs..........$18.50
One of my most popular cocktail menu offerings. Just the right size in a sweet and tangy sauce. Order of 50.

Cheese Puffs..........$14.75
Olive or Ham filled Puffs-l Order of 50

Mini Spinach Quiches..........$16.00
Order of 25

Hot or Mild Party Wings..........$4.75
Per pound

Crab Melts..........$18.50
Real back-fin crab (not canned!) mixed with cheddar cheese, butter, Worcestershire, and pimento, spread on mini bread rounds and quick frozen. Reheated from frozen in minutes! Order of 30

Crab Dip $ Crackers ........$3.75 per person                                                                                   

BEEF

(h) Oriental Pepper Steak..........$14.75      add Shittake Mushrooms..........$15.95
Tender, marinated strips of beef(1 lb.) with green peppers (great on white rice.)

Creole Meat Loaf..........$17.50
A spicier version of the traditional meat loaf. Traditional meat loaf available as well (same price)

(h) Tenderloin Tips, Hoisin Style..........$26.50
Beef tenderloin (1 lb.) marinated in hoi sin, Worcestershire, and soy sauces then stir-fried garlic, green onion, ginger, onion, and green peppers (great with white rice.)

Slow-Cooked Chili..........$11.95
Spicy and rich with ground beef and cubes of Pork Loin. Approx 1 quart.

BREADS

Jalapeno-Cheese Bread...........$4.25
Corn Bread (the best!!)...........$4.25
(h) Banana-Oatmeal Bread.....$4.25
(h) Apple-Wheat Bread...........$4.25
(h) Walnut Bread........$4.50

Lasagna Roll-Ups...........$14.50
Cooked lasagna spread with a mixture of fresh spinach, green onions, cheddar and cottage cheeses. Covered with marinara sauce and baked till done. Order of 10.

Baked Macaroni and Sausage Casserole...........$24.50
A nice diversion from traditional lasagna, also enough for about 8 people, can be frozen for those unexpected guests!

Sausage & Peppers...........$19.00
This is Frank Sinatra's own recipe! 2 lbs.

(h) Chinese Marinated Pork Tenderloin...........$18.50
1.5 lbs. pork tenderloin marinated in hoi sin sauce, dry sherry, soy sauce, garlic, honey, and Chinese 5 spice powder.

(h) Garlic-Lime Marinated Pork Tenderloin...........$18.75
1.5 lbs. pork tenderloin marinated in fresh lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh ginger, and olive oil.

(h) Cajun Pork Roast...........$17.50
A 2 lb roast rubbed with Cajun spices and cooked on the rotisserie (excellent with Zatarain's black beans and rice!)

Stuffed Pork Chops...........$17.50
I get these thick cut and fresh from the butcher (not the supermarket). They're stuffed with a savory mixture of onion, celery, raisin bread, apples, parsley, sage, thyme and eggs. 2 ea. (approx. 12 oz. ea.)

Cajun Chicken...........$12.50
1 lb. boneless chicken breasts sautéed in butter and topped with a spicy Cajun cream sauce (great with white rice to which about a 1/2 C of hot cooked peas and 1 drained 1-2 oz. jar of pimentos have been added.)

(h) Rotisserie Chicken...........$9.75
Approx 2 lbs.

(h) Rotisserie Turkey Breast...........$23.50
Approx 5.5-7 lbs.

(h) Adobo Style Cornish Game Hens...........$17.50
2 hens marinated in lime juice, soy sauce, cider vinegar, oregano, garlic, and bay leaf. Also done on the rotisserie.

Cornish Hens Vera Cruz...........$19.00
Lightly marinated and baked with a cheesy rice stuffing. 2 ea.

Chicken Picatta...........$15.00
1 lb. boneless chicken breasts done in the classic Italian style. Lightly floured and sautéed then sauced with a Madeira wine and fresh lemon juice combination.

Chicken in a creamy Wine Sauce...........$20.00
One of my most requested wedding dishes.2 lbs. of sautéed chicken breasts smothered with a sauce of cream of chicken soup and white wine. Then topped with chopped green pepper, sliced water chestnuts, sliced mushrooms and sprinkled with thyme and baked till done.

(h) Spicy Chicken with Peanut Sauce...........$13.50
1 lb. of sliced boneless chicken breasts sautéed in a wok with red chilies, roasted peanuts, garlic, scallions, fresh ginger, dry sherry, chicken stock, and sesame oil.

(h) Honey-Lemon Rosemary Chicken...........$12.75
1 lb. of boneless breasts baked with a glaze made of honey, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, and a pinch of crushed red pepper.

(h) Awesome Spinach Salad...........$16.75
With homemade dressing-fresh spinach, red onion slices, mandarin oranges, feta cheese and chopped walnuts or pecans all packaged separately. Simply combine and serve with my orange-poppy seed vinaigrette. Approx 5 servings as lunch or light main course.

(h) (a) Summer Harvest Salad with Tarragon Dressing...........$19.95
A perfect summer blend of fresh green beans, sliced zucchini, tomato, and Mesclun salad greens to which you just add my own tarragon dressing and toss. Approx 5 servings.

(h) Tandoori Noodle-Vegetable Salad...........$19.95
Broccoli, Cauliflower, carrots, green pepper and peas stir-fried with fresh ginger, garlic, roasted peanuts, curry powder and turmeric. Served at room temp. Approx 6 servings.

(h) Shrimp & Vegetable Salad...........$24.95
1 lb of shrimp, corn, snow pea pods, carrot strips, zucchini, mandarin oranges and pine nuts atop a bed of green leaf lettuce with a zippy Asian style dressing. Approx 4 servings.

Shrimp Scampi...........$9.00
One of my most popular seafood dishes. Definitely not low calorie but worth the splurge! Single orders (includes pasta.)

Shrimp and Scallop Scampi...........$11.50
Definitely not low calorie but worth the splurge! Single orders (includes pasta.)

Tilapia Filets in a Tarragon-Basil Cream Sauce - 1 lb...........$16.95

(h) Salmon Steaks in a Teriyaki-Red Onion Sauce- 1 lb...........$16.95

(h) Grilled Tuna w/ a Pineapple-Ginger Glaze...........$17.95
2 6-8 oz. of tuna steaks done with Hawaiian flair!

(h) Asian Grilled Tuna Steaks...........$18.95
2 6-8 oz. tuna steaks marinated with teriyaki and soy sauces, brown sugar, sherry, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of hot pepper flakes.