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American Classics

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Baked Macaroni, Ham and Cheese
Ham and bow tie pasta in a rich and creamy homemade cheese sauce

Beef Stroganoff
Tender Beef and mushrooms in a savory, rich sauce --finished with sour cream
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Braised Beef Short Ribs
Meaty beef short ribs braised with crushed tomatoes, wine, aromatic vegetables and spices creating a delicious, savory sauce
Chicken Pot Pie
Flakey crust loaded with chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce
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Individual Classic Meatloaves
Moist individual meatloaves glazed with a savory tomato sauce
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Orange Ginger Baked Chicken
A whole chicken generously basted with a sauce of orange, ginger and honey
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Shepherd’s Pie Topped with Cheese and Carrot Mashed Potatoes
Lean ground sirloin, mushrooms and peas in a hearty sauce topped with a delicious mashed potato mixture is pure comfort food!

Slow Roasted Pulled Pork
Fork tender and succulent with smoky-sweet BBQ sauce—great on bun topped with tangy slaw

Fancy Foods

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Apricot and Pecan Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with a Maple-Cream Sauce
Succulent pork tenderloin stuffed with apricots, pecans and thyme finished with a rich, creamy sauce

Beef Bourgingnon
A French Classic! Beef, mushrooms, and root vegetables simmered slowly in Burgundy wine

Beef Tenderloin & Horseradish-Chive Sauce
Simply seasoned and oven roasted to perfection—zesty sauce served on the side
Coq au Vin
Chicken, bacon, and vegetables simmered in Burgundy wine served over egg noodles

Elegant Chicken with Mushrooms and Artichokes
Chicken breasts, mushrooms and tender artichoke hearts baked in a creamy white wine sauce and finished with a spritz of lemon

Herb Crusted Roasted Rack of Lamb
Succulent rack of lamb seasoned with rosemary, garlic and dijon. 
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Provolone-Pancetta Stuffed Chicken Breast with Balsamic Glaze
Pancetta and Provolone combine to create a stuffing that’s nicely seasoned and delicious—finished with a light Balsamic glaze
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Roasted Cornish Games Hens with Cherry-Port Glaze
A bit of ginger gives this sweet-tart glaze a little bite!

That's Italian!

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Authentic Old World Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese)
A blend of Italian sausage and ground sirloin in a rich tomato sauce of onions, garlic, mushrooms and many other secret ingredients 

Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken simmered in a spicy Italian red sauce of colorful bell peppers, onions and mushrooms
 
Chicken Manicotti
Chicken and cheese-filled Manicotti pasta topped with a Creamy Alfredo sauce
 
Jumbo Stuffed Shells
Large pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and spinach baked in a savory Marinara Sauce
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Old World Sausage and Beef Lasagna
Layers of Italian sausage, beef and cheeses in a rich tomato sauce—An Italian classic!

Spaghetti and Meatballs
Homemade, tender meatballs slowly simmered in a homemade red sauce bursting with Italian flavors

Sweet Pepper and Sausage Ragu over Creamy Polenta
Red and yellow peppers and onions combine with Italian sausage to create a soul-warming dish that is served over creamy polenta

Vodka Sauce
Tender chicken, shrimp or Italian sausage coated with creamy marinara sauce spiked with a bit of Vodka—finished with fresh basil and parmesan cheese 

White Cheese and Chicken Lasagna
Layers of Chicken, Cheese and Spinach between Lasagna Noodles with a creamy sauce
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Mexican Flair~Olay!

Arroz con Pollo—Chicken and Rice Mexican style chicken and rice dish with smoked ham, garlic, onions, peppers and tomatoes
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Chicken Enchilada Soup
Chicken and tortillas in an enchilada flavored broth finished with cheese and crispy tortilla strips 

Chicken Sopa
Layers of chicken, green chilies, corn tortillas, cheese and creamy Mexican sauce 

Chipotle Chicken Chili
Chicken, three types of beans and all the right spices come together for a hearty chili

Crispy Chipotle Chicken with Chipotle Aioli
Chicken breasts coated with a chipotle aioli, dredged in panko and baked until crispy—served with a spicy chipotle aioli for dipping

Green Chili Chicken
Whole chicken breasts marinated, grilled and then topped with freshly roasted Hatch chilies, jack cheese


King Ranch Chicken
Layers of chicken, tomatoes, green chilies, cheddar cheese and corn tortillas baked together in a creamy Mexican sauce

Ribs with Chipotle-Molasses BBQ Sauce
Slow roasted pork ribs basted with a spicy-sweet sauce—by Chef Bobby Flay…need I say more?

Sopa de Tortilla
“Tortilla Soup” Chicken and vegetables in a flavorful Mexican broth topped with cheese and tortilla strips

Tacos—Chipotle Pork
Caramelized onions and strips of juicy pork tenderloin coated with citrusy chipotle sauce make a great filling for tortillas—top with sour cream and cilantro

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Hot Off the Grill

Carolina Shredded Chicken for BBQ Sandwiches
Grilled, shredded and combined with a Carolina BBQ sauce

Classic Carne Asada
Skirt Steak marinated in Mexican spices

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Habanero Glaze
Lean tenderloins grilled to the perfect “pinkness” glazed with a spicy-sweet sauce
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Marinated Flank Steak—Asian Zing
Flank Steak marinated in a garlic-ginger-soy sauce mixture
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Marinated Flank Steak—South of the Boarder
Flank steak marinated in a garlic-chipotle-cumin mixture

Orange Marmalade Dijon Chicken
Chicken with a tangy sauce of orange, Dijon, curry and lemon

Red Wine Marinated London Broil London Broil, marinated in red wine, herbs and garlic

Tequila Lime Chicken
Chicken marinated in a mixture of lime juice, Tequila, cilantro and Mexican spices

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken
Marinated boneless chicken thighs in a Teriyaki-Ginger glaze 
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Hearty Soups

Baked Potato Soup
Creamy potato soup with baked potato toppings
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Chicken Chili
Chicken soup with corn, hominy, beans, green chilies, tomatoes and Mexican inspired spices

Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup
Grilled cheese sandwich + this soup=Comfort 

Hearty Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Tender chicken, carrots, celery, onions and wild rice in a chicken-herb broth

Lasagna Soup
An Italian inspired hearty soup with Italian sausage, vegetables and spiral pasta

Poblano Chicken Chowder
Creamy chicken soup with poblano peppers, carrots, celery, onions and Mexican spices

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Rich Beef and Barley Soup
Fresh seasonal vegetables, barley and tender beef in a savory beef broth

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Sirloin Steak Soup
Steak and root vegetables in a rich savory broth

Summer Corn Chowder
Corn, potatoes and fresh vegetables in a rich creamy broth

Fresh Salads

Asian Noodle Salad
Cabbage slaw, Mandarin oranges, and Ramen noodles dressed with a sweet-tart dressing

Bibb and Bleu Steak Salad
Bibb lettuce topped with Bleu cheese, grilled sirloin steak, and French fried onions

Black Bean Salad
A tangy rice wine and lime vinaigrette coat black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions and cilantro to make a South of the Boarder favorite
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Broccoli Salad
Broccoli florets, crisp bacon, golden raisins and toasted sunflower seed tossed in a light, creamy vinaigrette
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Chili-Garlic Shrimp Garden Salad
Baby greens, sautéed corn, grape tomatoes, English cucumber and avocado topped with shrimp

Curried Chicken Salad
Tender Chicken mixed with grapes, mandarin oranges, celery and a creamy dressing with a tiny hint of curry-a family favorite!
Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Black beans, red bell pepper and cilantro dressed with a citrus vinaigrette--healthy and delicious!

Spicy Grilled Corn Salad with Black Beans and Queso Fresco
Dressed with a lime vinaigrette
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Tortellini Antipasto Salad
Cheese filled tortellini tossed with roasted red peppers, olives, grape tomatoes, smoked turkey and hard salami.  Dressed with a light balsamic vinaigrette. 

**We also offer Traditional Salads: Garden, Greek, Cesar, Wedge, Spinach, and Fruit Salad--As well as Chicken, Tuna, Egg Salad and Pimiento Cheese for sandwiches.
 


On the Side

Au Gratin Potato Casserole

Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

Baked Macaroni, Ham and Cheese

Butternut Squash Risotto

Chipotle-Lime Sweet Potatoes

Classic Home-Style Macaroni and Cheese

Coconut Rice

Corn Pudding

Creamy Cheese Grits with Green Chilies

Loaded Potato Casserole

Melanie’s Pinto Beans

Mexican Rice 
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Orange Glazed Carrots 

Oven Roasted Butternut Squash

Parmesan Browned Butter Orzo

Parmesan Potatoes

Rice Pilaf

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Butter

Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Steamed Green Beans with Butter and Toasted Almonds 

Twice Baked Potato Casserole         

White and Wild Rice Pilaf

Wild Mushroom Risotto
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